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Yoenis Cespedes - #52 - Center Field - 6'0" - 215lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Cespedes (hand) will head to Triple-A Sacramento on Monday to begin his rehab assignment, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact: Everything reportedly went well during Cespedes' batting practice session Sunday, so off he goes on what is believed to be a short rehab assignment. The 26-year-old hit five homers and drove in 21 runs in the first 28 games of the season, but he's now missed 19 straight games with the injury. Still, his return appears to be around the corner. Graham Godfrey - #45 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 204lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Godfrey was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday, the Athletics' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: The 27-year-old went 0-4 as a starter this season before being used in relief Saturday. Reliever Andrew Carignan was summoned to take Godfrey's spot on the 25-man roster, but it looks like Travis Blackley will take Godfrey's vacated turn in the rotation (Monday against the Twins). Brandon Inge - #7 - Third Base - 5'11" - 188lbs
Sun. May 27, 2012 |
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News: Inge has landed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right groin.
Impact: Inge is hitting .227 in 11 games. Graham Godfrey - #45 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 204lbs
Sun. May 27, 2012 |
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News: The Oakland Athletics have recalled Andrew Carignan from Triple-A Sacramento and optioned Godfrey back to the River Cats.
Impact: Godfrey was recalled May 22 for his second stint with the A's. He started and lost that day against the Los Angeles Angels, allowing four runs in 3.0 innings. He allowed three runs on five hits in two innings of relief Saturday against New York. Godfrey is 0-4 with a 6.43 ERA in five games with Oakland. Andrew Carignan - #38 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 233lbs
Sun. May 27, 2012 |
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News: The Oakland Athletics have recalled Carignan from Triple-A Sacramento and optioned right-hander Graham Godfrey back to the River Cats.
Impact: Carignan joins the A's for the third time this year. He is 1-1 with a 7.11 ERA in seven relief appearances. Collin Cowgill - #12 - Left Field - 5'9" - 184lbs
Sun. May 27, 2012 |
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News: Cowgill had three hits Saturday in a 9-2 loss to the Yankees.
Impact: Cowgill was 5 for 39 this season heading into the game. Andrew Carignan - #38 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 233lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Carignan was recalled Sunday, the Athletics' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: Graham Godfrey was optioned to Triple-A after another rough outing Saturday night, so Carignan gets the call to replace him in the bullpen. The right-handed Carignan has allowed five run over 6.1 innings of relief on the year, and allowed twice as many walks (8) than he recorded strikeouts (4). Still, he'll likely get some chances to improve those numbers in the near future. Kila Ka'aihue - #25 - First Base - 6'4" - 235lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Ka'aihue will be the DH and bat fifth against the Yankees on Sunday, the Athletics' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: Ka'aihue has now been in the lineup for four of the team's last six games, but he's just 2-for-14 over the past week. Daric Barton - #10 - First Base - 6'0" - 204lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Barton is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, the Athletics' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: Barton was out of Saturday's lineup, but he's back at first base Sunday and will look to improve his .210 average on the season against right-hander Hiroki Kuroda. Seth Smith - #15 - Right Field - 6'3" - 210lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Smith is back in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, the Athletics' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: Smith will bat cleanup for the fourth time in the last seven games, and he's 8-for-19 in his career against right-hander Hiroki Kuroda, who will be on the mound for the Yankees. Jonny Gomes - #31 - Left Field - 6'1" - 223lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Gomes is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, the Athletics' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: Gomes has now been absent from the lineup four times in the last seven games, and Kila Ka'aihue will DH and bat fifth against right-hander Hiroki Kuroda on Sunday. Gomes is 0-for-6 lifetime against Kuroda, so it makes sense that he'd take a seat against him. Josh Reddick - #16 - Right Field - 6'2" - 180lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Reddick was 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 9-2 loss to the Yankees on Saturday.
Impact: Another day, another home run for Reddick. He has now hit seven home runs in his last 13 games, but has only 12 RBI in that same period because six of the home runs were solo shots. With Manny Ramirez and Yoenis Cespedes coming back soon, that could lead to more RBI opportunities and remove that weight off Reddick's back. Brandon Inge - #7 - Third Base - 5'11" - 188lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Inge (groin) collected five hits, including two homers, while driving in seven in Saturday's game at Triple-A Sacramento.
Impact: Inge is set to come off the DL when eligible Monday, and it appears that his timing at the plate hasn't suffered despite the two-week absence. Collin Cowgill - #12 - Left Field - 5'9" - 184lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Cowgill went 3-for-4 in a loss to the Yankees on Saturday.
Impact: Cowgill's good performance only raised his average to .186 for the year. He is not an option even in deeper leagues, especially with Yoenis Cespedes and Manny Ramirez coming back soon. Josh Reddick - #16 - Right Field - 6'2" - 180lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Reddick was 1-for-4 with his 12th home run Friday in a 6-3 loss to the Yankees.
Impact: Reddick continues to show consistent power this year with 12 homers and 25 RBI. For a guy that wasn't drafted in most leagues, he is having a great season. Reddick might turn out to be the best fantasy free-agent pick-up of the year, or just a guy with a hot start that fades away. However, he's giving no reason to believe he is going away at this point. Graham Godfrey - #45 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 204lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Godfrey (finger), who was expected to start Monday, made a two-inning relief appearance Saturday. The start with now go to Travis Blackley instead.
Impact: Godfrey was a two-start candidate for next week but figures to spend the early part of the week in long relief before possibly returning to the rotation for a start next Sunday. Travis Blackley - #54 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 205lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Blackley will make a spot start Monday, MLB.com reports.
Impact: Blackley was claimed off waivers from the Giants in May. He hasn't made a start in the majors since 2007. Blackley has been used in long relief this season, but it's unlikely he'll go far enough in Monday's game to get a decision. He also is unlikely to get another turn in the rotation, making him only a one-start pitcher this week. Bartolo Colon - #21 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 267lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Colon allowed six runs (all earned) over six innings and was the losing pitcher Saturday against the Yankees.
Impact: He gave up nine hits while walking none and striking out three. Damage was done against Colon throughout most of his start, but three of the six runs he allowed came in the fifth inning. He has done a nice job of limiting his walks this season, with just 10 allowed in 2012. However, Colon has been hammered for a lot of hits lately, giving up 44 over his past five starts. The loss drops his record to 4-5 on the season to accompany a 4.52 ERA. Yoenis Cespedes - #52 - Center Field - 6'0" - 215lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Cespedes said his injured hand felt fine during Saturday' batting practice session, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact: Though Cespedes felt good Saturday, he will take batting practice again Sunday before heading out on a short rehab assignment. Cespedes believes that he only needs 4-6 minor league at-bats before he'll be ready for major league duty again, but with the A's playing a day game Wednesday before a team off day Thursday, don't be surprised if Cespedes' return occurs Friday. Tyson Ross - #66 - Pitcher - 6'6" - 230lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Ross allowed six runs (three earned) off 11 hits and two walks while striking out three against the Yankees on Friday.
Impact: The error charged to Coco Crisp made the pitching line look better, but this was not a good outing for Ross. The Yankees knocked him all around the park, including three home runs, and he saw his ERA climb to 5.79 after the dust had settled. A matchup against the Twins next week might be the best way for Ross to get over Friday's performance. Coco Crisp - #4 - Center Field - 5'10" - 185lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Crisp was 0-for-4 with a costly error that allowed in three unearned runs Friday in a 6-3 loss to the Yankees.
