Posted on May 6th, 2008 by Old Navy King
According to Troy E. Renck of The Denver Post, the Colorado Rockies are actively seeking trades to strengthen the depth of their starting pitching. The team has apparently been discussing trades for Cincinnati’s Josh Fogg (who rejected a $5M offer in the offseason to fleece himself) and Boston’s Julian Tavarez.
The Rox has also talked about dealing […]
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Posted on May 4th, 2008 by McFleece
Art Spander of InsideBayArea.com writes an open letter today to Athletics GM Billy Beane urging the savvy executive to sign free agent slugger Barry Bonds* in an effort to sustain the early success of the A’s through the summer. Putting the baggage of Bonds* aside, Spander’s argument is semi-convincing. Here are some highlights:
Spander reminds Beane that […]
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Posted on April 29th, 2008 by Mr. Fleece
We’re only 25 games or so into the 2008 season, but there are a number of teams who may have already begun shopping some of their higher priced veterans, according to Ken Rosenthal of Foxsports. Here is a brief breakdown of some of the players’ names we may be hearing all summer in regards to trade rumors:
Cincinnati Reds: […]
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Posted on April 25th, 2008 by Old Navy King
Buster Olney recently wrote a piece for ESPN The Magazine where he named five players that could now be, or might potentially soon be, on the trading block. He gives “selling points” for each player, as well as things interested teams should be wary of. Click the link to get all the great insight for every player.
The […]
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Posted on April 24th, 2008 by Old Navy King
UPDATE: (4/24) 2:49pm (EST) - According to ESPN.com (AP), the Big Hurt is headed back to the Bay Area, signing with the Oakland A’s for about $337,000, a pro-rated protion of the major-league minimum of $390,000. At the very least, Thomas will help give a much-needed power boost to the Oakland lineup. He will also […]
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Posted on April 23rd, 2008 by Old Navy King
According to Sandy Burgin at MLB.com, the San Diego Padres claimed 25-year old pitcher Josh Banks off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays. Banks, a starting pitcher in the minors, will be sent to Triple-A Portland in the bullpen. Padres manager Bud Black had this to say about Banks, “He’s a right-handed pitcher with a […]
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Posted on April 23rd, 2008 by Old Navy King
According to Bill Chastain at MLB.com, just one day after reporting to the team, first baseman Dan Johnson was designated for assignment by the Tampa Bay Rays. Last Friday, the Rays claimed Johnson after the Oakland A’s had placed him on waivers.
It seems Johnson was sent down to make room on the team’s 25-man roster […]
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Posted on April 18th, 2008 by Old Navy King
According to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, the Tampa Bay Rays claimed first baseman Dan Johnson off of waivers this morning. The Oakland A’s had been trying to swing a trade for the backup 1B, but nothing materialized, so they lost him to waivers. Johnson had been out of options.
Johnson should see a […]
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Posted on April 17th, 2008 by McFleece
UPDATE: (April 17th, 11:06pm EST) - It turns out that Tejada is a little less innocent in this story than one might have initially thought. On ESPN’s Sportscenter tonight, a clip was released of an “E:60″ interview scheduled to air next week in which Tejada is asked point blank when he was born. The shortstop replies “1976″ with […]
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Posted on April 16th, 2008 by Old Navy King
The 2008 payrolls were released earlier this month by Major League Baseball, and there were a few surprises. What isn’t much of a surprise is that the New York Yankees were once again #1 on that list, topping $209 million (yet another payroll record).
Of interest though is that both the Detroit Tigers and New York Mets have leap-froged the […]
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Posted on April 10th, 2008 by Mr. Fleece
UPDATE: (4/10, 8:56pm EST) - As per MLB.com, Harden has been placed on the 15 day DL retroactive to April 3rd. The official injury is listed as a mild strain of his right subscapularis muscle, which is located underneath the shoulder blade. As far as a time frame, A’s manager Bob Geren says, “He’s going to be given a certain […]
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Posted on April 10th, 2008 by McFleece
The San Francisco Giants have no interest in Oakland A’s 1st baseman Dan Johnson, according to Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Gate.
