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A's receive props, but not a win: Before Sunday's finale at Angel Stadium, A's manager Bob Geren called starter Edgar Gonzalez the key. That turned out to be the case - Gonzalez wasn't at his best in the Angels' 7-4 victory, which eradicated the A's hopes of finishing above .500. Oakland...
Little to cheer as A's winning streak ends: The loudest reaction from a sparse Monday night crowd at the Coliseum came in the fourth inning, when A's manager Bob Geren strode toward the mound. The crowd of 10,851 picked the right time to stop practicing for Presidents Cup attendance and make some...
Priority made to keep starters' innings down: The A's are watching with some concern as the innings mount for their young starters, who are pretty much the focal point of the season - the team's rebuilding hopes center around Vin Mazzaro, Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson. That's why manager Bob Geren had...
A's beat: Reineke to replace Braden: Dallas Braden will not make his scheduled start tonight against the Rangers because of a rash on his left foot and ankle that has become inflamed, according to manager Bob Geren. Instead, 6-foot-6 right-hander Chad Reineke, who made three starts with San...
Pennington from bygone era: In the 11 months since Cliff Pennington last rose to the major leagues, the A's wanted him to work on his defense, learning not to rush himself at shortstop. Manager Bob Geren mentioned nothing but fielding when he talked about the 25-year-old on Monday....
Six-man rotation could be in offing: Justin Duchscherer could return to the A's in early August, and while he might be in relief initially, manager Bob Geren also is considering going to a six-man rotation at some point. "We possibly could do that," Geren told The Chronicle on Thursday. "I've...
Gio Gonzalez to start for injured rookie Outman: When Edgar Gonzalez entered Tuesday night's game in relief, that signaled that left-hander Gio Gonzalez will be tonight's pitcher when the A's take on the Giants in the series finale, and manager Bob Geren confirmed it after the game. Josh Outman is unable to...
Back surgery to end Chavez's season: A's third baseman Eric Chavez is scheduled to undergo season-ending back surgery June 23 in Los Angeles, manager Bob Geren announced before Sunday's game against the Giants.
Davis wins it for A's in the ninth: A's manager Bob Geren just knew Rajai Davis was going to win the game in the bottom of the ninth. OK, maybe it was more wishfully thinking out loud than giving a sure word of prophecy, but that's all semantics after Davis made Geren's called shot come true in...
A's beat: NorCal players taken in draft: Oakland's second-day draft selections took on a Northern California tint Wednesday. The team's first pick of the day, fourth-rounder Max Stassi, is a catcher from Yuba City High School. Manager Bob Geren said his sons, San Ramon Valley High players Bobby and...
Twins rally past A's usually reliable bullpen: Dallas Braden had a stomachache Wednesday night and his shoulder tightened a little in the fourth inning, so he had no compunction about telling manager Bob Geren he was gassed after the seventh. "For the first time, I tried to make an intelligent decision,...
Hannahan, Crosby struggling at third: Jack Hannahan made his 11th start at third base in 12 games despite a .188 season average. Not that backup Bobby Crosby was hitting much better: .204. "They're both struggling offensively," manager Bob Geren said. "Jack's playing great defense. I think he's...
Crosby has become the A's handyman: Bobby Crosby wasn't in the Game 1 lineup Friday. But an hour and a half before the first pitch, manager Bob Geren told him he'd eventually be playing first base. So Crosby reached into catcher Landon Powell's bag, pulled out a first baseman's mitt (Crosby...
Garciaparra is a late scratch: Before Tuesday night's game against the Mariners, A's manager Bob Geren said he'd like it if Nomar Garciaparra could DH against both Seattle lefties scheduled to start in the series. Instead, Garciaparra was a late scratch with continued stiffness in his...
Garciaparra scratched and a candidate for DL: Before Tuesday night's game against the Mariners, A's manager Bob Geren said he'd like it if Nomar Garciaparra could DH against both Seattle lefties scheduled to start in the series. Instead, Garciaparra was a late scratch with continued stiffness in his...
Team doesn't like check-swing call: TAKING A BREAK: Justin Duchscherer's rehabilitation in Arizona has hit a small roadblock. Tightness in Duchscherer's back will shelve his workouts for a few days. "His arm feels good," manager Bob Geren...
Kennedy best fill-in ever: The A's offense is improving, says manager Bob Geren. The starting pitching is getting better as well. But none of that has jibed with Oakland's descent in the standings. If only, the theory goes, the A's could do both in the same game, then they might have...
A'S 6, DIAMONDBACKS 2 / Oakland gets in sync for a win: The A's offense is improving, says manager Bob Geren. The starting pitching is getting better as well. But none of that has jibed with Oakland's descent in the standings. If only, the theory goes, the A's could do both in the same game, then they might have...
Hinch, Haren return for interleague series: The A's will face a former teammate or two this weekend, and one of them is Arizona manager A.J. Hinch, an Oakland catcher from 1998-2000. "Obviously, I wish A.J. a lot of success, but I'd prefer it's after we play them," said A's manager Bob Geren, who...
Giambi, Cust swapped in batting order: In an ongoing effort to find some consistent offense, manager Bob Geren swapped Jason Giambi and Jack Cust in the order Saturday. Geren said it wasn't really about moving Giambi down but more about getting Cust an extra at-bat per game. Geren said he feels...
Duchscherer rehabs for return as starter: Justin Duchscherer is being rehabbed as a starter rather than as a reliever, according to manager Bob Geren. Geren said Sunday that the A's want Duchscherer pitching in whatever role keeps him healthiest. There had been major consideration earlier in the year...
BLUE JAYS 6, A'S 4 / Giambi HRs too little, too late: Plenty happened with the A's offense Saturday at the Coliseum, just a little too late in the day for the team to reverse course. Jason Giambi hammered two homers, giving him 399 for his career; manager Bob Geren was ejected arguing a called third strike on...
Lineup shuffle seems to work, for a day, at least: Orlando Cabrera was moved to the leadoff spot Thursday and while he didn't get any hits in five at-bats, the A's offense finally got working, scoring a season-high nine runs. Kurt Suzuki hit second, a spot manager Bob Geren said he likes the catcher, and...
Yankees beat A's, but not on long ball: With all the attention on the new Yankee Stadium, including the buzz about all the home runs flying out of the place, A's manager Bob Geren had a pregame talk with his pitchers, reminding them that it was just another game at another big-league park. Oakland...
