According to a source close to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, there is a strong possibility that A’s first baseman Daric Barton may be extended very soon with the potential deal going through 2014 season.
The A’s are lining up to keep their young team together for a long time. Yesterday it was reported that [...]
03/23/11
Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports says that the Oakland Athletics have been the “most aggressive” in terms of contract for free agent Lance Berkman. He adds that the Chicago Cubs and according to a Major League source, the Colorado Rockies have shown interest too.
The first time free agent says he would prefer to return to the [...]
11/23/10
According to multiple reports heard by Carl Steward of the San Jose Mercury News, Oakland Athletics top power prospect Chris Carter will join the team today in Seattle.
The A’s had no intention to rush their top prospect, but injuries to first baseman Daric Barton may have accelerated their planning. Barton is listed as day-to-day due [...]
08/09/10
Oakland Athletics GM, Billy Beane, was asked if starting pitcher Ben Sheets would be on the trade market before July 31, Beane said, “I don’t want to comment on individual players but, in our situation, I don’t anticipate us being that active at the trade deadline.”
Beane and the A’s not being active for the July [...]
07/10/10
According to a team press release, the Oakland Athletics have agreed to terms with all 29 pre-arbitration players on their 40-man roster with one-year contracts. Some notable names on the list include closer Andrew Bailey, and pitchers Trevor Cahill, Brett Anderson, Dallas Braden and Gio Gonzalez.
Here’s the complete list:
Brett Anderson, Andrew Bailey, Daric Barton, Jerry [...]
03/08/10