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Grading The Deal: Oakland Signs Cabrera
The Oakland A's continued their aggressive offseason with an in-Spring Training move by signing shortstop Orlando Cabrera to a one-year, $4 million deal.

Christopher Reina. 3rd Mar, 2009.

Grading The Deal: Giambi Returns To Oakland
Under the logic of circularity and memory lane, the A's and Jason Giambi have reunited just after his seven-year mission in the Bronx concluded.

Christopher Reina. 7th Jan, 2009.

Auditing The Oakland A's 2008 Season
Jack Cust and the A's became the first AL team since the 2002 Tigers to finish the season last in all of baseball in OPS.

Christopher Reina. 24th Nov, 2008.

2008 Season Preview: Oakland A's
The ‘Moneyball’ era soberly and officially ended this winter and the elephantine (Connie Mack elephant pun intended) task of rebuilding one of sports recent success stories.

Christopher Reina. 19th Mar, 2008.

Moneyball Is Back
Due to Billy Beane’s ability to adapt, the A’s now enter the post-season with what is probably the most balanced and well-rounded team in Beane’s tenure. Oakland might have missed their first chance to build a dynasty, but their second opportunity has come knocking (much sooner than expected). Don’t be surprised if they are ready to answer this time.

Garrett Wilson. 3rd Oct, 2006.

It Hurts So Good
Let's face it A's fans, without the "Big Hurt" this season would have been a "Big Disappointment." Prior to the season's start, a handful of experts picked the A's to be the last team standing in October.

Daniel Chanin. 14th Sep, 2006.

Rebuilding In Oakland: Out With The Old, In With The New
The Oakland A’s are a game below .500 and trailing Minnesota by 5 ½ for the A.L. Wild Card, but after a June to remember, this roster of young talent and proven veterans could be dangerous in the second half. Contenders or not, the rebuilding process is well under way.

Matthew Loomis. 7th Jul, 2005.

Grim Season Continues For A’s
Things are going a little different for the Athletics this year. This is a team that is used to winning, having notched at least 91 in each of the last five seasons. At present, they are nine games under .500 and treading water at a furious pace. They’re not far from being totally stuck in the muck.

Bob Souza. 23rd May, 2005.

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New York World Series Win Brings Old Arguments Back To Life

When a team wins the World Series by spending $52 million more than its nearest competitors, economics are unsurprisingly an issue.

Christopher Reina. 10th November, 2009.

A Closer Look: Angels Vs. Sabathia, Burnett, Pettitte

The Angels face a three-man rotation in the ALCS whom they hit well during the 2009 season.

Brian Reynolds. 14th October, 2009.

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