The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired starting pitcher Joe Blanton from the Oakland A’s for three minor leaguers. The Phils have been trying to shore up their rotation for weeks, inquiring on CC Sabathia and AJ Burnett before landing the 5-12 starter who sports a 4.96 ERA.
For Oakland, this marks the second trade of a starter [...]

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If anyone was worried about the hot stove cooling off, I think we’ll be ok. The Oakland Athletics have traded their ace, Danny Haren, as well pitching prospect Connor Robertson to the Arizona Diamondbacks for a half dozen prospects. According to ESPN the A’s receive: “pitchers Brett Anderson, Dana Eveland and Greg Smith, infielder [...]

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Just when Bay Area fans thought it was safe to go back to the ball park, the Sporting News is reporting that the A’s plan to sign him. The contract would reportedly include time off for Barry to deal with his ongoing legal issues. If he signs with the A’s, Barry is hoping that his [...]

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MLB Trade Rumors has a “trusted New York sportswriter” talking about at giant three way deal between the Mets, Twins and A’s:

Mets get Santana from the Twins and Crosby and Johnson from the A’s.
Twins get Pellot from the Mets and Haren from the A’s
A’s get Mulvey and Reyes from the Mets.

Of course you have to [...]

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According to ESPN.com starting pitcher Joe Kennedy died early this morning at his home in Florida. Kennedy was 28 and compiled a 4-9 record with an ERA under 5 last year for the Oakland A’s, the Toronto Blue Jays, and the Arizona Diamondbacks. The cause of death has not been reported yet but I’ll update [...]

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Baseball already extends into November some years and now the start of the season is moving up to March. The Red Sox and the A’s will open their regular season in Japan with games March 25 and 26. The A’s will be the home team but it’s doubtful many Oakland fans will make the trip. [...]

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