Mar 28, 2009 11:16 AM EST
Oakland starter Justin Duchscherer will have arthroscopic surgery early next week on his right elbow, which should sideline him at least six weeks.
"Any time you lose one of your guys it's disappointing," manager Bob Geren said. "He was projected as a No. 1 guy. It's something we have to overcome as a team."
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The A's added depth at catcher, acquiring Curtis Thigpen from the Blue Jays and signing Eric Munson to a minor league deal, as reported by the Associated Press.
Both catchers were brought in Friday in case projected backup Landon Powell gets hurt.
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Matt Holliday doesn't expect to be in Oakland for too long.
As a guest on ESPN's Jim Rome is Burning Tuesday, Holliday told Rome that he doesn't expect to sign a long-term deal with the A's when he becomes a free agent at season's end.
"I don't know. I think you would have to talk to Billy [Beane, A?s GM], Holliday said, "I think he has made it pretty clear that economically, Oakland doesn't necessarily sign free agents to long-term deals.
"I would say the chances aren't too good unless something changes," he continued. "Hopefully, we have a great season this year, and I can be here at least through this year."
Holliday was traded from the Rockies in November for Huston Street, Greg Smith, and Carlos Gonzalez.
He rejected a four-year, $72 million deal to remain with the Rockies last spring.
It is almost certain that Holliday's name will come up over and over again at this year?s trade deadline.
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Athletics Mar 2009 Archive
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MLB.com | Mar 24, 2009
The Athletics signed manager Bob Geren to a one-year contract extension with a team option for the 2011 season on Tuesday.
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San Francisco Chronicle | Mar 22, 2009
The Athletics are expected to announce a contract extension for manager Bob Geren later this week, according to sources.
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San Francisco Chronicle | Mar 16, 2009
Bud Selig met with the Giants on Sunday, and the commissioner affirmed his stance that he will not allow the A's to breach the Giants' territorial rights in San Jose.
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MLB.com | Mar 14, 2009
Free-agent reliever Joe Beimel, who is believed to have offers from the A's, Rockies, Dodgers and Rockies, is reportedly close to choosing a team.
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ESPN | Mar 14, 2009
The Athletics are rebuffing the city of Oakland's efforts to propose a new ballpark that would keep the team in town.
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San Francisco Chronicle | Mar 9, 2009
Michael Ynoa, a 17-year-old right handed pitcher from the Dominican, went through his first workout in the U.S. since signing with the A's for $4.25 million.
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MLB.com | Mar 9, 2009
Athletics third baseman Eric Chavez was scheduled to take the field on Monday, but was scratched because of soreness in his surgically repaired right shoulder.
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MLB.com | Mar 7, 2009
Bobby Crosby met with Oakland management on Friday and asked for a trade to a team that is in need of a starting shortstop.
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ESPN | Mar 7, 2009
Justin Duchscherer's chances of starting for the Athletics on Opening Day are looking worse and worse as the pitcher hopes to avoid elbow surgery.
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Chicago Tribune | Mar 4, 2009
The Cubs are reportedly scouting shortstop Bobby Crosby, who could be on the block after the Athletics signed free-agent Orlando Cabrera.
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San Francisco Chronicle | Mar 4, 2009
The Athletics and infielder Nomar Garciaparra are expected to finalize a one-year deal soon.
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MLB.com | Mar 3, 2009
Nomar Garciaparra is very close to signing a one-year deal with the Athletics, a league source has told FOX Sports.
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Christopher Reina/RealGM | Mar 2, 2009
The Oakland A's continued their aggressive offseason with an in-Spring Training move by signing shortstop Orlando Cabrera to a one-year, $4 million deal.
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Yahoo! | Mar 2, 2009
The A's have agreed to a one-year, $4M deal with SS Orlando Cabrera.
