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Curt Young Leaves Red Sox, Headed Back To Oakland

aabulgarForeva — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 23:53:14 +0000

Associated Press

2:45 p.m. EDT, October 21, 2011

OAKLAND, Calif. ——

Pitching coach Curt Young is leaving the Boston Red Sox to return to the Oakland Athletics and work under new manager Bob Melvin.

The A’s announced Friday that Young had signed a one-year deal to rejoin the club that originally drafted him in the fourth round in 1981.

Young left Oakland last year for a stint in Boston after spending 23 years in the A’s organization. He guided the 2010 group that had an AL-best 3.56 ERA and a league-leading 17 shutouts while holding opponents to a .245 batting average.

Also Friday, the A’s said they have named Mike Henriques strength and conditioning coach for 2012.

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Top prospect Taylor among roster additions

Blegreepien — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:30:00 +0000

The A's on Friday, facing a deadline to finalize their 40-man roster, added five players to the list so as to protect them from being exposed to the upcoming Rule 5 Draft at the annual Winter Meetings.

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Rodriguez named bullpen coach for A's

chrisdeparis — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 00:25:00 +0000

The A's on Friday named Rick Rodriguez their new bullpen coach, officially completing manager Bob Geren's coaching staff for the 2011 season.

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Eyre, Blackley ink Minors deals with A's

Jaissatreae — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 20:21:00 +0000

The A's on Friday locked up two pitchers via a Minor League contract, agreeing to terms with right-hander Willie Eyre and re-signing lefty Travis Blackley.

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The Mets Have Their Man: Sandy Alderson Reportedly Next GM

Jajkossuper — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 17:04:08 +0000

ESPN.com, citing an unnamed source, is reporting that the New York Mets have chosen Sandy Alderson as their next General Manger and the announcement could come as soon as this Friday, between Games 2 and 3 of the World Series. Alderson served as the General Manager of the Oakland Athletics from 1983 to 1997, leading them to three straight World Series appearances and winning it in 1989. After …

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Billy Beane hopeful about A’s getting new park

SepSelfTero — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 05:55:15 +0000

Oakland Athletics pitcher Trevor Cahill (53) runs onto the field to join his teammates for warmups Friday Sept.

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Barton homers twice, Cahill earns 18th win for A’s

CreeneGag — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 05:50:34 +0000

Seattle Mariners’ Ichiro Suzuki watches as a grand slam hit by Oakland Athletics’ Daric Barton goes into the outfield stands in the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, in Seattle.

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Barton's career night helps Cahill to 18th win

DeaDStRikEs — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 05:36:00 +0000

Daric Barton not only collected his first multihomer game Friday, but he notched his first career grand slam and a career-high six RBIs on a 3-for-4 night to lead the A's to a 9-0 victory in Seattle.

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AÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Near Playoff Elimination After Losing To Rangers

MelindaStrauss — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 06:51:24 +0000

The Texas Rangers moved a step closer toward winning their first division title in more than a decade by beating the Oakland Athletics 10-3 on Friday night.

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Rangers edge closer to AL West crown

Conheefs — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 06:35:30 +0000

Texas Rangers’ Vladimir Guerrero swings for a three run double off Oakland Athletics’ Boof Bonser during the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 24, 2010, in Oakland, Calif.

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Gross making most of limited time

kondersplitsss — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 02:56:34 +0000

Gabe Gross paused and smiled when asked on Friday about his performance this season, knowing it's rather difficult to judge when playing time with the A's has been sparse and erratic.

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Athletics snap Minnesota’s 5-game winning streak with 3-1 victory at Target Field

info — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 04:09:54 +0000

MINNEAPOLIS – Jack Cust had a solo homer and a double, and the light-hitting Oakland Athletics gave Brett Anderson just enough run support in a 3-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.

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Athletics snap Minnesota’s 5-game winning streak with 3-1 victory at Target Field

stayforteaxz — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 04:09:54 +0000

MINNEAPOLIS – Jack Cust had a solo homer and a double, and the light-hitting Oakland Athletics gave Brett Anderson just enough run support in a 3-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.

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Brett Anderson, Jack Cust lead A’s past Twins 3-1

HauroHalk — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 04:06:03 +0000

Oakland Athletics’ Jack Cust, right, beats the tag by Minnesota Twins catcher Drew Butera, left, to score on a sacrifice fly by Rajai Davis in the second inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, in Minneapolis.

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Brett Anderson, Jack Cust lead A’s past Twins 3-1

Intoksdok — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 04:06:03 +0000

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