Tag Archives: Oakland Athletics

Once traded for the Bringer of Rain, Nolin is lights out in L.I.

Posted on May 19, 2019 by Devon Teeple

In 2012, Sean Nolin was can’t miss. Sporting a cumulative 10-0 record with a 2.04 ERA, it was only a matter of time before 6-4, 250lb lefty was in a MLB uniform. Hindsight is 20/20. When the Toronto Blue Jays …

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To Moneyball, or not to Moneyball, Mazzaro is the question…

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Devon Teeple

Vin Mazzaro was one of the Moneyball originals. Not in the Nick Swisher days, but he did make headlines when the Oakland Athletics drafted him in the 3rd round of the 2005 MLB June Amateur Draft. They diverted away from …

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Oakland Athletics Poised To Make Strides In 2011

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Devon Teeple

Despite being nine-and-a-half games behind with a .500 record at the time of this article, the Oakland Athletics 2010 season should be no surprise. Over the past couple of seasons, the A’s have been called “light-hitting”, casualties of the Moneyball …

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Scott Kazmir’s Struggles Get Worse

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Devon Teeple

It appears that Scott Kazmir has reached a crossroads in the 2010 season. I have been following Kazmir’s season since spring training, discussing the up’s and down’s, and documenting his progression. Unfortunately, this time around all the positives have turned …

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Father’s Day At The Canadian Baseball Hall Of Fame

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Devon Teeple

Father’s Day weekend has passed us and I would have to say that I was one of the lucky one’s on Saturday. This past year “The GM’s Perspective” has had a tremendous year to say the least. Our viewership is …

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At The Forefront Of Change You Will Find The Oakland Athletics

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Devon Teeple

Since Moneyball, the Oakland Athletics have been under a microscope. Every move reviewed, every signing analyzed, and every high school player drafted since 2002, has been assessed by everyone under the sun. Oakland took advantage of knowledge that few, if …

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ESPN’s ‘Baseball Tonight’ Welcomes J.P. Ricciardi

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Devon Teeple

J.P. Ricciardi is the newest analyst on ESPN’s ‘Baseball Tonight’. Ricciardi, the former Toronto Blue Jays General Manager, has been involved in the game for over 30 years. After playing two years of professional minor league baseball for the New …

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The Greenville Drive Named Winner of Overall Award of Excellence at the 7th Annual National Sports Forum ADchievement Awards

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Devon Teeple

Find below a press release about the Greenville Drive, the singe-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, who were winners of the Overall Award of Excellence at the 7th Annual National Sports Forum Adchievement Awards; GREENVILLE, S.C., January 12, 2010 …

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The Upstart Golden Baseball League Continues Expansion

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Devon Teeple

The Golden Baseball League continues to establish itself as the front-runner in independent baseball. Last week they announced a two-year deal with the Northern League that will showcase the best of each league in their annual all-star games. Now, the …

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The GM’s Perspective Exclusive: Nick Swisher Is The True Catalyst Of The 2009 New York Yankees

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Devon Teeple

The 2009 New York Yankees will be remembered for the following: World Series Champions, Alex Rodriguez’s steroid controversy, and the $423 million in salary for their newest recruits, CC Sabathia, Mark Teixeira, and A.J. Burnett. The most underrated signing on …

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