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Every Spring Training, prospects get a chance to show what they can do as they prepare for the upcoming season. Some compete for jobs in big league camp, while others vie for spots on Minor League affiliates. MLB Pipeline will visit all 30 camps this spring, and today we check in on the Athletics. OAK…
A’s manager Bob Melvin, whose actions at the helm breed confidence and courage in his players, will head to Spring Training cautiously optimistic while keeping his focus on short-term goals. OAK Homepage News
Matt Chapman could hardly contain his excitement. Khris Davis hardly knew who the kid was. The meeting proved memorable for both. OAK Homepage News
The A’s have Sunday circled on the calendar for the much-anticipated arrival of reliever Santiago Casilla. The veteran right-hander, who has been held up in the Dominican Republic because of visa paperwork, is expected to travel from his homeland on Saturday, and join his new club the following morning — nearly three weeks after Oakland’s…
A’s infielder Jed Lowrie was able to enjoy a fairly normal offseason and enters camp fully healthy with no restrictions, though A’s manager Bob Melvin said he would probably ease Lowrie into Cactus League games. OAK Homepage News
Craig Taylor