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Billy Burns led all rookies, as well as the entire A’s team, in stolen bases last season, but this week he’s far from the most prolific basestealer wearing the green and gold. Rickey Henderson, baseball’s all-time stolen-base leader, is in A’s camp as a guest instructor. OAK Homepage News
The multi-part Around the Horn series, which features a position-by-position look at Oakland’s projected starters and backup options heading into the season, resumes in center field. OAK Homepage News
A’s ace Sonny Gray, battery mate Stephen Vogt and speedy outfielder Billy Burns have earned nominations for Esurance MLB Awards. Gray is among 12 pitchers in the running for Best Starting Pitcher, while Burns will duke it out with 11 other nominees for Best Rookie. OAK Homepage News
Athletics center fielder Billy Burns smacked a two-run home run in the third inning of Oakland’s 5-4 win over the San Francisco Giants Friday night at the Coliseum, passing Jose Canseco for sole possession of sixth place on the franchise’s all-time rookie hits list. OAK Homepage News
Craig Taylor