As part of A’s FanFest this past weekend, a few representatives of the A’s took some time out to attend a bloggers-only press conference at the Coliseum. First up was A’s assistant general manager David Forst who volunteered a generous bit of time to talk about some top major and…
View More A’s Assistant GM David Forst on Top Prospects Russell & McKinney, Coco’s New Contract and What the A’s Expect from Reddick in 2014Tag: Grant Green
A’s Eager to Deal Prospects to Win Now!
A’s general manager Billy Beane has had a busy week – and it ain’t over yet! On Monday, the team signed free agent left-handed starting pitcher Scott Kazmir to a two-year $22 million deal. And later that same day, the A’s acquired right-handed closer Jim Johnson from Baltimore in return…
View More A’s Eager to Deal Prospects to Win Now!Tuesday, July 30th: Ports Win Behind Russell’s 2 HRs while Cats, Hounds & Snappers All Fall and McKinney Hits 1st HR
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Albuquerque Isotopes 2 Sacramento River Cats 0 LP – Billings 10-5 / 4.23 Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Bruce Billings (8 IP / 4 H / 2 ER / 1 BB / 4 K) Starter…
View More Tuesday, July 30th: Ports Win Behind Russell’s 2 HRs while Cats, Hounds & Snappers All Fall and McKinney Hits 1st HRExclusive: 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 year or so 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 manager of…
View More Exclusive: A’s Super Scout Grady Fuson Talks Top Prospects with A’s FarmFriday, July 5th: Ports Win Behind Richard’s Walk-Off in Extras while Granier Leads Hounds to Victory and Cats & Snappers Both Come Up Short
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Sacramento River Cats 7 Fresno Grizzlies 8 LP – Werner 7-11 / 5.93 Farmhand Of The Game: Second Baseman Grant Green (4 for 6 / 2 Doubles) Starter Andrew Werner…
View More Friday, July 5th: Ports Win Behind Richard’s Walk-Off in Extras while Granier Leads Hounds to Victory and Cats & Snappers Both Come Up ShortExclusive: Get the Inside Scoop on the A’s Top Prospects from Sacramento River Cats Skipper Steve Scarsone
After spending the past two seasons mentoring A’s minor leaguers as the manager at Midland, Steve Scarsone is now midway through his first season as the skipper in Sacramento. And he’s currently charged with overseeing the development of a number of the A’s former 1st-round draft picks – players like…
View More Exclusive: Get the Inside Scoop on the A’s Top Prospects from Sacramento River Cats Skipper Steve ScarsoneCatching Up With: The Sacramento River Cats
The Sacramento River Cats boast three Pacific Coast League All-Stars this season – outfielder Michael Choice, second baseman Grant Green and pitcher Sonny Gray. All are former 1st-round draft picks and all could soon be seeing time in Oakland, so you forward-looking A’s fans ought to get acquainted with them…
View More Catching Up With: The Sacramento River CatsThursday, June 27th: Cats Win Behind Green’s 2 HRs while Hounds, Ports & Snappers All Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Reno Aces 4 Sacramento River Cats 7 WP – Okajima 1-2 / 3.97 HR – Green 2 (11), Taylor (9) Farmhand Of The Game: Second Baseman Grant…
View More Thursday, June 27th: Cats Win Behind Green’s 2 HRs while Hounds, Ports & Snappers All FallTuesday, June 25th: Streich Stars Again for Snappers while Ports Win and Cats Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Colorado Springs Sky Sox 5 Sacramento River Cats 3 LP – Banwart 4-4 / 4.75 HR – Green (9) Farmhand Of The Game: Second Baseman Grant Green (Home Run / Double / 2 RBIs) Starter Travis Banwart had…
View More Tuesday, June 25th: Streich Stars Again for Snappers while Ports Win and Cats FallMonday, June 24th: Ports Win Behind Bowman’s Effort while Cats & Lake Monsters Lose
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Colorado Springs Sky Sox 5 Sacramento River Cats 3 LP – Thomas 3-6 / 4.48 Farmhand Of The Game: Second Baseman Grant Green (3 for 5 / Double) Starter Justin Thomas allowed 5 runs on 5 hits in…
View More Monday, June 24th: Ports Win Behind Bowman’s Effort while Cats & Lake Monsters LoseFriday, June 7th: Green’s Slam Leads Cats to Victory while Ports Win behind Muncy’s 14th HR, Ynoa Wins 1st for Snappers and Hounds Get Blanked
