A’s Spring Training Tour – 3/13/14

Minor League Camp at Papago Park

Rickey Henderson
Rickey Henderson dispensing advice to A’s minor leaguers at Papago Park on Thursday
Matt Olson
Top prospect Matt Olson casts an imposing figure at the plate
Chad Pinder
The A’s 3rd overall draft pick in 2013, shortstop Chad Pinder, at the plate on Thursday
Rickey in a rare moment of repose
 Rickey in a rare moment of repose
Bobby Wahl
Bobby Wahl, with shortstop Chad Pinder backing him up, gave up a 3-run homer in his first inning on the mound this spring
Michael Ynoa
Top pitching prospect Michael Ynoa struck out the first batter he faced on 3 straight pitches in less than 30 seconds

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Major League Camp at Phoenix Municipal Stadium

Bob Melvin
Manager Bob Melvin and coach Mike Gallego take turns hitting grounders to A’s infielders
Josh Reddick
A relatively clean-shaven Josh Reddick keeps an eye on things in batting practice
Brandon Moss
Brandon Moss waits for his turn in the cage
Blue Moon Odom, Ray Fosse and Bert Campaneris
1973-74 World Series Champion teammates Blue Moon Odom, Ray Fosse and Bert Campaneris reunited on the field at Phoenix Muni
Billy Beane
Bob Melvin, Billy Beane and the little Beanelings taking in batting practice before the game
Sam Fuld
Sam Fuld doing his best to charm the bosses
Stephen Vogt
Stephen Vogt takes his turn to schmooze the bosses
Seth Frankoff
Minor league RHP and former A’s Farm blogger Seth Frankoff in big league camp with the A’s for Thursday night’s game
The crowd
The crowd at Phoenix Muni for the A’s last night game ever at what will soon be the team’s former spring training home
Let's play ball!
 Let’s play ball!

 

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