Oakland Athletics News

With clear mind, Taylor focused on competition

Published: February 3, 2012

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A congested outfield scene has again descended upon Oakland, and normally that would equate to an equally crowded atmosphere in Michael Taylor's mind. But the 26-year-old A's outfield prospect, whom many expected would already have cemented his place on a Major League roster by now, is done with the mind games.
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Inbox: Will Parker be ready in 2013?

Published: February 1, 2012

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A's beat reporter Jane Lee answers fans' questions about prospect Stephen Parker, the team's outlook in 2013 and the stadium issue.
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A's owner Wolff addresses Manny, stadium

Published: January 30, 2012

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Fresh off a handful of one-on-one meetings with select fans, A's managing partner Lew Wolff took his turn with the media at FanFest on Sunday, addressing a number of issues in a small room housed in Coliseum neighbor Oracle Arena.
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Melvin: McCarthy favorite for nod in Opener

Published: January 30, 2012

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A's manager Bob Melvin hinted at FanFest on Sunday that Brandon McCarthy will start the club's Opening Series contest against the Mariners on March 28 in Japan.
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Barton won't be at full strength by start of camp

Published: January 30, 2012

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Daric Barton will have to outplay three other candidates this spring in order to regain first-base duties in Oakland. And for a few weeks, he'll have to do it while still rehabbing his surgically-repaired right shoulder.
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Wolff addresses fans, media at FanFest

Published: January 30, 2012

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Fresh off a handful of one-on-one meetings with select fans, A's managing partner Lew Wolff took his turn with the media at FanFest on Sunday, addressing a number of issues in a small room housed in Coliseum neighbor Oracle Arena.
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Braden progresses to throwing from mound

Published: January 30, 2012

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Leave it to A's lefty Dallas Braden to shake up the holiday calendar. "Tomorrow's Christmas for me," Braden said Sunday. "Get to bed early, leave cookies and milk out on the table, see what happens."
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