The A's Holiday Caravan Tour continues this weekend with stops in Pleasanton, Fremont, and San Jose!!

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6
    * 4:00-6:00 p.m. - Ryan Sweeney, Travis Buck and A's Mascot Stomper meet with shoppers at Stoneridge Shopping Center in Pleasanton 2611 Stoneridge Mall, Pleasanton

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7
    * 7:00-8:30 a.m. - A's Mascot Stomper to make appearance at Mrs. Claus' Breakfast Nook Prior to San Jose Holiday Parade at The Tech Museum (Venture Hall) 201 South Market Street, San Jose

    * 8:30-11:00 a.m. - Ryan Sweeney, Travis Buck and A's Mascot Stomper will ride in the 27th Annual San Jose Holiday Parade

    * 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - Ryan Sweeney and Travis Buck autograph session at San Jose Holiday ParadeFest Plaza de Cesar Chavez, San Jose

    * 3:00-4:00 p.m. - Ryan Sweeney and Travis Buck assist Fremont Chamber of Commerce Toys for Tots Drive at City Beach in Fremont
4020 Technology Place, Fremont (Automall Parkway and Fremont Blvd)

For full event details check out www.oaklandathletics.com/caravan 

The A's 2008 Holiday Caravan starts today, December 3rd, featuring a Live Online Chat with Ryan Sweeney at noon!

• A's outfielder Ryan Sweeney will chat live with fans via oaklandathletics.com from Noon-12:30 p.m. You must be registered to participate in the chat - it's FREE, so register now at:
https://secure.mlb.com/enterworkflow.do?flowId=registration.wizard&c_id=mlb

The Caravan continues on Thursday, December 4th with the following events:
• 8:30-10:00 a.m. - Dana Eveland and Gio Gonzalez to assist SF Firefighter's Toy Drive
Old Station 30 at 3rd and Mission Rock (1300 4th Street), San Francisco
A's players will sign autographs or take pictures with anyone who donates an unwrapped new toy or book to the SF Firefighter's Toy Program from 8:30-10:00am.

• 6:00-9:00 p.m. - Vida Blue, Bert Campaneris and A's Mascot Stomper to attend Walnut Creek Holiday Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
A's former players and the A's mascot Stomper will ride along in the Walnut Creek holiday parade down Broadway Plaza Street. After the parade, they will be at the A's ticket information table signing autographs and taking photos with fans.

For more information about stops along the caravan trail check out: www.oaklandathletics.com/caravan

Dear A's Fans,

Great News! Due to numerous requests and to celebrate a well fought 2008 season, we have made The "Anthem" commercial soundtrack available for download.  Find it now at:

http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/oak/fan_forum/index.jsp

Also, be sure to check out the "A's Thru Z" blog at onehundredpercentbaseball.com.  New pictures and the latest updates will be available tomorrow!

We'll see you in Arizona for Spring Training 2009!

On Thursday, July 10th, after the A's host the Seattle Mariners at 12:35 p.m., A's fans can meet A's catcher KURT SUZUKI at The Englander in San Leandro. Kurt will sign autographs one hour following the game at The Englander, which is located at 101 Parrott Street in San Leandro.

The next day Friday, July 11th, don't miss your chance to meet A's players DARIC BARTON and RYAN SWEENEY at City Center Plaza at Broadway and 12th Street in Downtown Oakland. Daric and Ryan will be there from noon to 1 p.m. signing autographs - then head to the Coliseum for a great game and Firework show!

Hello fellow A's fans!!

For those of you who are apart of the world of Facebook I have big news!  The Oakland Athletics now have an official team page on Facebook designed to keep fans up-to-date on team news, ticket discounts, upcoming events and game day giveaways!

To join this exciting group, click on (or cut and paste) this link:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Oakland-CA/Oakland-Athletics/30826444960

Go A's!