Oakland Athletics News

The Definitive Payroll Argument...

Crosby doesn't expect to return

Ascending A's: Donaldson waits his turn

Should MLB use limited instant replay?

Inbox: Did the '09 A's need better pitching?

Weeks, Veal win weekly AFL honor

Recap of Game 5 of the World Series, with scathing indictments regarding the judgment of Charlie Manuel and Brad Lidge.

Charlie Manuel is crazy if he doesn't pitch Cliff Lee in Games 4 & 7 because the Phillies have no chance if he doesn't.

As the A's continue to build what they (and all of us fans) hope is going to be a dynasty that peaks in 3-7 years from now, the core of the team is going to be the starting pitching, which has been the symbol of the A's since Barry Zito, Mark Mulder, and Tim Hudson were on the staff. However, many of the young future cornerstones, especially Trevor Cahill and Vince Mazzaro, struggled in 2009. The A's are presumably looking to improve next year, as the "building" begins to take hold. Thus,... the rotation wimore>>