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“This extension offer is a bit under-handed!” | Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images First news came down that the A’s were engaged with Lawrence Butler in a possible contract extension. The A’s and their fans would love to see Butler in an Oakramentvasland uniform into his 30s; the question remains whether the two sides can find that sweet spot that works financially … [Read more...] about Extensions: They’re Not Just For Cosmetologists Anymore

Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images Baseball is back baby Baseball is back!!! Well, sort of. Today marks the official start of spring ball as we finally emerge from our long offseason of no baseball to obsess over. The club takes on the San Diego Padres to kick things off, ready to shake off the rust and get going under the Arizona sun. Even with expectations low for their first … [Read more...] about A’s at Padres Spring Training Game Thread

Daniel Susac wins the latest round of voting in the A’s Nation Community Prospect List polling. | Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Susac’s first ‘No-Doubter’ of the season Spring Training is now in high gear and we are less than a week away from the first pitch in Arizona. Today, we announce the leading vote-getter in the battle for the 16th … [Read more...] about Athletics 2025 Community Prospect List: Daniel Susac blasts into #16 spot

Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images MLB news roundup … [Read more...] about Elephant Rumblings: ABS invades Spring Training

Bob Kupbens-Imagn Images MLB news roundup Welcome to Thursday A’s fans. Just a couple more days until baseball is officially back! The team has slowly but surely rebuilt its homegrown position-player core since their last playoff drive. There are young, athletic, and exciting players on the major league team already and more should be on the way over the coming years. … [Read more...] about Elephant Rumblings: A’s, Lawrence Butler begin extension negotiations