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Game Thread #87: A's vs. Blue Jays
The Oakland Athletics will try to make it three in a row against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays in the third game of this four-game set. A pair of lefties takes the hill today, Scott Kazmir for Oakland and Mark Buehrle for Toronto.
Daily Link Dump 7/3/14
Links before Fireworks Night against Toronto!
Eric O'Flaherty activated; Jeff Francis DFA'd
The Oakland Athletics announced that left-handed pitcher Eric O'Flaherty was activated from the 60-day disabled list. Left-handed pitcher Jeff Francis was designated for assignment.
Sean Doolittle's deal now looks brilliant
Having established himself as Oakland's closer and an elite reliever, Sean Doolittle's April contract looks like another steal by Billy Beane.
Trade Deadline: Valbuena, Bonifacio for 2B?
If the A's don't go for high-profile options like Ben Zobrist or Daniel Murphy at second base, then who else is out there?
A's July Preview: A deeper look at the A.L. West
Examining the A's two main contenders in the A.L.West to see where they stand and how far the A's need to be looking over their back.
Tigers Series Preview: Q&A with Bless You Boys
With the A's and Tigers squaring off for three games, I asked Rob Rogacki of Bless You Boys a few questions about his favorite team. Here's what he had to say!
Down on the farm: Short-season teams get going
With the A's top draft picks trickling into the system, the organization's two short-season teams, the Vermont Lake Monsters and the Arizona League A's, have begun play over the past couple of weeks with many of the team's top draft picks in action.
Midpoint Analysis: "What's The Deal With ___?"
Welcome to the season's halfway point, where the A's find themselves on pace to finish 102-60 despite A's fans' constant hand-wringing about the starting pitching, the disappointing bullpen, lack of offense at 2B, SS and RF...
Game Thread #80: A's at Marlins
The Athletics face the Marlins in the penultimate game of the penultimate half of the season. The A's will try to be the only team to reach 50 victories in the first half. The AL has not had a 100-win team since the 2009 New York Yankees.
