2008 Oakland Athletics season
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The Oakland Athletics
' season marked their 40th year in Oakland, California
, after the franchise move from Kansas City
, Missouri
in 1968.
Jeff DaVanon
, catcher
Mike Piazza
, and outfielder Shannon Stewart all filed for free agency after the 2007 season. DaVanon was signed to a minor league contract by the Athletics on August 10, 2007, after being let go by the Arizona Diamondbacks
less than week later. His contract was purchased on August 17, following an injury to Mark Kotsay
, who was plagued with injuries in 2007. He posted a .238 batting average
and no home runs in 26 games for the Athletics. Piazza was signed in the previous offseason to a one-year contract which began Piazza's career as a designated hitter
. In early May, Piazza was placed on the disabled list
after suffering an injury while sliding into third base against the Boston Red Sox
. Piazza was activated from the disabled list on July 20 but saw limited action after that as Jack Cust
, who the Athletics brought in as a replacement, put on a big show once he joined the team. Piazza played in a total of 83 games in 2007 and batted .275 with 8 home runs. Stewart was also signed in the previous offseason to a one-year contract after missing most of the season. Stewart played in 146 games in 2007 and led the team in batting average (.290).
and faced the Boston Red Sox
there. Before the opener, the Athletics placed starting pitcher Chad Gaudin
and third baseman Eric Chavez
on the 15-day disabled list
and placed relief pitcher Kiko Calero
on the 60-day disabled list. The Athletics were allowed to carry 25 players plus three extra inactive players in case of injury. The three extra players were pitchers Justin Duchscherer
and Dana Eveland along with outfielder Carlos González. The Athletics opened with ten pitchers, two catchers, seven infielders, five outfielders, and one designated hitter. The pitchers were Joe Blanton
, Dallas Braden
, Andrew Brown, Santiago Casilla
, Lenny DiNardo
, Alan Embree
, Keith Foulke
, Rich Harden
, Fernando Hernández, and Huston Street
. Rob Bowen
and Kurt Suzuki
were the two catchers while Daric Barton
, Bobby Crosby
, Mark Ellis
, Jack Hannahan
, Dan Johnson, Donnie Murphy
, and Mike Sweeney were the seven infielders. The five outfielders were Emil Brown, Travis Buck
, Chris Denorfia
, Jeff Fiorentino, and Ryan Sweeney while Jack Cust
was the designated hitter.
Joe Blanton got the nod to start the first game. The game went into extra innings and the Athletics lost 6–5 in 10. Emil Brown made a costly baserunning error in the 10th, which possibly cost the Athletics the game. Rich Harden started the second game of the two game series and led the Athletics to a 5–1 win over the Red Sox after pitching six strong innings while giving up one run on three hits and also struck out nine.
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
' season marked their 40th year in Oakland, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, after the franchise move from Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri and is the anchor city of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, the second largest metropolitan area in Missouri. It encompasses in parts of Jackson, Clay, Cass, and Platte counties...
, Missouri
Missouri
Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It...
in 1968.
Potential free agents
OutfielderOutfielder
Outfielder is a generic term applied to each of the people playing in the three defensive positions in baseball farthest from the batter. These defenders are the left fielder, the center fielder, and the right fielder...
Jeff DaVanon
Jeff DaVanon
Jeffrey Graham DaVanon is a retired Major League Baseball outfielder.DaVanon came up through the Oakland Athletics system before being traded to the Anaheim Angels as a minor-leaguer in ....
, catcher
Catcher
Catcher is a position for a baseball or softball player. When a batter takes his turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. This is a catcher's primary duty, but he is also called upon to master many other skills in order to...
Mike Piazza
Mike Piazza
Michael Joseph "Mike" Piazza ; born September 4, 1968) is an American former Major League Baseball catcher. He played in his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Florida Marlins, New York Mets, San Diego Padres and the Oakland Athletics....
, and outfielder Shannon Stewart all filed for free agency after the 2007 season. DaVanon was signed to a minor league contract by the Athletics on August 10, 2007, after being let go by the Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix. They play in the West Division of Major League Baseball's National League. From 1998 to the present, they have played in Chase Field...
less than week later. His contract was purchased on August 17, following an injury to Mark Kotsay
Mark Kotsay
Mark Steven Kotsay is an American professional baseball outfielder with the San Diego Padres...
, who was plagued with injuries in 2007. He posted a .238 batting average
Batting average
Batting average is a statistic in both cricket and baseball that measures the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters. The two statistics are related in that baseball averages are directly descended from the concept of cricket averages.- Cricket :...
and no home runs in 26 games for the Athletics. Piazza was signed in the previous offseason to a one-year contract which began Piazza's career as a designated hitter
Designated hitter
In baseball, the designated hitter rule is the common name for Major League Baseball Rule 6.10, an official position adopted by the American League in 1973 that allows teams to designate a player, known as the designated hitter , to bat in place of the pitcher each time he would otherwise come to...
. In early May, Piazza was placed on the disabled list
Disabled list
In Major League Baseball, the disabled list is a method for teams to remove their injured players from the roster in order to summon healthy players.-General guidelines:...
after suffering an injury while sliding into third base against the Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
. Piazza was activated from the disabled list on July 20 but saw limited action after that as Jack Cust
Jack Cust
John Joseph "Jack" Cust III is an American professional baseball designated hitter and outfielder who is a free agent. Cust attended Immaculata High School in Somerville, New Jersey...
