Archive for Athletics

Although October is all about the postseason, here is what some teams have done already to position themselves for 2009.

Oct. 15 is the birthday of both Mule Haas (1903) and Mule Watson (1896). While there hasn’t been a “Mule” in the majors in some time, the nickname has an admirable history.

Quietly, Oakland has built one of the best minor league systems, using fire sale trades and unexpected breakthroughs. Here are the best of the bunch.

Another look in the business of baseball

How much talent took flight in the Oakland diaspora?

Why is Jack Cust in a slump to start the 2008 season?

In this edition we talk about John Kruk not seeing the forest through the trees, Trey Hillman throwing a game into the dumpster, and a lot of outliers.

Caveat lector … more on Barry Bonds so don’t click the link unless you want to get ticked off

Will this first-place team stick around at the top of the standings?