A’s: Latest trend in clubhouse: Going to the jungle
I went to the jungle Friday. I had no idea of what was going on when I walked into the A’s clubhouse shortly after it opened at 3:30 p.m. ET and heard multiple players yelling “I went to the jungle!’’...
View ArticleA’s: Second base upgrades in short supply
Before Friday’s game with the Rangers, A’s manager Bob Melvin said he didn’t see Oakland in a position where it had to trade for a second baseman for the stretch run. Having acquired starters Jeff...
View ArticleA’s: Jaso says Sogard at the heart of his sudden RBI spree
John Jaso wants to credit Eric Sogard for much of his RBI production of late. In his last 15 games John Jaso has driven in 13 runs, not bad for someone not generally considered an RBI threat. Jaso...
View ArticleA’s: Sogard a bit of an intimidator at the plate these days
Eric Sogard surprised himself and everyone else with four walks Saturday night. Second baseman (and sometimes shortstop) Eric Sogard has been hitting up a storm since the All-Star break, but not even...
View ArticlePomeranz likely roster space victim after strong start
Drew Pomeranz gave teh A’s a huge lift Wednesday, but they may need his spot on the roster Thursday. There have been a lot of “thanks, but no thanks’’ moments for the A’s of late. They sent down...
View ArticleSogard still having trouble playing out of position at short
The transition from second to short for Eric Sogard hasn’t been smooth. The talk since spring training has been about the A’s depth. It’s easy to see why Oakland wanted to get players like Craig Gentry...
View ArticleA’s aren’t same as three months ago, but they need to be
Celebrations like this May 27 grand slam from Derek Norris have been hard to come by for the A’s lately The A’s could get Coco Crisp and John Jaso back this weekend and Sean Doolittle back early next...
View ArticleA’s could use Lawrie at second if Headley is in their future
Brett Lawrie could be the A’s third baseman in 2015, or he could be the second baseman. The A’s trade of Josh Donaldson Friday may seem to make little sense when looked at as a solo exercise on the...
View ArticleCanha could be intriguing option for A’s at third base
Mark Canha, who went from Bellarmine High to Cal, is mostly a left fielder and first baseman, but he can play some third, and A’s may well give him that chance in 2015. The smart money says the A’s...
View ArticleHeadley had chance to join A’s; that money will stay in play; Korean...
Eric Sogard is the only remaining member of the 2014 A’s infield still with the team after free agency Jed Lowrie signed Sunday with Houston. In trading Josh Donaldson, Brandon Moss and Jeff Samardzija...
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