Ellis Gets Two-Year Deal After Strong Comeback
The Oakland Athletics signed Mark Ellis to a two-year, $6 million contract Saturday, rewarding their second baseman for his strong comeback season last year from a major shoulder injury.
Ellis Close To Multi-Year Deal
At this time last year, no one knew if Mark Ellis would play baseball again on the major-league level.
Minaya Likes Contreras
The rotation name who will be most associated with the Mets, and any contender eyeing elite rotation help, is Oakland's Barry Zito.
Big Hurt Agrees To Deal With Oakland
Free agent slugger Frank Thomas agreed to a one-year, $500,000 contract with Oakland on Wednesday, giving the Athletics the big bat they've been searching for in the middle of their lineup.
Chances Of Zito At Wrigley Dim For Now
Wade Miller's signing most likely is the last major addition to the pitching staff before spring training opens in three weeks.
Oakland Continues To Monitor Thomas
Billy Beane said the A's are continuing to "closely monitor'' free-agent designated hitter Frank Thomas, who is coming off two different breaks in the same bone in his left foot.
Oakland Remains A Suitor For The Big Hurt
The A's are still monitoring the health of free agent Frank Thomas.
A's Sign Bradley And Calero To One-Year Deals
The Oakland Athletics on Wednesday agreed to terms with temperamental outfielder Milton Bradley and reliable reliever Kiko Calero on one-year contracts.
Kielty Signs One-Year Deal With Oakland
Outfielder Bobby Kielty agreed to a $1.
A's Remain Interested In Thomas
He has not yet gained clearance to play baseball, but Frank Thomas remains a viable target for the A's.
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