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a farewell to sonny gray
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A farewell to Sonny Gray

The trade deadline came, and Sonny Gray went. It’s not a surprising result, but it’s always gut wrenching to see a fan favorite...

blogfodder optimistic view of gray trade
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Blogfodder: Optimistic View Of Gray Trade

In the end, Sonny Gray was dealt to the Yankees, not for 4 prospects including Esteban Florial, as rumors might have had you...

elephant rumblings sonny roundup and potential waiver deals
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Elephant Rumblings: Sonny Roundup and Potential Waiver Deals

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oakland as trade adam rosales to diamondbacks
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Oakland A’s trade Adam Rosales to Diamondbacks

The Oakland A’s finally made a trade, but not the one we’ve all been waiting for. Oakland dealt utilityman Adam Rosales to the...

game 106 as claim first of bay bridge series top giants 8 5
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Game 106: A’s Claim First of Bay Bridge Series, Top Giants 8-5

***Check out today’s Game Thread*** After what might be call a stressful (and perhaps exciting, perspective depending) day for the franchise, the A’s...

series preview battle of the bay
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Series Preview: Battle of the Bay

“Wherever you go, the moon still sets in Oakland. Wherever you may be, Oakland still is your home.” Sonny Gray and Adam Rosales...

game thread 106 as vs giants
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Game Thread #106: A’s vs. Giants

Alas, we’re living in the P.S. (post-Sonny) era. However, the Giants are on our side of the Bay, and if you haven’t heard,...

oakland as roster gets younger after 2017 trade deadline
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Oakland A’s roster gets younger after 2017 trade deadline

The 2017 MLB trade deadline has come and gone. The Oakland A’s made three trades this month, sending away four of their veteran...

oakland as trade sonny gray to yankees for jorge mateo dustin fowler james kaprielian
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Oakland A’s trade Sonny Gray to Yankees for Jorge Mateo, Dustin Fowler, James Kaprielian

After weeks of speculation, and days spent on the edge of our seats, the Oakland A’s have finally traded Sonny Gray. The star...

elephant rumblings trade deadline thread
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Elephant Rumblings: Trade Deadline Thread

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farm report stockton manager rick magnante on ports newest prospects
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Farm Report: Stockton Manager Rick Magnante on Ports’ Newest Prospects

I took the opportunity to stop in at Stockton last week to check in on a few guys. I had the chance to...

trading alonso and lowrie imperative for oakland as
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Trading Alonso and Lowrie imperative for Oakland A’s

Here we stand, less than a day from the trade deadline and things have been remarkably quiet. Not just for the A’s, who...

game 105 yonder homers in 12th as win 6 5
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Game 105: Yonder Homers In 12th, A’s Win 6-5

***Check out today’s Game Thread*** The A’s used seven pitchers; the Twins relied on a mere six. The game lasted more than four...

game thread 105 twins at as
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Game Thread #105: Twins at A’s

Not only was last night’s win done via the walk-off homerun, it was also Bob Melvin’s 1,000th career victory and it ended Oakland’s...

oakland as activate jharel cotton option frankie montas
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Oakland A’s activate Jharel Cotton, option Frankie Montas

The Oakland A’s activated pitcher Jharel Cotton from the 10-day disabled list, the team announced Sunday. He is listed as the starter for...