Impact: Crisp is 1-for-17 since his return from the disabled list. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Crisp said, "It's definitely a grind. Mentally more than physically. All I can do is give 100 percent and turn the corner." Crisp is only hitting .167 for the year. Graham Godfrey - #45 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 204lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Godfrey (finger) threw a bullpen session Saturday without issue, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact: Godfrey complained of finger pain in his last start, but he was able to throw all his pitches Saturday and should make his next start Monday against the Twins, unless he is needed out of the bullpen this weekend. Daric Barton - #10 - First Base - 6'0" - 204lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Barton is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees, according to the A's official Twitter page.
Impact: With left-hander CC Sabathia on the mound for the Yankees, Barton will take a seat in favor of Adam Rosales, who will make his first start at first base this season. Graham Godfrey - #45 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 204lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: A's manager Bob Melvin wasn't sure Godfrey (finger) would be able to start Monday as scheduled, the team's web site reports.
Impact: Godfrey was roughed up by the Angels in his first start as the rotation replacement for Brandon McCarthy. Brandon McCarthy - #32 - Pitcher - 6'7" - 200lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: McCarthy (shoulder) threw from flat ground for the first time since being sidelined, the team's web site reports.
Impact: McCarthy is eligible in return in a little over a week, though that seems optimistic at this point. Yoenis Cespedes - #52 - Center Field - 6'0" - 215lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Cespedes (hand) now isn't expected back until next weekend as the A's would like him to go on a brief rehab assignment beginning Monday, the team's web site reports.
Impact: Earlier reports had Cespedes joining the A's lineup Monday but those plans appear to have been put on hold. Brandon Inge - #7 - Third Base - 5'11" - 188lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Inge (groin) began a two-game rehab stint at Triple-A Sacramento on Friday and remains on track to return from the DL when first eligible Monday, the team's web site reports.
Impact: Inge was red hot at the plate prior to getting injured, though one can expect some rust upon his initial return to the lineup. Jonny Gomes - #31 - Left Field - 6'1" - 223lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Gomes is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Yankees.
Impact: Gomes is 1-for-11 over his last four games, so he'll get a chance to contribute off the bench Friday. Yoenis Cespedes - #52 - Center Field - 6'0" - 215lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Cespedes (hand) took part in a limited batting practice Friday, the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Lusser reports.
Impact: Cespedes will go through a full batting practice Saturday and expects to return to the lineup Monday. He said he believes that he could play this weekend, but doesn't think that the team would let him. We'll see how his hand responds after a full round of batting practice, but it looks like he'll be back soon. Daric Barton - #10 - First Base - 6'0" - 204lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Barton is back in the lineup for Friday's game against the Yankees, MLB.com's Jane Lee reports.
Impact: Barton got a day off Wednesday, but he will be back at first base Friday night. Barton has 19 hits - six for extra bases - and 19 walks this season, which leaves him with a rather intriguing slash line of .198/.336/.281. Yoenis Cespedes - #52 - Center Field - 6'0" - 215lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Cespedes has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hand that has bothered the Oakland Athletics center fielder all week.
Impact: Cespedes complained of discomfort in his hand after taking batting practice Saturday and was scratched from the lineup shortly before the A's faced the Detroit Tigers. About an hour earlier in the clubhouse, Cespedes declared himself "100 percent" healthy and ready to return after missing the four previous games. He is eligible to come off the disabled list May 22. Cespedes signed a $36 million, four-year deal this spring after defecting from Cuba. Jarrod Parker - #11 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 195lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Parker had another strong start against the Angels, but didn't earn a decision in the extra-innings loss.
Impact: Parker gave up one run and five hits in seven innings. He's winless the last three games, but has now held opponents to two or fewer runs in five of his six starts this year, but has received more than two runs of support just once. Yoenis Cespedes - #52 - Center Field - 6'0" - 215lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: According to San Francisco Chronicle, Cespedes will have a new grip on the bat when he returns from the disabled list.
Impact: Cespedes has always held the bat with the knob in his palm, and there is thought that that could have contributed to the strained hand muscle that landed him on the DL. Manager Bob Melvin stated that the training staff had concerns about hamate-bone injuries. The Giants' Pablo Sandoval, a switch-hitter who also holds the knob of the bat in his palm, has broken both of his hamate bones. "It's not like Cespedes has an easy swing; he swings the bat hard," Melvin said. "This is proactive." This will be a change to how Cespedes has always held the bat and it may take some getting used to, but don't hold him out of your lineup when he returns because of this. Brandon Inge - #7 - Third Base - 5'11" - 188lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Inge (groin) participated in running drills Wednesday, but said that he will need to be "completely healed" before returning to the lineup, the team's website reports.
Impact: "I'm hopeful for Monday, but I don't want to push it too hard," Inge said. "I want to make sure that this thing is completely healed. I want to give myself a very good chance of being able to go 100 percent when I get back. I think it's the smart and only fair thing to do. In the grand scheme of things, coming back a couple of days early and then pulling a muscle and missing 30 days, it's not worth it. It just doesn't seem responsible." Daric Barton - #10 - First Base - 6'0" - 204lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Barton is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Angels, ESPN.com reports.
Impact: Barton has shown little with the bat this season despite a high walk rate, as he's recorded just one home run at first base, one of baseball's premium power positions. Kila Ka'aihue gets the start at first while Jonny Gomes serves as DH. Jarrod Parker - #11 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 195lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Parker dueled the Angels' Jered Weaver to a standstill over seven innings Wednesday in an eventual extra-inning loss. He struck out eight and allowed just five hits, a walk and one run.
Impact: This was by far Parker's best game in the bigs so far, and it's that much more impressive coming off a disastrous outing against the Giants last week. Parker's been walking too many batters, so it's good to see him limit the free passes to just one in this start. Manny Ramirez - #24 - Left Field -
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Ramirez might not be ready to play for the Oakland Athletics by May 30 when his suspension ends.
Impact: Manager Bob Melvin says the A's want to make sure Ramirez is fully prepared and comfortable with his swing before he plays in major league games following his stint with Triple-A Sacramento. Melvin still hopes that could be on time. Ramirez turns 40 on May 30, the day he could come back in Minnesota. His 100-game suspension for a second positive drug test was cut to 50 games after he sat out most of last year. Graham Godfrey - #45 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 204lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Godfrey (finger) was told he should be OK to make his next scheduled start, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact: It's uncertain if the A's are leaving him in the rotation for another start, but health-wise, Godfrey should be fine after a rough outing against the Angels on Tuesday night. Seth Smith - #15 - Right Field - 6'3" - 210lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Smith was 0-for-4 in a 5-0 loss to the Angels on Tuesday night.
Impact: Smith has not been swinging a bad bat lately, he was riding a four-game hitting streak coming into the game. The Angels C.J. Wilson only allowed one hit against the A's on Tuesday, so Smith wasn't the only one hitless. That said, Smith's playing time could soon decline with Coco Crisp back from injury and Yoenis Cespedes potentially returning this weekend. Further, Manny Ramirez is eligible to return from suspension May 30 and will likely take over DH duties. Jonny Gomes - #31 - Left Field - 6'1" - 223lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Gomes was 0-for-3 Tuesday night in a 5-0 lose to the Angels.
Impact: Gomes has been recieving more playing time than expected with the injuries to Yoenis Cepedes and Coco Crisp. Gomes has not taken advantage of his time, in the last 15 days he is hitting .189 with four runs and three RBI. With Crisp back now, Cespedes hopefully coming back this weekend and Manny Ramiriez eligible to play on May 30th Gomes's at bats are sure to go down. Cliff Pennington - #2 - Short Stop - 5'10" - 213lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Pennington was 1-for-3, collecting the only hit for the A's in a 5-0 loss to the Angels on Tuesday night.