, who the Athletics brought in as a replacement, put on a big show once he joined the team. Piazza played in a total of 83 games in 2007 and batted .275 with 8 home runs. Stewart was also signed in the previous offseason to a one-year contract after missing most of the season. Stewart played in 146 games in 2007 and led the team in batting average (.290).
October
- October 5: Outfielder Dee BrownDee Brown (baseball)Dermal Bram "Dee" Brown is a Nippon Professional Baseball outfielder for the Saitama Seibu Lions. He attended Marlboro Central High School in Marlboro, New York....
, pitcherPitcherIn baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
Ron FloresRon FloresRonald Joel Flores is a left-handed relief pitcher who is currently a free agent. He was selected by the Oakland Athletics in the 29th round of the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft. He is the younger brother of Colorado Rockies pitcher, Randy Flores...
, infielderInfielderAn infielder is a baseball player stationed at one of four defensive "infield" positions on the baseball field.-Standard arrangement of positions:In a game of baseball, two teams of nine players take turns playing offensive and defensive roles...
J. J. Furmaniak, pitcher Brad HalseyBrad HalseyBradford Alexander Halsey is currently a pitcher in the New York Yankees organization.-Amateur career:Halsey attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he was the No...
, pitcher Shane KomineShane KomineShane Kenji Komine is a former right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher. He made his major league debut against the Toronto Blue Jays on July 30,...
, catcherCatcherCatcher is a position for a baseball or softball player. When a batter takes his turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. This is a catcher's primary duty, but he is also called upon to master many other skills in order to...
Adam MelhuseAdam MelhuseAdam Michael Melhuse is a former Major League Baseball catcher.-High school, college years:...
, and pitcherPitcherIn baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
Jason WindsorJason WindsorJason David Windsor is a right-handed former major-league pitcher. He was called up July 16, 2006 to make his major-league debut against the Baltimore Orioles.-High school career:...
were outrighted to the minor leagues. Brown, Flores, Furmaniak, and Melhuse eventually declined their assignments and became free agents.
- October 6: The Athletics announced that they would not renew the contracts of bullpen coach Brad FischerBrad FischerBradley James Fischer is a major league baseball coach who was most recently the third base coach for the Milwaukee Brewers...
, third base coach Rene LachemannRene LachemannRene George Lachemann is a former coach, catcher and manager in Major League Baseball. Lachemann served as the first manager in the history of the Florida Marlins and also skippered the Seattle Mariners and Milwaukee Brewers...
, and bench coach Bob SchaeferBob SchaeferRobert Walden Schaefer is a former interim manager, bench coach and farm system official in American Major League Baseball. He is currently the special assistant to the general manager with the Washington Nationals....
for the 2008 season.
- October 11: Pitcher José GarcíaJosé García (baseball)José Luis García is a Major League Baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent.García spent part of two seasons in minor league baseball for the Florida Marlins before making his major league debut on September 11, . In six different minor league levels, he posted a 16-15 record with 248...
was claimed by the Athletics off waivers from the Florida MarlinsFlorida MarlinsThe Miami Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. Established in 1993 as an expansion franchise called the Florida Marlins, the Marlins are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Marlins played their home games at...
. García had missed the entire 2007 season following Tommy John surgeryTommy John surgeryTommy John surgery, known in medical practice as ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction, is a surgical procedure in which a ligament in the medial elbow is replaced with a tendon from elsewhere in the body...
.
- October 13: Pitcher Jay MarshallJay Marshall (baseball)Jay William Marshall is a Major League Baseball free agent relief pitcher.Marshall grew up in St. Louis. He is the son of Rich and Debbie Marshall. He graduated from John F...
and outfielder Kevin ThompsonKevin Thompson (baseball)Kevin DeShawn Thompson is a professional baseball outfielder who is currently a free-agent.-Early life:...
were claimed off waivers by the Boston Red SoxBoston Red SoxThe Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
and the Pittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh PiratesThe Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
, respectively. A Rule 5 draftRule 5 draftThe Rule 5 draft is a Major League Baseball player draft that occurs each year in December, at the annual Winter Meeting of general managers. The Rule 5 draft aims to prevent teams from stockpiling too many young players on their minor league affiliate teams when other teams would be willing to...
selection from the Chicago White SoxChicago White SoxThe Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
, Marshall saw action in 51 games in 2007, mainly as a left-handedLeft-handedLeft-handedness is the preference for the left hand over the right for everyday activities such as writing. In ancient times it was seen as a sign of the devil, and was abhorred in many cultures...
specialist. He put up a 1–2 record and a 6.43 ERAEarned run averageIn baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
. Claimed off waivers from the New York YankeesNew York YankeesThe New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
on September 7, 2007, Thompson played in 9 games for the Athletics in the final month of the season, batting .071 with no home runs.
- October 16: Ron RomanickRon RomanickRonald James Romanick is a Major League Baseball pitching coach and a former Major League Baseball pitcher. In 2011, he was the Oakland Athletics pitching coach. After the 2011 season, Romanick's contract was not renewed by Oakland in anticipation of new manager Bob Melvin bringing in his own...
was added to the Athletics coaching staff and will serve as the bullpen coach for the 2008 season.
- October 23: Don WakamatsuDon WakamatsuWilbur Donald "Don" Wakamatsu is a former Major League Baseball catcher and manager. He was the manager of the Seattle Mariners for the season, as well as the majority of the season...
was added to the Athletics coaching staff and will serve as the bench coach for the 2008 season.