Oakland RHP Devine has season-ending elbow surgery: Oakland Athletics reliever Joey Devine is out for the season following surgery on his right elbow. The operation was performed Tuesday by Dr. James Andrews on Devine's ulnar collateral ligament. A's manager Bob Geren said he was waiting for more details.
A's reliever Devine out for season (AP): Oakland Athletics reliever Joey Devine is out for the season following surgery on his right elbow. The operation was performed Tuesday by Dr. James Andrews on Devine's ulnar collateral ligament. A's manager Bob Geren said he was waiting for more details. Devine has been on the disabled list since the season started.
A's: Leading off: Manager Bob Geren consistently chats with his older players - Eric Chavez, Nomar Garciaparra and Jason Giambi - to get an idea about their health. He likes to think three to four days in advance about scheduling days off and using the designated hitter. "In...
Oakland rookie warms up nicely: Asked about rookie pitcher Trevor Cahill before Thursday night's 7-4 loss to the Giants, A's manager Bob Geren went on and on about the right-hander's upbringing, smarts and lack of shaving. How about a scouting report? "Oh, I've never seen him pitch," Geren...
Roster questions remain for Athletics: After weeks of waffling on all things related to the 25-man roster with which his club will open the regular season A's manager Bob Geren on Tuesday finally issued a definitive proclamation.
A's pitching ace Duchscherer to undergo elbow surgery: Justin Duchscherer will have arthroscopic elbow surgery next week, likely causing the Oakland Athletics' two-time All-Star to miss at least the first month of the season. Manager Bob Geren announced the surgery on Friday, but he said the team has not yet determined when or where Duchscherer will have the operation.
A's Duchscherer to undergo elbow surgery (AP): Justin Duchscherer will have arthroscopic elbow surgery next week, likely causing the Oakland Athletics' two-time All-Star to miss at least the first month of the season. Manager Bob Geren announced the surgery on Friday, but he said the team has not yet determined when or where Duchscherer will have the operation.
Deal keeps Geren with A's through '10: Oakland A's manager Bob Geren was signed to a new one-year contract extension that runs through the 2010 season and includes a club option for 2011, the club announced on Tuesday.
Contract extension for 'Can-do' Geren: Bob Geren has a bit more breathing room, at least in contractual terms, going into the regular season. The A's gave their manager an extension through 2010 on Tuesday, with a team option for 2011. "It's something we've been planning since the end of last...
Oakland Athletics manager Bob Geren gets one-year contract extension: Athletics manager Bob Geren has received a one-year contract extension through the 2010 season, with a team option for 2011.
Athletics give Geren 1-year extension (AP):
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The Oakland Athletics and manager Bob Geren agreed Tuesday on a one-year contract extension, with a club option for 2011. Geren is 151-172 in two years running the A's after being promoted from bench coach in November 2006 by general manager and close friend Billy Beane. Oakland finished third in the AL West last season at 75-86.
Oakland gives manager Geren 1-year extension: OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Oakland Athletics manager Bob Geren has received a one-year contract extension through the 2010 season, with a team option for 2011.
Geren gets his due from kinder Beane: Though Bob Geren's contract extension had been expected for some time, the timing still seems, well, squirrelly. I mean, we are talking about Billy Beane here. Geren hasn't underachieved as A's manager, to be sure. He has not been burdened by the onus of...
Oakland Athletics expected to announce extension for Bob Geren: The A's have made some win-now additions this offseason. Now they're expected to back up their confidence in manager Bob Geren with a contract extension.
A's manager Geren close to extension (AP): Oakland Athletics manager Bob Geren is close to striking a deal with the club for a contract extension. Oakland assistant general manager David Forst says Sunday the two parties are "in discussions, close to finalizing something." Forst would not give specifics on the deal, but the San Francisco Chronicle reported on Sunday that the deal was likely to be a one-year extension with an option.
A's manager Geren nearing contract extension: PHOENIX (AP) -- Oakland Athletics manager Bob Geren is close to striking a deal with the club for a contract extension.
A's / Kiddie corps will make its pitch: For all the emphasis on the A's big new bats this offseason, manager Bob Geren believes his team's biggest strength is its pitching. That's especially the case when Oakland's top prospects are factored in. Vin Mazzaro, Brett Anderson and Trevor Cahill are...
Geren expects A's to contend: At a media lunch on Thursday, A's manager Bob Geren said that he"definitely"expects the club to contend in 2009.
A's, Giambi finalize 1-year contract (AP):
Oakland Athletics' Jason Giambi speaks during a news conference in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009. Giambi and the Athletics finalized a one-year contract with an option Wednesday, bringing the free-agent designated hitter and first baseman back to the place he began his big league career. " align="left" border="0">
Tanned, toned and casually dressed fresh off his Mexican getaway, Jason Giambi sat down with Oakland general manager Billy Beane to his right and manager Bob Geren to his left and didn't waste a second before speaking. "I'm excited you guys are all here. I'm excited about this," Giambi said Wednesday before he'd even given the Athletics time to formally introduce him for his second stint with the...
Bochy foresees Molina in cleanup spot again: The Giants' and A's managers addressed their respective lineups on the second day of the winter meetings, and Bruce Bochy's projections are much further along than Bob Geren's. In fact, Bochy revealed the direction he's leaning 1 through 8, and here it is:...
Geren excited to get Holliday in lineup: A's manager Bob Geren already has been thinking of where he'll slot newly acquired Matt Holliday into the lineup. The A's are very happy to get the slugger, and hope they'll have a healthy Eric Chavez back to pair with Holliday.
Notebook: Worst record in 10 years: Manager Bob Geren signaled his strong desire to finish with a better record than last season even before Sunday's game started. He scheduled batting practice, almost unheard of before a final game for a team out of contention. The extra hitting didn't do the...
Loss in Seattle leaves record worse than 2007's: Manager Bob Geren signaled his strong desire to finish with a better record than last season even before Sunday's game started. He scheduled batting practice, almost unheard of before a final game for a team out of contention. The extra hitting didn't do the...
Gonzalez tries to work out kinks in bullpen: Gio Gonzalez looks pretty good coming out of the Oakland bullpen, with three hitless, scoreless innings, all against hot-hitting Texas. There are many scouts who think that Gonzalez could be a top-notch reliever, too. But A's manager Bob Geren emphasized...
Rangers drub A's: The miniature playoff atmosphere that A's manager Bob Geren had described the night before dissipated entirely Wednesday, turning into a sheer shellacking. The Rangers pummeled Oakland 14-4, using a three-run homer by Hank Blalock and an eight-run sixth...
