Oakland Athletics NewsOakland Athletics news continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.Athletics' OF Gonzalez leaves game- July 5, 2008 Oakland Athletics rookie outfielder Carlos Gonzalez left Friday's game against the Chicago White Sox in the seventh innings with tightness in his right hamstring.http://www.topix.net/mlb/oakland-athletics/2008/07/athletics-of-gonzalez-leaves-game?fromr... Sox drop another one- July 5, 2008 Jack Cust hit a two-run homer and Joe Blanton pitched seven solid innings to lead the Oakland Athletics to a 7-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night.http://www.topix.net/mlb/oakland-athletics/2008/07/sox-drop-another-one?fromrss=1 Oakland places Foulke on 15-day DL- July 4, 2008 On Friday the Athletics placed right-hander Keith Foulke on the 15-day disabled list and they recalled left-hander Jerry Blevins from Triple-A Sacramento.http://www.topix.net/mlb/oakland-athletics/2008/07/oakland-places-foulke-on-15-day-dl?from... A's give 16-year-old pitcher $4.25 million- July 4, 2008 SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic -- The Oakland Athletics and prized 16-year-old pitching prospect Michael Inoa agreed Wednesday to a minor league contract with a $4.25 million signing bonus.http://www.topix.net/mlb/oakland-athletics/2008/07/as-give-16-year-old-pitcher-4-25-millio... Thomas feels at home in Chicago- July 4, 2008 It has been quite the odyssey for Frank Thomas since he parted ways after the 2005 season with the only organization he had known.http://www.topix.net/mlb/oakland-athletics/2008/07/thomas-feels-at-home-in-chicago?fromrss... An end run for Oakland- July 4, 2008 It's a question that Paul Konerko has a hard time answering. On one hand, he doesn't want to disrupt the flow that has been taking place during his absence: an 11-6 record since he went on the 15-day disabled ...http://www.topix.net/mlb/oakland-athletics/2008/07/an-end-run-for-oakland?fromrss=1 Fan Arrested After Cursing Oakland Pitcher- July 4, 2008 A Southern California man was arrested for punching a security guard after he cursed out Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Huston Street.http://www.topix.net/mlb/oakland-athletics/2008/07/fan-arrested-after-cursing-oakland-pitc... Cubs join pack in Sabathia hunt- July 3, 2008 Scouts started arriving in force the day before, gearing up for Cleveland Indians left-hander C.C. Sabathia's start Wednesday night against the White Sox.http://www.topix.net/mlb/oakland-athletics/2008/07/cubs-join-pack-in-sabathia-hunt?fromrss... White Sox try to extend streaks, take on Athletics- July 3, 2008 The Chicago White Sox will be attempting to extend two lengthy winning streaks when the resurgent American League Central leaders begin a four-game series with the Oakland Athletics tonight at U.S. Cellular ...http://www.topix.net/mlb/oakland-athletics/2008/07/white-sox-try-to-extend-streaks-take-on... Major leage baseball notes- July 3, 2008 YANKEES: New York third baseman Alex Rodriguez will skip the All-Star Home Run Derby at Yankee Stadium later this month, choosing to protect his finely tuned swing.http://www.topix.net/mlb/oakland-athletics/2008/07/major-leage-baseball-notes?fromrss=1 |