Ever since the news first came out that Grant Balfour would have surgery that would deactivate him for four to six weeks, it has been all good news for Balfour and his rehab.First, he was back on his feet and walking around the A's clubhouse within 24 hours of going under the knife. Then the news came out that just five days after his surgery that he was trowing at the A's spring training complex in Arizona with the rest of the pitchers as if it were business as usual.When the timetable was first reported to be four to six weeks, ...
Ever since the news first came out that Grant Balfour would have surgery that would deactivate him for four to six weeks, it has been all good news for Balfour and his rehab.First, he was back on his feet and walking around the A's clubhouse within 24 hours of going under the knife. Then the news came out that just five days after his surgery that he was trowing at the A's spring training complex in Arizona with the rest of the pitchers as if it were business as usual.When the timetable was first reported to be four to six weeks, ...
The 2012 Oakland Athletics were the biggest surprise in Major League Baseball, shocking experts everywhere by winning the American League West title on the last game of the regular season. Heading in to 2013, optimism abounds for a team that returns almost completely intact and added a few key pieces to try and take another step towards the team's fifth World Series championship since moving to Oakland in 1968. It is amazing how a year has changed the prospects of a team many thought would lose upwards of 100 games in the spring of 2012. Now, with young talent like potential MVP ...
The 2012 Oakland Athletics were the biggest surprise in Major League Baseball, shocking experts everywhere by winning the American League West title on the last game of the regular season. Heading in to 2013, optimism abounds for a team that returns almost completely intact and added a few key pieces to try and take another step towards the team's fifth World Series championship since moving to Oakland in 1968. It is amazing how a year has changed the prospects of a team many thought would lose upwards of 100 games in the spring of 2012. Now, with young talent like potential MVP ...
With spring training now underway in the desert, the competitions for spots on the Oakland Athletics' roster will begin to heat up.As well as competition for roster spots, there are also prospects who have been invited to big league camp this year.When these prospects get that invitation they begin to envision themselves playing for the team at the major league level, but most of these prospects will likely be in the minors to start the season.A look now at some players who have a lot of hype, but will likely find themselves in the minors once the Cactus League is finished. Begin ...
With spring training now underway in the desert, the competitions for spots on the Oakland Athletics' roster will begin to heat up.As well as competition for roster spots, there are also prospects who have been invited to big league camp this year.When these prospects get that invitation they begin to envision themselves playing for the team at the major league level, but most of these prospects will likely be in the minors to start the season.A look now at some players who have a lot of hype, but will likely find themselves in the minors once the Cactus League is finished. Begin ...
The Oakland Athletics won't have some ho-hum spring training in 2013. Nay, this year begins with plenty of action and excitement in the form of players earning roster spots and position battles. Why shouldn't enthusiasm carry over from last year? During the offseason, the A's swapped Cliff Pennington for Chris Young, let several free-agent veterans walk, signed Hiroyuki Nakajima and traded for Jed Lowrie. The incoming faces are slated to serve as depth, but on any other club could very well start. Beyond the much-talked about platooning, there's plenty to look for in A's camp. A few young guys will ...
The Oakland Athletics won't have some ho-hum spring training in 2013. Nay, this year begins with plenty of action and excitement in the form of players earning roster spots and position battles. Why shouldn't enthusiasm carry over from last year? During the offseason, the A's swapped Cliff Pennington for Chris Young, let several free-agent veterans walk, signed Hiroyuki Nakajima and traded for Jed Lowrie. The incoming faces are slated to serve as depth, but on any other club could very well start. Beyond the much-talked about platooning, there's plenty to look for in A's camp. A few young guys will ...
The Oakland Raiders find themselves in desperate need of the franchise tag for next season.Unfortunately, they may not even have the cap room to franchise tag anybody.Oakland has 17 unrestricted free agents that are on the market, and a few of them were the lone bright spots to a very disappointing 4-12 team last year.Here are the three Raiders who have proven to be worthy of the team's franchise tag. Philip WheelerOakland's best defensive player in 2012 was linebacker Philip Wheeler. Not only was Wheeler reliable, he possessed the heart and character of a Raider that must be back on the ...
When people are guessing, they say a lot of crazy things.To be fair, a lot of what I'm about to say is guesswork. The difference, however, is that I'm going to admit that it's guesswork instead of implying that it's coming from a place of knowledge.While any NFL offseason is full of rumors, I think, as fans, it's important to note where various rumors and guesses originate from. There are those that make logical sense, although there's no information to back them up, and then there are those that don't make a whole lot of sense with even less information ...