Duchscherer scratched from start: The A's have scratched Justin Duchscherer from Saturday's scheduled start after Duchscherer had a setback during Thursday's bullpen session."His bullpen didn't go that well and he definitely will not pitch Saturday,"A's manager Bob Geren said.
Carlos Gonzalez gets a break from starting: Rookie outfielder Carlos Gonzalez, who is 2 for his past 39, was not in the starting lineup Wednesday. "It's nice to have a day off sometimes to think about what they're doing and relax," Gonzalez said. Manager Bob Geren said that with Gonzalez struggling,...
SECOND CHANCE / MLB is ready to begin using instant replay: If Justin Morneau pulls a Dana Eveland pitch over the right-field wall, and if it's ruled fair but appears foul, A's manager Bob Geren could do more than put up a stink. He could hope for the call to be overturned by instant replay. The human element is being...
No go for Duchscherer, Gallagher: A's manager Bob Geren on Wednesday morning announced that right-handers Justin Duchscherer and Sean Gallagher will miss their scheduled starts this weekend in Seattle. Their temporary replacements in the rotation won't be determined until Thursday.
A's notes: Devine another option for closing duties: On days Brad Ziegler isn't able to close, manager Bob Geren said on Tuesday, he might turn to either Huston Street, the A's closer most of the past three years - or rookie right-hander Joey Devine. Geren noted that Devine has been very impressive with his...
Devine another option for closing duties: On days Brad Ziegler isn't able to close, manager Bob Geren said Tuesday, he might turn to either Huston Street, the A's closer most of the past three years - or rookie right-hander Joey Devine. Geren noted that Devine has been very impressive with his...
No significant damage to Sweeney's thumb: It was a rare dose of good news on the A's injury front Friday. Ryan Sweeney's injured right thumb is no more serious than a sprain, according to A's manager Bob Geren. Sweeney had an MRI exam Friday after being placed on the disabled list Wednesday with an...
A closer who might not be used in save situations: Manager Bob Geren said Saturday that Huston Street remains his closer, but that Street might not always pitch in save situations. One night earlier, Geren had Street warming up in the seventh inning. Street wound up pitching the 10th, but Geren said he'd...
New leadoff hitter Patterson called up: The A's called up Eric Patterson from Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday, and manager Bob Geren immediately plugged the infielder/outfielder into the leadoff position, a season-long weak spot in the Oakland lineup. Geren said Patterson, who was acquired from the...
Geren will be careful with young starters: Manager Bob Geren announced his post-All-Star-break rotation Sunday, and said he'll closely monitor the innings logged by his young staff in the second half. Joe Blanton (27 years old), Greg Smith (24) and Justin Duchscherer (30) will pitch in that order when...
A's back Blanton, best White Sox: Joe Blanton had what manager Bob Geren called"his best performance"of the season, which combined with 17 hits from the offense powered the Athletics to a 7-1 victory over the White Sox on Friday night.
Athletics' Harden Ks 11, beats Phils 5-0 (AP):
Oakland Athletics' Ryan Sweeney, left, walks to the dugout with manager Bob Geren after scoring against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning of a baseball game on Thursday, June 26, 2008, in Oakland, Calif. The Athletics won 5-0. Sweeney was injured and left the game while sliding into home on Jack Cust's base hit. " align="left" border="0">
Rich Harden deliberately didn't rear back and throw as hard as he could against the Phillies. The result: a career-high 11 strikeouts. Harden was dominant over eight innings, allowing two hits to lead the Oakland Athletics over Philadelphia 5-0 Thursday. "Sometimes when I get into trouble I do try to reach for something extra instead of pitching to location," Harden said.
Ziegler's bullpen success gives manager latitude: The A's bullpen was a little on the thin side Saturday evening after an 11-inning game the night before, but manager Bob Geren said that one man he expected might be available was rookie Brad Ziegler. Ziegler was, and he came into the game in the seventh with...
Under the radar, Geren gets better: The recent burst of managerial bloodletting, and the spectacular forms those firings took, remind us of the A's stealth manager, Bob Geren - The Shadowless Skipper. At least that was the stereotype we had all become comfortable with in his first year, as we...
Casilla close to coming off the disabled list: Reliever Santiago Casilla has pitched in two rehab games, most recently Friday night at Triple-A Sacramento, but the A's have not decided when to activate him . Manager Bob Geren said after Saturday night's game that Casilla will make one more appearance with...
A's notes: Extra practice means hitters making sacrifices: Jack Hannahan's sacrifice bunt was a major factor in Oakland's ninth-inning win over the Tigers in the series opener, and on Tuesday, eight of the A's were on the field early, doing extensive bunting work. Manager Bob Geren said it was nothing out of the...
Extra practice means hitters making sacrifices: Jack Hannahan's sacrifice bunt in the ninth inning was a major factor in Oakland's 3-2 win over the Tigers in the series opener, and on Tuesday, eight of the A's were on the field early, doing extensive bunting work. Manager Bob Geren said it was nothing out...
Chavez now expected back for Angels series: The A's have tweaked their rotation so Rich Harden will start one of the games when the Angels arrive at the Coliseum on June 6. And now it looks like Eric Chavez could be back in the lineup for that series. Manager Bob Geren said that Chavez, who had back...
Kotsay's Hit Beats A's: With the A's offense struggling on the first two stops of a three-city tour, manager Bob Geren arrived here with new ideas. He shuffled his lineup, addressed his hitters in a pregame spiel and expected better results in the 2008 interleague opener. They didn'...
Ellis hurt, so round up the unusual suspects: Second baseman Mark Ellis remained shelved with a left hamstring strain and was replaced in the lineup by Donnie Murphy, leaving the A's with no infielders on the bench who could back up at second base, third base or shortstop. Manager Bob Geren said Ellis...
Foulke rejoins A's from disabled list: Keith Foulke returned from the disabled list Friday night, giving A's manager Bob Geren another arm to use out of the bullpen.
An active Chavez aims for return at end of May: Friday was a good day for Eric Chavez. The six-time Gold Glove third baseman hit, fielded, threw and ran. Pretty much everything. "Except play a game," he said with a smile. That'll come. Manager Bob Geren said Chavez could begin a minor-league rehab...
Foulke off DL, Chavez taking grounders for As: Oakland reliever Keith Foulke was reinstated Friday from the 15-day disabled list, giving Athletics manager Bob Geren another option in his bullpen. "All those guys are interchangeable right now," Geren said when asked Foulke's role. "Huston (Street) is the...