- October 25: Outfielder Chris SnellingChris SnellingChristopher Doyle Snelling is a former Major League Baseball outfielder of Christopher Doyle Snelling is a former [[Major League Baseball]] [[outfielder]] of Christopher Doyle Snelling is a former [[Major League Baseball]]...
was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Acquired on May 2, 2007, from the Washington NationalsWashington NationalsThe Washington Nationals are a professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C. The Nationals are a member of the Eastern Division of the National League of Major League Baseball . The team moved into the newly built Nationals Park in 2008, after playing their first three seasons in RFK Stadium...
for Ryan LangerhansRyan LangerhansRyan David Langerhans is an American Major League Baseball outfielder who is currently with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Langerhans was drafted in the third round of the 1998 Major League Baseball Draft by the Atlanta Braves...
, Snelling played in just 6 games before being placed on the disabled list on May 16 and never played in another game for the Athletics. That same day Connor RobertsonConnor RobertsonJames Connor Robertson is a currently inactive right-handed Major League Baseball relief pitcher...
was outrighted to the minor leagues. Robertson appeared in 3 games in 2007 and posted an 18.00 ERA. Tony DeFrancescoTony DeFrancescoAnthony John DeFrancesco is an American minor league baseball manager. In , he will pilot the Oklahoma RedHawks, Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros. Previously, he spent six seasons as manager of the Sacramento River Cats, and served one season as third-base coach for the Oakland Athletics...
was also added to the Athletics coaching staff and will serve as the third base coach for 2008.
November
- November 2: Pitcher Colby LewisColby LewisColby Preston Lewis is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers.Lewis was originally a first-round draft choice of the Texas Rangers in the 1999 Major League Baseball Draft, and made his major league debut in...
was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City RoyalsKansas City RoyalsThe Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
. Lewis mainly worked out of the bullpen for the Athletics in 2007, posting a 6.45 ERA and an 0–2 record in 26 games.
- November 18: Infielder Marco ScutaroMarco ScutaroMarcos Hernandez "Marco" Scutaro is a Venezuelan professional baseball shortstop with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball. A native of Yaracuy State, Venezuela, Scutaro formerly played with the New York Mets , Oakland Athletics and the Toronto Blue Jays...
was traded to the Toronto Blue JaysToronto Blue JaysThe Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball 's American League ....
for two minor league pitchers, Graham GodfreyGraham GodfreyGraham H. Godfrey is a professional baseball player for the Oakland Athletics.Godfrey attended Memorial High School in Houston, Texas and College of Charleston....
and Kristian BellKristian BellKristian Martin Bell is a former Welsh cricketer. Bell was a right-handed batsman who bowled leg break. He was born in Cardiff, Glamorgan....
. Scutaro, a valuable backup infielderInfielderAn infielder is a baseball player stationed at one of four defensive "infield" positions on the baseball field.-Standard arrangement of positions:In a game of baseball, two teams of nine players take turns playing offensive and defensive roles...
, played in 104 games in 2007 for the Athletics, posting a .260 batting average and 7 home runs.
- November 28: First basemanFirst basemanFirst base, or 1B, is the first of four stations on a baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a baserunner in order to score a run for that player's team...
Wes BankstonWes BankstonWesley Wade Bankston is a former Major League Baseball first baseman who is currently playing for the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. At Plano East High School, he played baseball and football as an outfielder and starting quarterback, respectively...
was claimed off waivers by the Athletics from the Kansas City RoyalsKansas City RoyalsThe Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
. A minor league first basemanFirst basemanFirst base, or 1B, is the first of four stations on a baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a baserunner in order to score a run for that player's team...
, Bankston played in the Tampa Bay Devil Rays minor league system in 2007. In 104 games in Triple-A with the Durham BullsDurham BullsThe Durham Bulls are a minor league baseball team that currently plays in the International League. The Bulls play their home games at Durham Bulls Athletic Park located in the downtown area of Durham, North Carolina. Durham Bulls Athletic Park is often called the "DBAP" or "D-Bap". The Bulls are...
, he batted .238 with 15 home runs.
December
- December 6: Pitcher Fernando HernándezFernando Hernández (baseball)Fernando Hernández is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.Hernández was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 49th round of the 2002 Major League Baseball Draft. He was taken in the Rule V Draft by the Oakland Athletics from the White Sox before the season...
was selected from the Chicago White SoxChicago White SoxThe Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
in the Rule 5 draftRule 5 draftThe Rule 5 draft is a Major League Baseball player draft that occurs each year in December, at the annual Winter Meeting of general managers. The Rule 5 draft aims to prevent teams from stockpiling too many young players on their minor league affiliate teams when other teams would be willing to...
. Jay MarshallJay Marshall (baseball)Jay William Marshall is a Major League Baseball free agent relief pitcher.Marshall grew up in St. Louis. He is the son of Rich and Debbie Marshall. He graduated from John F...
was reclaimed by the Athletics off waivers from the Boston Red SoxBoston Red SoxThe Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
. To make room for Marshall, José GarcíaJosé García (baseball)José Luis García is a Major League Baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent.García spent part of two seasons in minor league baseball for the Florida Marlins before making his major league debut on September 11, . In six different minor league levels, he posted a 16-15 record with 248...
was designated for assignment. Marshall was later outrighted to the minor leagues on December 11 and José GarcíaJosé García (baseball)José Luis García is a Major League Baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent.García spent part of two seasons in minor league baseball for the Florida Marlins before making his major league debut on September 11, . In six different minor league levels, he posted a 16-15 record with 248...
was not offered a new contract and became a free agent on December 12.
