A's First Game of B.B. Series
baysportsjournal.blogspot.com 6/23/2009 — For a few years in the middle of the decade there, the Giants absolutely could not figure out the A's in inter-league play, but they're hoping to get even this year. After getting swept by the Giants in San Francisco earlier in the month, the A's beat the Giants in the first of a 3-game set in ...

Moneyball: A Retrospective
ampsportsduo.blogspot.com 7/14/2009 — It has been seven years since the fateful 2002 season of the Oakland Athletics was chronicled by Michael Lewis in the now famous bestseller Moneyball . I was fully aware of the concepts of the book but had never actually read it. About a month ago it was plopped into my lap at the cost of 50 ...

MLB Road Trip: Oakland Athletics, White Sox West
thesportsbank.net 8/13/2009 — By Paul M. Banks Thou shall not be a sports bigamist- that is one of the ten sports fan commandments. You got one team and you stick with them. But I often bend this rule. Sure, whenever my Chicago White Sox play anybody, the Sox are the good guys and the other team, they’re the bad guys. ...

Wilhite going to the big leagues
fromthedugout.freedomblogging.com 7/16/2009 — It was an emotional moment recently when Jon Wilhite — the lone survivor of the April 9 crash that killed Nick Adenhart, Courtney Stewart and Henry Pearson — threw out the first pitch at an Orange County Flyers game, on his former college ...

The Alameda County Arm Killings
seamheads.com 6/1/2009 — Between his second and third stints as manager of the New York Yankees, Billy Martin spent three seasons at the helm of the Oakland Athletics. In his two seasons in the Bay Area, Martin rode his starting pitchers to the max. In 1980, his rotation completed an unbelievable 94 of their 162 ...

Game Thread: 6/19, San Diego Padres vs. A's
gaslampball.com 6/20/2009 — More photos » by Lenny Ignelzi - AP Browse more photos » I'm not asking for much out of this season.  I don't care nothing about the Series.  Just sweep the Oakland A's and I'll be ...

Scott Hairston Traded to Oakland A's for Two Minor League Pitchers and a PTBNL
athleticsnation.com 7/7/2009 — The A's always seem to try and get a jump on the trading deadline.  Today is no different .  The A's decided to acquire Scott Hairston from the San Diego Padres today for Ryan Webb , Craig Italiano and a PTBNL. I like this deal a ...

Oakland in last now, but building for the future
homeruntrot.blogspot.com 5/24/2009 — Continuing with yesterday's "building for the future" theme, today I present the Oakland Athletics. The A's are 15-25 this season, last in the AL West. Given that Billy Beane is their GM, the whole roster could change between today and the beginning of the 2010 season. Unlike with most other ...

Lewis on the Athletics
baseballmusings.com 6/1/2009 — Via Deadspin , an interview with Michael Lewis : Q: We’re six years removed from the publication of “Moneyball.” People are still talking about it, and it would appear that just about every team — to some degree — has adopted its principles. How would you assess its impact today? A: It’s ...

Promotion of the Week - 6/22/09-6/28/09: Oakland A’s Beer Fest
thejaunt.com 6/22/2009 — The Jaunt considers the many promotions and giveaways at sporting events throughout the season, and hand-picks the best of the week. MLB - Oakland Athletics - Oakland Coliseum Saturday, June 27 vs Colorado Rockies, 4:05-6:05 p.m. - 2009 Oakland A’s Beer Festival Enjoy over 30 ...

Miguel Tejada and Hunter Pence Make N.L. All-Star Team — Bleacher Report - MLB 7/6/2009
As a Houston Astros fan, I should be excited that Miguel Tejada and Hunter Pence made the All-Star team (howbeit, as reserves). Sorry, but I'm not. Granted, Tejada's doing great and Pence is showing he's a rising star. As much as I love baseball, ...

Pedroia a late scratch from Sox's lineup — Major League Baseball News 7/6/2009
One day after having one of his best games of the season, Dustin Pedroia was a late scratch for Monday's game against the A's due to personal reasons.

Eveland recalled to take Braden's spot — Major League Baseball News 7/6/2009
A's left-hander Dallas Braden was placed on bereavement leave Monday, and fellow southpaw Dana Eveland was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento.

Nomar makes return to Fenway with A's — Major League Baseball News 7/7/2009
Were A's infielder Nomar Garciaparra a less than gracious man, he could very well go all Ron Burgundy on anyone he comes across in New England.

A's rookie Anderson two-hits Red Sox — Major League Baseball News 7/7/2009
Brett Anderson tossed a two-hitter for the first shutout of his career and struck out a career-high nine to lead the A's to a 6-0 victory over the Red Sox on Monday.