Gray a finalist for AL Cy Young Award
Craig TaylorA’s ace Sonny Gray is one of three finalists for the Baseball Writers’ Association of America’s American League Cy Young Award. OAK Homepage News
American League West
Manaea strikes out nine in dominant outing
Few pitchers in the Minor Leagues can succeed primarily with their fastball like Sean Manaea can. His heater was in fine form Friday night and he rode it to one of the top pitching performances in the Arizona Fall League this season. OAK Homepage News
Kotsay named Athletics’ new bench coach
Former A’s player Mark Kotsay has been named the club’s bench coach, the team announced Thursday. OAK Homepage News
A’s banking on healthy Crisp, not seeking OF help
The uncertainty surrounding the health of A’s left fielder Coco Crisp isn’t enough of a concern to make general manager David Forst start a wholesale search for new outfielders this winter. OAK Homepage News
Forst’s focus is keeping Gray, boosting bullpen
David Forst said at the General Mangers Meetings at the Boca Raton Resort & Club that improving the bullpen is the top priority. That can be volatile, he said. OAK Homepage News