Harden's return puts Gaudin in bullpen: None of Oakland's starting pitchers did anything to deserve a change in roles, but someone had to come out of the rotation to make room for Rich Harden's return Sunday at Texas. Chad Gaudin is the odd man out, according to manager Bob Geren, who said that...
Notebook: Harden, Foulke almost back: With starter Rich Harden and reliever Keith Foulke nearing their returns to the big-league roster, A's manager Bob Geren has decisions to make, including whether he carries 11 or 12 pitchers, and whom Harden will replace in the starting rotation. "We are...
Good problem: Harden and Foulke almost back: With starter Rich Harden and reliever Keith Foulke nearing their returns to the big-league roster, A's manager Bob Geren has decisions to make, including whether he carries 11 or 12 pitchers, and whom Harden will replace in the starting rotation. "We are...
A's notes: Duchscherer looking to make his start count: - Justin Duchscherer was hoping he might not be on a strict pitch count tonight in his second start after missing three weeks with a biceps strain. No such luck: He'll be limited to 90-95, according to A's manager Bob Geren. Duchscherer, who tends to be...
Duchscherer looking to make his start count: - Justin Duchscherer was hoping he might not be on a strict pitch count tonight in his second start after missing three weeks with a biceps strain. No such luck: He'll be limited to 90-95, according to A's manager Bob Geren. Duchscherer, who tends to be...
Harden his own worst critic after practice work: Rich Harden threw a 50-pitch simulated game Saturday afternoon and manager Bob Geren said Harden allowed only two hits, including one to Eric Chavez, and recorded "a lot of strikeouts." "Business as usual," A's bullpen coach Ron Romanick said. "No problems at...
Sweeney, Gaudin lead A's past Twins: Manager Bob Geren on Wednesday gave Mike Sweeney his first start since Saturday, and the veteran designated hitter was a one-man wrecking crew on offense in Oakland's 3-0 victory over the Twins on Wednesday.
A's mum on interest in Big Hurt: He had to know the question was coming, but a wince spread across his face as soon as it came. A's manager Bob Geren wanted no part of discussing his team's level of interest in signing Frank Thomas, who was released by the Blue Jays on Sunday and could be had for a song.
Geren mum on picking up Thomas: If the A's are considering bringing Frank Thomas back into the fold, manager Bob Geren isn't saying. Thomas, released by the Blue Jays on Sunday, played with Oakland in 2006. The team reportedly is considering bringing back the 39-year-old as a designated...
Manager Geren mum on picking up Thomas: If the A's are considering bringing Frank Thomas back into the fold, manager Bob Geren isn't saying. Thomas, released by the Blue Jays on Sunday, played with Oakland in 2006. The team reportedly is considering bringing back the 39-year-old as a designated...
Casilla making a name for himself in early going: It's a small sample size, sure, but Oakland's most impressive early showing belongs to reliever Santiago Casilla. "He's looked as good as he could look right now," A's manager Bob Geren said about the right-hander, who worked four scoreless innings while...
A's notes: Buck takes time off to work on his swing: Travis Buck, who had dreadful night at the plate in the home opener, was out of the lineup Wednesday in order to work on his swing, according to manager Bob Geren. Geren said Buck will be back in the leadoff spot Friday against the Indians. Buck watched...
Buck takes time off to work on his swing: Travis Buck, who had a dreadful night at the plate in the home opener, was out of the lineup Wednesday in order to work on his swing, according to manager Bob Geren. Geren said Buck will be back in the leadoff spot Friday against the Indians. Buck watched...
Eveland earns place as starter: Manager Bob Geren made it official Sunday, in his kinda-sorta way: Left-hander Dana Eveland made the team's starting rotation. None of this is press-stopping material because Eveland has done quite well since joining the A's via the Dan Haren-to-Arizona...
A's facing three tough roster cuts: The unusual transition of resuming the exhibition season after playing regular-season games was a fairly easy one to make for A's manager Bob Geren. That's because he has some serious roster business to address.
Big Unit ready to make spring debut:
Randy Johnson will make his first spring training start today.
The Arizona Diamondbacks'left-hander is expected to pitch two innings against Colorado, another sign of progress as he returns from back surgery."Everything's gone on schedule,"Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin said Sunday."This is right around the first date that we thought that he would potentially take the mound in a game."Johnson, 44, went 4-3 with a 3.81 ERA in 10 starts for Arizona last season, the last on June 28, before undergoing his second back operation in less than a year. He enters the season with 284 career wins.Dempster starting?Ryan Dempster looks just about ready for the Chicago Cubs'rotation -- if that's where they want to put him.The right-hander pitched four innings of one-hit ball in Chicago's 13-1 victory against Kansas City on Sunday.Dempster spent nearly all of the past four seasons in the bullpen and saved 85 games for the Cubs from 2005-07. Now, he is hoping to become a starter again and fill one of two vacancies in their rotation."There's a lot of talk about it, but I don't concern myself with it,"Dempster said.BrieflyMets:Manager Willie Randolph said first baseman Carlos Delgado (right hip) and center fielder Carlos Beltran (off-season surgery on both knees) could be in today's lineup. If Beltran plays, it would be as the DH.Yankees:Hideki Matsui went 0-for-3 as the designated hitter in New York's 6-4 win over Minnesota as he made his first appearance of spring training since surgery on his right knee last November.Dodgers:Third baseman Andy LaRoche will have surgery today for a torn ligament in his right thumb.Royals:Outfielder Jose Guillen made his first appearance this spring and went 0-for-3.Athletics:Manager Bob Geren still hasn't decided if he will take third baseman Eric Chavez to Japan for Oakland's season-opening, two-game series against Boston. Chavez hasn't played in a game this spring and was only recently cleared to resume scaled-down workouts.Red Sox:Bartolo Colon, signed to a minor league contract, showed excellent control during his first batting practice session of spring training and is scheduled to pitch in a game Thursday.Tigers:DH Gary Sheffield missed his third straight game with leg cramps, but is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday against Cincinnati.Ask the manager: Five questions with A's Geren: USA TODAY goes around the horn with Oakland Athletics manager Bob Geren in the latest installment of our spring training Ask the Manager series.
Baserunning disappoints Geren in intrasquad game: Bob Geren had some mixed feelings about the A's first intrasquad game Tuesday. Oakland's manager was impressed by Carlos Gonzalez's strike from center that cut down Jeff Baisley at third, but at the same time, Geren didn't like the baserunning, either at...
