Devine first impression for new reliever

 
Joey Devine is used to making good first impressions, and his first bullpen session as an Oakland Athletic was no different. [link]

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Jeremy Brown announces his retirement

From the MLB.com transaction page : Oakland Athletics Agreed to terms with C Matt LeCroy on a Minor League contract; Non-roster invitee C Jeremy Brown announced his retirement. It's not an article yet on the A's team site, but I'm sure it will be ...
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'Moneyball' subject Brown tells A's he's retiring

Catcher Jeremy Brown, one of the central subjects in the book "Moneyball" that chronicled Billy Beane's unconventional methods as Oakland general manager, told the Athletics he's calling it a career.
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Catcher Brown tells A's he's retiring

PHOENIX (AP) -- Catcher Jeremy Brown, one of the central subjects in the book "Moneyball" that chron...
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The Official Site of The Oakland Athletics: Official Info: A's agree to terms with catcher Matt LeCroy on Minor League contract; Catcher Jeremy Brown announces retirement

OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Oakland A's today announced that they have agreed to terms with free agent catcher Matt LeCroy on a minor league contract. LeCroy will be a non-roster invitee to spring training. The A's also announced that non-roster invitee ...
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The Official Site of The Oakland Athletics: Team: Player Information

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