Tag Archives: Oakland A’s

MLB Franchise Four: Oakland Athletics and Baltimore Orioles

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Jason

Voting closed weeks ago, but I’m continuing my posts highlighting each club’s Franchise Four nominees. This post examines the A’s and O’s. Baltimore Orioles Franchise Four Here are the Baltimore Oriole nominees: Paul Blair Dave McNally Eddie Murray Cal Ripken, … Continue reading →

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2015 MLB Preview: American League West

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Jason

This is another really interesting division. It’s top heavy with two good teams in the Angels and the Mariners. Thanks to Mike Trout’s MVP numbers, a resurgent Albert Pujols, and a lights out bullpen, the Angels cruised to an MLB-best … Continue reading →

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MLB Thoughts: Sept. 24

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Jason

At the July 31 trade deadline, the Oakland A’s were 25 games above .500, scoring more than 5 runs per game, and cruising toward a date with October. Having already gone “all in” by dealing prized prospect Addison Russell to … Continue reading →

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MLB Musings: June 2014

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Jason

In the busyness of this spring, I wasn’t able to make my typical MLB predictions posts. Probably a good thing, because I doubt I would’ve fared too well thus far. Toronto and Milwaukee in first place? The Marlins a half-game … Continue reading →

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2013 MLB Preview: AL West

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Jason

Injuries have already impacted several of these clubs right out of the gate. Both the Rangers and Angels were already a bit suspect in this department heading into the season. And now, just a week or so in, both clubs … Continue reading →

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2012 MLB Preview: AL West

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Jason

It’s been a few weeks since I picked up my MLB Predictions. (A major school project and moving to a new house has occupied a lot of my time lately.) But I want to pick up here with the AL … Continue reading →

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2011 MLB Preview: AL West

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Jason

I was preparing to write my AL West preview when the tornadoes moved through this area on April 27. Afterward, a variety of factors kept me from writing the review: no power, disaster relief, lack of motivation. Now that it’s … Continue reading →

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AL West Preview

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Jason

Winding down the previews here. Today it’s the AL West. For a preview of the other divisions, check out the links below. NL Central Preview AL Central Preview NL East Preview AL East Preview Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Key … Continue reading →

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