Impact: Pennington hit a single to center in the fifth inning with one out and was part of a double play with the next batter. The A's could not handle C.J. Wilson who only allowed three baserunners in eight innings. Graham Godfrey - #45 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 204lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Godfrey pitched just three innings allowing six hits, three walks and four runs Tuesday night against the Angels. He was also credited with the loss.
Impact: Godfrey's first start back in the majors was a forgettable one, and finger pain main have been the reason. According to the Bay Area Comcast Sports Network Godfrey noticed finger pain when warming up for the game. "It has the sensation that it is jammed right now," Godfrey said. "It's disappointing, it's frustrating, things were going so well." Godfrey was pitching well in the minors, and hopes to get another shot soon. Yoenis Cespedes - #52 - Center Field - 6'0" - 215lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Cespedes (hand) hopes to begin swinging a bat Wednesday, the team's web site reports.
Impact: We'll have a better idea on a possible return date after he goes through a round or two of batting practice. A return at some point this weekend hasn't yet been ruled out. Graham Godfrey - #45 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 204lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: The Oakland Athletics have called up pitcher Graham Godfrey from Triple-A Sacramento to start Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Angels.
Impact: Godfrey opened the season as Oakland's No. 4 starter but was optioned down after losing each of his three outings. The right-hander went 3-0 with a 1.21 ERA in five starts for Sacramento. Kurt Suzuki - #8 - Catcher - 5'11" - 196lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Suzuki is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Angels, according to the A's official Twitter page.
Impact: Anthony Recker will get the start at catcher in place of Suzuki, who is presumably getting a routine day off Tuesday. Coco Crisp - #4 - Center Field - 5'10" - 185lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Crisp, who returned to the A's lineup Monday from an inner ear infection, is in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Angels.
Impact: It's expected that Crisp will be eased back into the starting lineup, so you should probably expect a day off - maybe even moreso - in the coming days. The A's find themselves in the division hunt, however, so perhaps there's a little extra incentive for them to start Crisp on back-to-back days against a division opponent. Josh Reddick - #16 - Right Field - 6'2" - 180lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Reddick had two hits, helping the pesky A's past the Angels 2-1 on Monday night.
Impact: Reddick snapped out of a 1-for-11 slump. Tommy Milone - #57 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 205lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Milone scattered five hits over seven innings, leading the pesky A's past the Angels 2-1 on Monday night.
Impact: Milone struck out three, walked one and never allowed the anemic Angels offense to get going for his sixth win. Jemile Weeks - #19 - Second Base - 5'9" - 161lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Weeks is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels, according to the A's official Twitter page.
Impact: Weeks, who is just 2-for-18 over his last five games, will get the night off in favor of Adam Rosales. Josh Reddick - #16 - Right Field - 6'2" - 180lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Reddick is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels, according to the A's official Twitter page.
Impact: Reddick is coming off a 2-for-3 game Monday, but since he has not had a day off this month, and left-hander C.J. Wilson is on the mound for the Angels, he will get a day off Tuesday. Expect Reddick to be back in the lineup Wednesday. Graham Godfrey - #45 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 204lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Godfrey was officially recalled by the Athletics on Tuesday, reports the team's official twitter page.
Impact: No surprise here as Godfrey already confirmed he would start Tuesday in place of the injured Brandon McCarthy. Godfrey made three starts earlier in the year for Oakland and had a 5.06 ERA. Since being sent down, he made five starts and had a 1.21 ERA in Triple-A. Pedro Figueroa was optioned to open a roster spot. Ryan Cook - #48 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 217lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Cook pitched a perfect eighth inning Monday, collecting his 10th hold of the season in a 2-1 victory against the Angels.
Impact: Cook has now run his consecutive scoreless inning streak to 21.2. He broke an A's record set back in 1918. Cook stated that he wasn't concerned with all of that kind of stuff - he just hopes to make pitches in the zone and have good results, according to Bay Area Comcast Sports Network. So far the results couldn't get much better. Brian Fuentes - #40 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 230lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Fuentes pitched a perfect ninth inning in collecting his fourth save of the year Monday.
Impact: Fuentes has been solid as a closer so far. There is little doubt he has the experience to do the job with 203 career saves, but it has been a couple of years since he has been the primary option. Grant Balfour (the closer at the beginning of the year) and Ryan Cook (21.2 consective scoreless innings) are waiting in the wings if he were to lose his touch. Tom Milone - #57 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 205lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Milone pitched seven solid innings Monday against the Angels. He only allowed six baserunners and one run while striking out three in a 2-1 victory.
Impact: Milone has a decision in all nine starts this year and boasts a record of 6-3 with a 4-0 home record. Milone stated in the San Francisco Chronicle that "I have a tremendous amount of confidence here, there's a lot of foul territory, and I'm not afraid to pitch to contact." He has pitched 30 innings in four starts at home, allowing only two runs and 21 baserunners. Josh Reddick - #16 - Right Field - 6'2" - 180lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Reddick was 2-for-3 with a stolen base in a 2-1 victory over the Angels on Monday.
Impact: Reddick is leading the A's in batting average, runs, RBI and home runs. He is also showcasing some speed, having stole five bases already this year. This has been a solid season for Reddick, who is getting the opportunity to play every day for the first time. Don't expect the stolen bases to continue though, as he only had two stolen bases in the bigs before this year and only 35 in 466 minor league games. Coco Crisp - #4 - Center Field - 5'10" - 185lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Crisp, who returned to the A's lineup Monday, will be eased back into the starting lineup on a regular basis according to the team's web site.
Impact: Those in daily lineups can reasonably expect Crisp to get the day off Tuesday, though checking back as game time approaches would be wise. Colin Cowgill figures to pick up starts in center field when Crisp is absent from the starting lineup. Yoenis Cespedes - #52 - Center Field - 6'0" - 215lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Cespedes (hand) has been ruled out from returning until Friday at the earliest, the team's web site reports.
Impact: Our last several updates on Cespedes mentioned this as the likely best-case scenario so hopefully those in weekly leagues weren't caught off guard here. He's yet to be cleared to swing a bat, however, and will need to do so soon if he wants to return this weekend. Coco Crisp - #4 - Center Field - 5'10" - 185lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Crisp has been activated from the disabled list.
Impact: Crisp, batting .194 with five RBIs heading into Monday night, was placed on the 15-day DL on May 3 with an inner-ear infection. Brandon Inge - #7 - Third Base - 5'11" - 188lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Inge (groin) will swing a bat and take grounders Monday, Joe Stiglich of the Contra Costa Times reports.
Impact: Manager Bob Melvin is optimistic that Inge will be able to return to the A's lineup when he's first eligible to do so May 28. Cliff Pennington - #2 - Short Stop - 5'10" - 213lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Pennington had two hits in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Giants.
Impact: Pennington has now hit safely in five of six games. Kurt Suzuki - #8 - Catcher - 5'11" - 196lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Suzuki had two hits in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Giants.
Impact: Suzuki has multihit efforts in three of his last six games. Bartolo Colon - #21 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 267lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Colon struck out seven and walked two in five innings to earn Sunday's 6-2 win over the Giants.
Impact: Colon allowed two runs and six hits and wiggled out of a bases-loaded jam in the fifth with a pair of strikeouts, also hitting a batter. His record is now 4-4. Graham Godfrey - #45 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 204lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Godfrey was in the A's clubhouse Monday night and he confirmed that he will start in place of Brandon McCarthy on Tuesday, the Contra Costa Times' Joe Stiglich reports.
Impact: His first three starts in Oakland did little to suggest that long-term success will come from a starting role in the big leagues, but Godfrey will take the ball at home against the Angels on Tuesday night for those in leagues where starting pitching options are difficult to come by. Eric Sogard - #28 - Third Base - 5'10" - 188lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Sogard has been optioned to Triple-A to make room for Coco Crisp, reports the Athletics official twitter page.
