Oakland Athletics Wiretap

A's Duchscherer Lands On DL

Oakland pitcher Justin Duchscherer went back on the disabled list on Thursday because of a strained hip, according to The Associated Press.

Duchscherer was placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Wednesday, because of a pain in the same hip on which he had surgery last summer.

Duchscherer is 10-8 this season with a 2.54 ERA.

Via ESPN


Street, Fuentes Options For New York?

With the season of closer Billy Wagner in doubt, the Mets could look towards either Oakland's Huston Street or Colorado's Brian Fuentes, according to The New York Daily News.

Street is believed to have cleared waivers, but Athletics' GM Billy Beane is going to want something substantial in return for him.

The Rockies will probably not move Fuentes unless they fall further back in the playoff race in the very near future.

Via The New York Daily News


Indians, Jays, Mariners Or A's Could Sign Giambi This Winter?

The Indians are one team likely to consider Jason Giambi ? they could sign him to play first base, keep Victor Martinez at catcher and possibly trade catcher Kelly Shoppach for a top-of-the-rotation starter.

Other possibilities for Giambi could include the Mariners, Blue Jays, or A's.

Via FoxSports


Athletics Aug 2008 Archive

  • Rays End Ziegler's Scoreless Streak

    Tampa Bay ended Oakland reliever Brad Ziegler's 39-inning scoreless streak on Thursday night.

  • Twins Tried For Embree On Waivers

    The Twins claimed left-handed reliever Alan Embree off waivers from the Athletics, but Oakland pulled him off the waiver wire.

  • Teams Interested In A's Street?

    There have been rumblings that several teams have put in waiver claims on Oakland closer Huston Street.

  • Chavez To Have Season-Ending Surgery

    Oakland third baseman Eric Chavez will undergo season-ending surgery on his right shoulder next week.