Tag: Athletics

Zito heading back to Oakland

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San Francisco, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – Barry Zito is reportedly heading back across the bay. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the Oakland Athletics and the veteran left-hander have agreed on a minor league contract with an invite to spring training. […]

Jason Giambi retires after 20 seasons

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(SportsNetwork.com) – Jason Giambi says he’s retiring after 20 major league seasons. Giambi, who played sparingly over the past six years, announced his decision in a statement to the New York Daily News on Monday. The former American League MVP […]

A’s, Clippard avoid arbitration with 1-year deal

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Oakland, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Oakland Athletics agreed to terms Wednesday on a one-year contract with right-handed reliever Tyler Clippard. Clippard, who was acquired from Washington last month for infielder Yunel Escobar, was Oakland’s last remaining player eligible for arbitration. […]

Oakland’s Parker loses in arbitration

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(SportsNetwork.com) – Oakland Athletics pitcher Jarrod Parker reportedly lost his arbitration case. According to CBSSports.com, Parker will receive $850,000 for the 2015 season instead of the $1.7 million he requested. Parker is coming off a second Tommy John procedure. He […]

Athletics agree to 1-year deal with Abad

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Oakland, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Oakland Athletics and left-handed pitcher Fernando Abad agreed to terms on a one-year contract Friday, avoiding arbitration. Abad finished his first season in the Bay Area with a 2-4 record and career- low 1.57 earned […]

A’s closer Doolittle unlikely for Opening Day

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Oakland, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – In a busy offseason that featured a total roster makeover, the Oakland Athletics will now be without a returning All- Star on Opening Day. On Friday, the club announced that closer Sean Doolittle is expected to […]

Athletics agree to terms with Sogard

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Oakland, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Oakland Athletics and infielder Eric Sogard agreed to a one-year contract on Friday to avoid arbitration. Sogard, 28, appeared in 117 games last season and batted .223 with 22 RBI and one home run. Over […]

Athletics agree to deals with Reddick, Lawrie

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Oakland, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Oakland Athletics have agreed to one- year contracts with five arbitration-eligible players, including outfielder Josh Reddick and third baseman Brett Lawrie. Others agreeing to deals were pitcher Ryan Cook and outfielders Craig Gentry and Sam […]

A’s agree to terms with Chavez

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Oakland, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Oakland Athletics have agreed to terms with pitcher Jesse Chavez on a one-year contract for the 2015 season, avoiding arbitration. Chavez went 8-8 with a 3.45 ERA in 32 games (21 starts) with the A’s […]

A’s acquire Zobrist, Escobar from Rays

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Oakland, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Oakland Athletics acquired infielders Ben Zobrist and Yunel Escobar from the Tampa Bay Rays for catcher John Jaso, minor league infielder Daniel Robertson and minor league outfielder Boog Powell. To clear a spot on the […]