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Here's a Thought: Reacting To Andrew Bailey's ROY Victory

Like most sports fans, I take a lot of pride in my predictions that come true. I said the Red Sox would win the 2004 ALCS even when they went down 3-0...

Written by Nathaniel Stoltz about 1 day ago 48 reads 0 comments
Why Andrew Bailey Should Have Ran Away with the AL Rookie of the Year Award

Andrew Bailey should have been a near-unanimous selection for the American League Rookie of the Year Award. Bailey was by far the best rookie in the American League in 2009, and it's ridiculous ...

Written by Steven Resnick about 2 days ago 97 reads 2 comments
A Senior Class with Class

Knowlin making a key reception against Brown in 2006 (CREDIT: Columbia Athletics)26 Columbia seniors will take the field for the last time at Wien Stadium this Saturday...

Written by Jake Novak about 3 days ago 13 reads 0 comments
ROY Andrew Bailey Just the Latest Product of Oakland Athletics' Closer Factory

Let’s be honest; Moneyball hasn’t quite worked out over the last few years. The Oakland Athletics had gone 457-353 under Billy Beane’s leadership when Moneyball was published after the 2002 season...

Written by Lewie Pollis about 4 days ago 122 reads 13 comments
Bailey, Coghlan Win ROY Awards

Andrew Bailey has been named the 2009 AL Rookie of the Year winner after a 6-3 season with a 1.84 ERA and holding opponents to a .167 batting average. Andrew Bailey 6-3, 1.84 ERA is the winner of the AL Rookie of the Year Award...

Written by Andrew Godfrey about 4 days ago 20 reads 0 comments
Rookie of the Year Awards announced

The Rookie of the Year awards were announced this afternoon and the winners are. Chris Coghlan of the Florida Marlins won it in the National League. He is a leftfielder and Oakland Athletics closer Andrew Bailey won it in the American League...

Written by Gary Marchese about 4 days ago 6 reads 0 comments
A's' Andrew Bailey Wins American League Rookie Of The Year Award

My Preseason AL Rookie of the Year Pick: Travis Snider AL Rookie of the Year Winner: Andrew Bailey Here is what I wrote back in August about the AL Rookie of the Year Award...

Written by Adam Bernacchio about 5 days ago 106 reads 1 comments
A's In 2010: In Billy We Trust?

With the Oakland A's coming off a 75-87 record, and their third straight losing season, is it time to question General Manager, Billy Beane's motives? During his time as General Manager, Billy ...

Written by Joseph Lopez about 7 days ago 177 reads 4 comments
Inside NMU Athletics Men's Basketball Preview

MARQUETTE – Last Season the NMU Wildcats basketball team failed to compete at the level that head coach Dean Ellis had hoped they would. At 6-16 in the GLIAC North and 11-16 overall, the ‘Cats failed to match their goals set in the preseason..

Written by Joe Dexter about 8 days ago 13 reads 0 comments
A's In 2010: Power Upgrade Needed

Last winter, A's General Manager Billy Beane actually went on a "shopping-spree" and acquired Matt Holliday via trade with the Rockies. Then he got Jason Giambi, Orlando Cabrera, and Nomar Garciaparra via free agency...

Written by Joseph Lopez about 12 days ago 235 reads 5 comments
Marcus Jordan Wears Jordans; Costs UCF $3 Million

As you may have heard, Marcus Jordan (you know who's son) wore a pair of Air Jordans during an exhibition against St. Leo...

Written by Jakob Kagel about 14 days ago 238 reads 0 comments
Here's a Thought: Optimizing the Oakland Athletics' 2010 Rotation

As the A's continue to build what they (and all of us fans) hope is going to be a dynasty that peaks in 3-7 years from now, the core of the team is going to be the starting pitching, which has ...

Written by Nathaniel Stoltz about 20 days ago 351 reads 16 comments
The All-Time Oakland A's "Oh, **** Why Are They in the Lineup?" Team

About three months ago I wrote a slideshow that was titled "The Oakland A's All-Time Team" there was a comment that made a suggestion to make the worst everyday starters and pitchers...

Written by Steven Resnick about 24 days ago 327 reads 8 comments
How The Wave Is an Allegory For The Truth and Independence

In life, many people are inclined to believe that they don't follow the pack, they take the road less traveled, they are independent. And so forth...

Written by Mr. X about 27 days ago 11 reads 0 comments
Lineup Notes

Otis made a TD saving play at Memorial Field in '07The game notes and the two-deep information are now posted on the Columbia Athletics Web site here...

Written by Jake Novak about 29 days ago 6 reads 0 comments
Oakland A's Fail: Had Coaching Changes Been Made, 2010's Grade Might Be Better

The Oakland A's ended the season on a seven game losing streak. To make matters worse is the fact that September was the only month of the season that the A's actually had a winning record under the direction of manager Bob Geren...

Written by Steven Resnick about about 1 month ago 140 reads 4 comments
Death From Above: The Mariners' Dominance Of The 09 Athletics.

Fingers could be pointed in any number of directions when applying blame for the Oakland Athletics' disappointing 2009 season, but perhaps the best direction to point them is North, towards Seattle Washington and the inhospitable confines of SafeCo field

Written by Rory Lutter about about 1 month ago 19 reads 0 comments
Vancouver Canadians Announce New GM

The Vancouver Canadians, single-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics continue to make changes from within. The departure of former general manager Andrew Seymour, who recently took a position ...

Written by Devon Teeple about about 1 month ago 43 reads 0 comments

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Athletics Article Archive

Here's a Thought: Reacting To Andrew Bailey's ROY Victory

Why Andrew Bailey Should Have Ran Away with the AL Rookie of the Year Award

A Senior Class with Class

ROY Andrew Bailey Just the Latest Product of Oakland Athletics' Closer Factory

Bailey, Coghlan Win ROY Awards

Rookie of the Year Awards announced

A's' Andrew Bailey Wins American League Rookie Of The Year Award

A's In 2010: In Billy We Trust?

Inside NMU Athletics Men's Basketball Preview

A's In 2010: Power Upgrade Needed

Marcus Jordan Wears Jordans; Costs UCF $3 Million

Here's a Thought: Optimizing the Oakland Athletics' 2010 Rotation

The All-Time Oakland A's "Oh, **** Why Are They in the Lineup?" Team

How The Wave Is an Allegory For The Truth and Independence

Lineup Notes

Oakland A's Fail: Had Coaching Changes Been Made, 2010's Grade Might Be Better

Death From Above: The Mariners' Dominance Of The 09 Athletics.

Vancouver Canadians Announce New GM

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