Eric Chavez

A's looking for insurance in Meetings

19 hrs ago

Club in need of veteran for rotation, offensive punch entering Vegas The Athletics could use a backup bat in case Eric Chavez is unable to stay healthy in '09. (Ben Margot/AP) Club needs: ROTATION INSURANCE -- The A's won't...

Profiling Jason Giambi

One of the best hitters since 1990, Giambi probably isn't hall of fame material, but his career should be remembered nonetheless. via cache.daylife.com In 1989, the Milwaukee Brewers in the 43rd round drafted Jason Giambi....

Athletics continue to make an impact

Nov 26, 2008

Club's ongoing outreach touches Bay Area and beyond Third baseman Eric Chavez signs autographs for a pair of young Athletics fans. A's fans might want to forget about the club's injury-plagued season, but more than 1,500...

Mailbag: Is Ellis staying put?

Nov 24, 2008

A's beat reporter Mychael Urban answers fans' questions Second baseman Mark Ellis signed a two-year deal with a club option for 2011 on Oct. 20. (Jim Mone/AP) I was really happy to see the A's give Mark Ellis a contract. Then I...

Athletics Hot Stove report

Nov 22, 2008

Oakland general manager Billy Beane won't come right out and say it, but his offseason plans suggest that he sees vulnerability when he looks at the rival Angels. With a trio of big-name free agents -- outfielder Garret...

Wakamatsu to bring new approach

New skipper said to be able to relate to today's player SEATTLE -- New general manager Jack Zduriencik hasn't wasted any time putting his stamp on the new-look Seattle Mariners. He's brought in new front-office members, he's in...

Chavez expects to be ready for spring

Nov 19, 2008

Third baseman says rehab from shoulder surgery going well Eric Chavez averaged more than 30 homers and 100 RBIs a season from 2001-05. Virtually every analysis of the trade that brought Matt Holliday to the A's last week...

Chavez discusses A's busy offseason

Nov 20, 2008

Oakland veteran third baseman talks Holliday trade, Ellis, Beane OAKLAND -- Among them were the team's decision to re-sign second baseman Mark Ellis, the second-longest-tenured Athletic; his thoughts on the A's pursuit of...

Baseball Inks Eight to NLI

Nov 19, 2008

The University of San Diego head baseball coach Rich Hill has announced the signing of eight players to National Letters of Intent to play baseball at USD beginning in the 2010 season, and four of them have been named in...

Mailbag: Fans react to Holliday trade

A's followers excited about offense, curious about plans Even if the A's don't add another slugger, Matt Holliday and Jack Cust will be a powerful combination. I know the A's gave up a potential star in Carlos Gonzalez, but I'm...

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