A's Aim to Pick Up the Pace: They might not be the Angels this year when it comes to the running game, but the A's are determined to improve their approach on the basepaths. Manager Bob Geren said before camp opened that baserunning would be a priority this season because he felt the...
Notes: Gonzalez already a hit for A's: Carlos Gonzalez, who was the A's prize in their trade of Dan Haren to the D-backs, made quite an impression during his first appearance at camp Thursday in Phoenix. Manager Bob Geren said the outfielder was"very impressive to a lot of the staff."
Notes: Harden encouraged by workout: A's right-hander Rich Harden, limited by injuries the past two seasons, threw 40 pitches in a workout Monday and was encouraged by how he felt and how he threw. So was manager Bob Geren, who is counting on Harden to rebound this season.
Blanton tests arm in simulated set-up: Manager Bob Geren couldn't think of a name for it, so until further notice Joe Blanton is throwing extended live bullpens. Blanton threw to almost live hitters without a screen Saturday, and though the hitters didn't swing at anything, he threw a routine 30-...
You'll need a program for young A's: With all of the changes during the offseason, the A's will need name tags to learn who everyone is at Spring Training. Manager Bob Geren says"that'll be part of the fun of it all"as the new-look A's pitchers and catchers get ready to report Wednesday.
A's expecting Harden to be healthy for season-opening series in Japan: Athletics manager Bob Geren is ready to put Rich Harden at the front of his rotation, hopeful the right-hander will be healthy enough to pitch in Oakland's season-opening series against the Boston Red Sox in Tokyo. Harden and Joe Blanton will likely be...
Geren has voice with front office: A's skipper Bob Geren has his say when it comes to personnel matters, but he doesn't try to do the job of GM Billy Beane, with whom Geren shares a close friendship.
A's complete 2008 coaching staff: The Athletics named Tony DeFrancesco, the manager who guided the A's Sacramento franchise to the Triple-A title this season, third base coach for next season, completing manager Bob Geren's coaching staff for 2008. The 44-year-old DeFrancesco won 53 percent...
BASEBALL / Wakamatsu becomes A's bench coach: The first time A's manager Bob Geren coached with Don Wakamatsu, it was all about fundamentals. This time, it's a little more involved. Wakamatsu, who had interviewed for the job Geren eventually got last fall and once coached Phoenix Little Leaguers with...
A's to interview Wakamatsu: According to Major League sources, the Athletics have received permission to interview Rangers coach Don Wakamatsu for the bench coach vacancy on manager Bob Geren's 2008 coaching staff. The interview with Wakamatsu, 44, will take place on Friday.
A’s Hope Off-Season Will Be a Time to Heal: From time to time during his first season as a major league manager, Bob Geren said he thought about what might have been had his Oakland Athletics stayed healthy.
No sweet parting for 3 A's coaches: After their first losing season in nine years, the A's have let go three members of their coaching staff. Bench coach Bob Schaefer, third-base coach Rene Lachemann and bullpen coach Brad Fischer were told by manager Bob Geren that they would not be retained....
Indians fail to clinch, lose 9-3 to A's (AP):
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With a chance to pop champagne, the Cleveland Indians couldn't even clinch a popup. An early misplay on Mark Ellis' easy infield fly doomed Cleveland, Dan Haren pitched six strong innings and Jack Cust homered as the Athletics delayed the Indians from winning the AL Central with a 9-3 victory on Saturday night.
A's holding out hope for healthier '08: What if the A's were relatively healthy this year? "You can sit back and speculate," said manager Bob Geren, wondering where his club would be had Rich Harden made 30-plus starts and if strains, sprains and spasms weren't so common throughout his clubhouse. "...
Notes: Barton finds himself in odd spot: Shannon Stewart needed a day off Sunday and got one, so Bob Geren needed a new leadoff hitter. His choice, Daric Barton, seemed curious. Intriguing, even. Until Geren explained the choice, that is."I just moved everyone up a spot,"Geren said.
Rangers' Padilla, A's Swisher ejected (AP): Rangers pitcher Vicente Padilla and Athletics outfielder Nick Swisher were ejected in the first inning on Sunday after Swisher was hit in the ribs by a pitch and rushed the mound. Swisher, who was hit by a pitch from Bill White on Saturday, tackled Padilla and both benches cleared. Oakland third baseman Jack Hannahan dove into the pile while A's manager Bob Geren remained in a heated argument with...
Cust on bench after unproductive stretch: After a string of eight tough games, Jack Cust didn't start Tuesday night at Safeco Field. The DH/outfielder was 3-for-31 (.097) with one RBI, 11 walks and 18 strikeouts in the eight-game span. Manager Bob Geren cited the seven strikeouts Cust had compiled...
Local managers rate thumbs down, for now: As the Giants and A's prepare to shift into a higher gear and begin their dramatic, Warriors-like late-season pushes to the playoffs, this is a good time to pause and evaluate the two new managers, Bruce Bochy and Bob Geren. First let's recognize that these...
Notes: Meyer to make A's debut: Though it was apparent when he said on Wednesday that Esteban Loaiza wouldn't be the A's starter on Friday in the opener of the Kansas City series, manager Bob Geren wasn't ready to officially name Dan Meyer the starter just yet.
Harden throws, aims to return this season: While the A's had an off-day Thursday, Rich Harden was in Arizona loosening up his arm. He played catch, manager Bob Geren said, for the first time since going on the disabled list July 12 with an impingement in the back of his right shoulder. As usual with...
Notes: A learning experience for Geren: Clearly disappointed with the portrait painted Sunday, in a San Francisco Chronicle story, of a fractured clubhouse under his leadership, manager Bob Geren vowed to learn what he could from the first public criticism of his first year as the A's skipper.
Bradley says Beane 'used me up' in '06: Perhaps this is what happens when a team performs below expectations, but all is not sweetness and light around the A's these days. For several weeks, there has been a lot of grumbling in the clubhouse, some directed toward manager Bob Geren, as the A'...
Notes: Geren short on answers: The lineup wasn't posted until a few minutes before batting practice, A's manager Bob Geren was several minutes late for his daily rockpile with the press, and when asked about rehabbing pitcher Esteban Loaiza, who was back with the team Monday, Geren said he hadn't yet had time to get an update.
A'S NOTEBOOK / Street looks ready -- for setup duty: Huston Street stood at his locker before Sunday's game, addressing the team's plan to activate him today -- "it's about 95 percent," manager Bob Geren said -- and put him on the mound for the first time since May 12. Then Alan Embree walked to his...