- December 13: The long-awaited Mitchell ReportMitchell Report (baseball)The Report to the Commissioner of Baseball of an Independent Investigation into the Illegal Use of Steroids and Other Performance Enhancing Substances by Players in Major League Baseball, informally known as the "Mitchell Report", is the result of former Democratic United States Senator from Maine...
was released. It named many former Athletics players, including José CansecoJosé CansecoJosé Canseco Capas, Jr. is a Cuban-American professional baseball manager, outfielder, and designated hitter for the Yuma Scorpions of the North American League and former Major League Baseball player. He is the identical twin brother of former major league player and current teammate Ozzie Canseco...
, Jason GiambiJason GiambiJason Gilbert Giambi is an American professional baseball first baseman with the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball.He was the American League MVP in 2000 while with the Oakland Athletics, and is a five-time All-Star who has led the American League in walks four times, in on base percentage...
, José GuillénJosé GuillénJosé Manuel Guillén |San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic]]) is a Major League Baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. A prototypical league journeyman, the Giants were the tenth team for which Guillén has played since his major league debut in 1997....
, Jeremy GiambiJeremy GiambiJeremy Dean Giambi is a left-handed, former Major League Baseball player for the Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, Philadelphia Phillies, and Boston Red Sox. He also played in the minors for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox. He is the younger brother of Colorado Rockies first...
, David JusticeDavid JusticeDavid Christopher Justice is a former outfielder and designated hitter in Major League Baseball who played for the Atlanta Braves , Cleveland Indians , New York Yankees , and Oakland Athletics .-Early life:David was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Robert and Nettie Justice...
, Adam PiattAdam PiattAdam David Piatt , is a former professional baseball player who played outfield in the Major Leagues from 2000-2003. He played for the Oakland Athletics and Tampa Bay Devil Rays....
, F. P. SantangeloF. P. SantangeloFrank-Paul Santangelo , is a former American professional baseball player from the University of Miami, Sacramento City College and Oak Ridge High School . Santangelo played in the Major leagues from 1995 to 2001...
, Miguel TejadaMiguel TejadaMiguel Odalis Tejada was a Major League Baseball infielder who has played for the San Francisco Giants, the San Diego Padres, the Houston Astros, the Baltimore Orioles and the Oakland Athletics...
, and Randy VelardeRandy VelardeRandy Lee Velarde is a former Major League Baseball infielder who played for the New York Yankees, California/Anaheim Angels, Oakland Athletics, and Texas Rangers from to...
. The report also named one current Athletics player, Jack CustJack CustJohn Joseph "Jack" Cust III is an American professional baseball designated hitter and outfielder who is a free agent. Cust attended Immaculata High School in Somerville, New Jersey...
.
- December 14: In a move that signaled the start of rebuilding for the Athletics, 2007 All-Star GameMajor League Baseball All-Star GameThe Major League Baseball All-Star Game, also known as the "Midsummer Classic", is an annual baseball game between players from the National League and the American League, currently selected by a combination of fans, players, coaches, and managers...
starter Dan HarenDan HarenDaniel John Haren is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.- High-school and college career :...
along with minor league pitcher Connor Robertson were traded to the Arizona DiamondbacksArizona DiamondbacksThe Arizona Diamondbacks are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix. They play in the West Division of Major League Baseball's National League. From 1998 to the present, they have played in Chase Field...
for pitcher Brett AndresonBrett Anderson (baseball)Brett Franklin Anderson is a left-handed pitcher for the Oakland Athletics.-Early life:He attended Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Oklahoma, where he was an all-state selection in 2006, his senior year....
, first baseman Chris CarterChris Carter (right-handed hitter)Vernon Christopher "Chris" Carter is a professional baseball player for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball.-High school career:...
, outfielder Aaron CunninghamAaron CunninghamAaron Roe Ward Cunningham is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the San Diego Padres.-Baseball career:Cunningham was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the sixth round of the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft...
, pitcher Dana EvelandDana EvelandDana James Eveland is a left-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher with the Los Angeles Dodgers.Eveland throws a four-seam fastball, slider, changeup, and curveball. He is 6' 1" and weighs 230 pounds....
, outfielder Carlos GonzálezCarlos González (baseball)Carlos Eduardo González is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Colorado Rockies.-Minor leagues:...
and pitcher Greg SmithGreg Smith (pitcher)Gregory Thomas Smith is an American professional baseball pitcher.-Baseball career:Smith attended Louisiana State University, where he played for the LSU Tigers baseball team...
. Haren, the Athletics ace in 2007, made 34 starts and posted career highs in winsWin (baseball)In professional baseball, there are two types of decisions: a win and a loss . In each game, one pitcher on the winning team is awarded a win and one pitcher on the losing team is given a loss in their respective statistics. These pitchers are collectively known as the pitchers of record. Only...
(15), ERA (3.07), and strikeouts (192). Of the players acquired from the Diamondbacks, Eveland was the only one with major league experience, having made his debut for the Milwaukee BrewersMilwaukee BrewersThe Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
in . Eveland appeared in 5 games for the Diamondbacks in 2007, making one start, winning one game and posted a 14.40 ERA.
