Tag: Athletics

Rockies acquire Anderson from A’s

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Denver, CO (SportsNetwork.com) – The Colorado Rockies have acquired pitcher Brett Anderson and cash considerations from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for pitchers Drew Pomeranz and Chris Jensen. A second-round pick of the A’s in 2006, Anderson has appeared in […]

A’s make Kazmir signing official

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Oakland, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Oakland Athletics officially announced on Wednesday the signing of pitcher Scott Kazmir to a two-year contract. A rebound season netted Kazmir the deal that is reportedly worth $22 million. Injuries and mechanical issues derailed his […]

A’s send Smith to Padres for P Gregerson

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Oakland, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Oakland Athletics continued to bolster their bullpen on Tuesday, acquiring relief pitcher Luke Gregerson from the San Diego Padres in exchange for outfielder Seth Smith. Oakland acquired closer Jim Johnson from Baltimore late Monday night […]

Rangers, A’s complete four-player trade

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Arlington, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Texas Rangers sent outfielder Craig Gentry and pitcher Josh Lindblom to the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday in exchange for a pair of prospects in outfielder Michael Choice and infielder Chris Bostick. Gentry batted .280 with […]

Report: A’s to sign Kazmir to 2-year deal

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Oakland, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Oakland Athletics will reportedly sign left-hander Scott Kazmir to a two-year deal, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. The deal will become official after he takes a physical. After throwing just 1 2/3 innings in […]

A’s add closer Johnson in trade with O’s

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Oakland, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Oakland Athletics have acquired closer Jim Johnson from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for infielder Jemile Weeks and a player to be named later. The 30-year-old Johnson recorded a major league-best 101 saves over the […]

A’s acquire Abad from Nationals

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Oakland, CA (Sports Network) – The Oakland Athletics acquired pitcher Fernando Abad from the Washington Nationals in exchange for outfielder John Wooten on Monday. The left-hander was 0-3 for the Nationals last season with a 3.35 ERA in 39 relief […]

Mets add OF Young

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Flushing, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – The New York Mets have signed outfielder Chris Young to a one-year deal. Multiple reports have stated that the pact is for $7.25 million and is pending a physical. Known for his defense, Young struggled offensively […]

Athletics add Punto

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Oakland, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Oakland Athletics have agreed to terms with infielder Nick Punto on a one-year contract. Financial details were not disclosed, but the deal includes a vesting option for 2015. Punto spent the 2013 campaign with the […]

Athletics exercise options for Crisp, Anderson

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Oakland, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Oakland Athletics have exercised the 2014 contract options for outfielder Coco Crisp and pitcher Brett Anderson. Crisp batted .261 with a career-high 22 homers, 66 runs batted in and 21 stolen bases in 131 games […]