With clear mind, Taylor focused on competition  ...more ?
With clear mind, Taylor focused on competition
Inbox: Will Parker be ready in 2013?  ...more ?
Inbox: Will Parker be ready in 2013?
A's owner Wolff addresses Manny, stadium  ...more ?
A's owner Wolff addresses Manny, stadium
Barton won't be at full strength by start of camp  ...more ?
Barton won't be at full strength by start of camp
Melvin: McCarthy favorite for nod in Opener  ...more ?
Melvin: McCarthy favorite for nod in Opener
Braden progresses to throwing from mound  ...more ?
Braden progresses to throwing from mound
Outfielder Gomes reaches deal with A's  ...more ?
Outfielder Gomes reaches deal with A's
A's place six on Top 100 Prospects list  ...more ?
A's place six on Top 100 Prospects list
A's agree to one-year deal with righty Colon  ...more ?
A's agree to one-year deal with righty Colon
Inbox: What's the deal with Manny?  ...more ?
Inbox: What's the deal with Manny?
A's reportedly have strong interest in Manny  ...more ?
A's reportedly have strong interest in Manny
Beane makes moves to give A's hope  ...more ?
Justice: Beane makes moves to give A's hope
Reddick honored by Red Sox; excited to join A's  ...more ?
Reddick honored by Red Sox; excited to join A's
A's agree to deals with McCarthy, Devine  ...more ?
A's agree to deals with McCarthy, Devine
A's acquire outfielder Smith for pair of arms  ...more ?
A's acquire outfielder Smith for pair of arms
A's arms ready to battle it out for rotation spots  ...more ?
A's arms ready to battle it out for rotation spots
Parker No. 10 on list of RHP prospects  ...more ?
Parker No. 10 on list of RHP prospects
West teams young and powerful on mound  ...more ?
Spencer: West teams powerful on mound
A's in talks to move spring camp to Mesa  ...more ?
A's in talks to move spring camp to Mesa
A's bring back Crisp with two-year contract  ...more ?
A's bring back Crisp with two-year contract

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Moneyball Highlights 2002 Oakland A's 20 Game Winning Streak: Which Team Achieved a Similar Feat? (Yahoo! Contributor Network)  ...more ?
The wonderful film, " Moneyball ," is up for several Academy Awards, including best picture, lead actor, supporting actor and adapted screenplay. The movie highlights the 2002 Oakland Athletics and their incredible 20 game winning streak.
Athletics Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)  ...more ?

Manager Bob Melvin knows that the A's will have less experience going into the 2012 season than they did last year. He'll have a lot of young pitchers, and the lineup, with two weeks to go until camp, is lacking in power.

However, Melvin told reporters at the team's recent FanFest that he does not like the term "rebuilding" and he does not plan to use it. Melvin said that he believes that all big-league teams have one job to do: win. He plans to prepare his club to do just that.

With the A's in a suddenly much fiercer division?the beefed up Angels figure to challenge the two-time AL champion Rangers?Oakland's players are also aware that they are not going to be picked as potential favorites, unlike last year.

The A's, however, plan to embrace the underdog...

