The Astros and Mets create rumors at first base, and the A’s try to pad out their injury-depleted rotation.
Ben and Sam preview the Athletics’ season with Ken Arneson, and Nick talks to San Francisco Chronicle A’s beat writer Susan Slusser (at 27:12).
Three teams sign utility infielders, the Rangers pick up Joe Saunders, Johan Santana finds a lifeline and other moves.
Et tu, Tampa Bay?
In addition to exploiting lefty-righty matchups, the A’s also have a significant edge in the air.
Ben and Sam discuss home plate collisions, the neighborhood play, and moves by the Mariners, Mets, and Nationals.
The Nationals get their lefty reliever, the A’s test the Rexrode Threshold, and the Pirates bring back Charlie Morton.
Ben and Sam discuss the Dodgers’ outfield situation, then talk about the two trades made on Tuesday.
The A’s and Rockies swap change-of-scenery southpaws.
The A’s make two more trades, adding the Rangers’ secret weapon and a reliable reliever for two of their top-10 prospects and Seth Smith.
Dead no more, Scott Kazmir gets a two-year deal from the Oakland A’s.
A Tiger trade might make room in the rotation for Drew Smyly, and the A’s try to bring back Bartolo Colon.
The A’s just signed noted intangibles guy Nick Punto, but did they sign him for his intangibles?
A power-packed middle of the order and a postseason darling on the mound are among the players who ought to pique your interest in Bob Melvin’s bunch.
The A’s have one elite talent, but the rest of the system shows potential for growth.
A look at what the A’s can do to win their division again, and what their rivals can do to catch them.