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Anaheim has released former A's right-hander Joe Blanton, who was simply dreadful during his time in Orange County.
#Angels will pay Vernon Wells and Joe Blanton $27 million not to play for them this year.
— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) March 26, 2014
How should you operate a platoon on your fantasy team? Brett Talley offers his thoughts on the situation.
Hall of Famer & ’89 #Athletics World Series Champion Rickey Henderson to throw 1st Pitch Opening Night #GreenCollar pic.twitter.com/Jc8PunWq04
— Oakland Athletics (@Athletics) March 26, 2014
Jeff Sullivan reviews the dimensions of the Sydney Cricket Ground, including the expansive foul territory.
Cee Angi breaks down the changes at designated hitter, including what's happening at the DH spot in Oakland.
The A's have the sixth-lowest payroll in the league this year, while the Dodgers have surpassed the Yankees for the top spot. There are hundreds of different articles on 2014 payrolls, including this one by Deadspin's Barry Petchesky.
Steve Vucinich, the #Athletics longtime equipment manager, will throw out the first pitch today and says he practiced the other day.
— Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) March 26, 2014
The starting lineup has been posted for the final game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. Alberto Callaspo gets some time at first base. Sonny Gray takes the mound against C.J. Wilson.
