Athletics Nation - Alex Hall on the Phil Naessens ShowAn SB Nation blog for Oakland Athletics fanshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/47025/an-fave.png2016-03-10T05:25:36-08:00http://www.athleticsnation.com/rss/stream/38839012016-03-10T05:25:36-08:002016-03-10T05:25:36-08:00How Do the A's Match Up Against the Rest of the AL West?
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<p>Alex Hall makes his weekly appearance on the Phil Naessens Show and the guys discuss how the Oakland A's match up against the rest of the AL West!</p> <p>Hey Athletics Nation,</p>
<p>Alex made his weekly appearance on my show earlier this week and the discussion turned to the American League West and specifically.</p>
<p>How do the Oakland A's match up against the rest of the American League West?</p>
<p>It was a fun discussion and as always it's your turn to let us know how you're A's will do against the AL West!</p>
<p>The segment begins at about the 28 minute or so. You can download the show from <a style="background-color: #ffffff;" href="http://www.philnaessensshow.com/atlanta-hawks/how-to-make-fantasy-hockey-more-popular/">my site</a> or listen below!</p>
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https://www.athleticsnation.com/2016/3/10/11192628/oakland-athletics-how-do-the-as-match-up-against-the-rest-of-the-alPhil Naessens2016-02-25T05:20:19-08:002016-02-25T05:20:19-08:00Oakland Athletics: What Are You Looking Forward to in 2016?
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<p>Alex Hall makes his weekly appearance on the Phil Naessens Show and the guys discuss what they are looking forward to seeing from the Oakland A's in 2016!</p> <p>Hey Athletics Nation!</p>
<p>Spring training is here and within the next 10 days or so there will be actual baseball to be played.</p>
<p>No matter how dim the prospects of the upcoming season appear to the prognosticators and pundits spring is the time when every baseball fan is allowed to be optimistic about their team's chances for the upcoming season.</p>
<p>Alex came on my show earlier this week and we shared some of what we were looking forward to seeing from your Oakland Athletics this season.</p>
<p>What are you looking forward to seeing from your A's this season?</p>
<p>Alex appears at about the 43 minute mark of the show that also features plenty of basketball talk (sorry) and a terrific Fantasy Baseball segment beginning at about the 11 minute mark. You can download the show from <a href="http://www.philnaessensshow.com/cleveland-sports/nba-mlb-and-fantasy-baseball/" style="background-color: #ffffff;">my site</a> or listen below!</p>
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https://www.athleticsnation.com/2016/2/25/11112318/oakland-athletics-what-are-you-looking-forward-to-in-2016Phil Naessens2016-02-18T05:54:32-08:002016-02-18T05:54:32-08:00Oakland Athletics: Possible 2016 A's All-Stars?
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<p>Alex Hall makes his weekly appearance on the Phil Naessens Show to discuss possible Oakland A's representatives in the 2016 All-Star Game</p> <p>Hey Athletics Nation!</p>
<p>Alex made his weekly appearance on my show and we both are excited about the 2016 season. I asked him how many possible 2016 All-Stars are currently on the roster and we had a great discussion about this.</p>
<p>Who do you think might represent your Oakland A's in the 2016 All Star game?</p>
<p>The entire program is all baseball; we take a closer look at the San Francisco Giants, Kansas City Royals, Washington Nationals and the Los Angeles Angels. You can download the show from <a href="http://www.philnaessensshow.com/fantasy-baseball/can-the-kansas-city-royals-repeat-in-2016-2/" target="_blank">my site</a> or just listen below!</p>
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https://www.athleticsnation.com/2016/2/18/11045272/oakland-athletics-possible-2016-as-all-starsPhil Naessens2016-02-04T04:36:24-08:002016-02-04T04:36:24-08:00Is Sonny Gray a 2016 Cy Young Front Runner?
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<p>Alex Hall discusses Sonny Gray and his chances of winning the American League Cy Young Award on the Phil Naessens Show!</p> <p>Hey Athletics Nation!</p>
<p>Alex made his weekly appearance on my show and we talked about Sonny Gray. Specifically I asked Alex if he thought Sonny Gray should be considered a pre-season favorite to win this seasons American League Cy Young Award. We then looked at what is currently perceived as Gray's competiton and of course his chances of winning against that competition.</p>
<p>So what do you guys think?</p>
<p>Alex appears at the 20 minute mark or so......I shall leave the player below or you can download the entire program at <a style="background-color: #ffffff;" href="http://www.philnaessensshow.com/fantasy-basketball/dodgers-cardinals-blazers-oakland-as-and-fantasy-basketball/">my site.</a></p>
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https://www.athleticsnation.com/2016/2/4/10914630/articlePhil Naessens2016-01-28T06:54:16-08:002016-01-28T06:54:16-08:00 Possible Breakout Oakland Athletics for 2016 ?
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<p>Alex Hall makes his weekly appearance on the Phil Naessens Show to discuss possible Oakland A's break out players for the 2016 season</p> <p>Hey Athletics Nation!</p>
<p>Spring training is right around the corner and every MLB fan is hopeful that their club is going to get all the breaks and find themselves in the World Series. It's a great time to be a fan for sure.</p>
<p>It's also the time of year when we start speculating about possible break out candidates and on my show this week Alex Hall shared a couple of possible break out players on your 2016 Oakland A's roster.</p>
<p>I'm looking forward to who you think are possible break out players on your Oakland A's!</p>
<p>Alex comes on at about the 21 minute mark or so. I'll leave the player below and and if you would like to download the show to your portable device you can do so from my <a href="http://www.philnaessensshow.com/uncategorized/oakland-as-fantasy-hockey-fantasy-basketball-and-mlb-talk/" style="background-color: #ffffff;">site.</a></p>
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https://www.athleticsnation.com/2016/1/28/10858752/oakland-athletics-possible-breakout-oakland-athletics-for-2016Phil Naessens2016-01-18T09:33:18-08:002016-01-18T09:33:18-08:00Will the Oakland Athletics Be Relevant in 2016?
