With the A’s heart-breaking 2014 campaign now over, the A’s faithful are left wondering, “What’s next?” But before we examine the possible answers to that question, let’s first take a look at who’s set to stay and who’s set to go… A’s Eligible Free Agents: Jon Lester, Jason…
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A’s Spring Training Tour – 3/12/14
Major League Camp at Phoenix Municipal Stadium Be sure to like A’s Farm’s page on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @AthleticsFarm. You can also get our exclusive A’s minor league updates e-mailed to you free by signing up here.
View More A’s Spring Training Tour – 3/12/14A’s Manager Bob Melvin on Jaso’s Return, How New Additions Gentry & Punto Fit into the Picture and Why He Loves Managing the A’s
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. And A’s manager Bob Melvin followed assistant GM David Forst on the hot seat. In a question-and-answer session earlier in the day at…
View More A’s Manager Bob Melvin on Jaso’s Return, How New Additions Gentry & Punto Fit into the Picture and Why He Loves Managing the A’sA’s & River Cats Roster Outlook
It appears that most of the A’s off-season work is done. The team has found capable replacements for departing free agents Bartolo Colon, Grant Balfour and Chris Young and filled a few other holes as well. It’s possible that someone like Alberto Callaspo, who’s set to earn close to $5…
View More A’s & River Cats Roster OutlookA’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!A’s, River Cats’ & RockHounds’ Roster Projections
We’re now less than a week away from opening day, and Jemile Weeks has been optioned to Sacramento, Adam Rosales has been placed on the disabled list, and Hiro Nakajima has been struggling and is now dealing with a strained hamstring. And thanks to these recent developments, it looks like…
View More A’s, River Cats’ & RockHounds’ Roster ProjectionsA’s Spring Training Tour – 3/25/13
Major League Camp and Game vs. Brewers at Phoenix Municipal Stadium The A’s beat the Brewers 9-7 on a relatively quiet day around camp. Bartolo Colon allowed 3 runs over 5 innings to earn his first win of the spring while Dan Straily gave up 4 runs in 3 innings…
View More A’s Spring Training Tour – 3/25/13A’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!Is 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?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…
View More Down On The Farm with FarhanMr. 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…
View More Mr. Melvin Meets The BloggersSaturday, July 28th: Cats & Hounds Win behind Kila’s & Aliotti’s Big Bats while Bowman & Cole Pitch Ports & Bees to Victory
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Sacramento River Cats 13 Reno Aces 4 (WP – Straily 5-2 / 1.36) Farmhand Of The Game: Designated Hitter Kila Ka’aihue (2 Home Runs / 5…
View More Saturday, July 28th: Cats & Hounds Win behind Kila’s & Aliotti’s Big Bats while Bowman & Cole Pitch Ports & Bees to VictorySunday, July 22nd: Haviland & Bowman Pitch Hounds & Ports to Victory while Bees Win in Extras and Cats Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Tucson Padres 5 Sacramento River Cats 3 (LP – Thompson 1-2 / 4.35) Farmhand Of The Game: Outfielder Jermaine Mitchell (Home Run / Double / RBI) Worth Noting:…
View More Sunday, July 22nd: Haviland & Bowman Pitch Hounds & Ports to Victory while Bees Win in Extras and Cats FallThursday, July 5th: Whitaker’s Grand Slam Leads Ports to Win while Cats, Hounds & Bees Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Sacramento River Cats 8 Fresno Grizzlies 9 (LP – Figueroa 0-1 / 1.73) Farmhand Of The Game: Outfielder Luke Hughes (Home Run / 3 RBIs) Worth Noting: Luke Hughes, playing…
View More Thursday, July 5th: Whitaker’s Grand Slam Leads Ports to Win while Cats, Hounds & Bees FallWednesday, July 4th: Cats & Ports Blast Opponents while Hounds & Bees Fall on the 4th
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Sacramento River Cats 18 Fresno Grizzlies 4 (WP – Ross 3-1 / 2.17) Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Tyson Ross (7 IP / 1 ER / 7 K / Win) …
View More Wednesday, July 4th: Cats & Ports Blast Opponents while Hounds & Bees Fall on the 4thSunday, July 1st: Straily & Smith Pitch Cats & Hounds to Victory as Ports & Bees Fall and Addison Russell Has Another Big Game in AZ
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Colorado Springs Sky Sox 2 Sacramento River Cats 8 (WP – Straily 2-1 / 1.42) Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Dan Straily (6 IP / 1 ER / 10 K / Win) Worth Noting: Starter Dan…
View More Sunday, July 1st: Straily & Smith Pitch Cats & Hounds to Victory as Ports & Bees Fall and Addison Russell Has Another Big Game in AZMonday, June 25th: Whitaker & Donaldson Have Big Games for Ports & Cats while Cole Leads Bees to Win and Hounds Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Sacramento River Cats 9 Las Vegas 51s 8 (WP – Leon 1-0 / 4.50) Farmhand Of The Game: Catcher Josh Donaldson (4 for 5 / Home Run / Double / 5…
View More Monday, June 25th: Whitaker & Donaldson Have Big Games for Ports & Cats while Cole Leads Bees to Win and Hounds FallTuesday, May 8th: Donaldson Blasts Walk-Off HR for Cats as Ports Lose 9th Straight
A’s Farmhand Of The Day TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE Omaha Storm Chasers 3 Sacramento RiverCats 4 (WP – Carignan 1-0 / 1.64) Farmhand Of The Game: Third baseman Josh Donaldson (3 for 4 / Home Run) Worth Noting: Third baseman Josh Donaldson continued his hot…
View More Tuesday, May 8th: Donaldson Blasts Walk-Off HR for Cats as Ports Lose 9th StraightFriday, May 4th: Cats & Hounds Win, Bees Split Twin Bill as Ports Lose 5th Straight
A’s Farmhand Of The Day TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE Sacramento River Cats 7 Tucson Padres 6 (WP – Peacock 3-1 / 3.24) Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Brad Peacock (5 IP / 1 ER / 4 K / Win) …
View More Friday, May 4th: Cats & Hounds Win, Bees Split Twin Bill as Ports Lose 5th StraightThursday, May 3rd: Billings and Straily Lead Cats and Hounds To Wins as Ports and Bees Lose
A’s Farmhand Of The Day TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE Colorado Springs Sky Sox 1 Sacramento River Cats 6 (WP – Billings 2-1 / 3.05) Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Bruce Billings (7 IP / 0 ER / 6 K / Win) Worth Noting:…
View More Thursday, May 3rd: Billings and Straily Lead Cats and Hounds To Wins as Ports and Bees Lose