Steady Lowrie anchors keystone bag for A’s
Craig TaylorThe multi-part “Around the Horn” series, which features a look at Oakland’s projected starters and backup options at each position heading into the season, begins at second base. OAK Homepage News
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A’s prospect Murphy on fast track to Majors
The A’s have one of the best young catchers in the Minors in their system, and he continues to draw widespread attention. OAK Homepage News
Puk, Luzardo among top 10 LHP prospects
A’s prospect A.J. Puk and Jesus Luzardo have been selected as two of the Top 10 left-handed pitching prospects in baseball. OAK Homepage News
Prospect Puk pleased with 2017 progress
Lefty A.J. Puk didn’t disappoint in his first full professional season, and the pitcher’s development on and off the mound continued into the offseason, as he represented Oakland at Major League Baseball’s Rookie Career Development Program this month. OAK Homepage News
Isringhausen, Lidge rejuvenated careers in ‘pen
In 2000, the Oakland A’s made 27-year-old Jason Isringhausen their closer. Four years later, the Houston Astros made 27-year-old Brad Lidge their closer. Up to that point, both pitchers had sketchy baseball careers. Both had been wrecked by injuries. Both had been tried as starters and, for various reasons, it didn’t work out. OAK Homepage…