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Nomar Garciaparra

on March 10th, 2010 by tastelikedirt

I read that Nomar retired today. He didn’t do a whole lot last year, but he seemed like a nice guy.Above is a card I made and sent to spring training last year. He signed it and sent it right back within a couple weeks. I also sent him a card around 20…

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A’s Baby Toss

on March 3rd, 2010 by tastelikedirt

One thing they do in the left field bleachers in Oakland is offer up thier children as a sacrifice to the Gods. This usually happens when the game is on the line, not really in blow outs ‘cuz they don’t want to waste the kids.

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1992 ALCS

on February 28th, 2010 by tastelikedirt

I think this is Ruben Sierra during the ALCS against the Blue Jays. That might be Pat Borders behind the plate.

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There’s No Way They Can Lose…

on February 24th, 2010 by tastelikedirt

…with us in the parking lot.This is a photo from a playoff game in Oakland, I’m guessing 2002. Those are fireworks at the end of the National Anthem.

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Fan Fest 2007

on February 18th, 2010 by tastelikedirt

Since there is no more fan fest in Oakland. Here’s a couple photos back from when there was. These photos are from various question and answer sessions held throughout the day.Milton Bradley, Mark Kotsay, Bobby Kielty, Adam Melhuse.Danny Haren, Chad Ga…

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A Few of My Favorite Card Blog’s

on February 17th, 2010 by tastelikedirt

I updated My favorite card blog list section thing over down on the right side of the page here.I’ll maybe go into more depth later about each blog. A few of these I have been checkin’ out for what seems like years. At least one is more or less kinda n…

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Carney Lansford

on February 16th, 2010 by tastelikedirt

“Now 53 with 15 years of playing experience and six years of coaching under his belt, Lansford will join Comcast’s A’s pregame and postgame live shows as an analyst.”-A’s websiteCarney was a coach with the Giants last year. His son Jared is a pitcher i…

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Value Deck

on February 16th, 2010 by tastelikedirt

Can you still get a Value Deck at McDonalds?The value deck (third deck behind home) is open this year and the A’s website even tells you this is the “best value”. That’s where my opening day tickets are for.Value DeckNew in 2010, the Value Deck provide…

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A Few 2010 Upper Deck A’s Cards

on February 9th, 2010 by tastelikedirt

Craig BreslowJoey DevineBrad KilbyNow that Upper Deck can’t use MLB logo’s they’ve had to come up with creative ways of hiding those logo’s. If it weren’t for the colors you might not ever know these are A’s players. It’s not like you can just look at …

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A Lot Of A’s Moves In The Last Couple Days

on February 2nd, 2010 by tastelikedirt

Gregorio Petit: Designated for assignment.Gabe Gross:OF signed for one-year $750,000.Adam Rosales and OF Willy Taveras from the Reds for 2B Aaron Miles and a PTBNL. Then after picking up Taveras he was DFA’d. Because they don’t want to pay his salary. …

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I Got Opening Day Tickets

on February 1st, 2010 by tastelikedirt

You will be happy to know that I got opening day tickets against the Mariners. The last couple seasons the A’s untarped a couple third deck sections behind home plate and made them $30.00 all you can eat seats. They used to be the cheapest seats in the…

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Ben Sheets Oakland Athletic

on January 26th, 2010 by tastelikedirt

“This is where God wanted me to be”. -Ben SheetsRumors on the internet say the A’s have signed 31 year old Ben Sheets to a one year deal at 8 million dollars + incentives. (Not Rumors anymore, Confirmed)Around 2002 I sent out some cards to get autograp…

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Grant Desme

on January 22nd, 2010 by tastelikedirt

“Outfielder Grant Desme, who was named the MVP of the Arizona Fall League and was among the A’s top prospects, has decided to retire from baseball to pursue the priesthood.”-A’s.comDesme was the only 30-30 player in the Minors last year, earning 31 hom…

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A’s 2010 Batting Practice Caps

on January 19th, 2010 by tastelikedirt

Can you believe how exciting these are?

