If you’re an A’s fan you know it well: “Let’s go, Oakland (pum pum PUM PUM PUM!)” It has a cadence, it has a rhythm. It can be replicated and customized in other towns, from “Let’s go, Royals” to “Let’s go, Boston”. All you really need is a city name or a team name that fits the 2-syllable meter. Which is where the A’s suddenly have a problem. You can’t plug in “Athletics” or … [Read more...] about April’s Chants Encounter…
Elephant Rumblings: Three Athletics make Baseball America’s Top 100 Prospects list
Photo by Norm Hall/MLB Photos via Getty Images MLB news roundup Happy Friday, Athletics Nation! A youth movement is clearly underway within the Athletics organization, and three of the team’s top prospects made the latest Baseball America Top 100 Prospects list. Jason Burke at SI.com profiled the promising trio. Unsurprisingly, the A’s much heralded No. 1 and No. 2 … [Read more...] about Elephant Rumblings: Three Athletics make Baseball America’s Top 100 Prospects list
Athletics Community Prospect List: Righty Luis Morales claims the #3 spot
Photo by Sam Hodde/MLB Photos via Getty Images Up next: Round Four A’s fans are so far agreeing with the national rankings of the system. Taking the number three spot among the voters is right-handed pitcher Luis Morales, a 22-year old with high upside. The righty has had a rapid rise during his baseball career, originally defecting from Cuba in 2021 to earning $3 … [Read more...] about Athletics Community Prospect List: Righty Luis Morales claims the #3 spot
Elephant Rumblings: Dave Stewart brought on board for Special Assistant role
Stan Szeto-Imagn Images Adding a franchise great to the front office Welcome to Thursday, A’s fans! The Athletics are in agreement with a former major franchise star to join the organization. That player is none other that the great Dave Stewart: The Athletics have hired former World Series MVP and Athletics Hall of Famer Dave Stewart as a Special Assistant to Player … [Read more...] about Elephant Rumblings: Dave Stewart brought on board for Special Assistant role
Athletics’ Community Prospect List: Kurtz rus away with #2 honors
Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Time for the real voting to start Well that wasn’t close. In runaway fashion the fanbase has elected first baseman Nick Kurtz as the overwhelming #2 prospect in the organization. Kurtz barely lost out on the top spot to shortstop Jacob Wilson so it’s little surprise that he takes the top spott his round. The slugging first baseman was only just … [Read more...] about Athletics’ Community Prospect List: Kurtz rus away with #2 honors