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Clock's ticking on the CBA. December 1 is near, and so far, no agreement in sight!👀
Complications ahead - Opening Day may not arrive on time, or at ALL.
What is life without Baseball? 🐘
In 1965, Bert "Campy" Campaneris played ALL 9 positions in ONE GAME against the Angels…Started at shortstop. Finished at catcher. Unfortunately, he left early after a collision at the plate!🤯
They don’t make em’ like they used to:
13 Seasons with the Athletics - 3 in
Kansas City, 10 in Oakland! DAWG
Shea BANGeliers everybody: 🤩🔥
2023: 22 HR
2024: 29 HR
2025: 31 HR
2026: 23 HR (in only 106 G!)
The man can HIT… Simple as that.
The A's have named Cam Castro the clubs new General Manager! 👀
Most recently a VP with the Brewers…Castro spent time "overseeing player development and performance," per @Ken_Rosenthal, and brings "extensive experience in pitching development.”
Back✌️Back, BIG hires by the Athletics - Something is building here!🐘🔥
ALT A green and gold graphic that reads, "Welcome to the Green & Gold, Cam Castro, A's General Manager."
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On to 2027!😅
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Henry Bolte in 119 Games: 🔥
• 3.3 WAR
• 115 H | 11 HR | 57 R | 38 RBI’s
• .277 AVG & .764 OPS
• 21 SB, 100th percentile in speed⚡️
Was the electric OF snubbed? 👀
@jimcallisMLB Ranks The 2026 Rookies Based on Long Term Value:
1 - SS Konnor Griffin (PIT)
2 - SS/3B Kevin McGonigle (DET)
3 - 2B JJ Wetherholt (STL)
4 - OF Max Clark (DET)
5 - 1B Bryce Eldridge (SF)
6 - SS George Lombard Jr. (NYY)
7 - C Carter Jensen (KC)
8 - C/1B Samuel Basallo (BAL)
9 - SS/3B Colt Emerson (SEA)
10 - OF Carson Benge (NYM)
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Nick Kurtz rejected the Athletics offer of $110-130 million, @ByJasonB says he’s probably valued closer to $140-$160…
The largest contract in A’s history is Sodey, at $86 million! 👀
Will John Fisher cough up the cash to secure our franchise player & the best hitter in baseball⁉️🤔
On to 2027!😅
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What this means for the A’s:
• Double in spending ($90-> $180 Mil)
• $140 Mil in remaining space
• Young core will get a raise💰
• Fisher will be FORCED TO SPEND‼️
Exciting times, ahead of our move!
MLB’s new proposals to the MLBPA:
- Salary Cap of $258.2M (Would start 2028)
- Salary Floor of $180.2M
- Min salary of $1M
- Players enter free agency after 5 years (instead of 6)
(@JeffPassan)
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The A’s have to pay Severino $22 Million - Luis exercised his player option last Thursday as he wouldn’t find that money anywhere else…😫
Smart move for the Vet, Bad news for us!
Henry Bolte in 119 Games: 🔥
• 3.3 WAR
• 115 H | 11 HR | 57 R | 38 RBI’s
• .277 AVG & .764 OPS
• 21 SB, 100th percentile in speed⚡️
Was the electric OF snubbed? 👀
@jimcallisMLB Ranks The 2026 Rookies Based on Long Term Value:
1 - SS Konnor Griffin (PIT)
2 - SS/3B Kevin McGonigle (DET)
3 - 2B JJ Wetherholt (STL)
4 - OF Max Clark (DET)
5 - 1B Bryce Eldridge (SF)
6 - SS George Lombard Jr. (NYY)
7 - C Carter Jensen (KC)
8 - C/1B Samuel Basallo (BAL)
9 - SS/3B Colt Emerson (SEA)
10 - OF Carson Benge (NYM)
Nick Kurtz rejected the Athletics offer of $110-130 million, @ByJasonB says he’s probably valued closer to $140-$160…
The largest contract in A’s history is Sodey, at $86 million! 👀
Will John Fisher cough up the cash to secure our franchise player & the best hitter in baseball⁉️🤔