The Oaktown Proverbs is a page for fans of the Oakland A's and the website The Oaktown Proverbs:
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Formally the original Oakland Athletics Facebook Fan Page
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Formally the original Oakland Athletics Facebook Fan Page
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A's ink McPherson to Minor League deal: The A’s have signed former Angels third baseman Dallas McPherson to a Minor League deal with an invite to Spring Training, according to an ESPN.com report.
A’s agree to terms with third baseman Dallas McPherson: Just got it confirmed from A’s assistant GM David Forst that Oakland has agreed to terms with free agent third baseman Dallas McPherson on a minor league deal. He’ll be invited to spring training…
Desme wins Arizona Fall League MVP: Grant Desme, the Oakland outfield prospect who led the Arizona Fall League with 11 homers, has been chosen as the recipient of the league’s Joe Black Most Valuable Player Award.
Art Savage, owner of Oakland A's farm club, dies (AP): Art Savage, the majority owner of the Sacramento River Cats, the Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, has died. He was 58. Jeff Savage says his father collapsed at his Sacramento home…
A's plan to get younger, not load up on veterans (SportingNews.com): Last offseason, the Oakland Athletics added free agent veterans in first baseman Jason Giambi, shortstop Orlando…
WNBA Monarchs fold, could be headed to Oakland: After a 12-year run as a charter franchise in the WNBA, the Maloof family suddenly closed up shop with the Sacramento Monarchs, citing financial concerns. This leaves the WNBA at least temporarily…
A’s add Chris Carter to 40-man roster — where does he fit best?: As you all know, the battle at first base will be one of the more interesting storylines for the A’s come spring training. Clearly, they need more pop at the plate from whoever’s playing first. The…
A's sign 10-year deal with KTRB: In what can only be described as a major bid for stability, the A’s extended their deal with upstart AM sports station KTRB through 2019. We’ve been crying out for some semblance of…
Baseball shifts into shopping mode (Yahoo! Sports): Free agents can negotiate with every team beginning Friday, and prices for the handful of top names could be high.
A's Lieppman wins 'Chief' Bender Award: Keith Lieppman, who turns 61 in January, has been named the recipient of the second annual Sheldon “Chief” Bender Award, presented by Minor League Baseball.
Raiders re-up at Coliseum through 2013: The Raiders’ quarterback situation may be in flux, but their home for the next three seasons isn’t. Officials from the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Authority and the team jointly announced…
Beane looking to go young in offseason: The 15-day window in which teams hold exclusive negotiating rights with their own free agents closes at 9 p.m. PT on Thursday, at which point the A’s will be free to start their holiday shopping.
Florida's Coghlan wins NL Rookie of Year; Oakland's Bailey takes AL honour (The Canadian Press): NEW YORK - Florida Marlins left-fielder Chris Coghlan won the National League Rookie of the Year award in a close vote Monday, and Oakland Athletics closer Andrew Bailey took the AL…
Coghlan is NL Rookie of Year, Bailey wins AL award (AP): Florida Marlins left fielder Chris Coghlan won the National League Rookie of the Year award in a close vote Monday, and Oakland Athletics closer Andrew Bailey took the AL honor. Coghlan edged…
A’s closer Andrew Bailey named American League Rookie of the Year: It was just announced that A’s closer Andrew Bailey was named AL Rookie of the Year by the Baseball Writers Association of America. Bailey beat out Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus and becomes…
