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Building the Oakland batting order
How should the Oakland lineup be constructed? Let's look at who profiles the best where.
Game #117: Lovable Former A's Rise Up In 8th To Beat Oakland
There are some former A's it's hard not to like, even when they are occasionally beating you. One of them is Kurt Suzuki, a true "heart and soul member" of the team for years over two stints, and another is Josh Willingham...
Game Thread #116: A's vs. Twins
The Oakland Athletics hope to build on their four-game lead as they face the Minnesota Twins in game three of this four game set at the O.co Coliseum.
Game #114: Jon Lester Flirts with Perfection
Jon Lester is good, and just completed his fourth career complete game shutout. Jon Lester is good.
Daily Link Dump 8/5/14: Tigers sign Jim Johnson
Links before the second game of three against Tampa.
Game #108: A's 0, Royals 1. Begin the narratives
The Athletics were defeated by Raul Ibanez by the final of 1-0. Nine other Royals played defense.
Game Thread #108: A's vs. Royals
The Oakland Athletics (66-41, 1st AL West +2.0) face the Kansas City Royals (55-52, 2nd AL Central -4.0) to kick off a 10-game homestand.
Game Thread #107: A's at Astros
Much was accomplished in one single inning last night, turning the series around on a dime, but the A's need to play a solid one today for the series win as they continue to stave off the Angels. Jason Hammel, who hasn't shown up for Oakland yet in his first three starts, will take the mound on a quest for redemption.
Donaldson, Lowrie, Reddick busting out of slumps
Josh Donaldson, Jed Lowrie, and Josh Reddick each struggled for various amounts of time. Each of them is now on fire.
Astros Series Preview: Q&A with The Crawfish Boxes
With the A's and Astros squaring off for three games, I asked Ryan Dunsmore of The Crawfish Boxes a few questions about his favorite team. Here's what he had to say!
