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Medich, Fosse, Kingman and Free Agency

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Scott Fendley Leave a comment

Late-season rentals are nothing new. Dave Kingman played for four teams in 1977.

The Most Disappointing Season For … The Oakland Athletics

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Scott Fendley Leave a comment

Yes, Oakland lost Carney Lansford to retirement, Walt Weiss to expansion, and Harold Baines, Mike Moore and Dave Stewart to free agency. But there was still optimism in 1993 in LaRussa land.

Remembering Tony Phillips

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Landon Evanson Leave a comment

Advertisements Tony Phillips was never an All-Star, nor did he break a major league record. In fact, to the casual fan, the only thing that the switch-hitter did which will stand out historically was snag a Brett Butler ground ball then make an accurate flip from second base to Dennis Eckersley for the final out of the 1989 earthquake World

A’s Seek Taste Of Relief For 2016

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Bob Moffitt Leave a comment

This year, the Oakland Athletics’ bullpen menu will feature Aussie bearded pork sandwiches topped with elbow scars, black eyes and onions. High in fiber, low in fat, gooood for you!