Impact: Crisp has been reinstated from the 15-day DL after recovering from an inner ear infection. Sogard has been awful for Oakland this season, with just a .136 batting average. Coco Crisp - #4 - Center Field - 5'10" - 185lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Crisp (inner ear infection) was reinstated off the disabled list on Monday, reports the Athletics official twitter page.
Impact: The A's are batting Crisp second Monday night. Crisp had been hitting a meager .194/.260/.209 while starting in left field before going down with the injury. He figures to continue starting, especially with Yoenis Cespedes still on the DL. Eric Sogard has been optioned to Triple-A to make room on the roster. Kurt Suzuki - #8 - Catcher - 5'11" - 196lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Suzuki was 2-for-4 with an RBI in Sunday's victory against the Giants.
Impact: Suzuki doesn't appear that he is going to rebound from his worst professional career in 2011 where he had career lows in runs scored and batting average. He is only hitting .233 this year with six runs scored and 13 RBI in 36 games played. Cliff Pennington - #2 - Short Stop - 5'10" - 213lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Pennington went 2-for-5 with one run scored on Sunday in a victory against the Giants.
Impact: Pennington needs a couple of more games like this one to get his batting average back to his .256 career average. The rest of his stats are falling right into line with his average year, with exception to being off the pace in the RBI category, as he only has eight this year. Pennington can be a viable fantasy option for a couple of weeks, but he isn't someone you want in there every day. Brandon Inge - #7 - Third Base - 5'11" - 188lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Inge (groin) has yet to resume baseball-related activities, the team's web site reports.
Impact: He's eligible to return May 28, so we should have a better idea on his exact return date as the week progresses. Yoenis Cespedes - #52 - Center Field - 6'0" - 215lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Cespedes (hand) likely won't come off the DL Tuesday when first eligible as he has yet to be cleared to swing a bat, the team's web site reports.
Impact: A return following an off day Thursday seems to be the best case scenario at this point, and even that may be overly optimistic. Graham Godfrey - #45 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 204lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Godfrey is believed to be the leading candidate to take Brandon McCarthy's rotation spot, the team's web site reports.
Impact: Godfrey figures to have nominal value at best unless the injury to McCarthy lingers. Brandon McCarthy - #32 - Pitcher - 6'7" - 200lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: McCarthy (shoulder strain) underwent an MRI two weeks ago that showed no structural problems, so it's hoped that a brief rest period will return him to health, according to the team's web site reports.
Impact: McCarthy will stop throwing for a few days in an effort to get some strength back in his shoulder. His long injury history makes banking on a two-week return risky at best, despite the initial optimism about his prognosis. Josh Reddick - #16 - Right Field - 6'2" - 180lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Reddick crushed his 11th home run of the season Sunday, finishing 1-for-4 with two RBI in Oakland's win at San Francisco.
Impact: Reddick is currently slumping a bit, going 3-for-21 in his last six tilts. However, two of those three hits left the park as he looks to build on his career year, which includes a slugging percentage (.534) ranked in the top-30 across MLB. Collin Cowgill - #12 - Left Field - 5'9" - 184lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Cowgill went 1-for-4 with one run and his first two RBI of the season as Oakland ended an 11-game losing streak in San Francisco.
Impact: Cowgill drove in the go-ahead runs Sunday in the fourth inning on his only hit of the day, a single. He later sprinted home on a wild pitch by the Giants' Tim Lincecum and scored when Lincecum couldn't hold onto the ball. Cowgill isn't worth a look in standard mixed leagues, though, due to his .143/.231/.143 line on the season and his limited playing time. Bartolo Colon - #21 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 267lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Colon allowed two runs over five innings Sunday, striking out a season-high seven while yielding six hits and two walks during Oakland's win at San Francisco. He improved to 4-4 this season.
Impact: To get through his outing relatively unscathed, Colon had to endure a bases-loaded jam in the fifth inning, firing two strikeouts to end the frame. Since tallying quality starts in five of his first six nods this season, he has failed to do so in each of the last four as his ERA settled at 4.09 - right in line with his FIP of 3.96 in 2012. Coco Crisp - #4 - Center Field - 5'10" - 185lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Athletics manager Bob Melvin said Sunday that there's a "decent" chance Crisp (inner ear infection) will come off the disabled list Monday, Joe Stiglich of the Bay Area News Group reports.
Impact: Crisp reportedly doesn't feel he needs a rehab assignment, but Melvin seems uncertain about Crisp's ability to return Monday. As of now, it looks like Crisp may be able to return early this week, but nothing is set in stone. Jim Miller - #53 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 200lbs
Sun. May 20, 2012 |
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News: The A's recalled right-hander Jim Miller from Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday to take injured Brandon McCarthy's place on the roster.
Impact: Miller is joining the A's for the second time this year. He has a 1.93 ERA in six relief appearances with Oakland this season. Brandon McCarthy - #32 - Pitcher - 6'7" - 200lbs
Sun. May 20, 2012 |
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News: The Oakland Athletics have placed right-hander Brandon McCarthy on the 15-day disabled list with a sore shoulder in the latest injury setback to the franchise's opening day starter. The A's recalled right-hander Jim Miller from Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday to take McCarthy's place. The move is retroactive to Friday.
Impact: Oakland skipped McCarthy in the rotation earlier this month to give his shoulder some rest. He returned to throw seven scoreless innings in a victory over Detroit and lasted 5 1-3 to help Oakland win in his last start at Texas. McCarthy is 3-3 with a 2.95 ERA in nine starts this season. Tyson Ross - #66 - Pitcher - 6'6" - 230lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Ross pitched six innings, allowing seven hits, four walks and two runs while striking out four in a loss to the Giants on Saturday.
Impact: Ross has been pitching better of late, but still took the loss Saturday. He wasn't able to compete with Ryan Vogelsong, who pitched a one-hitter through seven innings. While Ross continues to improve his ERA, his WHIP is still 1.70 and he has only struck out 19 in 37.2 innings. Collin Cowgill - #12 - Left Field - 5'9" - 184lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Cowgill is back in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants, the Athletics' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: Cowgill had been in the lineup every day since being recalled May 11. He's just 4-for-31 on the year and isn't worthy of much fantasy consideration in any format. Jonny Gomes - #31 - Left Field - 6'1" - 223lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Gomes is not in Sunday's starting lineup, the Athletics' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: Gomes was in left field and batted cleanup in the team's last three games, but Seth Smith will be there Sunday to take on right-hander Tim Lincecum and the Giants. Jim Miller - #53 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 200lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Miller was called up by the A's on Sunday.
Impact: The move was made following the placement of Brandon McCarthy on the 15-day DL with a right shoulder strain. Miller could be in line for another short stay in Oakland, as it's possible that he'll be headed back to Triple-A when the A's need a starter in the middle of the upcoming week. Brandon McCarthy - #32 - Pitcher - 6'7" - 200lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: McCarthy has been placed on the 15-day DL retroactive to May 18 with a right shoulder strain.
Impact: While the retroactive nature of the move is a slight positive, the fact that the shoulder was bugging McCarthy before his last two starts and this will now be his seventh career stint on the disabled list is not. We'll await further details, but his history of arm issues makes this news troubling. Jonny Gomes - #31 - Left Field - 6'1" - 223lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Gomes will start for the third consecutive game on Saturday and bat cleanup, Joe Stiglich of the Bay Area News Group reports.
Impact: In an effort to get their best batters into the lineup, Gomes starts in left field while Colin Cowgill is the odd man out. Gomes may start in all interleague games in NL parks, as his power and on-base skills have endeared him to the manager Bob Melvin. Collin Cowgill - #12 - Left Field - 5'9" - 184lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Cowgill is not in the lineup Saturday against the Giants, the Joe Stiglich of the Bay Area News Group reports.