January
- January 3: In another move as part of the Athletics rebuilding mode, outfielderOutfielderOutfielder is a generic term applied to each of the people playing in the three defensive positions in baseball farthest from the batter. These defenders are the left fielder, the center fielder, and the right fielder...
/first basemanFirst basemanFirst base, or 1B, is the first of four stations on a baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a baserunner in order to score a run for that player's team...
Nick SwisherNick SwisherNicholas Thompson "Nick" Swisher is an outfielder for the New York Yankees. Swisher is a switch hitter who throws left-handed....
was traded to the Chicago White SoxChicago White SoxThe Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
for pitcher Fautino De Los SantosFautino De Los SantosFautino De Los Santos is a 6'0", 205 lb, Dominican Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Oakland Athletics.-Chicago White Sox :...
, pitcher Gio GonzalezGio GonzalezGiovany A. Gonzalez is a left-handed Major League Baseball pitcher for the Oakland Athletics.-Early life:...
, and outfielder Ryan SweeneyRyan SweeneyRyan Joseph Sweeney is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Oakland Athletics.-Early life:...
. In 2007, Swisher posted a career high .262 batting average but had only 22 home runs, a big drop from 35 in 2006. Of the players acquired from the White Sox, Sweeney was the only one with major league experience, having made his debut for them in 2006. In 15 major league games for the White Sox in 2007, Sweeney batted .200 with a home run.
- January 11: Outfielder Emil BrownEmil BrownEmil Quincy Brown is an American professional baseball player who is currently a free agent.-Career:...
was signed by the Athletics to a one-year contract. Brown, 33, started half the games for the Kansas City Royals in the outfield in 2007. He batted .257 with 6 home runs. According to Athletics assistant general managerGeneral manager (baseball)In Major League Baseball, the general manager of a team typically controls player transactions and bears the primary responsibility on behalf of the ballclub during contract discussions with players....
David Forst, Brown's success against left-handed pitching was what appealed the Athletics into signing the right-handed veteran. To make room for Brown on the 40-man roster, fellow outfielder Danny PutnamDanny PutnamDaniel Chris Putnam is an outfielder for the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. As a student at Rancho Bernardo High School in 2001, he was named the USA Today California High School Player of the Year...
was designated for assignmentDesignated for assignmentDesignated for assignment is a contractual term used in Major League Baseball. When a player is designated for assignment, he is immediately removed from the club's 40-man roster. This gives the club 10 days to decide what to do with the player while freeing up a roster spot for another...
. Putnam made his debut in 2007 for the Athletics and batted .214 with a home run in 11 games.
- January 14: In another move as part of the Athletics rebuilding mode, center fielderCenter fielderA center fielder, abbreviated CF, is the outfielder in baseball who plays defense in center field – the baseball fielding position between left field and right field...
Mark KotsayMark KotsayMark Steven Kotsay is an American professional baseball outfielder with the San Diego Padres...
was traded to the Atlanta BravesAtlanta BravesThe Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
for pitcher Joey DevineJoey DevineJoseph Neal "Joey" Devine is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Oakland Athletics.-Atlanta Braves:...
and minor league pitcher Jamie Richmond. Kotsay was limited to just 56 games in 2007 due to back problems that bothered him in the past. He hit just .214 with a home run in those 56 games. Devine spent most of the 2007 season in the minor leagues, splitting time in Double-A and Triple-A. In 10 major league games, all out of the bullpen, Devine went 1–0 with a 1.08 ERA.
- January 25: Outfielder Jeff FiorentinoJeff FiorentinoJeffrey Philip Fiorentino is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball. He attended Florida Atlantic University and Nova High School in Davie Florida...
was claimed off waivers from the Cincinnati RedsCincinnati RedsThe Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
. To make room for Fiorentino on the 40-man roster, pitcher Ruddy LugoRuddy LugoRuddy Joraider Lugo is a Dominican-American Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher in the Detroit Tigers organization. Lugo is the younger brother of Atlanta Braves shortstop Julio Lugo...
was designated for assignment. Fiorentino spent the entire 2007 season in the Baltimore OriolesBaltimore OriolesThe Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
organization, playing at the Double-A level for the Bowie BaysoxBowie BaysoxThe Bowie Baysox are a minor league baseball team located in Bowie, Maryland. They are the class-AA affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, and play in the Eastern League...
. He hit .282 with 15 home runs and 65 RBIs for the Baysox. Lugo was claimed off waivers from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays earlier in the 2007 season and made a combined 38 relief appearances for the Devil Rays and the Athletics. He went 6–0 with a 5.40 ERA.
February
- February 8: Pitcher Keith FoulkeKeith Foulke-Career:After graduating from Hargrave High School in Huffman, Texas in 1991, he attended Galveston College and Lewis-Clark State College in Idaho. He began his career in the minor-league system of the San Francisco Giants, but was traded to the Chicago White Sox in 1997 with five other prospects...
came out of retirement and signed a one-year contract with the Athletics. He had previously pitched for the Athletics in , as their closerCloser (baseball)In baseball, a closing pitcher, more frequently referred to as a closer , is a relief pitcher who specializes in closing out games, i.e., getting the final outs in a close game. Closers often appear when the score is close, and the role is often assigned to a team's best reliever. A small number of...
. To make room for Foulke on the 40-man roster, Bankston was designated for assignment and was later outrighted to Triple-A Sacramento on February 13.
