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With the transactions that were made today, the A's roster is set for opening day. Release The Oakland A's optioned right-handed pitcher Tyson Ross, catcher Josh Donaldson and infielder Eric...

According to Jorge Arangure, A's will sign Vicmal de la Cruz. Appears the #Athletics will sign top amateur Dominican OF Vicmal de la Cruz. Very active week for the A's.

According to Ken Rosenthal, the A's are in serious discussion with Gabe Gross: The team is in serious discussions with free agent Gabe Gross on a one- year contract, according to major-league...

UPDATE: The A's released Santiago Casilla. To make room for Cassevah on their 40-man roster, previously full, the A's designated for assignment right-hander Santiago Casilla, who had been one of...

Scutaro turns down more money from the A's to sign with Boston: per Rosenthal: Scutaro turned down a slightly more lucrative three-year contract from the A's before signing his two-year, $12.5...

What players did your team not protect that may be a decent pick in the Rule V draft on December 10? It would be interesting to hear Mr. Sickels thoughts on the subject as well.  In the 2009 Rule...

The A's selected the following players on November 20, 2009: Oakland Athletics called up Chris Carter from Sacramento River Cats. Oakland Athletics called up Fautino De Los Santos from AZL A...

*There has been some discussion as to the status of Chris Denorfia after he was outrighted by the A's last week.  According to this LINK at the Game of Baseball.com, Denorfia's name appears on...

Bill Beane and staff got right to work on the off season today by removing Edgar Gonzalez, Kevin Cameron, Dan Giese and Eric Munson from the 40-man roster.  No big surprises here.  Of the group,...

I noticed this interview with Farhan Zaidi on Scout.com yesterday.  Melissa Lockard and Zaidi discuss many issues that we've all debated over the past year.  I just wanted to pass it along and...

Official Release The Oakland A's recalled left-handed pitchers Jerry Blevins and Dana Eveland and selected left-handed pitcher Brad Kilby from Triple-A Sacramento, the club announced today. E...

Official Release The Oakland A's recalled outfielder Eric Patterson from Triple-A Sacramento and optioned infielder Tommy Everidge to Sacramento, the club announced today.  

Official Release The A's have now signed or agreed to terms with 29 of their 49 selections from the draft, including each of the first eight and 15 of the first 18. According to Slusser, the...

Official Press Release Gray joins the A's for the fourth time this year and has appeared in one game in each of his first three stints. Giambi still not activated; A's carrying 13 pitchers,...

Link Slusser Reports: Now top pitching prospect Michael Ynoa, the 17-year-old sensation from the Dominican Republic, is out of action because of elbow soreness. According to assistant general...

Link Already on the DL for an elbow problem, he’s now headed to Phoenix to have his back checked after an MRI yesterday showed a bulging disk. He’ll be examined by Phoenix-based specialist...

Link The A's reinstated outfielder Ben Copeland from the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday and optioned left-hander Dana Eveland to Triple-A Sacramento.   Not sure why the A's need another OF...

Link The Eagles added to their roster Monday, signing nine rookie free agents.The players include defensive end Josh Gaines (Penn State); safety Reshard Langford (Vanderbilt); fullback Marcus...

According to Susan Slusser at sfgate.com: The A's recalled right-hander Dan Giese, a onetime Giant, from Triple-A Sacramento this morning and they sent out lefty Jerry Blevins. Giese said he...

Wolff to meet with Dellums Many A's fans were happy to hear the team may remain in Oakland, their home of 41 years. "I'd love to see them stay in the city where they belong," said Nico...

Zonis hasn't done one of these in some time and they always generate some discussion.  With today's cuts, we know Mazzaro is out of the mix for a rotation spot.  From the same link, we see...

NY Daily News Article The rumblings already have started. With three years to go in the basic agreement, baseball's owners are once again sounding the flashpoint "c" word - as in salary cap. But...

Baseball America's Top 100 This is Baseball America's 20th annual Top 100 Prospects list. Any player who has not exceeded the rookie limits of 130 at-bats or 50 innings in the major leagues...

What a strange time to be a free agent.  It's February 14 and there are still over 70, MLB-experienced, players to be had.  We've all read stories this offseason about the effect the economy is...

According to the Washington Post: The Washington Nationals have agreed to a preliminary deal with free agent Adam Dunn, a signing that would fulfill their offseason-long search for a...

According to Heyman: Free agent outfielder Bobby Abreu and the Angels have an agreement on a one-year deal, SI.com has learned. The deal is worth a little more than $5 million and also...