Impact: In an effort to get their best batters into the lineup, Josh Reddick fills in for Cowgill in center field while Jonny Gomes starts in left field for the third straight game. Coco Crisp - #4 - Center Field - 5'10" - 185lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Crisp (inner ear infection) will not come off the disabled list until at least Monday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact: Manager Bob Melvin said Crisp will go through a full batting practice Sunday, after which the team will design a more complete plan. Crisp may need a brief rehab stint in the minors, but that will be determined Sunday. Yoenis Cespedes - #52 - Center Field - 6'0" - 215lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Cespedes (hand) won't be cleared to swing a bat until Monday at the earliest, the team's web site reports.
Impact: He's eligible to return from the DL on Tuesday but will almost certainly not be ready that quickly. Those in weekly leagues should plan on a Cespedes return for the weekend series against the Yankees in a best case scenario and plan accordingly. Daric Barton - #10 - First Base - 6'0" - 204lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: The A's have encouraged Barton to be more aggressive at the plate recently with promising results, the team's web site reports.
Impact: Barton entered Saturday's game with five hits in his past 13 at-bats, and at the very least has taken advantage of Kila Ka'aihue's brief hamstring issues. Brett Anderson - #49 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 235lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Anderson (elbow) has been shut down for a few days with forearm tightness, Joe Stiglich of the Contra Costa Times reports.
Impact: Manager Bob Melvin didn't express concern over Anderson's temporary setback, as he remains ahead of his recovery timetable from Tommy John surgery. This is the first snag in Anderson's recovery process, but he remains on track to return to the rotation in early to mid-July. Kila Ka'aihue - #25 - First Base - 6'4" - 235lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Ka'aihue is out of the lineup again Saturday as the A's play at San Francisco.
Impact: With no DH for the interleague series, Ka'aihue doesn't have a spot. Daric Barton had two hits Friday and will start again at first base Saturday. Yoenis Cespedes - #52 - Center Field - 6'0" - 215lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Cespedes (hand) still hasn't been cleared to swing a bat, the team's web site reports.
Impact: He was scheduled to visit with a doctor late Friday, presumably as a progress check in, but it's looking unlikely that he'll come off the DL when first eligible Tuesday. Coco Crisp - #4 - Center Field - 5'10" - 185lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Crisp (inner ear infection) will take batting practice again prior to Saturday's game with a possible return to the A's lineup as soon as Sunday a possibility, the team's web site reports.
Impact: The report goes on to state that the A's will evaluate Crisp's progress following Saturday's pregame activities, though the recent solid play of Colin Cowgill won't force the A's to activate Crisp prior to a rehab assignment if they decide he would benefit from one. Daric Barton - #10 - First Base - 6'0" - 204lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Barton went 2-for-4 with two runs scored Friday night against the Giants.
Impact: Barton is riding a mini streak lately and he needs it. He has a four game hitting streak and is 5-for-11 in that span, but has only produced two runs scored. He was able to raise his average from .185 to .216 for the year and is hitting .256 for the month. Josh Donaldson - #20 - Third Base - 6'0" - 221lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Donaldson went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and five RBI against the Giants on Friday.
Impact: Since being called back up from the minors, Donaldson had been stuck in a 1-for-17 slump. But with Brandon Inge hurt, manager Bob Melvin opted to stick with the youngster at third and hoped for the best. He did not disappoint. Expect Donaldson to get the majority of the work at third until Inge returns. Jarrod Parker - #11 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 195lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Parker took his second loss of the season after giving up six runs off four hits and four walks with no strikeouts against the Giants on Friday.
Impact: This was Parker's shortest outing of the season and second consecutive poor start. After beginning the season so strongly, some regression was to be expected. He'll have another tough match-up his next time out when the A's take on Albert Pujols and the Angels next week. Brandon McCarthy - #32 - Pitcher - 6'7" - 200lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: McCarthy gave up eight hits and four runs in 5 1-3 innings of Thursday's 5-4, 10-inning win over Texas.
Impact: McCarthy is 3-0 with a 2.42 ERA in his last four starts. Kurt Suzuki - #8 - Catcher - 5'11" - 196lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Suzuki had two hits and two RBIs in Thursday's 5-4, 10-inning win over Texas.
Impact: Suzuki is batting just .227 with no homers and 12 RBIs. Jonny Gomes - #31 - Left Field - 6'1" - 223lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Gomes had three hits and an RBI in Thursday's 5-4, 10-inning win over Texas.
Impact: Gomes was 0 for 9 in his previous four games. Josh Reddick - #16 - Right Field - 6'2" - 180lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Reddick homered in Thursday's 5-4, 10-inning win over Texas.
Impact: Reddick is batting .325 with eight homers and 19 RBIs in his last 20 games. Seth Smith - #15 - Right Field - 6'3" - 210lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Smith is out of the lineup Friday against San Francisco, the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports.
Impact: With the Athletics facing a left-handed starter for the second straight game, manager Bob Melvin has countered with the right-handed Jonny Gomes on both occasions, sending Smith to the bench. Jonny Gomes - #31 - Left Field - 6'1" - 223lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Gomes is in the lineup and batting fourth for Friday's game against the Giants, the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports.
Impact: Gomes earns the start over lefty Seth Smith in left field for the second straight game, as the A's will face the left-handed Barry Zito on Friday. Kila Ka'aihue - #25 - First Base - 6'4" - 235lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Ka'aihue is not in the lineup for Friday's game against San Francisco, the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports.
Impact: The series is in San Francisco, meaning the DH spot is unavailable. The Athletics will go with the better defender in Daric Barton at first base while Ka'aihue is available in a pinch-hitting role. Coco Crisp - #4 - Center Field - 5'10" - 185lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Crisp (inner ear infection) expects to take batting practice prior to Friday's game, the team's web site reports.
Impact: It's expected that he'll need a brief rehab stint in the minors, but manager Bob Melvin indicating that a return to the active lineup Friday would be a "stretch." Josh Reddick - #16 - Right Field - 6'2" - 180lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Reddick was 2-for-5 and hit his 10th long ball Thursday against the Rangers.
Impact: Reddick hit a long home run in the seventh to tie the game. The 10 homers are a career high for Reddick, who's yet to play more than 87 games in a season. Keep him in your line up for now until he proves he is no longer worthy. Jonny Gomes - #31 - Left Field - 6'1" - 223lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Gomes was 3-for-5 with two runs scored and an RBI Thursday against the Rangers.
Impact: With this nice performance Gomes has raised his average to .253 with five home runs in limited action. With Yoenis Cespedes and Manny Ramirez factoring into the mix soon, Gomes may find his action to be even more limited. Brandon McCarthy - #32 - Pitcher - 6'7" - 200lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: McCarthy pitched 5.1 innings Thursday against the Rangers, allowing four runs, eight hits and three walks while striking out four in an eventual extra-inning win.
Impact: This was one of McCarthy's worse starts this year, but he still has an ERA south of three for the season. He is backing up a solid year last year with a good start to 2012. Consider this start just a bump in the road and nothing to worry about yet, although McCarthy's WHIP (1.34) suggests there's some correction coming to his ERA. Ryan Cook - #48 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 217lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Cook pitched a scoreless seventh and eighth inning Thursday against the Rangers. He issued two walks and struck out one while picking up his first professional win.
Impact: If the A's want to win, they need to just let Cook pitch. The last 15 times he has appeared in a game, they have won. He has pitched 19.2 innings, allowing four hits and no runs while striking out 18, walking 10 and compiling nine holds and a win. Every year, there are a couple of setup men who come out of nowhere; maybe this is Cook's year. Tommy Milone - #57 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 205lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Milone fell to 5-3 on Wednesday in a 4-1 loss at Texas.
