The Oakland A’s are retaining some key leaders, announcing long-term contract extensions for Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations Billy Beane, General Manager David Forst, and Manager Bob Melvin. For the A’s, the announcement comes after a successful 2018 season that saw the club finish 97-65 and reach the American League Wild Card Game. (more…)
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Beane: New Ballpark Could Help A’s Keep Players
Following a trade that sent two relievers to Washington, Oakland A’s executive president Billy Beane noted how a new ballpark could help the franchise in the future. (more…)
Oakland, Midland extend PDC for two more years
Another player development contract to announce: The Midland RockHounds (Class AA; Texas League) and the Oakland Athletics extended their PDC through the 2016 season. The Midland RockHounds have had a minor league affiliation with the A’s since 1999. “We are extremely pleased to continue our affiliation with the Midland RockHounds,” said A’s Vice President and […]
Vermont, Oakland extend player development contract
More PDC news: the Vermont Lake Monsters (short season A; NY-Penn League) and the Oakland A’s extended their player development contract through the 2016 season. The Vermont Lake Monsters have had a minor league affiliation with the A’s since 2011. “We are pleased to extend our partnership with the Lake Monsters,” said A’s Vice President […]
Selig: Oakland Coliseum a pit, but it’s our pit
So the man with the power to change the fortunes of the Oakland Athletics went on national radio to call their home “a pit,” but then backed down and said the situation was “complex.” MLB Commissioner Bud Selig was on CBS Sports Radio to discuss a variety of topics, including his own impending retirement and […]
Angels to Burlington, A’s to Beloit
The final two slots in the Low Class A affiliate dance were filled today, with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim going to the Burlington Bees and the Oakland A’s going to the Beloit Snappers. The Angels come to Burlington after spending the past 20 years in Cedar Rapids. “The Angels have long viewed Scouting […]
Ricketts: Everything’s on the table for open GM position
Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts plans on talking to a range of candidates for the team’s general-manager position, but in a Fox Business Network interview he didn’t commit to any specific names floating around out there, including Boston’s Theo Epstein. In an interview with Neil Cavuto, Ricketts sidestepped any talks of specific candidates for the […]
Oakland player plan depends on new ballpark
It will be an interesting offseason for the Oakland Athletics, as the fate of a new ballpark will determine whether the team goes into rebuilding mode or brings back established players to spiff up the franchise for a sale. The backstory, for those living in a cave the last few baseball years. Like many fans […]