With the first A’s players set to report to spring training camp just days from now, it’s time to present A’s Farm’s Consensus Top 10 Prospect List for 2013. We’ve combined a total of eight different A’s prospect lists to come up with a consensus list that reflects the broadest…
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A’s Swap Spare Parts For Second Shortstop!
As we pointed out in our analysis of the John Jaso trade just recently, the A’s are clearly in “WIN NOW” mode. And the team made another “WIN NOW” move on Monday, dealing part-time first baseman Chris Carter, minor league pitcher Brad Peacock and minor league catcher Max Stassi to…
View More A’s Swap Spare Parts For Second Shortstop!What Did We Learn From A’s FanFest?
There were lots of interesting quotes to come out of last weekend’s FanFest in Oakland. And based on what was said by A’s management, coaches and players, here are a few things that I think we can safely surmise… * Coco Crisp will be the A’s primary center fielder and…
View More What Did We Learn From A’s FanFest?A’s Assistant GM David Forst On New Catcher John Jaso, New Shortstop Hiro Nakajima, And The Importance Of Team Chemistry
As part of A’s FanFest this past weekend, a few members of the A’s staff took some time out to attend a bloggers-only press conference in the bowels of the Oracle Arena. One of those who stopped in to chat with us was A’s assistant general manager David Forst. And…
View More A’s Assistant GM David Forst On New Catcher John Jaso, New Shortstop Hiro Nakajima, And The Importance Of Team ChemistryA’s Deal Pitchers of the Future for Catcher of the Present
It was announced on Wednesday that the A’s had acquired catcher John Jaso from the Seattle Mariners as part of a three-team deal that sent A’s minor league pitchers A.J. Cole and Blake Treinen, along with a player to be named later, to the Washington Nationals, who sent first baseman-outfielder…
View More A’s Deal Pitchers of the Future for Catcher of the PresentIs the A’s Roster Set? And the River Cats Roster Too?
On Monday, we unofficially learned that shortstop Stephen Drew had agreed to a deal with the Red Sox and would not be returning to the A’s, and we also unofficially learned that the A’s would be filling the hole at shortstop by signing Japanese import Hiroyuki Nakajima. It was announced…
View More Is the A’s Roster Set? And the River Cats Roster Too?Preview: Green, Head and Stassi to Lead A’s Arizona Fall League Squad
Fall isn’t just time for post-season play, it can also be an important time for some of the minor leagues’ top prospects. And as the A’s begin Game #3 of their American League playoff series against Detroit at the Coliseum on Tuesday, some of the team’s top prospects will begin…
View More Preview: Green, Head and Stassi to Lead A’s Arizona Fall League SquadSaturday, September 8th: River Cats Send Series to Game 5 Finale after Barton’s Bomb in 10th
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) PCL Playoffs Round 1 – Game #4 Sacramento River Cats 4 Reno Aces 3 (WP – Jeremy Accardo) Farmhand Of The Game: First baseman Daric Barton (Game-Winning…
View More Saturday, September 8th: River Cats Send Series to Game 5 Finale after Barton’s Bomb in 10thSunday, August 26th: Bees Win while All Others Fall on Sunday
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Salt Lake Bees 4 Sacramento River Cats 2 (LP – Peacock 12-8 / 5.62) Farmhand Of The Game: Outfielder Michael Taylor (2 for 4 / Double / RBI / Stolen Base)…
View More Sunday, August 26th: Bees Win while All Others Fall on SundayTuesday, August 21st: Murphy Pitches Ports to Victory while Cats & Bees Win and Russell & Ynoa Impress
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Las Vegas 51s 2 Sacramento River Cats 6 (WP – Peacock 12-7 / 5.61) Farmhand Of The Game: Shortstop Brandon Hicks (Home Run / Double / 2 RBIs) …
