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Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images MLB news roundup Happy Friday, Athletics Nation! The A’s have been fairly busy so far this offseason, as is nicely summarized in this tweet. Free agent T.J. McFarland re-signed, RHPs Justin Sterner & Anthony Maldonado claimed off waivers, Kyle Muller & Tyler Nevin elect free agency, Ryan Noda/Tristan Gray/Royber Salinas … [Read more...] about Elephant Rumblings: Early offseason roster moves

D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports MLB news roundup Welcome to Thursday A’s fans! General manager David Forst has come a long way during his front office career. Initially starting out as a scout all the way back in 2000, Forst quickly rose to assistant general manager in 2004 under Billy Beane and held that position until a promotion in 2015, when the team removed the … [Read more...] about Elephant Rumblings: GM Forst in it “for the long run” to Vegas

Bob Kupbens-Imagn Images A 1-year pact to bring back the reliable lefty The Athletics announced their first major league free agent signing this morning, announcing that the team has agreed to terms with left-handed reliever T.J. McFarland: We have signed left-handed pitcher T.J. McFarland to a one-year contract. pic.twitter.com/69UWIOboQ0— Athletics (@Athletics) … [Read more...] about Athletics re-sign T.J. McFarland

Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images MLB news roundup Happy Wednesday, Athletics Nation! Good news came from this year’s General Managers Meetings yesterday. John Heyman at the New York Post tweeted that A’s GM David Forst has put trade rumors surrounding top slugger Brent Rooker to rest. Brent Rooker trade speculation ended today. A’s GM David Forst: “ We’re going to keep … [Read more...] about Elephant Rumblings: A’s to keep Rooker, per Forst

Sam Navarro-Imagn Images MLB news roundup Good morning A’s fans! Rise and shine! It’s Election Day in America! The A’s made a pair of moves to fill up some empty spots on their 40-man roster yesterday, claiming a pair of pitchers off waivers from the two Florida clubs. The team added right-handed reliever Anthony Maldonado off of waivers from the Miami Marlins and then … [Read more...] about Elephant Rumblings: A’s claim relievers Anthony Maldonado, Justin Sterner