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A’s Simmons Finds Relief In Bullpen Role
Finally, after all these years, things have started going right for James Simmons.
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A’s Green Ready To Compete For Big League Time
There appears to be a big battle brewing for spring training, and Grant Green plans to insert himself right in the middle of the action.
Tireless Work Ethic Defines A’s New Pitching Coordinator
When farm director Keith Lieppman talks about new pitching coordinator Scott Emerson, the words "energy" and "enthusiasm" are a big part of the conversation.
A’s Give Sanburn Chance To Start
For a guy who went to college expecting to become an outfielder, Nolan Sanburn has emerged as quite a pitcher.
Cowgill Has A Believer In A’s Melvin
It may have taken awhile, but Collin Cowgill has figured out just where he fits on the baseball field.
A’s Norris Breaks Through After Focusing On Defense
During the early years of Derek Norris' career, the questions swirled about whether the converted third baseman could really become a catcher. He had the tools, he just seemed to have trouble putting on the polish. Norris knew there was a problem, and he found the solution in his head.
Athletics’ Stassi Hopes To Squash Injury Bug
It seems every time Max Stassi gets a chance to play, he learns something new and finds a way to improve himself. The problem has been getting that chance to play.
Head, Straily Give A’s Breakout Seasons
Casey Tefertiller selects end-of-season award winners for the Athletics system, selecting the Best Player, Best Pitcher and a player to keep an eye on.
Norberto Still Hopes To Start For A’s
The dream for Jordan Norberto remains that he will someday become a big league starting pitcher. The problem is that he has been pitching so darned well in relief that he may not get that chance.
Choice’s Season Of Adjustments Cut Short
Forget the numbers and make the adjustments. That was the plan, and Michael Choice recognized he had to make some big changes in his swing if he wanted to get to the majors.
Unheralded Milone Gets By With Less For A’s
A guy like Tommy Milone is the reason scouts can go bald scratching their heads. Milone, 25, lacks the velocity or big pitches that make scouts swoon. The radar guns do not thump when he throws a fastball; his curve does not elicit oohs and aahs. Yet Milone finds a way to thrive.
A’s Robertson Eager To Go
The only thing Daniel Robertson ever disliked about practices were that they were too darn short. He kept asking his coach, his dad or whoever stuck around to hit a few more ground balls or throw a little more BP. Now Robertson will have a chance to test his resolve in the hot Arizona sun.
Head Makes Quick Impression On Athletics
Correspondent Casey Tefertiller files a midseason report for the Athletics, highlighting a Best Player, a Biggest Leap Forward and a Biggest Disappointment for the first half.
Athletics Have High Hopes For Olson
When Georgia high schooler Matt Olson and the Athletics try to look into the future, they both see the same thing: Olson hitting in the middle of the A's lineup.
A’s Draft Signifies Changing Times
It was a most unusual day in Oakland, as the A's selected high-school players with their first three picks. The Athletics once lived by a mantra of Moneyball, where high-school draft picks were believed abhorrent. Times have changed.
Athletics’ Figueroa Dominates In Relief To Earn Big League Chance
The expectation had been fairly simple: Lefthander Pedro Figueroa would work out of the bullpen at Triple-A, giving him time to rebuild his arm after missing nearly two years following Tommy John surgery.
New Cutter Propels Athletics’ Griffin
Righthander A.J. Griffin just keeps finding ways to win. The University of San Diego product added a new wrinkle to his repertoire—a cut fastball that has made him dominant during the early weeks for Double-A Midland.
Athletics’ Donaldson Gets His Chance
The years began slipping past Josh Donaldson, and with them the hope of becoming a major leaguer. At the end of last season, he decided to do something about it.
“Rhino” Could Be Missing Ingredient For A’s Hassebrock
Try as they might, the Athletics' braintrust could not come up with the solution for Blake Hassebrock's needs. The big righthander owned an imposing fastball and an improving slider, but Hassebrock needed something else.
A’s Shift Miles Head Back Across Diamond To Third
Miles Head hadn't played third base since his pro debut in the Red Sox system in 2009, but that didn't stop the Athletics from thinking creatively. Oakland shifted Head from first base back to the hot corner after acquiring him in December.
