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An Interview with Oakland GM Billy Beane

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:47:47 +0000

More photos » by Eric Risberg - AP In this Feb. 16, 2009 file photo, Oakland Athletics owner Lew Wolff, left, and general manager Billy Beane, center, talk with pitcher Brad Ziegler, right, during spring ...

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A's unlikely to swim in free agent pool

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:39:18 +0000

In his most definitive comments to date about his offseason plans, A's GM Billy Beane on Tuesday -- two days before the free-agency frenzy kicks off in earnest -- suggested that whatever money is available to upgrade the team's talent might...

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Breakfast Links: Self Promotion at it's Finest

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:25:14 +0000

I've been falling behind in my self-promotion as of late, and we can't have that, can we? At FanGraphs , the Free Agency Fantasy Impact series continues with Justin Duchscherer: "Because he doesn't overpower hitters (~86 MPH fastball), the elbow shouldn't be a problem. If his mental health ...

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Rookie of the Year Awards Announced

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:16 +0000

The Rookie of the Year awards were announced today, with A's closer Andrew Bailey taking the award in the AL and Marlins outfielder* Chris Coghlan winning in the NL. I was largely resigned to these decisions, though I don't think they were correct. (Cue the self-righteous indignation and ...

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Bailey captures AL rookie award

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:55:50 +0000

By Mychael Urban / MLB.com 11/16/09 2:31 PM EST OAKLAND -- A's right-hander Andrew Bailey's rise from Minor League obscurity to Major League limelight turned historic Monday when he was named the 2009 American League Rookie of the Year. Moved from the starting rotation to the bullpen at ...

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Our Tribute to a Fallen Angel

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:15:42 +0000

There isn’t anyone who hasn’t heard the story and tragic death of Angels promising right hander A photo of Nick Adenhart at last night's home game against the Oakland Athletics (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) . It’s one that will pull at your heart strings and make you think ...

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Oakland Athletics agree ten-year radio deal

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:51:43 +0000

Major League Baseball franchise the Oakland Athletics has signed a ten-year contract with XTRA Sports 860 (KTRB) that sees the station acquire radio broadcast rights for the team's Radio Network.

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Cubs Spring Schedule Set ... Moves on the Horizon

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +0000

The NL and AL Manager of the Year honors were handed out on Wednesday ... with Mike Scioscia and former Chicago Cub, Jim Tracy winning the awards. The NL Cy Young will be announced on Thursday with one of two Redbirds expected finish in the top spots in the voting. The Cubs announced their ...

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Coghlan, Bailey Rookies of the Year

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:13:18 +0000

Awards Season the most exciting and anticipated time of the MLB offseason, and we're just getting started with Monday's announcement of the 2009 Rookies of the Year among a crowded field of new talent.

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Exceptional Instructors Honored By Minor League Baseball

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:16:10 +0000

Oakland Athletics Director of Player Development Keith Lieppman, and Durham Bulls Manager Charlie Montoyo have been named the recipients of the second annual Sheldon “Chief” Bender, and Mike Coolbaugh Awards. According to MILB.com, they will be honored along with the other award winners at ...

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Beane looking to go young in offseason

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:49:01 +0000

By Mychael Urban / MLB.com 11/19/09 3:00 AM EST OAKLAND -- The 15-day window in which teams hold exclusive negotiating rights with their own free agents closes at 9 p.m. PT on Thursday, at which point the A's will be free to start their holiday shopping. But based on general manager Billy ...

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Breakfast Links: ROY Reactions

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:47:14 +0000

Some linkage revolving around yesterday's Rookie of the Year results from yesterday: Adam J. Morris at Lone Star Ball is disappointed that Elvis Andrus didn't win, but believes Andrew Bailey was a worthwhile choice. Over at Raise the Jolly Roger , Brian cannot understand why Andrew ...

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Andrew Bailey Wins AL Rookie of the Year

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:28:00 +0000

The A's, who've had as many ROY winners as anyone over the last 15 years, have produced yet another bright youngster who won the honor on Monday, edging out Texas' Elvis Andrus and Detroits ' Rick Porcello for the award. This has to be especially rewarding for Bailey, because unlike the other ...

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Cubs Top Prospects and the Hot Stove

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +0000

Award Week for Major League Baseball continues on Tuesday with the announcement of the AL Cy Young winner. Chris Coghlan of the Marlins and Andrew Bailey of the A's were named NL and AL Rookie of the Year on Monday . With Coghlan taking the trophy, Geovany Soto will hopefully return to the form ...

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Florida Marlins' Chris Coghlan, Oakland Athletics' Andrew Bailey voted top rookies

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:36:15 +0000

Florida Marlins outfielder Chris Coghlan is the National League Rookie of the Year, and Oakland Athletics closer Andrew Bailey is the AL winner.

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Puck the Media’s Tuesday Media Mailbag: On ESPN, HD Center Ice and Les Habitantes in English

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:20:00 +0000

Time to make the donuts, folks. Ryan Mance is a solid feller, you’ll be seeing more of him round these parts in the future. He asks us this: Evening, Lepore, You asked for a mailbag question, and fortunately for you some came to mind just now. I’ve got Centre Ice right now from ...

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A’s’ Andrew Bailey Wins American League Rookie Of The Year Award

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:09:15 +0000

Today, the Baseball Writers' Association of America recognized Bailey's accomplishments in 2009. Bailey was voted American League Rookie of the Year today receiving 13 first-place votes and 88 total points. Texas Rangers' shortstop Elvis Andrus finished second with 65 total points.

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Chris Coghlan wins NL Rookie of the Year, Gerardo Parra mentioned

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:27:17 +0000

Chris Coghlan wins NL Rookie of the Year, Gerardo Parra mentioned "Florida Marlins outfielder Chris Coghlan was elected the National League Rookie of the Year Award by the BBWAA. Although not on seven of the 32 ballots, Coghlan out-pointed Philadelphia Phillies pitcher J.A. Happ, the ...

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Happ Snubbed: Chris Coghlan Wins N.L. Rookie of the Year Award

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:15:55 +0000

Chris Coghlan of the Florida Marlins won the National League Rookie of the Year Award in 2009. Coghlin hit .321 with 9 homeruns in 128 games. The outfielder beat out J.A. Happ and Andrew McCutchen for the award. While Coghlan had a fine rookie campaign, I believe J.A. Happ truly deserved the ...

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Bailey, Coghlan Named AL & NL Rookies of the Year

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:39:04 +0000

The 2009 baseball award season from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America got underway on Monday and the first awards to be handed out were the American League and National League Rookies of the Year. Closer Andrew Bailey of the Oakland Athletics was named the American League ...

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