Majors: Organization Reports: Oakland Athletics: 2008
Won't Hear Of It
May. 3, 2008
Nine months off the campus of North Carolina, shortstop Josh Horton looked around and found himself playing in major league parks. Though they were only exhibition games, the shortstop had a taste of what may well be his future. [...] Continue Reading »
Exceeding Expectations
May. 1, 2008
Newly acquired lefthander Gio Gonzalez elicited rumbles of excitement through Athletics camp when they watched him work through the spring. [...] Continue Reading »
Spring Standout
Apr. 8, 2008
Outfielder Corey Brown, a supplemental first-round pick in 2007, made the most of a late promotion to big league camp. [...] Continue Reading »
Face Of Franchise In Flux
Mar. 27, 2008
When the Athletics decided to change the face of their organization, one new face was certain to draw much attention. Carlos Gonzalez was the most prominent player acquired from the Diamondbacks in the deal that sent ace Dan Haren to the Diamondbacks. The A's hope the multi-tooled Venezuelan outfielder will soon emerge as a middle-of-the-order hitter, able to hit for both power and average. [...] Continue Reading »
Road To Recovery
Mar. 19, 2008
There were points when Jared Lansford wondered if he would ever come back. His injury was freakish and serious, with hope as the primary treatment. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Feb. 29, 2008
When general manager Billy Beane promised to rebuild the Athletics, he was not talking about a minor fixer-upper. He meant building big time, from the bottom up. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Feb. 18, 2008
Lefthander Dana Eveland pitched for Mexicali of the Mexican Pacific League this winter. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Jan. 25, 2008
Ron Romanick has been promoted to bullpen coach for the Athletics. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Jan. 11, 2008
Brad Ziegler's shift to a submarine delivery in the bullpen has granted new opportunities. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Jan. 2, 2008
DeFrancesco spent 14 seasons as a manager in the minor leagues before winning the Pacific Coast League championship and being promoted to third base coach for the Athletics. [...] Continue Reading »
Won't Hear Of It
May. 3, 2008
Nine months off the campus of North Carolina, shortstop Josh Horton looked around and found himself playing in major league parks. Though they were only exhibition games, the shortstop had a taste of what may well be his future. [...] Continue Reading »
Exceeding Expectations
May. 1, 2008
Newly acquired lefthander Gio Gonzalez elicited rumbles of excitement through Athletics camp when they watched him work through the spring. [...] Continue Reading »
Spring Standout
Apr. 8, 2008
Outfielder Corey Brown, a supplemental first-round pick in 2007, made the most of a late promotion to big league camp. [...] Continue Reading »
Face Of Franchise In Flux
Mar. 27, 2008
When the Athletics decided to change the face of their organization, one new face was certain to draw much attention. Carlos Gonzalez was the most prominent player acquired from the Diamondbacks in the deal that sent ace Dan Haren to the Diamondbacks. The A's hope the multi-tooled Venezuelan outfielder will soon emerge as a middle-of-the-order hitter, able to hit for both power and average. [...] Continue Reading »
Road To Recovery
Mar. 19, 2008
There were points when Jared Lansford wondered if he would ever come back. His injury was freakish and serious, with hope as the primary treatment. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Feb. 29, 2008
When general manager Billy Beane promised to rebuild the Athletics, he was not talking about a minor fixer-upper. He meant building big time, from the bottom up. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Feb. 18, 2008
Lefthander Dana Eveland pitched for Mexicali of the Mexican Pacific League this winter. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Jan. 25, 2008
Ron Romanick has been promoted to bullpen coach for the Athletics. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Jan. 11, 2008
Brad Ziegler's shift to a submarine delivery in the bullpen has granted new opportunities. [...] Continue Reading »
Athletics Organization Report
Jan. 2, 2008
DeFrancesco spent 14 seasons as a manager in the minor leagues before winning the Pacific Coast League championship and being promoted to third base coach for the Athletics. [...] Continue Reading »
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