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Sacramento River Cats 14 Tucson Padres 5 WP – Werner 5-8 / 5.53 HR – Green (7), Montz (7) Farmhand Of The Game: Second Baseman Grant Green (Grand Slam) …
View More Friday, June 7th: Green’s Slam Leads Cats to Victory while Ports Win behind Muncy’s 14th HR, Ynoa Wins 1st for Snappers and Hounds Get BlankedThursday, June 6th: Taylor’s Slam Leads Hounds to Victory while Cats & Snappers Win and Ports Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Sacramento River Cats 9 Tucson Padres 3 WP – Gray 6-3 / 2.43 HR – Green (6) Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Sonny Gray (6 2/3 IP / 5 H /…
View More Thursday, June 6th: Taylor’s Slam Leads Hounds to Victory while Cats & Snappers Win and Ports FallMonday, May 13th: Billings Leads Cats to Victory while Snappers Win a Tight One, Hounds Fall and Ports Drop 6th Straight
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Sacramento River Cats 8 Nashville Sounds 4 WP – Billings 3-2 / 6.10 Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Bruce Billings (6 IP / 4 H / 1 ER / 2 BB /…
View More Monday, May 13th: Billings Leads Cats to Victory while Snappers Win a Tight One, Hounds Fall and Ports Drop 6th StraightThursday, May 9th: Thomas Pitches Cats to Victory while Snappers Win and Hounds & Ports Both Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Sacramento River Cats 5 Memphis Redbirds 3 WP – Thomas 1-2 / 5.25 Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Justin Thomas (6 IP / 6 H / 1 ER / 2 BB /…
View More Thursday, May 9th: Thomas Pitches Cats to Victory while Snappers Win and Hounds & Ports Both FallMonday, April 29th: Alcantara Pitches Snappers to Victory while Hounds Fall and Cats Lose in Extras
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Sacramento River Cats 7 Fresno Grizzlies 8 LP – Simmons 0-2 / 7.45 HR – Green (4), Barton (2) Farmhand Of The Game: Second Baseman Grant Green (4 for 6…
View More Monday, April 29th: Alcantara Pitches Snappers to Victory while Hounds Fall and Cats Lose in ExtrasThursday, April 25th: Strong Pitching Performances from Gray & Smith Lead Cats & Hounds to Victory
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Salt Lake Bees 5 Sacramento River Cats 6 WP – Gray 2-1 / 3.27 Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Sonny Gray (6 IP / 8 H / 1 ER /…
View More Thursday, April 25th: Strong Pitching Performances from Gray & Smith Lead Cats & Hounds to VictoryTuesday, April 9th: Alcantara Dominates in Snappers Win while Cats, Hounds & Ports All Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Tacoma Rainiers 9 Sacramento River Cats 5 LP – Werner 0-2 / 12.10 HR – Montz (1) Farmhand Of The Game: Outfielder Michael Taylor (3 for 5 / 2 Doubles /…
View More Tuesday, April 9th: Alcantara Dominates in Snappers Win while Cats, Hounds & Ports All FallThursday, April 4th: Smith & Granier Lead Hounds & Ports to Opening Day Victories while Green & Nunez Homer in Cats & Snappers Losses
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Las Vegas 51s 10 Sacramento River Cats 5 LP – Werner 0-1 / 16.62 HR – Green (1) Farmhand Of The Game: Second Baseman Grant Green (Home Run / 3…
View More Thursday, April 4th: Smith & Granier Lead Hounds & Ports to Opening Day Victories while Green & Nunez Homer in Cats & Snappers LossesA’s Affiliates Set To Open Season on Thursday!
All four of the A’s full-season affiliates are set to open their seasons on Thursday, April 4th. Sacramento and Stockton will be opening their seasons at home, while Midland and Beloit will have their season openers on the road. In Sacramento’s game, left-hander Andrew Werner will be going for the…
View More A’s Affiliates Set To Open Season on Thursday!Preview: #1 Picks Green, Gray and Choice Good To Go for River Cats in 2013
The opening day roster for the Sacramento River Cats, the A’s Triple-A affiliate in the Pacific Coast League, was announced on Monday. And the team will include a remarkable five 1st-round draft picks – Sonny Gray, Michael Choice, Grant Green, Jemile Weeks and James Simmons. Along with Weeks and Green,…
View More Preview: #1 Picks Green, Gray and Choice Good To Go for River Cats in 2013