Johnson was desinated for assignment by the A’s yesterday, and it was widely believed that the Giants would be interested in his services given their public desire for a left-handed 1st baseman. Apparently […]
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Posted on April 9th, 2008 by McFleece
UPDATE: (Apr 9, 4:01pm EST) - Susan Slusser is on the pulse as usual, reporting that Johnson has, in fact, been designated for assignment. The A’s will now have 10 days to trade Johnson or put him on waivers.
April 9, 8:59am (EST) - Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Gate reports that the Oakland A’s may designate 1st […]
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Posted on April 8th, 2008 by McFleece
In a Q&A with Athletics Nation today (good blog, by the way), San Francisco Gate reporter and Oakland A’s beat writer Susan Slusser said that she believes both Rich Harden and Joe Blanton will be traded this year as long as the A’s are not contenders. She believes Harden will be the first to go, and […]
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Posted on April 7th, 2008 by McFleece
UPDATE: (4/7) 10:19am (EST) - The Giants could also take a look at Oakland first baseman Dan Johnson, who could be made available to make room for Chad Gaudin on the roster, according to John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle. MLB Fleece Factor also labeled Johnson as potential trade bait here.
Apr 6, 11:18am (EST) - Henry […]
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Posted on April 6th, 2008 by Old Navy King
Just wanted to get you caught up with some injury updates from around the league:
Tigers relief pitcher Fernando Rodney did not have a good bullpen session, and is still feeling quite a bit of pain in his shoulder. No timetable has been made for his return, but one can expect late April at the earliest.
Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson […]
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Posted on March 27th, 2008 by McFleece
The health of perpetually injured aces Rich Harden and Ben Sheets will undoubtedly have a dramatic impact on the MLB trade market this season.
In Rich Harden’s case, if the Oakland right-hander can stay healthy, it will allow the A’s to attempt a major fleece job this summer by shopping him on the market in exchange […]
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Posted on March 25th, 2008 by McFleece
The 2008 Baseball Season is officially underway! Dustin Pedroia just singled off of Joe Blanton in Tokyo to lead off what should be a wonderful season. (Oh, and J.D. Drew has been scratched from the lineup due to back tightness. Shocker.)
I hope everyone is as happy as we are to see this the season get […]
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Posted on March 23rd, 2008 by McFleece
The Newark Star Ledger is reporting that the Detroit Tigers “are trying to have serious discussions with Oakland about closer Huston Street.” However, the paper believes that the A’s are still not sure they want to move Street and that Detroit may not have enough to offer Oakland if Street does become available.
Detroit is certainly […]
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Posted on March 22nd, 2008 by Mr. Fleece
UPDATE: (3/23) 12:40am (EST) - According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the Oakland A’s have decided to shut down Eric Chavez until his back is “pain free”. It appears as though Chavez will open the season on the DL.
Mar 16 - Oakland A’s third-baseman Eric Chavez will not be making the trip to Japan to […]
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Posted on March 22nd, 2008 by Old Navy King
ESPN.com’s Buster Olney checks in today with some more of his usual great rumors from around baseball:
The Chicago Cubs have a scout possibly watching the Nationals Felipe Lopez. Lopez seems to have lost the team’s second base competition, and could be trade bait. The Cubs, frustrated in their quest for the Orioles’ Brian Roberts, may turn to Lopez […]
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Posted on March 19th, 2008 by McFleece
UPDATE: (Mar 19, 1:45pm EST) Michael Silverman reports that the players have agreed to a settlement and have taken the field to play their final Spring Training game before boarding a plane to Japan. Red Sox officials as well as player representative Kevin Youkilis are expected to comment later.
