The media just won't stop pounding this drum. Going back to last season, we've seen reports concerning prospective trades involving A's starter Joe Blanton. But now Dan Haren's name has continued to surface in a number of potential trade scenarios.

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Look, I love the A's radio broadcast just as much (if not more) than the next guy. I can't remember the last game I watched that didn't have the TV sound turned down and the radio on. King is a legend and Korach has become a solid and entertaining announcer, but Fosse? Bless him for the great years behind the plate and I love how he digs into the Giants. But every now and again Fosse dons the "Homer" role. Tonight in Arlington, Foss went way beyond the usual "the wind held that up and cost a home run." Tonight he uttered words that I don't think have ever been mentioned before with respect to a particular Oakland Athletic. Fosse referred to a run scoring play involving Durazo crossing the plate and actually uttered the words.."He can motor." I AM NOT MAKING THIS UP. Admittedly, Foss prefaced the statement with "Once he gets going", but still...I'm of the school that there is something good to say about everybody. And Durazo is no exception, slow start or not. But "He can Motor??????"

Go A's!!