A'S NOTEBOOK / Here's a flash: Player is not going on DL: The A's have used the disabled list 17 times for players who have combined to miss 731 games, but it doesn't look as if third baseman Eric Chavez will be the next addition to the infirmary. He had an MRI exam Tuesday morning, and manager Bob Geren said...
Oakland headed for the bottom / 9th loss in a row puts A's 2 1/2 games ahead of last-place Rangers: They cracked through the three-run barrier Tuesday night at the Coliseum, but the A's couldn't put an end to their lengthening slide. After a pregame pep talk from manager Bob Geren, Oakland put up a good fight for the first few innings, then things...
Harden doesn't feel right; neither do A's: All was not as the A's hoped Saturday when Rich Harden returned to the rotation for the first time in nearly three months. Harden made it up to his target pitch count in Oakland's 4-0 loss to Seattle, but afterward he told A's manager Bob Geren that he...
Geren plays down fact Chavez sitting out again: A's manager Bob Geren downplayed the severity of Eric Chavez's stiff lower back, but it must be relatively serious because it caused him to miss a Friday start against Seattle's Jeff Weaver. Chavez, who wasn't in the lineup on consecutive days, has a...
Chavez better, but still sitting: A's manager Bob Geren eschewed the severity of Eric Chavez's stiff lower back, but it must be relatively serious because it caused him to miss a Friday start against Seattle's Jeff Weaver. Chavez, who wasn't in the lineup on consecutive days, has a...
Notes: Calero throws simulated game: Oakland received a little bit of sunshine Thursday when reliever Kiko Calero threw 30 pitches in a simulated game. But less than an hour after Calero's successful session on the mound, manager Bob Geren told the media that Eric Chavez and Mark Kotsay would be out of Game 1 of the A's four-game set against the Mariners.
Blue Jays 10, Athletics 3: Joe Blanton felt safe when he saw manager Bob Geren approach the mound with two outs in the ninth inning. He had just walked his first batter with slugger Troy Glaus coming to the plate.
Kennedy walks 4, retires 2, takes loss: After wrestling over whether or not to leave in Joe Blanton the night before, manager Bob Geren had an easier choice Wednesday. In stark contrast with Blanton's slick complete game Tuesday night, Joe Kennedy simply didn't have it. Even the first out he...
Harden's next outing might be as a starter: Tuesday, like most days, was full of pregame medical updates. One in particular could have extra significance. Manager Bob Geren said that if Rich Harden felt good after playing catch, a decision would be made on what to do with him next. Geren later...
Athletics 3, Blue Jays 1: Joe Blanton felt safe when he saw manager Bob Geren approach the mound with two outs in the ninth inning. He had just walked his first batter with slugger Troy Glaus coming to the plate.
COMPLETE MASTERY / Blanton posts 4-hitter, continues to lower ERA: Bob Geren was booed en route to the mound in the ninth inning Tuesday night, then got a standing ovation on his way back to the dugout. After Joe Blanton walked Alex Rios with two outs, Geren considered lifting the right-hander, but Blanton and catcher...
A's Harden might start Saturday against Seattle: Tuesday, like most days, was full of pregame medical updates. One in particular could have extra significance. Manager Bob Geren said that if Rich Harden felt good after playing catch, a decision would be made on what to do with him next. Geren later...
Athletics' Blanton 4-hits Blue Jays (AP):
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Joe Blanton felt safe when he saw manager Bob Geren approach the mound with two outs in the ninth inning. He had just walked his first batter with slugger Troy Glaus coming to the plate. After a brief conference, Geren showed confidence in his bulky right-hander and allowed him one more batter. That's all Blanton needed.
Toronto swings often, knocks out DiNardo / Shortest stint by A's starter this season: A's manager Bob Geren apologized for some curt comments before Monday's game, saying he simply didn't feel well. After the game, his answers were just as short, but it probably had more to do with the fiasco he had just watched unfold at McAfee...
Stewart stays hot as team struggles: Oakland's three-city road trip wasn't a tremendous success, overall, with three wins in 10 games. One man was terrific just about the whole time, though. Shannon Stewart hit .452 with four home runs. "He's done a great job,'' manager Bob Geren said. "...
A'S NOTEBOOK / Stewart sizzles as Oakland struggles: Oakland's three-city road trip wasn't a tremendous success, overall, with three wins in 10 games. One man was terrific just about the whole time, though. Shannon Stewart hit .452 with four home runs. "He's done a great job,'' manager Bob Geren said. "...
Swisher had write stuff in win over Yankees: Nick Swisher wrote his name into the lineup, and not figuratively, either. While manager Bob Geren was out of his office Saturday, the banged-up outfielder left the A's manager a note that said, "I'm fine - Swish.'' Then he took a pen and the baseball-...
Swisher puts himself into game: Nick Swisher wrote his name into the lineup, and not figuratively, either. While manager Bob Geren was out of his office Saturday, the banged-up outfielder left the A's manager a note that said, "I'm fine - Swish.'' Then he took a pen and the baseball-...
A's staff is taking its lumps: The A's problem-fixers huddled inside the manager's office Sunday afternoon, figuring it's never too early to break the fire-alarm glass when the team suddenly can't catch or throw. A's manager Bob Geren leaned back in his swiveling chair. General...
A's pitching suddenly in question with latest loss: The A's problem-fixers huddled inside the manager's office Sunday afternoon, figuring it's never too early to break the fire alarm glass when your team suddenly can't catch or throw. A's manager Bob Geren leaned back in his swiveling chair. General...
A'S NOTEBOOK / After claiming Lugo, A's face tough roster decision: Someone has to leave, but Oakland A's manager Bob Geren is having a hard time choosing between his eithers and ors. The A's claimed right-hand reliever Ruddy Lugo, formerly of Tampa Bay, off waivers Thursday, so somebody has to vacate the premises for...
Geren's patron La Russa coming to Coliseum: Tony La Russa returns to the Coliseum to manage tonight for the first time since leaving the A's after the 1995 season, and he comes in having earned the gratitude of new Oakland manager Bob Geren. Geren called La Russa after getting hired this winter...
Geren grateful for La Russa's help: Tony La Russa returns to the Coliseum to manage tonight for the first time since leaving the A's after the 1995 season, and he comes in having earned the gratitude of new Oakland manager Bob Geren. Geren called La Russa after getting hired this winter...