Impact: Milone gave up four runs in seven innings, holding the Rangers' offense down until the fourth. "I thought he threw the ball extremely well,'' Oakland manager Bob Melvin said. Jemile Weeks - #19 - Second Base - 5'9" - 161lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Weeks had two hits and a walk Wednesday in a 4-1 loss at Texas.
Impact: Weeks is showing signs with five hits in his last 13 at-bats. Daric Barton - #10 - First Base - 6'0" - 204lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Barton is not in the lineup Thursday against the Rangers, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact: The freshly recalled Adam Rosales will instead make the start at first in what amounts to a day off for Barton. He might need it; he's batting just .193 on the year with a meager .316 on-base percentage. Adam Rosales - #17 - Third Base - 6'1" - 195lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Rosales will start at first base on Thursday and bat eighth, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact: Rosales, who was called up earlier in the day to replace Brandon Inge on the active roster, isn't expected to play every day, but instead serve as a backup utility infielder. Rosales's start at first means this is likely an off day for Daric Barton. Adam Rosales - #17 - Third Base - 6'1" - 195lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Rosales was recalled by the A's on Thursday.
Impact: With Brandon Inge (groin) going on the DL, Rosales could be in the mix for utility work, as Josh Donaldson previously struggled when given the opportunity to serve as the A's primary third baseman. Brandon Inge - #7 - Third Base - 5'11" - 188lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Inge (groin) was placed on the 15-day DL on Thursday.
Impact: The move is retroactive to May 13, so Inge will be eligible for activation May 28 if he's healthy enough to play by then. Adam Rosales was called up to provide extra infield depth for the A's in Inge's absence. Seth Smith - #15 - Right Field - 6'3" - 210lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Smith is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rangers, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact: Lefthander Matt Harrison will be on the mound for Texas and has been devastating against lefty hitters this season, holding them to a .119 average. Jonny Gomes gets the start in place of Smith. Jonny Gomes - #31 - Left Field - 6'1" - 223lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Gomes is in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rangers, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact: Gomes gets the nod over Seth Smith with lefty Matt Harrison toeing the rubber for the Rangers. Just as in most of his career stops, Gomes has shown power in limited plate appearances for the A's, already hitting five homers in 74 at-bats. Josh Reddick - #16 - Right Field - 6'2" - 180lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Reddick was 0-for-3 with three strikeouts and one RBI Wednesday evening against Texas.
Impact: Reddick hit a sacrifice fly in the first inning, but then struck out the next three times up, only seeing 13 pitches. Reddick was running hot for a little over a week, but has now been held without a hit in the last two games and has struck out four times in the last five official at-bats. Nothing to get too concerned about yet, but keep your eye on him. Jemile Weeks - #19 - Second Base - 5'9" - 161lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Weeks went 2-for-3 with one run scored and a walk Wednesday against the Rangers.
Impact: Weeks collected two of the four hits that A's were able to muster against Yu Darvish. That is a couple of decent games in a row for Weeks who has been off to a slow start. He has a long way to prove he can hit over .300 again after his rookie year, but you have to start somewhere. Tom Milone - #57 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 205lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Milone pitched seven innings Wednesday, allowing four runs, nine hits and one walk. He only struck out four batters and took the loss against the Rangers.
Impact: Milone has factored in the decision in all eight starts so far this year. He is 5-3 with a respectable 1.13 WHIP but with an ERA over four (4.09) and a low strikeout rate of 29 strikeouts in 50.2 innings. Brandon Inge - #7 - Third Base - 5'11" - 188lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Inge is a strong DL possibility Thursday if his groin doesn't improve, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact: Inge said that he needs to take a number of days to let his groin strain settle down as the ailment felt worse Wednesday than it did Tuesday. If he is sidelined, Josh Donaldson should continue to start at third base. Cliff Pennington - #2 - Short Stop - 5'10" - 213lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Pennington is not in the lineup on Wednesday against the Rangers, the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports.
Impact: This appears to just be a regularly scheduled rest day, and Eric Sogard will get the start at shortstop. Kurt Suzuki - #8 - Catcher - 5'11" - 196lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Suzuki is not in the lineup on Wednesday against Yu Darvish and the Rangers, the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports.
Impact: Anthony Recker will get the start in his place. Suzuki is having a rough time at the plate this year and is in the midst of a 3-for-20 mini-slump. Andrew Carignan - #38 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 233lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: The A's have optioned Carignan to Triple-A Sacramento.
Impact: The team needed to clear a roster spot for the recently claimed Travis Blackley, and Carignan seemed like the obvious candidate after just getting recalled again Friday and carrying a 7.11 ERA with eight walks in 6.1 innings so far this season. Obviously, he has a few things to work on. Bartolo Colon - #21 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 267lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Colon went down to defeat in Tuesday's 4-0 loss to the Angels.
Impact: Colon allowed four runs and 12 hits while pitching into the seventh inning. Tyson Ross - #66 - Pitcher - 6'6" - 230lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Ross allowed five hits in six strong innings to snap a three-start skid in the A's 5-0 victory over the Angels on Monday night.
Impact: Ross yielded 25 hits and 19 runs over just 13 innings in his past three starts, but he carved up the struggling Angels before three relievers contributed one scoreless inning apiece. Brandon Inge - #7 - Third Base - 5'11" - 188lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Inge (groin) is not in the lineup Tuesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact: Josh Donaldson is making another start at third base, while it's expected that Inge could miss a few more days with the nagging injury. Joey Devine - #33 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 235lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Devine (elbow) has been moved to the 60-day DL, the team's official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: The move was made to clear a 40-man roster spot for Travis Blackley, who was claimed off waivers by the A's on Tuesday. Travis Blackley - #54 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 205lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Blackley was claimed off waivers by the A's on Tuesday, the team's official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: He'll provide the A's with another left-handed option out of the bullpen, while taking the 40-man roster spot of Joey Devine after being designated for assignment by the Giants on Sunday. Jemile Weeks - #19 - Second Base - 5'9" - 161lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Weeks went 1-for-4 with one stolen base Tuesday against the Angels.
Impact: Weeks hasn't been able to match his impressive rookie year batting average of .303 but the rest of the numbers are in line with what you would have been expecting if not better. His stolen bases are the most impressive - he has stole 10 bases now this year, giving him 32 in 129 major league games. This is outpacing the speed he showed in the minors. In 221 minor league games he stole a respectable 41 bases. Bartolo Colon - #21 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 267lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Colon took the loss Tuesday against the Angels, allowing four runs over 6.2 innings.
Impact: It was a hit parade for the Angels, who managed 12 hits on the night. Colon struck out three and didn't walk any, but occasionally pitchers who give up so much contact will pay a price, and Tuesday was that night for Colon. Manny Ramirez - #24 - Left Field -
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Ramirez is scheduled to begin a 10-game minor league stint with Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday in Albuquerque, N.M., and the club is already preparing special ticket packages for his home games in Northern California.
Impact: Barring rainouts, the dreadlocked designated hitter and outfielder is eligible to be activated by the Oakland Athletics from his 50-game suspension on May 30 - his 40th birthday - for the finale of a three-game series at Minnesota. Kila Ka'aihue - #25 - First Base - 6'4" - 235lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Ka'aihue (hamstring) is in Tuesday's lineup against the Angels, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact: Ka'aihue returns to the lineup Tuesday after not appearing in the A's last three games due to a hamstring issue that he is presumably past now. His return sends Jonny Gomes to the bench Tuesday. Kurt Suzuki - #8 - Catcher - 5'11" - 196lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Suzuki had two hits in the A's 5-0 victory over the Angels on Monday night.
