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Bynum Might Open Season With A's

Mar 30, 2006 2:52 PM EST

Rookie infielder Ryan Theriot will make the team unless general manager Jim Hendry makes a deal in the next few days. The Cubs have inquired about Oakland Athletics outfielder Freddie Bynum, but Bynum has played so well this spring that he might open the season with the A's.

Via Chicago Sun-Times

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Cubs Interested In Oakland's Bynum

Mar 27, 2006 3:13 PM EST

The Cubs are interested in Oakland A's utilityman Freddy Bynum, a Chone Figgins-type who can play second or third base as well as any outfield spot.

Bynum, 25, who carried a .386 average and five stolen bases into the weekend, is out of options and unlikely to make the A's final roster cut.

Via Chicago Tribune

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A's Trade Cruz To Arizona For Halsey

Mar 26, 2006 6:16 PM EST

The Oakland Athletics acquired left-hander Brad Halsey from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for right-hander Juan Cruz on Sunday.

Halsey, whom the Diamondbacks acquired as part of the trade that sent Randy Johnson to the New York Yankees, was 8-12 with a 4.61 ERA last year for Arizona. He made 28 appearances, including 26 starts.

Cruz, who spent last season shuttling back and forth between Oakland and Sacramento of the PCL, pitched in 28 games with the A's last year, all in relief.

"I feel positive," Cruz said. "We have a good team here but I feel good about the opportunity. It's a good chance."

Via AP

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Athletics Mar 2006 Archive

  • Mets Will Be First In Line For Zito

    Bergen Record | Mar 26, 2006

    If the Mets put Lastings Milledge on the table for Barry Zito, Billy Beane will be happy to take Omar Minaya's call.

  • Big Hurt Cleared To Play

    AP | Mar 26, 2006

    Oakland designated hitter Frank Thomas was cleared for game action Saturday following an examination on his left ankle by the team doctor.

  • Teams Watching Oakland's Bynum

    Oakland Tribune | Mar 25, 2006

    Freddie Bynum is out of options, meaning the A's can't send him to the minors unless he clears waivers.

  • Zito Not In Hurry To Sign New Contract

    Contra Costa Times | Mar 15, 2006

    Barry Zito said his agent, Arn Tellem, was in the Phoenix area last week and met with A's general manager Billy Beane.

  • Zito Could See Himself In Southern California

    LA Times | Mar 13, 2006

    "It's hard for me to think about anything but Oakland right now," Zito said. "At some point in my career, I could definitely see myself playing in the L.A. area."

  • Zito Likes New York

    Newsday | Mar 12, 2006

    "I think every guy, that crosses his mind. Just because when you go into New York, you play [against] New York, you see how intense everything is there," Zito said Friday.