UPDATE: (Mar 19, 12:30pm EST) The Herald’s Michael […]
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Posted on March 19th, 2008 by Old Navy King
According to Susan Slusser at the San Francisco Chronicle, both Joe Blanton and Rich Harden of the Oakland Athletics are potential trade candidates. If you’ve been following rumors for the last 4 months, then you already knew about Blanton’s availability. But it now seems that the New York Yankees have expressed interest in acquiring Rich […]
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Posted on March 18th, 2008 by Mr. Fleece
According to mlb.com, 24- year-old starting pitcher Dana Eveland has out-pitched Lenny Dinardo, and has earned a spot in the Oakland starting rotation to start 2008. We had noted in our 2008 Oakland A’s Outlook that Eveland would get the call should any of the other starters “falter”. With Chad Gaudin not yet ready to contribute, and the A’s […]
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Posted on March 17th, 2008 by McFleece
It’s likely there is only room for one of Mike Sweeney or Dan Johnson on the Oakland A’s opening day roster. And it appears as though the veteran Mike Sweeney may have the lead in that roster spot, thanks to his being right-handed, as well as his leadership skills, improving health and hot bat (.364 […]
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Posted on March 16th, 2008 by McFleece
With the completion of the A’s today, we have now finished 2008 team outlooks for all American League West teams. I’ve linked the individual team outlooks for that division below alphabetically. Check them out and then vote in the poll below for the team that you think will win this division. Also, for all you homers out there, […]
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Posted on March 16th, 2008 by Old Navy King
A’s general manager (and partial owner) Billy Beane has sure made his impression on the world of major-league baseball. He has introduced us all to the world of “Moneyball,” and is once again looking to build this small-market team for future success. Since taking over as the GM of the Athletics in 1997, he has proved to be one of […]
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Posted on March 15th, 2008 by McFleece
Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle believes that the Oakland A’s have a renewed interest in Boston centerfielder Coco Crisp. Slusser writes that “the teams are believed to be discussing Crisp again” and that current A’s centerfield front-runner Chris Denorfia could be a target of Boston.
Denorfia, a native New Englander, missed the entire 2007 season […]
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Posted on March 13th, 2008 by Old Navy King
According to Susan Slusser at the San Francisco Chronicle, Alan Hendricks, the agent for Oakland Athletics closer Huston Street, has contacted general manager Billy Beane about a possible long-tern extension for his client, something that has been broached before.
Said Street on the matter, “It’s still being thrown out there/ We’re trying to get certain language […]
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Posted on March 11th, 2008 by Mr. Fleece
UPDATE: (3/11) 9:21pm (EST) - According to the NY Post, this report was not entirely accurate. The Yankees were not just scouting Blanton, but could have been there wathing others as well.
Mar 11 - According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the Yankees had scouts present to watch Oakland A’s starter Joe Blanton on Sunday. Blanton […]
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Posted on March 7th, 2008 by Old Navy King
UPDATE: (3/7) 8:17pm (EST) - As per Barry M. Bloom, Barton visited an orthopedic specialist, and is listed as day-to-day. Good news for the kid, and the A’s.
Mar 6, 9:49pm (EST) - According to Barry M. Bloom at MLB.com, Oakland Athletics first baseman Daric Barton’s hand injury might be much worse than was originally anticipated. The […]
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Posted on March 6th, 2008 by Old Navy King
Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal has delivered a new column with some solid rumors. Let’s break ‘em down:
Mets officials remain unconcerned with the rash of injuries the team has experienced this spring. With Opening Day roughly a month away, they feel they’ll be ready. As for the Tigers’ Marcus Thames, he is apparently not being moved. […]
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Posted on March 5th, 2008 by Old Navy King
ESPN.com’s Buster Onley checks in with some rumors from around the major leagues. Here are some of the highlights from his piece:
The elbow of Atlanta Braves closer Rafael Soriano seems to have flared up . Not good news at all for the already fragile Braves pen.
Scouts feel that free-agent pitcher Kyle Lohse will look to land […]
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Posted on March 4th, 2008 by Old Navy King
UPDATE: Mar 4, 2:01 pm (EST) - The San Francisco Chronicle is retracting it’s story about the Juan Pierre/A’s rumor. I guess their “major-league source” fleeced them.
Mar 4, 8:00am (EST) - According to Susan Slusser at the San Francisco Chronicle, the Oakland Athletics have been on the lookout for a centerfielder. And according to one major-league […]
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Posted on March 2nd, 2008 by Old Navy King
In his blog today, Buster Olney of ESPN.com gives us several good rumors from around the major leagues. Let’s get right down to them:
He feels that even with a negative MRI for 35-year old 1B Carlos Delgado, the Mets should look to get some insurance for his aging body. He notes several possibilities, which include: […]
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