March
- March 25: First baseman and designated hitter Mike SweeneyMike SweeneyMichael John "Mike" Sweeney is a former Major League Baseball first baseman. Sweeney played his first 13 seasons in the majors with the Kansas City Royals, originally as a catcher and then moving to first base. Sweeney has also played for the Oakland Athletics, Seattle Mariners, and Philadelphia...
had his contract purchased right before the Athletics first game. He had signed a minor league contract on February 11, 2008. He had previously spent his entire career with the Kansas City RoyalsKansas City RoyalsThe Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
and his last few years with them were plagued with injuries. Sweeney had done well in spring training to earn a spot on the Athletics 25-man roster.
March
The Athletics opened the regular season on March 25 in JapanJapan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
and faced the Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
there. Before the opener, the Athletics placed starting pitcher Chad Gaudin
Chad Gaudin
Chad Edward Gaudin is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.-High school:Gaudin attended Crescent City Baptist High School in Metairie, Louisiana...
and third baseman Eric Chavez
Eric Chavez
Eric Cesar Chavez is an American Major League Baseball infielder. Chavez has played for the Oakland Athletics and New York Yankees...
on the 15-day disabled list
Disabled list
In Major League Baseball, the disabled list is a method for teams to remove their injured players from the roster in order to summon healthy players.-General guidelines:...
and placed relief pitcher Kiko Calero
Kiko Calero
Enrique Nomar "Kiko" Calero is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher, who is currently a free agent.-Professional career:...
on the 60-day disabled list. The Athletics were allowed to carry 25 players plus three extra inactive players in case of injury. The three extra players were pitchers Justin Duchscherer
Justin Duchscherer
Justin Craig Duchscherer [DUKE-shur] is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.-Early career:...
and Dana Eveland along with outfielder Carlos González. The Athletics opened with ten pitchers, two catchers, seven infielders, five outfielders, and one designated hitter. The pitchers were Joe Blanton
Joe Blanton
Joseph Matthew Blanton is a starting pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball.-College career:...
, Dallas Braden
Dallas Braden
Dallas Lee Braden is a left-handed pitcher for the Oakland Athletics. He was drafted out of Texas Tech University in the twenty fourth round of the 2004 Major League Baseball Draft by the Athletics...
, Andrew Brown, Santiago Casilla
Santiago Casilla
Santiago Casilla is a right-handed Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the San Francisco Giants.-Baseball career:...
, Lenny DiNardo
Lenny DiNardo
Leonard Edward DiNardo is a professional baseball pitcher in the Oakland Athletics organization. He graduated from Santa Fe High School in Alachua, Florida in 1998, and went on to attend Stetson University...
, Alan Embree
Alan Embree
Alan Duane Embree is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher who is currently a free agent. Previously, Embree played with the Cleveland Indians , Atlanta Braves , Arizona Diamondbacks , San Francisco Giants , Chicago White Sox , San Diego Padres , Boston Red Sox , New York...
, Keith Foulke
Keith Foulke
-Career:After graduating from Hargrave High School in Huffman, Texas in 1991, he attended Galveston College and Lewis-Clark State College in Idaho. He began his career in the minor-league system of the San Francisco Giants, but was traded to the Chicago White Sox in 1997 with five other prospects...
, Rich Harden
Rich Harden
James Richard Harden is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher.-Early years:Harden attended Claremont Secondary School in Victoria, British Columbia. He was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 38th round of the 1999 Major League Baseball Draft...
, Fernando Hernández, and Huston Street
Huston Street
Huston Lowell Street is an American baseball relief pitcher for the Colorado Rockies. His father is former University of Texas quarterback James Street, and his brother Juston Street is currently a pitcher for the minor league Vancouver Canadians....
. Rob Bowen
Rob Bowen
Robert McClure Bowen is a former Major League Baseball catcher.Bowen spends the regular season living in San Diego, California, but spends his offseasons in a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. He also has a baseball camp each winter back in Fort Wayne, Indiana.-High school years:Bowen attended Homestead...
and Kurt Suzuki
Kurt Suzuki
is a Major League Baseball catcher for the Oakland Athletics.-College career:Suzuki played at Cal State Fullerton. Cal State Fullerton captured the 2004 College World Series championship, thanks to Suzuki's two-out RBI single in the bottom of the seventh inning, giving the Titans a 3-2 win over the...
were the two catchers while Daric Barton
Daric Barton
Daric William Barton nicknamed "D.B.", is a Major League Baseball first baseman who plays for the Oakland Athletics....
, Bobby Crosby
Bobby Crosby
Robert Edward Crosby is an infielder in Major League Baseball who is currently a free agent. The son of former major league infielder Ed Crosby, he bats and throws right-handed...
, Mark Ellis
Mark Ellis (baseball)
Mark William Ellis is an American professional baseball second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball. He has played for the Oakland Athletics and Colorado Rockies.-Early career:...
, Jack Hannahan
Jack Hannahan
John Joseph "Jack" Hannahan IV is an American professional baseball third baseman with the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball. Mainly a third baseman, Hannahan has also played other infield positions....
, Dan Johnson, Donnie Murphy
Donnie Murphy
Donald Rex Murphy is a Major League Baseball shortstop and third baseman, who is currently on the Miami Marlins...
, and Mike Sweeney were the seven infielders. The five outfielders were Emil Brown, Travis Buck
Travis Buck
Travis George Buck is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball.-College career:...