Arizona Diamondbacks CEO Derrick Hall won't let his cancer change the best workplace in sports (Yahoo! Sports)  ...more ?
A candidate to succeed Bud Selig as MLB commissioner, Hall is feeling better two months after his prostate was removed.
Fan's Look at the Oakland A's 1972 World Series Champs: Vida Blue, Gene Tenace and Joe Rudi (Yahoo! Contributor Network)  ...more ?
The Oakland Athletics are celebrating the 40th anniversary of their 1972 World Series championship this year, and brought several of the famed players from the team to 2012 FanFest on Sunday, January 29, including Joe Rudi, Vida Blue and Gene Tenace.
A's remain open to signing Ramirez (AP)  ...more ?
The Oakland Athletics are open to signing slugger Manny Ramirez but the team is not actively pursuing the free agent. That was the message Sunday from assistant general manager David Forst, who talked during A's Fanfest held at the Oakland Arena, next door to the Coliseum. A's owner Lew Wolff had suggested the move last week.
Oakland A's FanFest 2012: Owner Lew Wolff to Meet with Fans, Who Else Will Be There? (Yahoo! Contributor Network)  ...more ?
The Oakland Athletics' FanFest 2012 will be held this Sunday, January 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Not only will the event be a great opportunity for A's fans to meet with some great players of the past, like former first baseman Scott Hatteberg and the 1972 World Series...
Spring Training Hotels in Phoenix, Arizona (Yahoo! Contributor Network)  ...more ?
Phoenix, Ariz., is the spring training home of the Oakland Athletics and Milwaukee Brewers. The Athletics play at Phoenix Municipal Stadium, and tickets for home spring training games range from $12-30 . The Brewers play at Maryvale Baseball Park, and tickets for home spring...
Jose Canseco Still Waiting for that Call from Billy Beane (Yahoo! Contributor Network)  ...more ?
Former Oakland Athletics' outfielder Jose Canseco recently indicated over a Twitter post that he was quite serious about making a return to baseball, and watching the film "Moneyball" reignited his spark and passion to play for the A's.
MLB Fan?s Guide to the Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, Arizona (Yahoo! Contributor Network)  ...more ?
With MLB spring training on the horizon that means that the Oakland Athletics will be headed to the Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, Ariz. Are you planning on following the team there? If so, you may want to check out my recommendations on how to get there and where you may...
MLB roundup: Fielder introduced as a Tiger (Yahoo! Sports)  ...more ?
Prince Fielder never thought it could happen, but it did. The Prince appeared at a Comerica Park news conference to announce his $214 million, nine-year contract, the fourth-largest deal in baseball history. "It's awesome," Fielder said.
Outfielder Jonny Gomes and A's finalize $1M deal (AP)  ...more ?
Jonny Gomes takes pride in his versatility. He can play the corner outfield, and he's an experienced designated hitter. That certainly will be helpful for Oakland manager Bob Melvin with a young roster. The A's and Gomes finalized a $1 million, one-year contract Thursday after reaching a preliminary agreement last week.
Bailey, Red Sox agree to one-year contract (Yahoo! Sports)  ...more ?
Closer Andrew Bailey and the Boston Red Sox agreed to terms on a one-year, $3.9 million contract, avoiding an arbitration hearing. Bailey asked for $4.7 million, while the team offered $3.35 million. The Red Sox acquired Bailey from the Oakland Athletics this winter with outfielder...
MLB roundup: Tigers' signing of Fielder caught baseball by surprise (Yahoo! Sports)  ...more ?
In the span of a week, the Detroit Tigers and their championship-starved owner Mike Ilitch went from figuring out a short-term fix to Victor Martinez's season-ending left knee injury to a franchise-changing acquisition. Now, Prince Fielder is a physical away from driving to the...
Ziegler, D-backs agree at $1,795,000 (PA SportsTicker)  ...more ?
Pitcher Brad Ziegler and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a one-year contract worth $1,795,000, a deal that avoids arbitration.
Jose Canseco Returning to the Oakland A's? Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)  ...more ?
Could one of the famed bash brothers be returning to the Oakland Athletics? Jose Canseco, the former A's outfielder who was one half of that deadly offensive combo, along with Mark McGuire, back in the '80s and early '90s, has said that he'd like to return to the...
A's agree to terms with right-hander Bartolo Colon (AP)  ...more ?
The Oakland Athletics and free agent right-hander Bartolo Colon have agreed to terms on a $2 million, one-year contract, bolstering their depleted starting rotation. The team made the announcement Tuesday. The sides had an agreement last week pending a physical. The 38-year-old Colon, a former A's nemesis during his four-year stint with the AL West rival Angels from 2004-07, went 8-10 with a...
Forever in pinstripes: Jorge Posada calls it a career, officially retires from the Yankees (Yahoo! Sports)  ...more ?
Jorge Posada formally announced his retirement from baseball at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday morning, ending a 17-season career that was spent solely with the Bronx Bombers. Posada walks away from the sport with a fine résumé that includes 1,574 games ? Continue reading ?
1989 Oakland Athletics, Where Are They Now Part 2: Dave Henderson, Tony Phillips, Terry Steinbach (Yahoo! Contributor Network)  ...more ?
It's hard to believe more than two decades have passed since the Oakland A's won their last World Series Championship title. The 1989 roster was filled with the names of many of my all-time favorites, and I never get tired of replaying those great memories time and time...
Oakland Athletics Reportedly Express Strong Interest in Manny Ramirez: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)  ...more ?
Apparently, the Oakland Athletics want to become a relevant team once again in the AL West. And to be honest, I'm fairly certain that most Oakland Athletics fans would be more than excited for that to happen. So far this off-season the Athletics have retained Coco Crisp, signed...
Three Players from the 1989 World Champion Oakland Athletics: Where Are They Now? (Yahoo! Contributor Network)  ...more ?
It's been nearly 23 years since the Oakland Athletics won their last World Series Championship title, and with the way things are going it could be quite awhile before we see them reach those heights again. Many of my favorite players were on the roster in 1989, and I thought...