Grappling with status of Harden: Bob Geren didn't exactly try to shove the words back in his mouth when he said them Monday, but he would have given up a paycheck to have them back. The subject was Rich Harden, the mythical Oakland starter, and the A's manager and triage officer said...
Geren keeps an open door, and an open mind: Bob Geren's office phone rang Sunday morning, 90 minutes before game time. Geren answered it, which demonstrates one way he is very different from the previous two A's managers. Art Howe and Ken Macha might have asked someone else to pick up the phone,...
New problem for Geren when DL ranks thin: First-year manager Bob Geren has kept the A's hovering around .500 and alive in the American League West race despite using a patchwork lineup, rotation and bullpen for much of the season. By the end of the week, he'll have a whole new problem....
A'S NOTEBOOK / Geren to face a different injury problem: First-year manager Bob Geren has kept the A's hovering around .500 and alive in the American League West race despite using a patchwork lineup, rotation and bullpen for much of the season. By the end of the week, he'll have a whole new problem....
Struggling Kendall takes a seat on the bench: Jason Kendall rested Sunday, which was rare. He leads American League catchers in games started. But it was a day game after a night game, and manager Bob Geren had told Adam Melhuse two days earlier that he'd replace Kendall for the series finale....
Wrong side of bed, again / Blanton's start is A's undoing: Nick Swisher seems to like the A's new lineup. Swisher batted third Sunday for the first time this season and -- ho-hum -- hit another Camden Yards home run. As manager Bob Geren said, "I see Swisher anywhere from one through five. He can do anything....
A'S NOTEBOOK / Struggling Kendall takes a seat on the bench: Jason Kendall rested Sunday, which was rare. He leads American League catchers in games started. But it was a day game after a night game, and manager Bob Geren had told Adam Melhuse two days earlier that he'd replace Kendall for the series finale....
Blanton's poor start dooms A's: Nick Swisher seems to like the A's new lineup. Swisher batted third Sunday for the first time this season and -- ho-hum -- hit another Camden Yards home run. As manager Bob Geren said, "I see Swisher anywhere from one through five. He can do anything....
The A's, or MIA's? Injuries abound: Justin Duchscherer joined Huston Street on the disabled list Tuesday, meaning the A's were missing both their closer and setup man -- not that they needed either in a 10-4 loss to the White Sox. Manager Bob Geren said his closer in "more cases than not"...
Notes: Duchscherer put on 15-day DL: The A's on Tuesday used the disabled list for the 11th time this season, and the number of players currently on the DL grew to nine when righty setup man Justin Duchscherer was formally shelved for 15 days with inflammation in his right hip."He did the best he could to try to avoid [the DL], but it just wasn't getting better,"A's manager Bob Geren said.
The A's, or the MIA's? Injuries abound: Justin Duchscherer joined Huston Street on the disabled list Tuesday, meaning the A's were missing both their closer and setup man -- not that they needed either in a 10-4 loss to the White Sox. Manager Bob Geren said his closer in "more cases than not"...
Notes: Buck tabbed to lead off: A's manager Bob Geren didn't have any particular reason to pencil in Travis Buck's name as the leadoff hitter for Monday night's game against the Royals.
Buck's wrist still sore -- trip to DL on horizon?: Outfielder Travis Buck missed his third game in a row with wrist soreness but he said he believes he'll be back in the lineup today. Manager Bob Geren was not as definitive and when asked if there was any chance the injury might result in Buck going on...
A'S NOTEBOOK / Buck's wrist still sore -- trip to DL on horizon?: Outfielder Travis Buck missed his third game in a row with wrist soreness but he said he believes he'll be back in the lineup today. Manager Bob Geren was not as definitive and when asked if there was any chance the injury might result in Buck going on...
Harden, being cautious, will skip Tuesday's start: Rich Harden won't make his next start, but he's successfully avoided the disabled list, and the plan is that he will go back into the rotation later in the week, according to manager Bob Geren. Dallas Braden, who was promoted to Triple-A Sacramento...
A's tattoo Texas: Round 1 of Bob Geren vs. Ron Washington goes to ... A's manager Geren in a knockout. Not that Washington could have done much to staunch the damage Oakland did against his Rangers on Friday night. The Texas manager, who'd spent the previous 11 years as...
Notes: Gaudin finds comfort zone: Chad Gaudin has definitely excelled in a starting role with a 2.53 ERA in two starts against the Angels and White Sox. He was rewarded on Friday when A's manager Bob Geren named him Tuesday's starter against the Angels over Joe Kennedy.
Tough schedule awaits A's on first homestand: After starting off the season on the road, the A's return to the Coliseum tonight for their 2007 home opener against the White Sox. It will be Bob Geren's first game in Oakland as the A's manager and he said his parents, Robert Jr. and Rene, will fly...
Harden Leads A's to First Win of Season: SEATTLE (AP) -- Bob Geren should have known this was coming. Oakland's new manager probably should have foreseen well before late Wednesday night that his players would drench him in a postgame shower of beer and every other liquid they could find to celebrate his first win as a major league manager....
A's RHP Harden dominates Mariners 9-0 (AP): Bob Geren should have known this was coming. Oakland's new manager probably should have foreseen well before late Wednesday night that his players would drench him in a postgame shower of beer and every other liquid they could find to celebrate his first win as a major league manager. After all, Rich Harden was pitching.
Buck will be on the field for Opening Day: It's good to be Travis Buck. Sunday, the A's announced their Opening Day roster, and Buck was on it. Today, Bob Geren will draw up his first lineup as a big-league manager, and Buck will be in it. "I'm not going to change one thing," Buck said. "Bob...
Gaudin likely to sub for injured Loaiza: Before spring training even began, A's manager Bob Geren said he thought reliever Chad Gaudin would take on a bigger role this year. Now, Gaudin's importance could grow even more. The right-hander is suddenly a candidate to start if, as expected,...
Loaiza could start season on disabled list: Oakland right-hander Esteban Loaiza was scratched from his scheduled start Saturday for the second time in three days and might begin the season on the disabled list with tightness in his right shoulder blade.While manager Bob Geren called a DL stint possible, Loaiza hopes it doesn't come to that and isn't ruling himself out to make his first start Thursday in Anaheim against the Angels.
A's place 1B Johnson on DL with hip: Athletics first baseman Dan Johnson will begin the season on the disabled list after being diagnosed with torn cartilage in his left hip, manager Bob Geren said Thursday.