, Chris Denorfia
Chris Denorfia
Christopher Anthony Denorfia is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the San Diego Padres.-Early life:...
, Jeff Fiorentino, and Ryan Sweeney while Jack Cust
Jack Cust
John Joseph "Jack" Cust III is an American professional baseball designated hitter and outfielder who is a free agent. Cust attended Immaculata High School in Somerville, New Jersey...
was the designated hitter.
Joe Blanton got the nod to start the first game. The game went into extra innings and the Athletics lost 6–5 in 10. Emil Brown made a costly baserunning error in the 10th, which possibly cost the Athletics the game. Rich Harden started the second game of the two game series and led the Athletics to a 5–1 win over the Red Sox after pitching six strong innings while giving up one run on three hits and also struck out nine.
Game log
| 2008 Game Log | |
|---|---|
Notable games
- March 25, 2008 – As the 'home' team, in the Tokyo DomeTokyo DomeTokyo Dome is a 55,000-seat baseball stadium located in Bunkyo Ward of Tokyo, Japan.The stadium opened for business on March 17, 1988. It was built on the site of the Velodrome which was next door to the site of the predecessor ballpark, Kōrakuen Stadium...
, JapanJapanJapan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
vs. the Boston Red SoxBoston Red SoxThe Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
. - March 26, 2008 – Second game at the Tokyo Dome, Japan.
Batting
Note: G = Games Played; AB = At Bats; R = Runs Scored; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting Average; HR = Home Runs; RBI = Runs Batted In; BB = Walks; SO = Strikeouts; SB = Stolen Bases; OBP = On-Base Percentage; SLG = Slugging Percentage| Player | G | AB | R | H | Avg. | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Baisley Jeff Baisley Jeffrey Scot Baisley is a professional baseball third baseman who played in the Major Leagues with the Oakland Athletics in 2008.-Professional career:... |
14 | 43 | 1 | 11 | .256 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 0 | .319 | .279 |
| Wes Bankston Wes Bankston Wesley Wade Bankston is a former Major League Baseball first baseman who is currently playing for the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. At Plano East High School, he played baseball and football as an outfielder and starting quarterback, respectively... |
17 | 59 | 4 | 12 | .203 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 0 | .238 | .305 |
| Daric Barton Daric Barton Daric William Barton nicknamed "D.B.", is a Major League Baseball first baseman who plays for the Oakland Athletics.... |
140 | 446 | 59 | 101 | .226 | 9 | 47 | 65 | 99 | 2 | .327 | .348 |
| Rob Bowen Rob Bowen Robert McClure Bowen is a former Major League Baseball catcher.Bowen spends the regular season living in San Diego, California, but spends his offseasons in a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. He also has a baseball camp each winter back in Fort Wayne, Indiana.-High school years:Bowen attended Homestead... |
37 | 91 | 6 | 16 | .176 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 38 | 0 | .219 | .286 |
| Emil Brown Emil Brown Emil Quincy Brown is an American professional baseball player who is currently a free agent.-Career:... |
117 | 402 | 48 | 98 | .244 | 13 | 59 | 27 | 65 | 4 | .297 | .386 |
| Travis Buck Travis Buck Travis George Buck is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball.-College career:... |
38 | 155 | 16 | 35 | .226 | 7 | 25 | 11 | 38 | 1 | .291 | .432 |
| Eric Chavez Eric Chavez Eric Cesar Chavez is an American Major League Baseball infielder. Chavez has played for the Oakland Athletics and New York Yankees... |
23 | 89 | 10 | 22 | .247 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 0 | .295 | .393 |
| Brooks Conrad Brooks Conrad Brooks Litchfield Conrad , nicknamed "Raw Dog", is a Major League Baseball second baseman, third baseman, and pinch hitter for the Atlanta Braves.-Career:... |
6 | 19 | 0 | 3 | .158 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | .158 | .211 |
| Bobby Crosby Bobby Crosby Robert Edward Crosby is an infielder in Major League Baseball who is currently a free agent. The son of former major league infielder Ed Crosby, he bats and throws right-handed... |
145 | 556 | 66 | 132 | .237 | 7 | 61 | 47 | 96 | 7 | .296 | .349 |
| Aaron Cunningham Aaron Cunningham Aaron Roe Ward Cunningham is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the San Diego Padres.-Baseball career:Cunningham was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the sixth round of the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft... |
22 | 80 | 7 | 20 | .250 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 24 | 2 | .310 | .400 |
| Jack Cust Jack Cust John Joseph "Jack" Cust III is an American professional baseball designated hitter and outfielder who is a free agent. Cust attended Immaculata High School in Somerville, New Jersey... |
148 | 481 | 77 | 111 | .231 | 33 | 77 | 111 | 197 | 0 | .375 | .476 |
| Rajai Davis Rajai Davis Rajai Davis [RAH-jay] is an American professional baseball center fielder with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.... |
101 | 196 | 28 | 51 | .260 | 3 | 19 | 7 | 34 | 25 | .288 | .372 |
| Chris Denorfia Chris Denorfia Christopher Anthony Denorfia is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the San Diego Padres.-Early life:... |
29 | 62 | 10 | 18 | .290 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 16 | 2 | .362 | .387 |
| Mark Ellis Mark Ellis (baseball) Mark William Ellis is an American professional baseball second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball. He has played for the Oakland Athletics and Colorado Rockies.-Early career:... |
117 | 442 | 55 | 103 | .233 | 12 | 41 | 53 | 65 | 14 | .321 | .373 |
