Oakland Athletics Wiretap
January 2007 Archives
New Oakland Manager Predicts Swisher In Left
Bob Geren, new manager of the A's, currently sees Dan Johnson manning first base and Nick Swisher playing left field, but said "nothing is set in stone right now.

A's Sign Kielty To One-Year Deal
The Athletics all but completed their roster heading into spring training, agreeing Thursday with outfielder Bobby Kielty on a $2.

Trade: A's Send Saarloos To Reds For Shafer
The Athletics announced today the club has acquired right-handed pitcher David Shafer and a player to be named later from the Reds organization in exchange for right-handed pitcher Kirk Saarloos and a player to be named later.

Duchscherer, A's Agree To One-Year Deal
Relief pitcher Justin Duchscherer and the Oakland Athletics avoided arbitration, agreeing Monday to a $1,187,500, one-year contract.

A's Re-Sign Saarloos
The Athletics signed pitcher Kirk Saarloos to a one-year contract Friday, avoiding arbitration with the right-hander.

A's Wolff Outlines Plans For Fremont's Intimate New Venue
Oakland Athletics co-owner Lew Wolff invoked visions of Boston's Fenway Park and Chicago's Wrigley Field as he outlined an ambitious development plan for a new ballpark Tuesday.

A's Sign One-Year Deals With Bradley, Scutaro, Calero
The Athletics agreed to one-year contracts with outfielder Milton Bradley, infielder Marco Scutaro and right-hander Kiko Calero on Tuesday, avoiding arbitration for all three regulars.

A's Re-Sign Kennedy
Left-hander Joe Kennedy agreed to terms on a one-year, $2.

Fingers Disputes Tax Delinquency Status
Hall of Fame pitcher Rollie Fingers disputed his status as one of Wisconsin's largest tax delinquents, insisting in an online journal that he had income taxes withheld from every paycheck when he played for the Brewers in the 1980s.

Rangers, A's Fan Settle Lawsuit Over Chair Toss
The Rangers on Friday apologized and paid an unspecified amount of money to a woman whose nose was broken during a fracas between players and fans at the Oakland Coliseum two years ago.

Oakland Offers Erstad Chance In CF And 1B
If Darin Erstad wants to stay in the AL West, Oakland wants to make it possible.

A's Remain Interested In Erstad
The A's remain interested in free agent Darin Erstad as an outfielder and first baseman.

A's Re-Sign Antonio Perez
The Oakland Athletics on Monday avoided salary arbitration with Antonio Perez by signing the infielder to a one-year contract.

A's, Melhuse Agree On One-Year Deal
The Oakland Athletics and backup catcher Adam Melhuse agreed to an $815,000, one-year contract on Friday.

Mets Call Milledge For Blanton Report Inaccurate
On Wednesday, a Mets official labeled a recent San Francisco Chronicle report that Oakland was "likely" to trade Joe Blanton to the Mets for Lastings Milledge as "not accurate.

Fingers Owes State Of Wisconsin More Than $1.4 Million
Hall of Fame pitcher Rollie Fingers owes Wisconsin more than $1.

Brosius Is One Of 13 First-Year Candidates On HOF Ballot
Scott Brosius, who retired after the Yankees' World Series loss to the Diamondbacks in 2001, is one of 13 first-year candidates on the 2007 Hall of Fame ballot, which includes eight-time batting champion Tony Gwynn, four-time home run leader Mark McGwire and two-time Most Valuable Player Cal Ripken Jr.

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