Around the Horn: Catcher
Craig TaylorA multipart Around the Horn series, which features a position-by-position look at Oakland’s projected starters and backup options heading into the 2017 season, begins at catcher. OAK Homepage News
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‘Tis the season to Deck the Calls
Sit back and relax over the holidays and listen to classic A’s calls from the 2016 season and from yesteryear. OAK Homepage News
Doolittle does Christmas right with movies, treats
A’s reliever Sean Doolittle has had no trouble filling his days since the season ended. He and his girlfriend, Eireann, have spent time traveling to see their families and are now prepared to enjoy the Christmas season at their home in Arizona. OAK Homepage News
Henderson shines through ‘School of Rickey’
“School of Rickey” opens with an Oakland graffiti artist named Vogue spray-painting a mural of Rickey Henderson: the young Man of Steal in his A’s uniform, grinning as the city glints in the reflection of his sunglasses. The documentary, presented by MLB Network, airs on Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET. OAK Homepage News
Chapman, Puk among A’s non-roster spring invites
The A’s have extended Spring Training invites to 26 non-roster players, a group that includes several of their top prospects, as well as a slew of new faces hoping to make a home in the organization. Notable names on this list include: OAK Homepage News