Category Archives: Oakland Athletics

Loek Van Mil sent to Angels to complete Fuentes trade

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Doug Mead

The Los Angeles Angels have announced that they have completed their trade with the Minnesota Twins for Brian Fuentes by acquiring tall right-handed pitcher Loek Van Mil. Van Mil, a native of the Netherlands, is listed at 7-foot-1, which would … Continue reading →

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The Frailty of a Starting Pitcher

Posted on May 1, 2010 by Doug Mead

As I peruse the various Major League Baseball transaction and injury reports whilst sipping my morning coffee, I am constantly amazed at the seemingly endless supply of perseverance among starting pitchers. The Kerry Woods of the world. The Erik Bedards … Continue reading →

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Henderson Mentoring Young A’s a Win-Win

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Doug Mead

Rickey Henderson, MLB’s all-time stolen base leader, says “it’s time for me to give the knowledge to the young kids and let them go out and do it and still get the glory and thrill out of it.” You’re a … Continue reading →

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