Oakland Athletics Rumors & News
Chavez doesn't just swing bats, he makes them
San Francisco Chronicle — Eric Chavez always takes a keen interest in bats. The A's infielder likes to design his own, choosing the wood, the handle, providing all the specifics. He enjoys watching the manufacturing process, too. "I love it," he said. "It's the coolest thing." Now,... foo
4 hours agoOakland A's Gio Gonzalez is working on being fifth starting pitcher
Oakland Tribune — He throws three shutout innings in split-squad victory over Giants
8 hours agoOakland A's Daric Barton is focused to stay 'in a zone' all season
Oakland Tribune — A's first baseman is hitting .444 so far this spring
8 hours agoPostgame A's stuff - Duchscherer outing moved
The Drumbeat | San Francisco Chronicle — From Chronicle Staff Writer Susan Slusser at Scottsdale, Ariz. Manager Bob Geren said that Justin Duchscherer's simulated/intrasquad game has been shifted from Tuesday to Wednesday, strictly to keep him on what will be his regular four days' rest during the season. There's no need for... foo
13 hours agoDuchscherer to throw Tuesday, other tidbits
Chin Music | Oakland Tribune — Pitcher Justin Duchscherer said his left hand, the one that caught a bit of the comebacker hit by Max Stassi during yesterday’s 30-pitch session, is fine. No pain. Manager Bob Geren said Duchscherer and Dallas Braden will each throw Tuesday against minor league hitters at the A’s Papago Park facility. The A’s have that day off, but minor league camp [...]
20 hours agoA'S BEAT / Pain-free Duchscherer progresses well
San Francisco Chronicle — Judging by Justin Duchscherer's first time facing hitters, it's all systems go for the right-hander. Two and a half weeks ago, Duchscherer had the nerve endings burned around his sacroiliac joint to reduce irritation in the hip area. "This is the best I've... foo
March 13, 2010A's: Latest Duchscherer scare proves harmless
San Jose Mercury News — First sesson against hitters proves reflexes fine, as he narrowly avoids taking a comebacker off his face
March 13, 2010Simulated game next for Duchscherer; could be OK to start season
The Drumbeat | San Francisco Chronicle — From Chronicle Staff Writer Susan Slusser in Tucson I came to Tucson for today's game rather than staying in Phoenix to watch Justin Duchscherer, but I just talked to him by phone and he threw two sets of 15 pitches each. He was struck by a line drive by Max Stassi at the end of the...
March 12, 2010Oakland A's Justin Duchscherer gets nailed by line drive during spring training throwing session
Oakland Tribune — PHOENIX -- Justin Duchscherer's return to the A's almost came to an abrupt halt as the veteran right-hander was hit by a sharp comebacker from catcher Max Stassi midway through his session of throwing to live hitters at Municipal Stadium.
March 12, 2010Scary moment for Duchscherer
Chin Music | Oakland Tribune — Justin Duchscherer’s return to the A’s almost came to an abrupt halt as the veteran right-hander was hit by a comebacker from Max Stassi midway through his session of throwing to live hitters at Municipal Park. On the pitch, Stassi smoked a sinker back up the middle that was headed straight for Duchscherer’s head. He got his glove up [...]
March 12, 2010Next game vs Kansas City Royals on Sun, Mar 14 4:05 pm EDT
Opponent news and rumors snapshot:
- Soria already seeing benefits from spending winter in Kansas City Kansas City Star
- Royals overcome early deficit in 12-3 victory over Angels Kansas City Star
- Wood making a case for a spot in Royals' bullpen Kansas City Star
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Dallas Braden
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Daric Barton
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Eric Chavez
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| Tue 3/9 | vs Kansas City | T 8 - 8 | |
| Wed 3/10 | vs Chicago | L 5 - 9 | |
| Thu 3/11 | at Milwaukee | W 7 - 3 | |
| Fri 3/12 | at Arizona | L 1 - 10 | |
| Sat 3/13 | at San Diego | W 8 - 7 | |
| Sun 3/14 | vs Kansas City | 4:05 pm EDT | |
| Mon 3/15 | at Cincinnati | 4:05 pm EDT | |
| Wed 3/17 | vs San Francisco | 4:05 pm EDT |
- Just enough sun and fun M's old catcher Tacoma News-Tribune Mariners notes: Former catcher Dan Wilson is helping out at spring training, but will leave it at that | PEORIA – Dan Wilson said the best catching coach he ever worked with was Seattle’s roving minor league catching instructor, Roger Hansen – and now Wilson enjoys working with him on a different level.
- Griffey: friend, mentor, giver of novelty T-shirts Tacoma News-Tribune Mariners: Griffey growing into the role of an elder statesmen … ‘a little bit,’ anyway | PEORIA, Ariz. – It was just another day in the life of Ken Griffey Jr. on Saturday, which is to say he had a lot of fun, played a little baseball and was quietly revealed to be a thoughtful friend.
- Cardinals P Miller has Carpenter as role model Tacoma News-Tribune | Cardinals pitcher Shelby Miller could not have picked a better role model.
- After 20 years, the rites of spring training have changed just a little Los Angeles Times A writer visits the Cactus League after a two-decade hiatus, this time with his 16-year-old son. The players' names are different, the ballparks newer, but the game's the same, and all in all it was time, and money, well-spent. A writer visits the Cactus League after a two-decade hiatus, this time with his 16-year-old son. The players' names are different, the ballparks newer, but the game's the same, and all in all it was time, and money, well-spent.
- Saturday's game report: Rangers 5, Indians 0 Dallas Morning News
- Rangers add infielder Dallas Morning News
- PANTHERS 3, SHARKS 2 / Comeback is on the other foot San Francisco Chronicle After becoming the first team in league history to win three straight games in regulation when trailing after two periods, the Sharks found themselves on the other side of a late comeback Saturday. The visiting Panthers got a game-tying goal from Shawn... foo
- Curry, Ellis lead Warriors over Raptors San Jose Mercury News The starting backcourt combines for 66 points in the victory, the Warriors' first in March.
- WARRIORS 124, RAPTORS 112 / Ellis sets long-range mark San Francisco Chronicle The Raptors went bigger, so the Warriors went deeper. When Toronto re-entered 6-foot-10 power forward Chris Bosh in the third quarter, Warriors guard Monta Ellis stepped deep behind the three-point line and drained another one. Ellis made a career-high five... foo
- Three-point shot now in vogue San Francisco Chronicle The Warriors connected on double-digit three-pointers in five of their first 50 games. After hitting a season-high 16-for-27 in Saturday's 124-112 win over visiting Toronto, the Warriors have reached the mark 12 times in the past 15 games. With a roster that... foo
- Chris Bosh Vents After Loss to Warriors Inside the Warriors | Oakland Tribune I wasn’t in the Toronto locker room after the game, so this is all courtesy of other reporters. But this is some good stuff. Not sure how often he says this stuff, but it sounds like he is quite fed up. Losing to the Warriors by double digits just doesn’t sit well with him. The Raptors [...]
- Stephen Curry, Monta Ellis sparkle as Golden State Warriors snap losing streak Oakland Tribune Curry and Ellis lead the way with a combined 66 points