Ramirez scratched from A's lineup with stiff…
07 March 2012
PHOENIX (AP) Oakland Athletics designated hitter Manny Ramirez was a late scratch from the starting lineup Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers because of stiffness in his back.
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07 March 2012
PHOENIX (AP) Oakland Athletics designated hitter Manny Ramirez was a late scratch from the starting lineup Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers because of stiffness in his back.
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06 March 2012
by Scott Bordow, columnist - Mar. 5, 2012 05:37 PM The Arizona Republic | azcentral.com Bob Melvin had just finished throwing batting practice Monday when a familiar face approached him and extended his hand. Spring Training: Diamondbacks | Cactus League | Fans Melvin knew who Rollie Fingers was, of course
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05 March 2012
While the Oakland Athletics lost their Cactus League opener on Friday, March 2, they went on to win the next two on Saturday and Sunday. One of the A's newest pitchers, right-hander Jarrod Parker was impressive in his debut, striking out four in the game against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday
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04 March 2012
The Oakland Athletics seem to be caught in a whirlwind of rumors, not to mention an unknown future when it comes to their home. While owner Lew Wolff continues to insist the A's will be moving to San Jose, yesterday the New York Daily News reported that the team will be "stuck" in Oakland.
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04 March 2012
PHOENIX — After watching the YouTube promotional video of the five-tool outfielder with a sculpted body and freakish athleticism, the Oakland Athletics were eager to see Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes up close.
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03 March 2012
There were quite a few home runs in the Cactus League opener between the Oakland Athletics and the Seattle Mariners on Friday, March 2, but most of them were knocked out of the park by Seattle players in the A's 8-5 loss. Oakland Coliseum Wikimedia Commons All eyes were on the A's newest designated hitter, and controversial player, Manny Ramirez. Ramirez came up to bat twice, saw three pitches and two quick outs, never getting the ball out of the infield
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01 March 2012
PHOENIX (AP)— Sean Doolittle is looking to his past to help shape his future.
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26 February 2012
By now, Gonzalez, a 26-year-old native of Hialeah, Fla., has matured into a force — a solid clubhouse citizen, a 2011 all-star and one of the best young left-handers in the game. But now, Gonzalez is also long gone from Oakland — having been the cornerstone of a six-player trade in December that brought the Nationals the front-line starting pitcher they craved, and that cost the A’s a pitcher who had become beloved by teammates and coaches alike. It was one of three major trades made by the A’s this winter, each of which cost them an all-star pitcher — Trevor Cahill (to Arizona), Andrew Bailey (Boston) and Gonzalez.
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18 February 2012
Read More: yoenis cespedes, Kurt Suzuki (C - OAK), Dallas Braden (P - OAK), Brandon McCarthy (P - OAK), Manny Ramirez (DH - OAK), Coco Crisp (CF - OAK), Fabio Castro (P - OAK), Brian Fuentes (P - OAK), Jonny Gomes (LF - OAK), Bartolo Colon (P - OAK), Joey Devine (P - OAK), Grant Balfour (P - OAK), Brandon Moss (RF - OAK), Erick Threets (P - OAK), Merkin Valdez (P - OAK), Daric Barton (1B - OAK), Seth Smith (LF - OAK), Jerry Blevins (P - OAK), Landon Powell (C - OAK), Jason Pridie (CF - OAK), Jeff Fiorentino (CF - OAK), Josh Donaldson (C - OAK), Adam Rosales (2B - OAK), Anthony Recker (C - OAK), Scott Sizemore (3B - OAK), Jim Miller (P - OAK), Brandon Allen (1B - OAK), Cedric Hunter (CF - OAK), Cliff Pennington (SS - OAK), Jarrod Parker (P - OAK), Wes Timmons (3B - OAK), Jermaine Mitchell (LF - OAK), Eric Sogard (2B - OAK), Sean Doolittle (P - OAK), Fautino De Los Santos (P - OAK), Tom Milone (P - OAK), Jemile Weeks (2B - OAK), Andrew Carignan (P - OAK), Tyson Ross (P - OAK), Travis Schlichting (P - OAK), Josh Reddick (RF - OAK), Collin Cowgill (RF - OAK), Jordan Norberto (P - OAK), Max Stassi (C - OAK), Grant Green (RF - OAK), Michael Taylor (RF - OAK), Pedro Figueroa (P - OAK), Derek Norris (C - OAK), Evan Scribner (P - OAK), Neil Wagner (P - OAK), Michael Choice (CF - OAK), Ryan Cook (P - OAK), Graham Godfrey (P - OAK), Brad Peacock (P - OAK), Sonny Gray (P - OAK), Ryan Ortiz (C - OAK), Oakland Athletics The Oakland Athletics' pitchers and catchers report to spring training this Saturday, with the rest of the squad reporting later next week. Here is a a quick look at the host of players that will be at the A's Phoenix facility: The projected starting rotation, depending largely on where you look, consists of 1. Brandon McCarthy, 2
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