Isringhausen, Damon, Matsui off Hall ballot
Craig TaylorThree former A’s players appeared on the 2018 National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, each drawing little support in their first — and subsequently last — attempt into Cooperstown. OAK Homepage News
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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…