View More Tuesday, August 21st: Murphy Pitches Ports to Victory while Cats & Bees Win and Russell & Ynoa ImpressSaturday, August 11th: Kila’s 2 HRs Carry Cats to Victory while Ports Win and Hounds & Bees Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Sacramento River Cats 5 Oklahoma City RedHawks 3 (WP – Peacock 10-7 / 5.92) Farmhand Of The Game: Designated Hitter Kila Ka’aihue (2 Home Runs / 2 RBIs) Worth Noting: Designated hitter Kila Ka’aihue clubbed…
View More Saturday, August 11th: Kila’s 2 HRs Carry Cats to Victory while Ports Win and Hounds & Bees FallSunday, August 5th: Peterson’s 2 HRs Lead Cats to Victory while Hounds, Ports & Bees All Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Nashville Sounds 3 Sacramento River Cats 8 (WP – Peacock 9-7 / 5.95) Farmhand Of The Game: Outfielder Shane Peterson (2 Home Runs / 2 RBIs) Worth Noting: With the game…
View More Sunday, August 5th: Peterson’s 2 HRs Lead Cats to Victory while Hounds, Ports & Bees All FallWednesday, July 25th: Peacock Pitches Cats to Victory while Ports Win and All Others Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Sacramento River Cats 7 Salt Lake Bees 1 (WP – Peacock 8-7 / 6.25) Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Brad Peacock (6 IP / 0 ER / 4 K / Win)…
View More Wednesday, July 25th: Peacock Pitches Cats to Victory while Ports Win and All Others FallExclusive: A’s Super Scout Grady Fuson Talks Top Prospects with A’s Farm
One of the most popular pieces we’ve featured here on A’s Farm over the past few months was our profile of A’s super scout (and Moneyball bad guy) Grady Fuson. He was the A’s scouting director from 1995 until 2001, when he left the A’s to become the assistant general…
View More Exclusive: A’s Super Scout Grady Fuson Talks Top Prospects with A’s FarmFriday, July 20th: #1 Pick Russell Homers Twice for AZL A’s as Hounds Win in Extras and Cats, Ports & Bees Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Tucson Padres 6 Sacramento River Cats 0 (LP – Peacock 7-7 / 6.63) Farmhand Of The Game: Outfielder Michael Taylor (1 for 3 / Double) Worth Noting: Starter Brad…
View More Friday, July 20th: #1 Pick Russell Homers Twice for AZL A’s as Hounds Win in Extras and Cats, Ports & Bees FallCatching Up With: The Sacramento River Cats
The A’s triple-A affiliate Sacramento River Cats have a long history of winning – and this season has been no exception. The team currently boasts the best record in the 16-team Pacific Coast League, and has gotten great performances from many members of the starting rotation like Graham Godfrey,…
View More Catching Up With: The Sacramento River CatsSunday, July 15th: Peacock Gets Back on Track in Cats’ Victory while Bees Win and Hounds & Ports Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Las Vegas 51s 5 Sacramento River Cats 12 (WP – Peacock 7-6 / 6.75) Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Brad Peacock (6 IP / 1 ER / 8 K / Win)…
View More Sunday, July 15th: Peacock Gets Back on Track in Cats’ Victory while Bees Win and Hounds & Ports FallSunday, July 8th: Bees Win while Cats, Hounds and Ports Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Sacramento River Cats 6 Fresno Grizzlies 8 (LP – Banwart 5-3 / 4.35) Farmhand Of The Game: Shortstop Adam Rosales (Home Run / 2 RBIs) Worth Noting: Starter Brad Peacock…
View More Sunday, July 8th: Bees Win while Cats, Hounds and Ports FallTuesday, July 3rd: Hernandez Pitches Hounds to Victory as Bees Win and Cats & Ports Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Colorado Springs Sky Sox 7 Sacramento River Cats 4 (LP – Peacock 6-6 / 7.00) Farmhand Of The Game: Shortstop Adam Rosales (3 for 4 / Home Run) Worth Noting: Shortstop Adam Rosales collected 3 hits,…
View More Tuesday, July 3rd: Hernandez Pitches Hounds to Victory as Bees Win and Cats & Ports FallSaturday, June 23rd: Mesa Leads Bees to Comeback Win as Cats, Hounds and Ports Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE Sacramento River Cats 2 Las Vegas 51s 7 (LP – Peacock 6-4 / 5.99) Farmhand Of The Game: Outfielder Michael Taylor (1 for 3 / 2 RBIs) Worth Noting: The…
View More Saturday, June 23rd: Mesa Leads Bees to Comeback Win as Cats, Hounds and Ports Fall