Down On The Farm with Farhan

Yesterday we brought you a complete rundown of manager Bob Melvin’s bloggers-only press conference from last week at the Coliseum. Well, after the skipper did his duty, the A’s director of baseball operations, Farhan Zaidi, joined us to address a number of player personnel queries. A trained economist in his…

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Mr. Melvin Meets The Bloggers

With Oakland right in the thick of a heated pennant race, A’s manager Bob Melvin took some time out just prior to a mid-September night game versus the dreaded Orioles to attend a bloggers-only press conference at the Coliseum. Melvin was his usual friendly and cordial self as he addressed…

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Wednesday, September 5th: Peters Pitches Bees to Victory, Cats Lose Despite Billings’ Best Efforts and Ynoa Helps Vermont Win Final Match

A’s Farmhand Of The Day   PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) PCL Playoffs Round 1 – Game #1 Reno Aces                       2 Sacramento River Cats  1 (LP – Bruce Billings)   Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Bruce Billings (6 IP /…

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Friday, August 31st: Robinson’s 5 RBIs Lead Ports to Victory while Ynoa Wins 1st for Vermont and AZL A’s Drop Championship Game

  A’s Farmhand Of The Day   PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Sacramento River Cats  6 Salt Lake Bees               10 (LP – Hernandez 3-2 / 4.15)   Farmhand Of The Game: First Baseman Daric Barton (Home Run / 2 RBIs)     Worth Noting:…

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