A’s AFL Farmhand Of The Week A’s Prospect AFL Highlights (November 5-10) Monday, November 5th: Catcher Max Stassi singled in 2 runs in the Phoenix Desert Dogs’ 6-5 win on Monday. Tuesday, November 6th: Second baseman Grant Green tripled and singled, while RHP Brett Hunter gave up 2…
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A’s In The AFL – Oct. 29–Nov. 3 Update
A’s AFL Farmhand Of The Week A’s Prospect AFL Highlights (October 29 – November 3) Monday, October 29th: RHP Brett Hunter allowed 1 run on 2 walks and 2 hits in 2/3 of an inning of relief in the Phoenix Desert Dogs’ 9-2 loss on Monday. Tuesday, October…
View More A’s In The AFL – Oct. 29–Nov. 3 UpdateA’s In The AFL – October 22-27 Update
A’s AFL Farmhand Of The Week A’s Prospect AFL Highlights (October 22-27) Monday, October 22nd: No A’s prospects appeared in the Phoenix Desert Dogs’ 5-1 win on Monday. Tuesday, October 23rd: Second baseman Grant Green had a pair of hits, catcher Max Stassi singled, and RHP Brett Hunter…
View More A’s In The AFL – October 22-27 UpdateA’s In The AFL – October 15-20 Update
A’s AFL Farmhand Of The Week A’s Prospect AFL Highlights (October 15-20) Monday, October 15th: RHP Shawn Haviland allowed 1 earned run over 4 innings, relievers Brett Hunter and James Simmons each tossed a scoreless inning, and second baseman Grant Green went 0-for-3 in the Phoenix Desert Dogs’…
View More A’s In The AFL – October 15-20 UpdateA’s In The AFL – October 9-13 Update
A’s AFL Farmhand Of The Week A’s Prospect AFL Highlights (October 9-13) Tuesday, October 9th: Second baseman Grant Green and catcher Max Stassi both doubled and RHP Shawn Haviland struck out 4 in 3 scoreless innings in the Phoenix Desert Dogs’ 4-3 opening day victory in the Arizona…
View More A’s In The AFL – October 9-13 UpdatePreview: 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 SquadA’s Farm’s 2012 Post-Season Organizational All-Star Team
With the 2012 minor league season now complete, it’s a good time to take a step back and determine who the true standouts on the field really were in the A’s system in 2012. And with that in mind, we’re naming A’s Farm’s 2012 Post-Season Organizational All-Star Team! Below you’ll…
View More A’s Farm’s 2012 Post-Season Organizational All-Star TeamMonday, August 20th: Bowman & Hernandez Pitch Ports & Cats to Victory while Hounds & Bees Both Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Las Vegas 51s 0 Sacramento River Cats 2 (WP – Hernandez 3-0 / 1.23) Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Carlos Hernandez (6 2/3 IP / 0 ER / 3 K /…
View More Monday, August 20th: Bowman & Hernandez Pitch Ports & Cats to Victory while Hounds & Bees Both FallSunday, August 19th: Crocker Leads Bees to Victory while Cats, Hounds and Ports All Fall on Sunday
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Las Vegas 51s 9 Sacramento River Cats 4 (LP – Banwart 8-5 / 3.90) Farmhand Of The Game: Outfielder Michael Taylor (Home Run / Double / 3 RBIs) Worth…
View More Sunday, August 19th: Crocker Leads Bees to Victory while Cats, Hounds and Ports All Fall on SundayMonday, July 23rd: Straily K’s 9 in Cats Win while Hounds and Bees Both Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Tucson Padres 0 Sacramento River Cats 6 (WP – Straily 4-2 / 0.96) Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Dan Straily (6 IP / 0 ER / 9 K / Win)…
View More Monday, July 23rd: Straily K’s 9 in Cats Win while Hounds and Bees Both 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 FarmCatching Up With: The Stockton Ports
When the season began, top pitching prospects like A.J. Cole, Ian Krol and Blake Hassebrock were expected to make the Class-A Stockton Ports’ starting staff the real highlight of the team. But Hassebrock ended up spending much of the first half on the disabled list, Krol has struggled for…
