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Moneyball Highlights 2002 Oakland A’s 20 Game Winning Streak: Which Team Achieved a Similar Feat? (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

TheSmallBallWay — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:00:07 +0000

The wonderful film, ” Moneyball ,” is up for several Academy Awards, including best picture, lead actor, supporting actor and adapted screenplay. The movie highlights the 2002 Oakland Athletics and their incredible 20 game winning streak.

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Oakland Athletics Reportedly Express Strong Interest in Manny Ramirez: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

TheSmallBallWay — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:56:26 +0000

Apparently, the Oakland Athletics want to become a relevant team once again in the AL West. And to be honest, I’m fairly certain that most Oakland Athletics fans would be more than excited for that to happen. So far this off-season the Athletics have retained Coco Crisp, signed…

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Forever in pinstripes: Jorge Posada calls it a career, officially retires from the Yankees

TheSmallBallWay — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:53:29 +0000

Jorge Posada formally announced his retirement from baseball at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday morning, ending a 17-season career that was spent solely with the Bronx Bombers. Posada walks away from the sport with a fine résumé that includes 1,574 games … Continue reading →

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Arizona Diamondbacks CEO Derrick Hall won’t let his cancer change the best workplace in sports

TheSmallBallWay — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:52:58 +0000

A candidate to succeed Bud Selig as MLB commissioner, Hall is feeling better two months after his prostate was removed.

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Bailey, Red Sox agree to one-year contract

TheSmallBallWay — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:54:23 +0000

Closer Andrew Bailey and the Boston Red Sox agreed to terms on a one-year, $3.9 million contract, avoiding an arbitration hearing. Bailey asked for $4.7 million, while the team offered $3.35 million. The Red Sox acquired Bailey from the Oakland Athletics this winter with outfielder…

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A’s remain open to signing Ramirez

TheSmallBallWay — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:54:02 +0000

The Oakland Athletics are open to signing slugger Manny Ramirez but the team is not actively pursuing the free agent. That was the message Sunday from assistant general manager David Forst, who talked during A’s Fanfest held at the Oakland Arena, next door to the Coliseum. A’s owner Lew Wolff had suggested the move last week.

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Fan’s Look at the Oakland A’s 1972 World Series Champs: Vida Blue, Gene Tenace and Joe Rudi (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

TheSmallBallWay — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:53:35 +0000

The Oakland Athletics are celebrating the 40th anniversary of their 1972 World Series championship this year, and brought several of the famed players from the team to 2012 FanFest on Sunday, January 29, including Joe Rudi, Vida Blue and Gene Tenace.

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Outfielder Jonny Gomes and A’s finalize $1M deal

TheSmallBallWay — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:53:21 +0000

Jonny Gomes takes pride in his versatility. He can play the corner outfield, and he’s an experienced designated hitter. That certainly will be helpful for Oakland manager Bob Melvin with a young roster. The A’s and Gomes finalized a $1 million, one-year contract Thursday after reaching a preliminary agreement last week.

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Oakland A’s FanFest 2012: Owner Lew Wolff to Meet with Fans, Who Else Will Be There? (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

TheSmallBallWay — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:53:30 +0000

The Oakland Athletics’ FanFest 2012 will be held this Sunday, January 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Not only will the event be a great opportunity for A’s fans to meet with some great players of the past, like former first baseman Scott Hatteberg and the 1972 World Series…

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Jose Canseco Still Waiting for that Call from Billy Beane (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

TheSmallBallWay — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:53:39 +0000

Former Oakland Athletics’ outfielder Jose Canseco recently indicated over a Twitter post that he was quite serious about making a return to baseball, and watching the film “Moneyball” reignited his spark and passion to play for the A’s.

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