A's to place first baseman Johnson on DL: Oakland Athletics first baseman Dan Johnson will begin the season on the disabled list after being diagnosed with torn cartilage in his left hip, manager Bob Geren said Thursday. Johnson was injured Monday in a collision at first with Colorado's Yorvit...
LOOMING LARGE / In the kingdoms of Bonds and Beane, new managers Bochy and Geren assert their power: Both have new jobs as managers, and both accepted with a fairly good idea they would labor in the shadows of high-profile, high-powered figures. For Bob Geren, it's the general manager, Billy Beane. For Bruce Bochy, it's the left fielder, Barry...
A's to place first baseman Johnson on DL: Oakland Athletics first baseman Dan Johnson will begin the season on the disabled list after being diagnosed with torn cartilage in his left hip, manager Bob Geren said Thursday.Johnson was injured Monday in a collision at first with Colorado's Yorvit Torrealba. He was originally diagnosed with a strained hip flexor and listed as day-to-day, but additional tests revealed the tear.
A's 1B Johnson may miss up to 3 months (AP): Oakland Athletics first baseman Dan Johnson will begin the season on the disabled list after being diagnosed with torn cartilage in his left hip, manager Bob Geren said Thursday. Johnson was injured Monday in a collision at first with Colorado's Yorvit Torrealba. He was originally diagnosed with a strained hip flexor and listed as day-to-day, but additional tests revealed the tear.
A's are hurting as opener nears: Shortly after the A's arrived Thursday for their annual exhibition game with their Triple-A cousins, the Sacramento River Cats, manager Bob Geren gave an optimistic assessment of his team. "If we have our guys out there consistently, we're going to be...
A's 1B Johnson placed on DL with torn hip cartilage: Athletics first baseman Dan Johnson will begin the season on the disabled list after being diagnosed with torn cartilage in his left hip, manager Bob Geren said Thursday.
A's Johnson may miss up to three months (AP): Oakland Athletics first baseman Dan Johnson will begin the season on the disabled list after being diagnosed with torn cartilage in his left hip, manager Bob Geren said Thursday. Johnson was injured Monday in a collision at first with Colorado's Yorvit Torrealba. He was originally diagnosed with a strained hip flexor and listed as day-to-day, but additional tests revealed the tear.
Notes: Rule 5 pick Goleski going back: Rule 5 Draft pick Ryan Goleski was disappointed in his spring, during which he batted .152, that will send him back to the Cleveland Indians. The news was better for left-hander Joe Kennedy, who was named the team's fifth starter by skipper Bob Geren.
Notes: Kennedy has best outing thus far: Joe Kennedy needed a strong start to prove that he was worthy of a fifth-spot in the rotation. He came through on Tuesday going five innings, giving up one run and collecting nine strike-outs. This came a day after manager Bob Geren said the club's decision would be based on performance.
Left-hander Marshall seems in Oakland's long-range plans: In the strongest sign yet that Rule-5 reliever Jay Marshall will make the Opening Day roster, manager Bob Geren announced Sunday that starter Joe Blanton will pitch in a minor-league game today so that several A's relievers -- including Marshall -- can get...
Notes: Geren to make cuts on Sunday: The A's brass met for about an hour Thursday to discuss the next round of cuts, and manager Bob Geren will play grim reaper for several hopefuls on Sunday.
Notes: Haren gets Opening Day nod: Manager Bob Geren announced Sunday that Dan Haren will start against the host Mariners on Opening Day. Esteban Loiaza, Rich Harden, Joe Blanton and Joe Kennedy are likely to follow. Harden is scheduled to start the home opener against the White Sox.
Cactus: Kennedy still not in form for A's: Saturday's Cactus League roundup: Manager Bob Geren remains confident in Joe Kennedy even after his latest rough spring training outing.
Brewers 11, Athletics 4: Manager Bob Geren remains confident in Joe Kennedy even after his latest rough spring training outing. Kennedy, the favorite for Oakland's fifth starter's spot, was shelled for nine runs in 2 1-3 innings Saturday in the Athletics' 11-4 loss to the...
Loaiza looks improved in simulated game: Esteban Loaiza insisted his poor showing against the Giants last week was simply the result of tightness, and on Wednesday, in a simulated game at the A's minor-league field, he was back to his usual self. According to manager Bob Geren, Loaiza's arm...
Crosby gets crackin' in hitting session: For the first time in 6 1/2 months, Bobby Crosby faced a pitcher in an actual hitting session, rather than coaches' batting practice. And the A's shortstop did so well that manager Bob Geren raved, "He was awesome." "I tell you what, that was pretty...
Geren the right man for the job: Despite rumors that A's manager Bob Geren was hired simply because of his relationship with longtime friend Billy Beane, the general manager is adamant that while their friendship was a factor it was Geren's stellar professional standing that won him the title.
SPRING TRAINING / A's expect Geren to be much chattier than Macha: He might be the new manager, but Bob Geren is definitely not new as far as the A's are concerned. The returning players know him from his four years as an Oakland coach; some have even had him as a manager before, either in the minor leagues or in...
Geren excited by pre-camp turnout: New manager Bob Geren took encouragement from the number of A's players who showed up early to informally start workouts this season. Preparations officially kicked off today when pitchers and catchers checked in at Papago Park in Phoenix.
Geren thrilled to be in charge of A's: Bob Geren strolled through Oakland's spring training complex and all but pinched himself. "I have an office now? My name's on the door? It's not written in tape? Get outta here," the Athletics' new manager said Friday on Day 1 of his new gig....
FanFest a big hit with Athletics faithful: The A's held their annual FanFest on Saturday, giving fans a chance to interact with players, new manager Bob Geren and general manager Billy Beane. Fans also got a chance to meet the team's biggest offseason acquisition, desigated hitter Mike Piazza.
Geren and Crosby agree shortstop should take it easy to get into shape: Bob Geren is heading into his first spring training as a major-league manager, so he's been going over the roster, setting up plans for the A's camp and, he emphasized, he's been doing a lot of communicating. His team has several questions, but none...
A's Hire Geren, Consider Bonds: The Oakland Athletics give Bob Geren a two-year contract Friday, promoting the former major league catcher to his first managerial job in the majors.
A's to Introduce Bob Geren As Manager: Bob Geren will be promoted from bench coach to manager of the Oakland Athletics, according to a high-ranking baseball official.
Geren, A's hire Schaefer as bench coach: The Oakland Athletics hired Bob Schaefer as bench coach Wednesday to work under first-year manager Bob Geren.
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