Manaea sharp in spring debut, whiffs Posey
Craig TaylorFirst impressions are a thing of the past for A’s lefty Sean Manaea, who is now able to hone his craft during the spring season rather than prove it. OAK Homepage News
Month: February 2017
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Gray will not participate in World Baseball Classic
A’s right-hander Sonny Gray will not participate in the World Baseball Classic, after he was denied insurance because of his extended time on the disabled list last year. OAK Homepage News
Melvin, Hahn pleased with righty’s first outing
Jesse Hahn’s arm looked better than his glove, which deflected a comebacker that led to two runs in the A’s right-hander’s Cactus League debut against the defending World Series champion Cubs on Saturday. OAK Homepage News
A’s prospects set for spring opener vs. Cubs
The A’s won’t exactly be easing into spring game action, readying instead to face the defending World Series champion Cubs on the road on Saturday. OAK Homepage News
Rosales ready to be mentor to young A’s
Seven years later, Mark Ellis has resumed the role of mentor to Adam Rosales, one of his many students gathering in the infield each morning for early work this spring. Ellis, in A’s camp as a guest instructor, is urging him to do some of his own tutoring. OAK Homepage News