A’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 TeamDown 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 BloggersA’s Farm in Top 10 MLB Blogs for 5th Straight Month!
For the 5th month in a row, A’s Farm has been ranked in the Top 10 MLB blogs – and this month we were ranked #6 for the second straight month! Thanks to everyone who’s made A’s Farm a regular stop to get all the latest news on the A’s prospects and affiliates. If…
View More A’s Farm in Top 10 MLB Blogs for 5th Straight Month!Sunday, September 9th: River Cats Drop Game #5 Playoff Finale to Reno
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) PCL Playoffs Round 1 – Game #5 Sacramento River Cats 4 Reno Aces 7 (LP – Merkin Valdez) Farmhand Of The Game: Designated Hitter Kila Ka’aihue (2…
View More Sunday, September 9th: River Cats Drop Game #5 Playoff Finale to RenoSaturday, 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 10thFriday, September 7th: Bees Swatted out of Playoffs while River Cats Drop Game 3 Despite Taylor’s 2 HRs
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) PCL Playoffs Round 1 – Game #3 Sacramento River Cats 7 Reno Aces 11 (LP – Rich Thompson) Farmhand Of The Game: Outfielder Michael Taylor (3 for 4…
View More Friday, September 7th: Bees Swatted out of Playoffs while River Cats Drop Game 3 Despite Taylor’s 2 HRsThursday, September 6th: Chavez & Weeks Lead Cats to Game 2 Victory while Defense Lets Cole Down in Bees Loss
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) PCL Playoffs Round 1 – Game #2 Reno Aces 0 Sacramento River Cats 1 (WP – Jesse Chavez) Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Jesse Chavez (8 IP…
View More Thursday, September 6th: Chavez & Weeks Lead Cats to Game 2 Victory while Defense Lets Cole Down in Bees LossA’s Top 20 Draft Picks Post-Season Progress Report
A few weeks ago, after almost 2 months of play, we offered a little progress report on the A’s top 20 draft picks of 2012. And now with the minor league regular season over, it’s time for a complete season-end recap of the progress of the A’s top 20. The…
View More A’s Top 20 Draft Picks Post-Season Progress ReportWednesday, September 5th: Peters Pitches Bees to Victory, Cats Lose Despite Billings’ Best Efforts and Ynoa Helps Vermont Win Final Match
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) PCL Playoffs Round 1 – Game #1 Reno Aces 2 Sacramento River Cats 1 (LP – Bruce Billings) Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Bruce Billings (6 IP /…
View More Wednesday, September 5th: Peters Pitches Bees to Victory, Cats Lose Despite Billings’ Best Efforts and Ynoa Helps Vermont Win Final MatchTuesday, September 4th: Vermont Loses as Cats and Bees Prep for Playoffs
A’s Farmhand Of The Day NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE (CLASS-A SHORT-SEASON) Aberdeen IronBirds 7 Vermont Lake Monsters 5 (LP – Vail 3-4 / 4.20) Farmhand Of The Game: Catcher Reynaldo Mateo (2 for 4 / 2 RBIs / Stolen Base) Worth Noting:…
View More Tuesday, September 4th: Vermont Loses as Cats and Bees Prep for PlayoffsMonday, September 3rd: Hounds & Ports Come from Behind to Win while Cats Fall in Finale and Bees Drop a Pair
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Sacramento River Cats 9 Salt Lake Bees 16 (LP – Peacock 12-9 / 6.01) Farmhand Of The Game: Third Baseman Stephen Parker (Triple / 2 RBIs) Worth Noting: Starter…
View More Monday, September 3rd: Hounds & Ports Come from Behind to Win while Cats Fall in Finale and Bees Drop a PairSunday, September 2nd: Straily Pitches Cats to Victory while Ports Win and Hounds & Bees Both Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Sacramento River Cats 6 Salt Lake Bees 1 (WP – Straily 6-3 / 2.03) Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Dan Straily (6 IP / 0 ER / 9 K / Win)…
View More Sunday, September 2nd: Straily Pitches Cats to Victory while Ports Win and Hounds & Bees Both FallSaturday, September 1st: Vermont Notches No-Hitter Behind Menna and 2 Relievers while Cats Win and Hounds & Ports Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Sacramento River Cats 9 Salt Lake Bees 7 (WP – Accardo 1-0 / 1.17) Farmhand Of The Game: Outfielder Grant Green (Home Run / Double / 3 RBIs) Worth…
View More Saturday, September 1st: Vermont Notches No-Hitter Behind Menna and 2 Relievers while Cats Win and Hounds & Ports FallFriday, August 31st: Robinson’s 5 RBIs Lead Ports to Victory while Ynoa Wins 1st for Vermont and AZL A’s Drop Championship Game
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Sacramento River Cats 6 Salt Lake Bees 10 (LP – Hernandez 3-2 / 4.15) Farmhand Of The Game: First Baseman Daric Barton (Home Run / 2 RBIs) Worth Noting:…
View More Friday, August 31st: Robinson’s 5 RBIs Lead Ports to Victory while Ynoa Wins 1st for Vermont and AZL A’s Drop Championship GameThursday, August 30th: Oberacker’s 2 HRs Lead Ports to Victory while Cats Win and Hounds & Bees Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Sacramento River Cats 3 Colorado Springs Sky Sox 2 (WP – Banwart 9-5 / 3.85) Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Travis Banwart (6 IP / 2 ER / 1 K / Win) Worth Noting: Starter…
View More Thursday, August 30th: Oberacker’s 2 HRs Lead Ports to Victory while Cats Win and Hounds & Bees FallWednesday, August 29th: Weeks Helps Cats Clinch Division Title while Hounds Win and Ports & Bees Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Sacramento River Cats 4 Colorado Springs Sky Sox 3 (WP – Ross 6-2 / 2.67) Farmhand Of The Game: Second Baseman Jemile Weeks (Double / 2 RBIs) Worth Noting: With Sacramento down 3-2, second baseman…
View More Wednesday, August 29th: Weeks Helps Cats Clinch Division Title while Hounds Win and Ports & Bees FallTuesday, August 28th: Hounds Win in Extras while Cats and Ports Both Fall on Tuesday
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Sacramento River Cats 6 Colorado Springs Sky Sox 14 (LP – Straily 5-3 / 2.23) Farmhand Of The Game: Second Baseman Jemile Weeks (Double / 2 RBIs) Worth Noting: Starter Dan Straily had his…
View More Tuesday, August 28th: Hounds Win in Extras while Cats and Ports Both Fall on TuesdayMonday, August 27th: Robinson’s Slam Leads Ports to Victory while Cats & Hounds Win and Bees Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Sacramento River Cats 8 Colorado Springs Sky Sox 2 (WP – Griffin 4-2 / 3.07) Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher A.J. Griffin (5 IP / 1 ER / 3 K / Win) Worth Noting: After…
View More Monday, August 27th: Robinson’s Slam Leads Ports to Victory while Cats & Hounds Win and Bees FallSunday, 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 Sunday