Manny Ramirez was released by the Oakland Athletics on Friday at the slugger’s request. The A’s signed Ramirez to a low-risk deal before the season, but he had to serve a 50-game suspension for violating MLB’s drug policy before he could start playing. He would have made $500,000 if he was added Oakland’s big league roster. Ramirez was eligible to more »
Demoting Daric Barton the Right Move for Oakland A’s, Now Clean House
The Oakland A’s made the right decision in choosing to demote struggling first baseman Daric Barton to Triple-A Sacramento Saturday to make room for Brandon McCarthy’s return from the disabled list. Now, the team must make the difficult decision to clean house and rid themselves of any veteran player currently blocking a spot that could be used to give experience more »
Manny Ramirez To Join River Cats Roster, Not A’s, When Eligible Wednesday
Despite their need for improved offense, the Oakland Athletics announced Monday night that they would not call up Manny Ramirez when he is initially eligible to join the roster on Wednesday. Ramirez’s 10-day rehab assignment with Sacramento expired on Monday, making him ineligible to play for the River Cats today. Wednesday the A’s will officially add Ramirez to Sacramento’s 25-man more »
Oakland Athletics Injury Update 5/26/12: Cespedes Has Optimistic Batting Practice
Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin sat down with the media a couple hours before the A’s took on the New York Yankees on Saturday. While he was open to any and all issues pertaining to the team, he was particularly consumed with the pre-game batting practice of the injured Yoenis Cespedes taking place on the field. The Athletics slugger was more »
A’s Pitching Staff Deserves Better Run-Support; Can Chris Carter Fill the Offensive Void?
Following a disappointing series against the Los Angeles Angels in which the A’s only managed to score a total of three runs while being held to just 10 hits in the three game series, the A’s need to address their struggling offense. The A’s are currently managing to hang onto second place in the American League West, a position they more »
