Athletics: Josh Donaldson traded to Blue Jays for Brett Lawrie, Sean Nolin, Kendall Graveman, and Franklin Barreto

Where will the A's power come from in 2015?

The Athletics have traded most of their top sluggers from last year. Who will hit homers in Oakland next season, and will they hit enough of them?

Recreating Josh Donaldson in the aggregate

The A's can't replace Josh Donaldson with an equal player. But, just like with Jason Giambi in "Moneyball," they are striving to recreate his production by upgrading multiple positions.

A's Fans are Lucky to Have Billy Beane as GM

Alex Hall goes on the Phil Naessens Show and explains why the Josh Donaldson trade for Brett Lawrie makes sense.

Stop it, Beane didn't trade Donaldson over a fight

This is a ridiculous rumor and we're putting a stop to it right now.

Explaining the Josh Donaldson trade

You don't have to like it. But let's at least explain the logic behind it.

This is life as an A's fan

If you can't handle it, the ferry to AT&T is on your left (but you know you're not jumping on that boat).

Meet the prospects: Barreto, Graveman, Nolin

A quick look at new Athletics prospects Franklin Barreto, Kendall Graveman and Sean Nolin

The sustainability of a faceless franchise

An executive is the face of the Oakland A's. Given that they haven't done anything more in the last 15 years than exceed expectations, how long can that last?

Brett Lawrie scouting report from Bluebird Banter

Tom Dakers of Bluebird Banter gives us the run-down on Brett Lawrie, the Athletics' new infielder and the prize of the Josh Donaldson trade.

Kendall Graveman is excited to join the A's

Nolin-Graveman-Lawrie new stop on A's transit map

Inspired by Bluebird Banter's Minor Leaguer, I've finished the current edition of our new 40-man transit map as of four o'clock this Saturday.

A's Link Roundup: Internet weighs in on Donaldson

What did the rest of the Internet have to say about the Josh Donaldson trade, the players the Athletics got back, and the team's general direction?

Brett Lawrie says hello to A's fans

Beane explains the logic behind trading Donaldson

Point-Counterpoint: 2 sides of the Donaldson trade

Nico and Jeremy present two drastically different takes on the Athletics' big trade with the Blue Jays. There's a good chance you fall on one side or the other.

Strap in for Mr. Beane's Wild Ride

Billy Beane has zagged again, and Josh Donaldson is gone to Toronto. It's tough to figure this trade out, but you can bet it won't be the Athletics' last big move of the winter.

Beane: "Deal ... addresses now and the future."

In a conference call with reporters, Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane said, "We needed to do something that wasn't timid."

Donaldson traded to Toronto for Lawrie, others

Athletics third baseman Josh Donaldson has been traded to the Toronto Blue Jays for infielder Brett Lawrie, left-handed pitcher Sean Nolin, right-handed pitcher Kendall Graveman, and shortstop prospect Franklin Barreto.

Beane not done yet? A's talking with Braves and White Sox

There are rampant trade rumors this Friday evening.