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Oakland Athletics news, rumors and injuriesWed, 16 Apr 2014 21:02:58 -0700 Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin was hitting INF Alberto Callaspo balls at first base and Melvin said Callaspo is getting better at the position. Callaspo just needs to learn a few of the intricacies of the position, like bunt plays and cutoffs, but he is reportedly improving. Share: Athletics | Unclear when Jim Johnson will close Wed, 16 Apr 2014 21:02:35 -0700 Oakland Athletics RP Jim Johnson has been making progress since being bumped from the closer's role. He worked an inning in a tie game, got a lot of groundballs, which was a good indication for his sinkerball. And when he missed the zone, he missed down, which is also seen as a big improvement. However, it's uncertain if and when Johnson will re-gain his closer's role. Share: Athletics | Struggling Josh Reddick held out Wed, 16 Apr 2014 21:02:11 -0700 Oakland Athletics OF Josh Reddick was out of the starting lineup Wednesday, April 16. He has been struggling, but manager Bob Melvin said Reddick is recognizing pitches better. However, he decided with a tough lefty on the mound, it wasn't a good scenario to get Reddick back on track. Share: Athletics | Coco Crisp available off bench Wed, 16 Apr 2014 21:01:42 -0700 Updating a previous report, Oakland Athletics OF Coco Crisp (hamstring) was out of the starting lineup for a third straight game Wednesday, April 16, due to his hamstring issue. However, he was available as a pinch hitter. Share: Athletics | Scott Kazmir feels good after bullpen Wed, 16 Apr 2014 16:37:22 -0700 Oakland Athletics SP Scott Kazmir (triceps) said he was pain-free during his bullpen session Wednesday, April 16, and expects to make his start Saturday, April 19. Share: Athletics | Coco Crisp out again Wed, 16 Apr 2014 15:13:06 -0700 Oakland Athletics OF Coco Crisp (hamstring) remains out of the lineup Wednesday, April 16. Share: Athletics | Marcus Walden claimed Wed, 16 Apr 2014 12:03:43 -0700 The Oakland Athletics claimed RP Marcus Walden off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays Wednesday, April 16, and optioned him to Triple-A Sacramento. Share: Athletics | Coco Crisp still out Tue, 15 Apr 2014 15:05:04 -0700 Oakland Athletics OF Coco Crisp (hamstring) remains out of the lineup Tuesday, April 15. Fantasy Tip: Crisp remains day-to-day. Continue to check the lineup daily to see if he's back. Share: Athletics | Luke Gregerson notches save Tue, 15 Apr 2014 06:27:10 -0700 Oakland Athletics RP Jim Johnson came on in the eighth inning down 2-1 Monday, April 14. He threw a scoreless frame and ended up getting the win. RP Luke Gregerson threw a scoreless ninth inning for the save. Fantasy Tip: Gregerson is the one to have right now. However, we're very skeptical because of Johnson's large salary on a miniscule payroll. We could see him getting the job back. Share: Athletics | Jesse Chavez continues dealing Tue, 15 Apr 2014 06:21:43 -0700 Oakland Athletics SP Jesse Chavez had his third straight solid start Monday, April 14, but doesn't have a win to show for it. He allowed one earned run on four hits and no walks while fanning nine in seven innings in his no-decision against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Fantasy Tip: We've been on his bandwagon since his great spring showing. He has a 1.35 ERA and 22 K's in 20 innings this year. Buy now, if it's not too late. Share: Athletics | Scott Kazmir takes day off Mon, 14 Apr 2014 17:16:20 -0700 Updating a previous report, Oakland Athletics SP Scott Kazmir (triceps) said Monday, April 14, that he feels great, but he took off from throwing. He still very much anticipates making his next scheduled start Saturday, April 19, against the Houston Astros. Share: Athletics | Scott Kazmir expects to start this weekend Mon, 14 Apr 2014 17:03:49 -0700 Oakland Athletics SP Scott Kazmir (triceps) said his left triceps feels fine, and he is expecting to start Saturday, April 19. Share: Athletics | Coco Crisp out Mon, 14 Apr 2014 15:12:21 -0700 Oakland Athletics OF Coco Crisp (hamstring) is receiving the day off Monday, April 14. Share: Athletics | Joe Blanton retires Mon, 14 Apr 2014 05:06:46 -0700 Oakland Athletics SP Joe Blanton has retired. Share: Athletics | Blake Forsythe acquired Sun, 13 Apr 2014 23:24:22 -0700 The Oakland Athletics acquired C Blake Forsythe from the New York Mets on Sunday, April 13, in exchange for future considerations. Share:  |
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