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Kouzmanoff In Hairston Cunningham Out

on January 15th, 2010 by tastelikedirt

A’s beat writer Susan Slusser is reporting that Scott Hairston and Aaron Cunningham are being sent to the Padres for third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff and minor league prospect infielder Eric Sogard.www.sfgate.com

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Trevor Cahill

on January 14th, 2010 by tastelikedirt

Trevor Cahill was 21 years old when he joined the A’s starting rotation in 2009. He had a rough year when you look at his stats, but he was improving there towards the end of 2009. He skipped AAA all together, but was kinda rushed because the A’s didn’…

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Andre Ethier

on January 9th, 2010 by tastelikedirt

I stopped sending cards TTM to non A’s players, but…”Ethier was originally drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 37th round of the 2001 amateur draft. Opting to attend ASU instead, he was drafted in the second round of the 2003 amateur draft, again…

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Jack Cust

on January 7th, 2010 by tastelikedirt

A’s sign Jack Cust for$2.65 million. With an additional $350,000 in performance bonuses, Cust’s annual salary could eclipse the $2.8 million he made in 2009. He can earn the full amount if he has 600 plate appearances in 2010. Cust was not tendered a c…

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A’s Top Prospects III

on January 5th, 2010 by tastelikedirt

Scout.com made a list of Oakland A’s 2010 Top-50 Prospects.1. Michael Taylor2. Chris Carter3. Grant Green4. Adrian Cardenas5. Jemile Weeks6. Max Stassi7. Michael Ynoa8. Grant Desme9. Sean Doolittle10. Josh Donaldson11. Corey Brown12. Aaron Cunningham13…

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A’s Top Prospects II

on January 1st, 2010 by tastelikedirt

Baseball Prospectus has a list of A’s top prospects for 2010.Five-Star Prospects1. Chris Carter, 1B2. Michael Taylor, LFFour-Star Prospects3. Michael Ynoa, RHP4. Grant Desme, CF5. Grant Green, SSThree-Star Prospects6. Max Stassi, C7. Jemile Weeks, 2B8….

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A’s Top Prospects

on January 1st, 2010 by tastelikedirt

Over at Minor League Ball John Sickels put together a list of the A’s top prospects for 2010.1) Chris Carter, 1B-OF, Grade A-2) Michael Taylor, OF, Grade B+: Borderline A-3) Grant Green, SS, Grade B+4) Grant Desme, OF, Grade B5) Adrian Cardenas, 2B, Gr…

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Justin Duchscherer

on December 24th, 2009 by tastelikedirt

ESPN is saying the A’s have resigned Duke for another year.

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Coco Crisp Part II

on December 23rd, 2009 by tastelikedirt

It’s official Coco Crisp is on the A’s. Just a few years after Milton Bradley. How cool is that? Scott HairstonRajai DavisEric PattersonRyan SweeneyTravis BuckAaron CunninghamThe A’s have a bunch of outfielders now. I wonder if anyone will get traded?

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Coco Crisp

on December 22nd, 2009 by tastelikedirt

Sports Illustrated PhotoThere’s a bunch of reports on the internet saying that the A’s have signed outfielder Coco Crisp to a one year deal. He was on the Royals last year, but missed half the year with an injury. I think he was on the Red Sox before t…

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Spring Training Invitees

on December 16th, 2009 by tastelikedirt

Players not on the roster.Grant Desme – 2009 Arizona Fall League MVPDallas McPherson – Former Angels third basemanMarcus McBeth – Former Red relieverCedric Bowers – PitcherFernando Hernandez – PitcherMatt Wright – PitcherMatt Whitney – InfielderPlayers…

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Welcome to the A’s Michael Taylor

on December 16th, 2009 by tastelikedirt

Photo swiped from the awesome Porters Prospects blog.Top Prospect Brett Wallace goes to the Blue Jays in a trade for Michael Taylor. Taylor is a 6 foot 6 250 pounder who pounds the ball.Taylor has a chance make the big league club in 2010. He was draft…

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A’s Free Agent Jack Cust

on December 16th, 2009 by tastelikedirt

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See You Later Brett Wallace

on December 15th, 2009 by tastelikedirt

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Rock and Roll

on November 19th, 2009 by tastelikedirt

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Justin Duchscherer

on November 18th, 2009 by tastelikedirt

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Andrew Bailey

on November 16th, 2009 by tastelikedirt

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A’s Free Agents

on November 6th, 2009 by tastelikedirt

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Sadie

on October 25th, 2009 by tastelikedirt

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Playoff’s 2009

on October 9th, 2009 by tastelikedirt

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