Majors: Organization Reports: Oakland Athletics: 2006
Athletics Organization Report
Dec. 20, 2006
It was shocking news to Ryan Goleski. The oft-ignored outfielder had suddenly become such an object of desire that the Oakland A's were willing to pay a premium to acquire his rights in the Rule 5 draft. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Dec. 1, 2006
Despite Larry Cobb's big junior season at College of Charleston, scouts still saw a skinny 5-foot-7 kid lacking abundant tools, but those perceptions may change after he was named team MVP at short-season Vancouver. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Nov. 17, 2006
From the time third-rounder Matt Sulentic stepped into camp, the Athletics could tell he could hit. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Nov. 3, 2006
There will always be a touch of baseball history about Mark Kiger. The 26-year-old became the first player in major league history to debut in the postseason when he took over at second base during two games in the American League Championship Series. Kiger played defensively for two half-innings after the Athletics pinch-hit for second baseman D'Angelo Jimenez in Games Three and Four. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Oct. 20, 2006
Righthander Jason Windsor is not about to let his 17-2 record in the minors this year go to his head. He knows there is much to refine before he can expect a big league job. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Oct. 6, 2006
Jeremy Brown has improved defensively this year, which may help him make the majors in the future. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Sep. 21, 2006
An end-of-season look at the organization's Best Player, Best Pitcher and player to Keep An Eye On. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Sep. 8, 2006
When Jason Perry has been hot this year, he has been very, very hot. If he could just learn to stay hot, he would be banging on the doors of the Oakland clubhouse. Perry started the season at Double-A Midland, batting .402/.476/.626 in 107 at-bats, but consistency has evaded him since moving up to Triple-A Sacramento. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Aug. 25, 2006
The Athletics want third baseman Myron Leslie to become Mr. Versatility by learning to play the outfield. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Aug. 11, 2006
A disastrous 2005 season in Triple-A by John Baker had diminished his prospect sheen, but the catcher dedicated himself last offseason to improving his defensive skills. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Jul. 28, 2006
Ben Fritz' career is back on track as he's finally returned to health. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Jul. 14, 2006
A look at the Athletics best player, biggest leap forward and biggest disappointment at the midseason. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Jun. 30, 2006
A quiet grew over the Triple-A Sacramento clubhouse as Mike Rouse stepped into the batter's box at Yankee Stadium. Six minor league seasons, 527 games and a childhood of backyard ball had led to this moment, and now he was standing in the big park in the Bronx, staring at Randy Johnson. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Draft Report
Jun. 6, 2006
A's go high school in 2006 draft. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Jun. 2, 2006
Landon Powell recovering so well from a torn ACL that the A's are encouraged he will become the catcher they expected when they made him a first-rounder. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
May. 19, 2006
Righthander Chad Gaudin's enormous physical gifts make scouts drool and hitters gasp, but the 23-year-old's search for consistency continues at Triple-A Sacramento. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
May. 5, 2006
At 5-foot-10 and 160 pounds, shortstop Justin Sellers does not cut the imposing figure expected of an elite prospect. But he is starting to get the kind of attention that makes him that kind of player. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Apr. 21, 2006
Athletics righthander Jason Windsor worked hard in the offseason to make sure he can stay strong throughout the long minor league season this year. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Apr. 13, 2006
Organization analysis for the Athletics. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Mar. 20, 2006
his was never what shortstop Cliff Pennington expected when he joined the Athletics. The organization legendary for eschewing the steal has become an oasis of green lights and baserunning coaches for the player the A's envision as their future leadoff hitter. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Dec. 20, 2006
It was shocking news to Ryan Goleski. The oft-ignored outfielder had suddenly become such an object of desire that the Oakland A's were willing to pay a premium to acquire his rights in the Rule 5 draft. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Dec. 1, 2006
Despite Larry Cobb's big junior season at College of Charleston, scouts still saw a skinny 5-foot-7 kid lacking abundant tools, but those perceptions may change after he was named team MVP at short-season Vancouver. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Nov. 17, 2006
From the time third-rounder Matt Sulentic stepped into camp, the Athletics could tell he could hit. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Nov. 3, 2006
There will always be a touch of baseball history about Mark Kiger. The 26-year-old became the first player in major league history to debut in the postseason when he took over at second base during two games in the American League Championship Series. Kiger played defensively for two half-innings after the Athletics pinch-hit for second baseman D'Angelo Jimenez in Games Three and Four. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Oct. 20, 2006
Righthander Jason Windsor is not about to let his 17-2 record in the minors this year go to his head. He knows there is much to refine before he can expect a big league job. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Oct. 6, 2006
Jeremy Brown has improved defensively this year, which may help him make the majors in the future. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Sep. 21, 2006
An end-of-season look at the organization's Best Player, Best Pitcher and player to Keep An Eye On. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Sep. 8, 2006
When Jason Perry has been hot this year, he has been very, very hot. If he could just learn to stay hot, he would be banging on the doors of the Oakland clubhouse. Perry started the season at Double-A Midland, batting .402/.476/.626 in 107 at-bats, but consistency has evaded him since moving up to Triple-A Sacramento. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Aug. 25, 2006
The Athletics want third baseman Myron Leslie to become Mr. Versatility by learning to play the outfield. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Aug. 11, 2006
A disastrous 2005 season in Triple-A by John Baker had diminished his prospect sheen, but the catcher dedicated himself last offseason to improving his defensive skills. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Jul. 28, 2006
Ben Fritz' career is back on track as he's finally returned to health. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Jul. 14, 2006
A look at the Athletics best player, biggest leap forward and biggest disappointment at the midseason. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Jun. 30, 2006
A quiet grew over the Triple-A Sacramento clubhouse as Mike Rouse stepped into the batter's box at Yankee Stadium. Six minor league seasons, 527 games and a childhood of backyard ball had led to this moment, and now he was standing in the big park in the Bronx, staring at Randy Johnson. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Draft Report
Jun. 6, 2006
A's go high school in 2006 draft. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Jun. 2, 2006
Landon Powell recovering so well from a torn ACL that the A's are encouraged he will become the catcher they expected when they made him a first-rounder. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
May. 19, 2006
Righthander Chad Gaudin's enormous physical gifts make scouts drool and hitters gasp, but the 23-year-old's search for consistency continues at Triple-A Sacramento. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
May. 5, 2006
At 5-foot-10 and 160 pounds, shortstop Justin Sellers does not cut the imposing figure expected of an elite prospect. But he is starting to get the kind of attention that makes him that kind of player. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Apr. 21, 2006
Athletics righthander Jason Windsor worked hard in the offseason to make sure he can stay strong throughout the long minor league season this year. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Apr. 13, 2006
Organization analysis for the Athletics. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Mar. 20, 2006
his was never what shortstop Cliff Pennington expected when he joined the Athletics. The organization legendary for eschewing the steal has become an oasis of green lights and baserunning coaches for the player the A's envision as their future leadoff hitter. [...] Continue Reading »
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