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A's Ellis Out With Broken Thumb

May 31, 2006 8:14 PM EST

Athletics second baseman Mark Ellis has a broken right thumb that will sideline him for up to six weeks.

Ellis had X-rays late Tuesday after getting hurt sliding while breaking up a double play in the sixth inning of an 8-7, 10-inning loss to the Kansas City Royals. He will be placed on the disabled list Thursday.

Via ESPN.com

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Big Hurt Lays The Hurt On Former Team

May 23, 2006 2:32 AM EST

A's Designated Hitter Frank Thomas hit two big home runs in his return to Chicago against his former team the White Sox.

Thomas was a popular member of the White Sox while battling injury problems in past years.

The White Sox were able to win the World Series last season and let Thomas join the A's in the offseason.

Via SI.com

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Bonds' HR Quest Moves To San Francisco

May 22, 2006 3:33 AM EST

Barry Bonds' quest to move past Babe Ruth on the career home run list is headed for San Francisco, where the Giants open a three-game series Monday night against Albert Pujols and the Cardinals.

Bonds went 2-for-3 with a pair of singles and an intentional walk and Matt Cain pitched a one-hitter in the Giants' 6-0 victory over the Athletics on Sunday. Bonds remained at 714 home runs a day after connecting for a solo shot to tie Ruth for second behind home run king Hank Aaron's 755.

Via aol.com

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A's Want Wright Or Reyes For Zito

May 21, 2006 5:48 PM EST

The A's requested either David Wright or Jose Reyes from the Mets for Barry Zito.

The Mets have now decided to make Zito a target for the winter when he becomes a free agent.

Via Newsday

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Historical Milestone, Not Bonds Celebrated

May 21, 2006 2:58 AM EST

They stood in celebration of the moment, if not the man. Cheers replaced the boos, but not for long. The fans at the Coliseum seemed as puzzled as the rest of baseball on what to do about Barry Bonds.

Hard to blame them, because on Saturday the usual rules of etiquette didn't apply. What are you supposed to do when an alleged cheater catches a legend?

If you're Tyler Snyder, you get out fast. The 19-year-old caught No. 714 in the right field stands and quickly left the park, most likely in search of a financial planner.

But not before he ruined Bonds' theory that he was glad to tie Ruth in the Bay Area because everyone here loves him.

"I hate that guy," Snyder said.

Via aol.com

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Athletics May 2006 Archive

  • A's Halsey Finds Humor In Giving Up No. 714 To Bonds

    AP | May 21, 2006

    Brad Halsey wound up on the wrong side of history when he gave up Barry Bonds' 714th homer Saturday.

  • Bonds' Homerless Streak Reaches Nine Games

    aol.com | May 20, 2006

    Playing designated hitter made no difference for Barry Bonds.

  • Bonds Auditions As DH In Oakland Friday Night

    ESPN.com | May 19, 2006

    Barry Bonds might end up tying Babe Ruth in the Bay Area after all -- only it could come across the water in the unfriendly confines of Oakland.

  • Chavez Hopes Bonds Crosses Bay To Oakland

    SF Chronicle | May 18, 2006

    After Wednesday night's game, third baseman Eric Chavez said he'd heard "the best thing the other day" -- the idea that Barry Bonds might want to finish his career as a designated hitter, specifically in Oakland.

  • No Return In Sight For Bradley

    MLB.com | May 14, 2006

    Outfielder Milton Bradley, who's been eligible to come off the 15-day disabled list since Friday, won't be activated any time soon.

  • Indians Trade Karsay To Oakland

    MLB.com | May 14, 2006

    The Indians traded veteran right-hander Steve Karsay to the Oakland A's for cash considerations Sunday, two days after designating Danny Graves for assignment.

  • Kendall Calls MLB 'A Badminton League'

    SF Chronicle | May 9, 2006

    "Major League Baseball has turned into a badminton league. They told me I didn't have any shot of getting my suspension knocked out," A's catcher Jason Kendall said.

  • Fremont Becomes The Final Option For The A's

    ContraCostaTimes | May 9, 2006

    The A's last effort to remain in the Bay Area will take them to Fremont, a city of over 200,000 residents, located in the East Bay, halfway between Oakland and San Jose.

  • A's Place Bradley On The 15-Day DL

    ESPN.com | May 8, 2006

    After debating what to do with Milton Bradley for several days, the Athletics placed their right fielder on the 15-day disabled list Sunday because of a strained muscle in his right side.

  • Four-Game Suspension For A's Kendall; Lackey Fined

    aol.com | May 5, 2006

    A's catcher Jason Kendall has been suspended four games for charging the mound and Angels pitcher John Lackey was fined for his actions in the altercation.

  • A's Place Loaiza On 15-Day DL

    MLB.com | May 1, 2006

    The Oakland A's today announced that they have placed right-handed pitcher Esteban Loaiza on the 15-day Disabled List retroactive to April 24 with a strained left trapezius muscle.