A’s Spring Training Tour – 3/23/13

Minor League Camp at Papago Park

There was a lot of action at the A’s minor league camp on Saturday, with Michael Ynoa making the start in the Double-A game and Hiro Nakajima getting in a few innings at second base in the Triple-A game. Ynoa’s fastball was topping out in the mid-90s, and Nakajima blasted an opposite field home run.

Michael Ynoa on the bullpen mound before his start in Saturday’s Double-A game at Papago Park

Michael Ynoa warming up before Saturday’s start

Michael Ynoa is a towering figure on the mound at Papago Park

Michael Ynoa was throwing in the mid-90s in Saturday’s Double-A game at Papago Park

Hiro Nakajima sees what the world looks like from second base in Saturday’s Triple-A game at Papago Park

Not only did Hiro play second base and shortstop in Saturday’s Triple-A game, but he hit a home run as well

Grant Green at the plate in Saturday’s Triple-A game at Papago Park

The home run king of the A’s minor league system in 2012, outfielder Dusty Robinson hit 27 home runs between Burlington and Stockton last season

Players and coaches hanging out in and around the dugout during Saturday’s Double-A game at Papago Park

Major League Game vs. SF Giants at Scottsdale Stadium

The A’s topped the Giants 12-5 with Tommy Milone earning the win in his last start in Arizona this spring. But the big news was that Eric Sogard had another perfect day at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a home run in his underdog bid to overtake the favorites in the A’s heated second base competition.