Impact: Suzuki enters with six hits in his last 33 at-bats. Seth Smith - #15 - Right Field - 6'3" - 210lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Smith had two doubles in the A's 5-0 victory over the Angels on Monday night.
Impact: Smith is 8 for 17 over his last five contests. Coco Crisp - #4 - Center Field - 5'10" - 185lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Crisp (inner ear infection) may not be ready to come off the DL when he's eligible Friday, Joe Stiglich of the Contra Costa Times reports.
Impact: The A's may send him on a rehab assignment, but manager Bob Melvin said it will be up to Crisp to decide if he actually goes on one. Yoenis Cespedes - #52 - Center Field - 6'0" - 215lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Cespedes (hand) has resumed all baseball activities except swinging a bat, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact: Unfortunately for fantasy owners, Cespedes' ability to swing the bat is the key to his value and while the progress is encouraging, it's unclear if he will be ready for activation upon becoming eligible May 27. Grant Balfour - #50 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 200lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Balfour pitched a perfect seventh inning Monday against the Angels with one strikeout.
Impact: Balfour has appeared in two games since losing his closer role to Brandon Fuentes. In 1.2 innings, he has struck out three guys and only allowed one baserunner. Jemile Weeks - #19 - Second Base - 5'9" - 161lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Weeks (ankle) returned to the lineup Monday night and went 0-for-4 while hitting leadoff in a 5-0 victory over the Angels.
Impact: Weeks missed a game with an ankle injury. He returned to action and was held hitless for the 13th time in 31 games played. His average dropped below the Mendoza Line to .198 for the year. Kurt Suzuki - #8 - Catcher - 5'11" - 196lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Suzuki (hand) returned to the lineup Monday night, going 2-for-4 with one RBI.
Impact: Suzuki has missed a couple of games recently with some nagging injuries. History says he is good for 130-plus games this year and we have no reason to think that will not be the case. Josh Reddick - #16 - Right Field - 6'2" - 180lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Reddick went 1-for-4 with two runs scored, an RBI and a home run Monday against the Angels.
Impact: Reddick has been crushing the ball. In the last nine games he is hitting .361 with five home runs, 12 runs scored, 11 RBI and one stolen base. He has never shown this type of power at the major league level. In three short seasons with Boston he hit a total of 10 home runs in 375 at-bats, though in the minors the last two years he hit 32 round trippers in 712 at-bats. Tyson Ross - #66 - Pitcher - 6'6" - 230lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Ross pitched six innings only allowing six baserunners and no runs while striking out two. He picked up his second win of the year in a 5-0 victory of the Angels on Monday night.
Impact: This was Ross' best start of the year, moving his record to 2-3 while lowering his ERA to 6.25. He has had two really bad starts this year that account for 16 runs in 7.1 innings. In his other four starts, he has allowed six runs in 24.1 innings. A couple of more good starts in a row and you can start believing those two bad outings were just a bump in the road. Josh Donaldson - #20 - Third Base - 6'0" - 221lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Donaldson could see time at first base against left-handed pitching upon the return of Brandon Inge, the team's web site reports.
Impact: Donaldson collected a double and a sacrifice fly in four at-bats Monday, and figures to get in a few more games at third base until Inge returns. Kila Ka'aihue - #25 - First Base - 6'4" - 235lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Ka'aihue (hamstring) was available for pinch-hit duties Monday but remained out of the starting lineup, the team's web site reports.
Impact: He figures to be an option for Bob Melvin's starting lineup for either Tuesday or Wednesday as a result. Brandon Inge - #7 - Third Base - 5'11" - 188lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: The A's will be cautious in bringing Inge (groin) back given his problems earlier this season that required a stint to the DL, the team's web site reports.
Impact: Inge isn't expected to play Tuesday, though he may be cleared to pinch hit. Coco Crisp - #4 - Center Field - 5'10" - 185lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Crisp (inner ear infection) has resumed swinging a bat, the team's web site reports.
Impact: Crisp is eligible to come off the DL on Friday, but that would require a pretty aggressive rehab approach to get ready by then. We should get a better feel for his expected return date over the next few days. Brandon Inge - #7 - Third Base - 5'11" - 188lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Inge (groin) hopes to return to the lineup soon, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact: Inge, who's sitting out his second consecutive game Monday, wants to make sure he can get out of the box at full speed before returning to the lineup. He remains day-to-day. Brandon Inge - #7 - Third Base - 5'11" - 188lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Inge (groin) is out of the lineup again Monday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact: Unfortunately for those who were cashing in in Inge's power surge last week, he's sitting for the second straight game after going deep in four of his last six contests. Kurt Suzuki - #8 - Catcher - 5'11" - 196lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Suzuki (hand) is back in the starting lineup Monday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact: If the injury continues to nag Suzuki, it remains a possibility that he'll end up sitting down for a few games to make the soreness subside. Jemile Weeks - #19 - Second Base - 5'9" - 161lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Weeks (ankle) is back in the starting lineup Monday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact: He's leading off and playing second base for manager Bob Melvin after getting a day to heal Sunday. Owners in weekly leagues may be able to get a full complement of games from him during the current lineup period if he's able to avoid further issues with the ailment. Brian Fuentes - #40 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 230lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Manager Bob Melvin indicated that Grant Balfour could reclaim the closer role at some point, the team's web site reports.
Impact: Those that spent heavily on Fuentes with FAAB bucks this week are likely safe for several weeks, barring a poor outing or two from Fuentes, but be aware this still figures to be a volatile situation. Grant Balfour - #50 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 200lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Balfour has a chance to reclaim the closers' role at some point according to manager Bob Melvin, the team's web site reports.
Impact: "I've been on many teams [where] you give the closer a little break and give him a chance to iron things out, and he'll have that opportunity. It's not uncommon that guys get pulled out of that role and end up reclaiming it," Melvin added. Those with deeper reserve squads will likely want to hang onto Balfour for a bit as a result. Jarrod Parker - #11 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 195lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Parker threw 5.2 innings Sunday, allowing six hits, four walks and two runs while striking out five. He was outdueled by Justin Verlander and took the loss.
Impact: This was the shortest outing of the year for Parker, who has never allowed more than two earned runs any of his five career starts. The ninth pick in the 2007 draft and #26 prospect per Baseball America is starting to show his potential at the big-league level. His strikeout totals are a bit low to get overly excited for fantasy purposes, but he is off to a nice start regardless. Josh Donaldson - #20 - Third Base - 6'0" - 221lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Donaldson was 0-for-3 Sunday in a 3-1 loss to the Tigers.
Impact: Donaldson got his first start since being sent down to the minors nearly a month ago. The results were not that different since he was held without a hit and dropped his average to .086. Donaldson was starting for Brandon Inge, who sat with some groin soreness, according to Susan Slusser's Twitter feed. Inge has started 11 games in a row for the A's and it is expected he will be starting at third when he returns. Seth Smith - #15 - Right Field - 6'3" - 210lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Smith went 1-for-2 with a home run off Justin Verlander Sunday against the Tigers.
Impact: In his last four games, Smith has gone 6-for-12 with four runs, two RBI and one home run. He has started most of his games at DH, but may find himself in the field more often due to Yoenis Cespedes being on the DL. Jemile Weeks - #19 - Second Base - 5'9" - 161lbs
Sun. May 13, 2012 |
STATS
News: Weeks had two hits as the A's got past the Detroit Tigers 3-1 on Saturday night.
