Athletics acquire Tyler Clippard from Nationals for Yunel Escobar

Fear The Goggles, revisited

Billy Beane's ever-evolving roster puzzle

It seemed like Billy Beane had tied up the loose ends and gotten the final pieces the Athletics needed in his trade with the Rays. But he wasn't done assembling his puzzle yet.

Fear The Goggles

Is Tyler Clippard an 8th-inning upgrade?

Luke Gregerson led MLB in blown saves last year despite a 2.12 ERA. Can his replacement be counted on to improve on that mark?

Clipp ‘N Save: Your new Athletics set-up man

Noah Frank of WTOP in Washington, who worked for the Nationals in 2012-13, shares his knowledge of reliever Tyler Clippard both on and off the field.

A's Links: Tyler Clippard trade reactions

Another Oakland Athletics trade means more hot takes and player reactions.

Eric Sogard vs. Tyler Ladendorf: the next backup infielder

One forgotten role to be filled is that of backup infielder after Andy Parrino was designated for assignment following this weeks trades. Does Tyler Ladendorf have a clearer path to the Opening Day roster?

9 trades for 27 players...so far

In acquiring Tyler Clippard from the Washington Nations for Yunel Escobar, the Athletics made their ninth trade involving their 27th unique player.

Tyler Clippard strikes out the side

Clippard is no Jim Johnson, Yunel no panacea

With word that Yunel Escobar was a chore the A's had to take on to get Ben Zobrist from the Tampa Bay Rays, we should reevaluate just what we thought Escobar would have meant for us. Also, don't compare our new reliever to Jim Johnson.

Athletics double down on #nerdpower

Yunel Escobar traded to Nats for Tyler Clippard

The Oakland Athletics have traded Yunel Escobar to the Washington Nationals, the clubs have confirmed.