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A's Become Latest Threat In Soriano Trade Rumors

Jul 31, 2006 3:31 PM EST

Sources are saying that the Los Angeles Angels, Minnesota Twins and most recently, the Oakland Athletics have emerged as the finalists in the Alfonso Soriano sweepstakes.

It is unknown whether the A's would keep Soriano or re-package him in another deal. Oakland GM Billy Beane has a history of working three-way deals, but if the A's hope to contend this season, Soriano makes sense because Oakland's offense is strongly lacking.

Washington Nationals general manager Jim Bowden is expected to move Soriano today with a conclusion expected to push right up against the deadline.

Via CBS Sportsline

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Mets And Yankees Both Send Scouts To Zito Start

Jul 30, 2006 2:26 PM EST

While neither team is optimistic that Barry Zito will be dealt, both the Yankees and Mets sent scouts to watch his start on Saturday.

Russ Bove, one of the Mets top scouts, saw Zito yield a grand slam to Troy Glaus in the first inning and then calm down and not allow another run for the remainder of his outing.

Via New York Daily News

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Heilman Could Land Zito For Mets

Jul 29, 2006 4:59 PM EST

Omar Minaya and Billy Beane haven't had a conversation on the phone for about two months, but have been in infrequent contact via email, but both GM's are watching the other very closely.

In the offseason, the A's set the price for Zito at Lastings Milledge and Aaron Heilman. Now Beane is willing to listen to packages that are built around either Milledge or Heilman.

Via New York Post

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Athletics Jul 2006 Archive

  • Mets Haven't Given Up On Zito

    Newsday | Jul 27, 2006

    Since Barry Zito could help the A's get to the playoffs and potentially win the World Series, he will demand Lastings Milledge, Aaron Heilman and perhaps a third prospect.

  • Mets Willing To Deal Lasto

    FOXSports.com | Jul 20, 2006

    An increasing number of MLB executives believe that the Mets are ready to deal Lastings Milledge to improve their starting rotation.

  • Yankees Talking To Oakland About Jay Payton

    New York Post | Jul 15, 2006

    The Yankees have talked with Oakland about acquiring outfielder Jay Payton, the New York Post has learned.

  • A's Thomas Sues Two White Sox Doctors

    AP | Jul 13, 2006

    The A's Frank Thomas has sued two White Sox doctors, claiming their misdiagnosis in 2004 led to further injury.

  • A's Sauerbeck To Speak To Children About Alcohol

    AP | Jul 12, 2006

    Oakland Athletics left-hander Scott Sauerbeck was ordered to speak to children about alcohol for fleeing police along with a woman charged with driving his car while drunk.

  • From Tellem To Boras: Zito Switches Agents

    San Francisco Chronicle | Jul 9, 2006

    Barry Zito has switched agents in advance of free agency, moving from Arn Tellem to Scott Boras.

  • A's Activate And Start Thomas, Ellis

    AP | Jul 1, 2006

    The Oakland A's activated Frank Thomas and Mark Ellis on Friday, and both were in the starting lineup against the D'Backs on Friday night.