Impact: Weeks continues to scuffle at .205. Brandon McCarthy - #32 - Pitcher - 6'7" - 200lbs
Sun. May 13, 2012 |
STATS
News: McCarthy matched a career high with 10 strikeouts after missing his last start with a sore right shoulder, leading the hobbled but surprisingly sharp A's past the Detroit Tigers 3-1 on Saturday night.
Impact: McCarthy allowed four hits in seven innings to quiet fears of another serious injury setback. McCarthy (3-3) had struck out 10 batters only twice before. Brandon Inge - #7 - Third Base - 5'11" - 188lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Inge (groin) is not in the lineup Sunday against the Tigers, the Athletics' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: Inge is dealing with some groin soreness, so it seems unlikely that he'll be available off the bench Sunday. Given that Inge misses Justin Verlander here, it's not a bad time to take a break. Kila Ka'aihue - #25 - First Base - 6'4" - 235lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Ka'aihue (hamstring) is not in the lineup Sunday against the Tigers, the Athletics' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: Ka'aihue could be ready in another day or two, according to Susan Slusser of The San Francisco Chronicle. As a result, the A's are rolling with Daric Barton at first base and Jonny Gomes at DH on Sunday. Jemile Weeks - #19 - Second Base - 5'9" - 161lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Weeks (ankle) is out Sunday as expected, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact: Eric Sogard is in the lineup in his spot. Weeks remains day-to-day. Travis Blackley - #54 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 205lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Blackley has been designated for assignment, Andrew Baggarly of CSN San Francisco reports.
Impact: Blackley was a short-term replacement for Jeremy Affeldt, who was activated from the disabled list Sunday. He allowed five runs on seven hits in five innings but was excellent prior to that with Fresno (0.39 ERA in 23.1 innings), so he could be back at some point. Jemile Weeks - #19 - Second Base - 5'9" - 161lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: A's manager Bob Melvin does not expect Weeks (ankle) to play Sunday, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact: He suffered the injury running the bases Saturday and was removed in the fourth inning as a result. For now, Weeks is considered day-to-day. Kurt Suzuki - #8 - Catcher - 5'11" - 196lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Suzuki may require time off to allow his nagging hand injury to heal, San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact: It's been a very disappointing season for Suzuki at the plate thus far, and the injury may be at least partially to blame. Suzuki is hitting .217/.250/.283 with a 3:19 BB:K over 30 games this season and was dropped to ninth in the batting order Saturday. Brandon McCarthy - #32 - Pitcher - 6'7" - 200lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: McCarthy (shoulder) threw seven shutout innings against the Tigers on Saturday to earn his third win of the year.
Impact: He struck out a career-best 10 while throwing seven walk-free frames. Needless to say, his shoulder injury would not stand in the way of an effective curveball. Kila Ka'aihue - #25 - First Base - 6'4" - 235lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Manager Bob Melvin called Ka'aihue (hamstring) "doubtful" for Sunday, Joe Stiglich of the Bay Area News Group reports.
Impact: The injury forced Melvin to scratch Ka'aihue from Saturday's lineup, but it does not sound like a DL-worthy malady at this point. Josh Donaldson was recalled from Triple-A on Saturday, and he could get some play at first and DH over the next few days. Grant Balfour - #50 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 200lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Brian Fuentes has replaced Balfour as the Athletics' closer, Joe Stiglich of the Bay Area News Group reports.
Impact: Manager Bob Melvin made the announcement after Fuentes picked up the save against the Tigers on Saturday. Balfour had earned seven saves to this point, but his 11:6 K:BB ratio left much to be desired. Brian Fuentes - #40 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 230lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Manager Bob Melvin said Fuentes will assume the A's closer role, Joe Stiglich of the Bay Area News Group reports.
Impact: Fuentes picked up his second save of the season Saturday, and he's now walked a mere two batters through 14 innings this year. He'll look to repeat the success he's had as a closer from past seasons, making him one of the more FAAB'd pitchers this week. Jemile Weeks - #19 - Second Base - 5'9" - 161lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Weeks sprained his left ankle in Saturday's game, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact: The injury could sideline Weeks for a few days, or at the very least, disable his wheels for a little while. Tommy Milone - #57 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 205lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
STATS
News: Milone is a five-game winner as the Oakland Athletics pounded the Detroit Tigers 11-4 on Friday night.
Impact: Milone struck out six in seven innings to win for the fourth time in five starts and retired the final 10 batters he faced in order. He yielded two runs. Kila Ka'aihue - #25 - First Base - 6'4" - 235lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
STATS
News: Ka'aihue had two hits as the Oakland Athletics pounded the Detroit Tigers 11-4 on Friday night.
Impact: Ka'aihue has a respectable .354 OBP for the A's. Seth Smith - #15 - Right Field - 6'3" - 210lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
STATS
News: Smith had three hits as the Oakland Athletics pounded the Detroit Tigers 11-4 on Friday night.
Impact: Smith is 5 for 6 with three walks in the series. Josh Reddick - #16 - Right Field - 6'2" - 180lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
STATS
News: Reddick homered twice and had a career-high five RBIs as the Oakland Athletics pounded the Detroit Tigers 11-4 on Friday night.
Impact: Reddick is rolling with a .362 average over his last 14 games. Brandon Inge - #7 - Third Base - 5'11" - 188lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
STATS
News: Inge hit a three-run homer and drove in four runs for the fourth time in five games as the Oakland Athletics pounded the Detroit Tigers 11-4 on Friday night.
Impact: Inge sent a 2-1 pitch into the elevated left-field bleachers in the sixth inning for his fifth homer of the year and fourth since joining the A's on April 30 after the Tigers cut him. It was his second longball in two nights after he hit a grand slam in Thursday's 10-6 loss. Inge also delivered a game-ending grand slam on Tuesday against Toronto. Brandon Inge - #7 - Third Base - 5'11" - 188lbs
Fri. May 11, 2012 |
STATS
News: Inge hit his second grand slam in three days against Detroit on Thursday.
Impact: Again, it was Inge's only hit of the day. He's drive in 12 runs in the last four days, going 5 for 15. Bartolo Colon - #21 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 267lbs
Fri. May 11, 2012 |
STATS
News: Colon allowed eight runs and nine hits in 2 1-3 innings against Detroit on Thursday.
Impact: It was the second time this season he gave up seven runs in a game, but more often he's been solid for Oakland. He is 3-3 with a 3.96 ERA. Tyson Ross - #66 - Pitcher - 6'6" - 230lbs
Thu. May 10, 2012 |
STATS
News: Ross was done after 5 2-3 innings, tagged for three runs and five hits in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to Toronto.
Impact: Ross has a 13.15 ERA while losing each of his last three starts. Jarrod Parker - #11 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 195lbs
Wed. May 9, 2012 |
STATS
News: Parker allowed two runs and four hits in seven innings of a win over Toronto on Tuesday.
Impact: He didn't factor in the decision, but it was a promising start for the rookie despite five walks. Oakland has won all three of his starts, during which he's posted a 1.80 ERA. Brandon Inge - #7 - Third Base - 5'11" - 188lbs
Wed. May 9, 2012 |
STATS
News: Inge hit a walkoff grand slam in a win over the Blue Jays on Tuesday.
Impact: That's back-to-back 4-RBI games from Inge, who was released by Detroit last month. He's still hitting only .146, but is showing some value for the A's. Jemile Weeks - #19 - Second Base - 5'9" - 161lbs
Wed. May 9, 2012 |
STATS
News: Weeks had two hits and stole a base in his return from a groin injury.
Impact: Weeks is hitting .188. Jemile Weeks - #19 - Second Base - 5'9" - 161lbs
Wed. May 9, 2012 |
STATS
News: Weeks is suffering from slight groin tightness.
Impact: The extent of the injury is unclear, but he's considered day-to-day. |
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