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<p>Alex Hall makes his weekly appearance on the Phil Naessens Show and discusses how relevant the Oakland A's will be in 2016.</p> <p>Hey Athletics Nation!</p>
<p>Alex made his weekly appearance on my radio show today (we actually recorded on Friday) and I asked him the following question;</p>
<p>Will the Oakland A's be relevant in 2016?</p>
<p>Of course they will be relevant to you but how about in the American League West? What about Nationally?</p>
<p>Tune in for his answer. The rest of the show notes are below.</p>
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<p>On this edition of the Phil Naessens Show <a href="http://www.poundingtherock.com/"><b>Pounding the Rock </b></a>Managing Editor J.R. Wilco joins Phil and the guys share their thoughts on what they learned about the San Antonio Spurs from their recent game with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Athletics Managing Editor Alex Hall joins Phil and the guys discuss how relevant the Oakland Athletics will be in 2016, <a href="http://www.craigdoylephotography.com/"><b>Craig Doyle</b></a> joins Phil and the guys preview the Australian Open, <a href="http://www.talkingchop.com/"><b>Talking Chop </b></a>Managing Editor Kris Willis joins Phil and the guys take a closer look at the Atlanta Braves starting pitching rotation and <a href="http://www.fearthesword.com/"><b>Fear the Sword</b></a> Staff Writer Justin Rowan joins Phil to preview Monday nights Cleveland Cavaliers Golden State Warriors game and much more sports talk!</p>
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https://www.athleticsnation.com/2016/1/18/10786146/will-the-oakland-athletics-be-relevant-in-2016Phil Naessens2015-12-05T13:53:40-08:002015-12-05T13:53:40-08:00Out With the Old in With the New
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<p>Alex Hall makes his weekly appearance on the Phil Naessens show to talk all things Athletics baseball</p> <p>Hey Athletics Nation!</p>
<p>My daily sports the Phil Naessens Show is back and people ask me all the time why with so many other big market teams I could focus on why I feature the Oakland Athletics every week. The answer is simple;</p>
<p>The Oakland A's are baseball and Athletics Nation is home for me.</p>
<p>In a game known for its characters what team has had more characters then the Oakland A's? From former owner Charlie Finley to players with nicknames like "Catfish" right up until today with the wheeler dealer Billy Beane the A's are a storied franchise worth talking about.</p>
<p>Athletics Nation is the best place on earth to talk baseball; I've learned a TON from this community and the knowledge I've gained has made me a better radio host as well as a fan.</p>
<p>Thanks to Tyler Bleszinski over the past 4 seasons that my show has been on the air Alex Hall has joined me to talk Oakland A's baseball and Hall's love for baseball and his A's is infectious. It's a great combination and I'm honored to be able to be working with him.</p>
<p>This week Alex shows up around the 12 minute mark and we talk about another active Hot Stove season. You can download the show from <a href="http://www.philnaessensshow.com/book-reviews/the-phil-naessens-show-1157-saturday-sports-talk/">my site</a> or listen below. While you are there please sign up for my <a href="http://www.philnaessensshow.com/newsletter-2/" target="_blank">daily sports newsletter</a>and get great picks and Daily Fantasy Sports tips delivered to your inbox.</p>
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https://www.athleticsnation.com/2015/12/5/9855078/oakland-as-out-with-the-old-in-with-the-newPhil Naessens2015-04-10T11:57:57-07:002015-04-10T11:57:57-07:00Ike Davis Isn't Very Good Is He?
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<p>Alex goes on Phil's daily show and the guys talk Gray, Kazmir, Kanha and Davis plus much more.</p> <p>Hey <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.athleticsnation.com/">Athletics</a> Nation!</p>
<p>Last week I predicted that <span>Sonny Gray</span> should be considered a 2015 Cy Young candidate. Actually I think what I said was that he was going to win the 2015 Cy Young.</p>
<p>Maybe that's just the Fantasy Baseball owner in me, wishful thinking or whatever. He sure did come through on Opening Day didn't he?</p>
<p>Not to be outdone <span>Scott Kazmir</span> threw his own gem two nights later. I thought Gray pitched well but Kazmir's one hitter was more dominant.</p>
<p><span>Mark Canha</span> also had a special week for himself. The kid doesn't even rate a picture next to his stats on ESPN but man oh man did the Rule 5 draft pick shine.</p>
<p><span>Ike Davis</span> can't hit his way out of a paper bag. I tried to tell you didn't I?</p>
<p>Anyway, that's what we talked about when Alex made his weekly appearance on my daily sports show. He's up second at about the 10 minute mark. Also on the show we talk National Hockey League, Atlanta Legends, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.amazinavenue.com/">New York Mets</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/fantasy-basketball">Fantasy Basketball</a> Awards.</p>
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<p>You can listen below or download the show from my <a href="http://www.philnaessensshow.com/the-new-york-rangers-awarded-the-presidents-trophy/">site</a>.</p>
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