Tag Archives: athletics

Reds Trade Willy Taveras

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Joe Janish

The Reds have sent centerfielder Willy Taveras and infielder Adam Rosales to the Athletics for utilityman Aaron Miles and a PTBNL. This trade has perked up the ears of some Mets fans and pundits, who are now wondering if it … Continue reading →

Posted in 09-10 Offseason | Tagged athletics, drew stubbs, gary matthews, reds, willy taveras | 7 Comments

Garland, Sheets Off the Table

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Joe Janish

Remove the garland from the Christmas tree, and get Lazy Mary to pull the sheets from her bed. A little late on this, but reporting it so you can post your comments — Ben Sheets agreed to a one-year, $10M … Continue reading →

Posted in 09-10 Offseason, Pitching Staff | Tagged athletics, ben sheets, braden looper, cardinals, john smoltz, jon garland, jose contreras, padres, pedro martinez, phillies, rich hill | 5 Comments

Why Ben Sheets May Choose Oakland

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Joe Janish

The rumors swirling around Ben Sheets recently have included the Oakland Athletics, which may come as a surprise to some people considering their budgetary concerns. But from Ben Sheets’ perspective, signing with the A’s makes a lot of sense. For … Continue reading →

Posted in 09-10 Offseason | Tagged athletics, ben sheets | 9 Comments

Mets Sign Jay Marshall

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Joe Janish

When I heard the Mets picked up a lefthanded pitcher named Marshall for the bullpen, I was kind of hoping his first name was Sean. Instead, it is Jay. Jay Marshall was claimed off waivers from the Oakland Athletics and … Continue reading →

Posted in 09-10 Offseason | Tagged athletics, jay marshall, pedro feliciano | 2 Comments

Rafael Furcal’s Offers

Posted on November 24, 2008 by Joe Janish

Various media outlets are reporting that the Oakland Athletics have offered Rafael Furcal a 4-year, $48M contract — and, that the Mets have also made him a “tempting” offer. However, Susan Slusser at the San Francisco Chronicle had this to … Continue reading →

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Will Street Be Flipped?

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Joe Janish

With the Matt Holliday trade all but confirmed, CBS Sportline’s Scott Miller suggested that the Colorado Rockies may flip Huston Street to another team. Per Miller: The Rockies will receive outfielder Carlos Gonzalez, left-handed pitcher Greg Smith and closer Huston … Continue reading →

Posted in Rumors | Tagged athletics, huston street, matt holliday, rockies, ryan church, scott miller | 4 Comments