Should A’s play the vets or the youngsters?
Some breaking news we just received: Conor Jackson was scratched from the A’s lineup with neck tightness, so Brandon Allen draws another start at first base. Manager Bob Melvin talked before the game...
View ArticleConor Jackson draws start in left field; Hideki Matsui gets rare rest
Here’s your pregame lowdown as the Toronto Blue Jays arrive for a four-game series at the Coliseum … –Conor Jackson returns to the A’s lineup and he’s playing left field, with Josh Willingham serving...
View ArticleAftermath of the Conor Jackson trade
Here’s a quick take on the Conor Jackson trade … It was no shocker to see him dealt. The emergence of Brandon Allen had pushed Jackson into a minor role. But the bigger impact is the playing time this...
View ArticleSpeculating on the A’s potential lineup
Just for kicks, here’s my guess at the A’s Opening Day batting order w/the current roster (I’m including Coco Crisp, though his signing hasn’t been announced yet): 1. Weeks 2B 2. Sizemore 3B 3. Crisp...
View ArticleManny Ramirez will DH in A’s exhibition opener Friday
The morning recap as the A’s take infield and prepare for this afternoon’s intrasquad game … Manny Ramirez will be the designated hitter Friday when the A’s open Cactus League play against the Seattle...
View ArticlePostgame thoughts as A’s notch their sixth straight victory
Here’s a few odds and ends that didn’t all make it into my story for tomorrow’s paper. … –How much should we pay attention to Cactus League winning streaks? Not a whole lot. But the A’s notched their...
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