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Bob Geren hired as Mets bench coach |
AP Photo/Gail Burton, File FILE – In this June 7, 2011, file photo, former Oakland Athletics manager Bob Geren looks on during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore. On Friday, Oct. 14, 2011, the announcement was made that Geren has been hired by the New York Mets as bench coach, four months after he was fired as manager of the Athletics. Geren replaced Chip Hale, who became Oakland’s bench coach last week. Bob Geren has been hired by the New York Mets as bench coach, four months after he was fired as manager of the Oakland Athletics. Subscribe to our feed!. Posted in athletics-news | Comments Off
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Former Oakland manager Bob Geren hired as New York… |
NEW YORK — Bob Geren has been hired by the New York Mets as bench coach, four months after he was fired as manager of the Oakland Athletics. Geren replaces Chip Hale, who became Oakland’s bench coach last week.
(Gail Burton, File/Associated Press) – FILE – In this June 7, 2011, file photo, former Oakland Athletics manager Bob Geren looks on during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore. On Friday, Oct. 14, 2011, the announcement was made that Geren has been hired by the New York Mets as bench coach, four months after he was fired as manager of the Athletics. Geren replaced Chip Hale, who became Oakland’s bench coach last week.
In four-plus seasons with the A’s, Geren was 334-376, including 27-36 this year before he was fired on June 9. He was Ken Macha’s bench coach with Oakland in 2006. Geren’s hiring was announced Friday. Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. What do you guys think about this. Posted in athletics-news | Comments Off
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Sloppy A’s fall to Rangers, 7-1 |
Ben Margot / AP Oakland Athletics’ Hideki Matsui, of Japan, looks at his bat as he faces Texas Rangers’ Colby Lewis during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. Colby Lewis and four relievers combined on a five-hitter and the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 7-1 on Saturday. Ian Kinsler had two hits and three RBIs for Texas, which increased its AL West lead to three games over the Los Angeles Angels. Mike Napoli and Elvis Andrus hit run-scoring doubles off A’s starter Trevor Cahill as the Rangers (68-52) moved a season-best 16 games over .500 with their seventh consecutive victory over Oakland. Jemile Weeks singled, doubled and tripled for Oakland, which committed four errors, had two wild pitches and lost for the seventh time in 11 games.
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Anderson outduels Lackey as A’s win third straight |
Boston Red Sox’s Kevin Youkilis, right, is congratulated after hitting a home run off Oakland Athletics’ Gio Gonzalez in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 20, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. Photo: Ben Margot / AP Boston Red Sox’s Kevin Youkilis, right, is congratulated after… What are your opinions. Posted in athletics-news | Comments Off
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Jimenez looks sharp for Rockies as they beat the Oakland A’s |
Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Travis Banwart during their spring training baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick near Scottsdale, Ariz., Sunday, March 27, 2011. Colorado won the game 5-2. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg) (AP Photo)
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Suzuki homers for A’s in 4-all tie with Royals |
By: AP Photo/Chris Carlson Kansas City Royals’ Chris Getz, left, scores after Oakland Athletics catcher Kurt Suzuki misses the after after a hit by Billy Butler during the fifth inning a spring training baseball game in Phoenix , Thursday, March 10, 2011. Kurt Suzuki hit a two-run homer and Matt Carson doubled home two runs for the Oakland Athletics in a 4-4 tie with a Kansas City Royals split squad Thursday. The game was called after nine innings. Billy Butler, Will Myers and Kurt Mertens drove in runs for the Royals. Chris Getz tripled and singled, stole a base and scored a run. A’s starter Brett Anderson lasted 3 1-3 innings, allowing two runs and three hits. Royals starter Will Smith gave up four runs on four hits in two innings. That’s all for today guys, i’ll be back to blog you tomorrow. Posted in athletics-news | Comments Off
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