Nov 27, 2008 10:50 AM EST
Free-agent shortstop Rafael Furcal is close to selecting a team as he begins comparing the offers he has received.
"Before Monday or Tuesday, we'll have it down to at least two teams," Furcal's agent Paul Kinzer said Wednesday.
Oakland and San Francisco have been two of Furcal's most ardent suitors, and Kinzer said that two other teams remain in consideration.
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The A's have examined Nationals first baseman Nick Johnson's medical records, but the clubs have not seriously discussed a trade.
If Washington signs free-agent Mark Teixeira, Johnson would become expendable.
The news was first reported by FOXSports.com. The source also said that several other teams have Johnson's medical records.
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Nov 26, 2008 10:41 AM EST
The Athletics brought free-agent shortstop Rafael Furcal and his wife to Oakland on Tuesday to discuss a possible deal.
Agent Paul Kinzer was also present at the meeting, according to FOX Sports.
The A's and Giants are thought to be the most serious suitors of the switch-hitting shortstop, who is looking for a four-year contract.
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Athletics Nov 2008 Archive
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MLB.com | Nov 24, 2008
Rafael Furcal's agent claims that a report claiming his client received a $48 million contract offer from the Athletics was incorrect.
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Los Angeles Times | Nov 24, 2008
Free-agent shortstop Rafael Furcal told El Caribe that he would return from his native Dominican Republic to the United States on Monday to sign a contract.
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FOX Sports | Nov 22, 2008
The Giants and Athletics are reportedly leading the race to sign free-agent shortstop Rafael Furcal this offseason.
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San Francisco Chronicle | Nov 20, 2008
The A's continue to be interested in shortstop Rafael Furcal.
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SI.com | Nov 19, 2008
Oakland owner Lew Wolff said on Wednesday that he's inclined to keep Matt Holliday for the entire season.
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SI.com | Nov 19, 2008
The owner of the Oakland A's believes the divisional round of the playoffs should be just one game.
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Mychael Urban/MLB Blogs | Nov 14, 2008
Could Bobby Crosby's time in Oakland be over?
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FoxSports | Nov 13, 2008
Sources say the Braves will attempt to sign Rafael Furcal if they acquire Jake Peavy from San Diego.
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Yahoo.com | Nov 12, 2008
The A's on Wednesday claimed 2B Yung Chen off waivers from the Mariners.
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San Francisco Chronicle | Nov 12, 2008
Athletics' third baseman Eric Chavez is excited about the addition of Matt Holliday and doesn't think that GM Billy Beane is done making moves.
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ESPN | Nov 12, 2008
The Rockies and Athletics finalized the Matt Holliday trade on Wednesday, and Oakland is very pleased to have added a hitter of his caliber.
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New York Times | Nov 11, 2008
Tom Holliday would have loved to have seen his son traded from the Rockies to the Yankees this week.
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MLB.com | Nov 11, 2008
The Rockies have reportedly traded slugger Matt Holliday to the Athletics for closer Huston Street, left-handed starter Greg Smith and outfielder Carlos Gonzalez.
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SI.com | Nov 10, 2008
SI.com is reporting that the A's have acquired outfielder Matt Holliday from the Rockies.
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Plain-Dealer | Nov 7, 2008
The Indians are one of several teams, including the Tigers, interested in Oakland reliever Huston Street.
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Denver Post | Nov 6, 2008
The Rockies are getting closer to trading outfielder Matt Holliday, and the Phillies and Athletics have emerged as the most likely destinations.
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Newsday | Nov 5, 2008
Oakland GM Billy Beane refused to comment on the possibilty that he could bring Jason Giambi back but took the first logical step to do so by rehiring Bobby Alejo as the team's strength coach.
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AP | Nov 3, 2008
The Marlins on Monday claimed LHP Dan Meyer off waivers from the A's.
