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New Oakland Manager Predicts Swisher In Left

Jan 26, 2007 11:16 AM EST

Bob Geren, new manager of the A's, currently sees Dan Johnson manning first base and Nick Swisher playing left field, but said "nothing is set in stone right now."

There was speculation that Oakland would add another outfielder, but that now appears unlikely.

Via Contra Costa Times

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A's Sign Kielty To One-Year Deal

Jan 25, 2007 9:46 PM EST

The Athletics all but completed their roster heading into spring training, agreeing Thursday with outfielder Bobby Kielty on a $2.1 million, one-year contract that avoided arbitration.

Via AP

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Trade: A's Send Saarloos To Reds For Shafer

Jan 23, 2007 3:29 PM EST

The Athletics announced today the club has acquired right-handed pitcher David Shafer and a player to be named later from the Reds organization in exchange for right-handed pitcher Kirk Saarloos and a player to be named later.

Via MLB.com

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Duchscherer, A's Agree To One-Year Deal

Jan 23, 2007 1:39 AM EST

Relief pitcher Justin Duchscherer and the Oakland Athletics avoided arbitration, agreeing Monday to a $1,187,500, one-year contract.

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A's Re-Sign Saarloos

Jan 19, 2007 9:04 PM EST

The Athletics signed pitcher Kirk Saarloos to a one-year contract Friday, avoiding arbitration with the right-hander.

Saarloos went 7-7 with a 4.75 ERA in 16 starts and 19 relief appearances last season. The club's No. 5 starter in 2005, he could rejoin the rotation this season under new manager Bob Geren.

Via AP

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Athletics Jan 2007 Archive

  • A's Wolff Outlines Plans For Fremont's Intimate New Venue

    Associated Press | Jan 17, 2007

    Oakland Athletics co-owner Lew Wolff invoked visions of Boston's Fenway Park and Chicago's Wrigley Field as he outlined an ambitious development plan for a new ballpark Tuesday.

  • A's Sign One-Year Deals With Bradley, Scutaro, Calero

    AP | Jan 16, 2007

    The Athletics agreed to one-year contracts with outfielder Milton Bradley, infielder Marco Scutaro and right-hander Kiko Calero on Tuesday, avoiding arbitration for all three regulars.

  • A's Re-Sign Kennedy

    AP | Jan 16, 2007

    Left-hander Joe Kennedy agreed to terms on a one-year, $2.

  • Fingers Disputes Tax Delinquency Status

    AP | Jan 16, 2007

    Hall of Fame pitcher Rollie Fingers disputed his status as one of Wisconsin's largest tax delinquents, insisting in an online journal that he had income taxes withheld from every paycheck when he played for the Brewers in the 1980s.

  • Rangers, A's Fan Settle Lawsuit Over Chair Toss

    ESPN.com | Jan 13, 2007

    The Rangers on Friday apologized and paid an unspecified amount of money to a woman whose nose was broken during a fracas between players and fans at the Oakland Coliseum two years ago.

  • Oakland Offers Erstad Chance In CF And 1B

    Rocky Mountain News | Jan 12, 2007

    Darin Erstad has a chance to stay in the AL West.

  • A's Remain Interested In Erstad

    Oakland Tribune | Jan 9, 2007

    The A's remain interested in free agent Darin Erstad as an outfielder and first baseman.

  • A's Re-Sign Antonio Perez

    Yahoo.com | Jan 8, 2007

    The Oakland Athletics on Monday avoided salary arbitration with Antonio Perez by signing the infielder to a one-year contract.

  • A's, Melhuse Agree On One-Year Deal

    AP | Jan 6, 2007

    The Oakland Athletics and backup catcher Adam Melhuse agreed to an $815,000, one-year contract on Friday.

  • Mets Call Milledge For Blanton Report Inaccurate

    New York Post | Jan 4, 2007

    On Wednesday, a Mets official labeled a recent San Francisco Chronicle report that Oakland was "likely" to trade Joe Blanton to the Mets for Lastings Milledge as "not accurate.

  • Fingers Owes State Of Wisconsin More Than $1.4 Million

    AP | Jan 3, 2007

    Hall of Fame pitcher Rollie Fingers owes Wisconsin more than $1.

  • Brosius Is One Of 13 First-Year Candidates On HOF Ballot

    MLB.com | Jan 1, 2007

    Scott Brosius, who retired after the Yankees' World Series loss to the Diamondbacks in 2001, is one of 13 first-year candidates on the 2007 Hall of Fame ballot, which includes eight-time batting champion Tony Gwynn, four-time home run leader Mark McGwire and two-time Most Valuable Player Cal Ripken Jr.