View More Catching Up With: The Stockton PortsSaturday, July 7th: Recker’s Slam in 16th Gives Cats the Victory while Head Leads Hounds to Win and Ports and Bees Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Sacramento River Cats 6 Fresno Grizzlies 3 (WP – Leon 2-0 / 2.08) Farmhand Of The Game: Catcher Anthony Recker (Grand Slam) Worth Noting: Catcher Anthony Recker delivered a game-winning…
View More Saturday, July 7th: Recker’s Slam in 16th Gives Cats the Victory while Head Leads Hounds to Win and Ports and Bees FallA’s Farm’s 2012 Mid-Season Organizational All-Star Team
With the California League and the Midwest League both in the midst of their All-Star breaks and minor league teams right around the halfway points of their seasons, it seems like the perfect time to take a step back and determine who the true standouts in the A’s system have…
View More A’s Farm’s 2012 Mid-Season Organizational All-Star TeamFriday, June 15th: Hicks’ Hot Bat Carries Cats to Victory, Straily’s Efforts Not Enough for Hounds as Ports & Bees Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE Tacoma Rainiers 2 Sacramento River Cats 5 (WP – Godfrey 6-0 / 1.21) Farmhand Of The Game: Shortstop Brandon Hicks (Home Run / Double / 3 RBIs) Worth Noting: Shortstop Brandon Hicks…
View More Friday, June 15th: Hicks’ Hot Bat Carries Cats to Victory, Straily’s Efforts Not Enough for Hounds as Ports & Bees FallMonday, June 11th: A’s Affilates All Lose as Miles Head Has Big Night for Stockton
A’s Farmhand Of The Day TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE Sacramento River Cats 2 Fresno Grizzlies 3 (LP – Farquhar 0-1 / 4.50) Farmhand Of The Game: Designated Hitter Manny Ramirez (2 for 4 / Double / RBI) Worth Noting: Manny…
View More Monday, June 11th: A’s Affilates All Lose as Miles Head Has Big Night for StocktonThursday, May 31st: Granier & Haviland Pitch Bees & Hounds to Victory, Head Helps Ports Win Again and Godfrey Solid in Cats Loss
A’s Farmhand Of The Day TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE Fresno Grizzlies 2 Sacramento River Cats 1 (LP – De Los Santos 1-2 / 4.96) Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Graham Godfrey (8 IP / 1 ER / 7 K) Worth…
View More Thursday, May 31st: Granier & Haviland Pitch Bees & Hounds to Victory, Head Helps Ports Win Again and Godfrey Solid in Cats LossMonday, May 28th: Miles Head Saves the Day for Ports as Hounds Win and Cats & Bees Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE Reno Aces 10 Sacramento River Cats 2 (LP – Castro 2-5 / 7.15) Farmhand Of The Game: First Baseman Chris Carter (2 for 3 / Double / RBI) …
View More Monday, May 28th: Miles Head Saves the Day for Ports as Hounds Win and Cats & Bees FallSaturday, May 26th: Billings & Inge Lead Cats to Victory as Ports & Bees Win, Hounds Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE Reno Aces 0 Sacramento River Cats 10 (WP – Billings 4-1 / 2.63) Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Bruce Billings (8 IP / 0 ER / 8 K…
View More Saturday, May 26th: Billings & Inge Lead Cats to Victory as Ports & Bees Win, Hounds FallExclusive: A’s Assistant GM David Forst Gives the Lowdown on Off-Season Acquisitions and A’s Top Prospects – Part 2
Yesterday, we brought you Part 1 of A’s Farm’s exclusive interview with A’s assistant general manager David Forst, where he gave us the lowdown on Jarrod Parker, Ryan Cook, Tommy Milone, Brad Peacock and more. In Part 2, we’ll cover Josh Reddick, Miles Head, Michael Choice, Sonny Gray and more…
View More Exclusive: A’s Assistant GM David Forst Gives the Lowdown on Off-Season Acquisitions and A’s Top Prospects – Part 2