Oakland Athletics News

Like most sports fans, I take a lot of pride in my predictions that come true. I said the Red Sox would win the 2004 ALCS even when they went down 3-0. I predicted Kurt Warner would be a great NFL QB before he ever took a snap in the league (and I was only nine at the time). I've made a number of other far-fetched predictions that came true in different sports.

Have the Baseball Writers moved away from W/L records and into ERA/WHIP stats? Does the manager really affect the season?

Andrew Bailey should have been a near-unanimous selection for the American League Rookie of the Year Award. Bailey was by far the best rookie in the American League in 2009, and it's ridiculous that he only got 13 first-place votes out of the 28 votes that were cast.

Beane looking to go young in offseason

A's Lieppman wins 'Chief' Bender Award

Patience pays off in honors for Bailey

Virtual Catalog kicks off holiday season

My Preseason AL Rookie of the Year Pick: Travis Snider