| Jeff Fiorentino Jeff Fiorentino Jeffrey Philip Fiorentino is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball. He attended Florida Atlantic University and Nova High School in Davie Florida... |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 |
| Carlos González Carlos González (baseball) Carlos Eduardo González is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Colorado Rockies.-Minor leagues:... |
85 | 302 | 31 | 73 | .242 | 4 | 26 | 13 | 81 | 4 | .273 | .361 |
| Jack Hannahan Jack Hannahan John Joseph "Jack" Hannahan IV is an American professional baseball third baseman with the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball. Mainly a third baseman, Hannahan has also played other infield positions.... |
143 | 436 | 48 | 95 | .218 | 9 | 47 | 55 | 131 | 2 | .305 | .342 |
| Dan Johnson | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 |
| Donnie Murphy Donnie Murphy Donald Rex Murphy is a Major League Baseball shortstop and third baseman, who is currently on the Miami Marlins... |
46 | 103 | 10 | 19 | .184 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 38 | 2 | .274 | .301 |
| Matt Murton Matt Murton Matthew Henry Murton is an outfielder for the Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan... |
9 | 30 | 1 | 3 | .100 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | .129 | .133 |
| Eric Patterson Eric Patterson Eric Scott Patterson is an American professional baseball outfielder for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball. He has also played second base in the majors, which he predominantly played in the minor leagues... |
30 | 92 | 11 | 16 | .174 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 24 | 8 | .269 | .207 |
| Cliff Pennington Cliff Pennington (baseball) Clifton Randoulph Pennington is a Major League Baseball infielder for the Oakland Athletics.-Career:Pennington attended Texas A&M University. He played for the Texas A&M Aggies baseball team.... |
36 | 99 | 14 | 24 | .242 | 0 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 4 | .339 | .293 |
| Gregorio Petit Gregorio Petit Gregorio Jesus Petit is a Major League Baseball infielder.-Baseball career:He made his Major League debut on May 18, . He appeared in 14 games during the 2008 season while splitting time between second base and shortstop. For the 2009 season, he played in 11, splitting second and third... |
14 | 23 | 4 | 8 | .348 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | .400 | .435 |
| Kurt Suzuki Kurt Suzuki is a Major League Baseball catcher for the Oakland Athletics.-College career:Suzuki played at Cal State Fullerton. Cal State Fullerton captured the 2004 College World Series championship, thanks to Suzuki's two-out RBI single in the bottom of the seventh inning, giving the Titans a 3-2 win over the... |
148 | 530 | 54 | 148 | .279 | 7 | 42 | 44 | 69 | 2 | .346 | .370 |
| Mike Sweeney Mike Sweeney Michael John "Mike" Sweeney is a former Major League Baseball first baseman. Sweeney played his first 13 seasons in the majors with the Kansas City Royals, originally as a catcher and then moving to first base. Sweeney has also played for the Oakland Athletics, Seattle Mariners, and Philadelphia... |
42 | 126 | 13 | 36 | .286 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 0 | .331 | .397 |
| Ryan Sweeney Ryan Sweeney Ryan Joseph Sweeney is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Oakland Athletics.-Early life:... |
115 | 384 | 53 | 110 | .286 | 5 | 45 | 38 | 67 | 9 | .350 | .383 |
| Frank Thomas Frank Thomas (AL baseball player) Frank Edward Thomas, Jr. , nicknamed "The Big Hurt", is a former Major League Baseball designated hitter and first baseman.... |
55 | 186 | 20 | 49 | .263 | 5 | 19 | 28 | 44 | 0 | .364 | .387 |
| Joe Blanton Joe Blanton Joseph Matthew Blanton is a starting pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball.-College career:... |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | .000 |
| Justin Duchscherer Justin Duchscherer Justin Craig Duchscherer [DUKE-shur] is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.-Early career:... |
2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | .000 | .000 |
| Dana Eveland Dana Eveland Dana James Eveland is a left-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher with the Los Angeles Dodgers.Eveland throws a four-seam fastball, slider, changeup, and curveball. He is 6' 1" and weighs 230 pounds.... |
2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .250 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .400 | .250 |
| Rich Harden Rich Harden James Richard Harden is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher.-Early years:Harden attended Claremont Secondary School in Victoria, British Columbia. He was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 38th round of the 1999 Major League Baseball Draft... |
2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .250 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .250 | .250 |
| Greg Smith Greg Smith (pitcher) Gregory Thomas Smith is an American professional baseball pitcher.-Baseball career:Smith attended Louisiana State University, where he played for the LSU Tigers baseball team... |
2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .500 | .500 |
Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games Played; GS = Games Started; IP = Innings Pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned Run Average; BB = Walks; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | GS | IP | W | L | ERA | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Blanton Joe Blanton Joseph Matthew Blanton is a starting pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball.-College career:... |
20 | 20 | 127.0 | 5 | 12 | 4.96 | 35 | 62 |
| Dallas Braden Dallas Braden Dallas Lee Braden is a left-handed pitcher for the Oakland Athletics. He was drafted out of Texas Tech University in the twenty fourth round of the 2004 Major League Baseball Draft by the Athletics... |
19 | 10 | 71.2 | 5 | 4 | 4.14 | 25 | 41 |
| Justin Duchscherer Justin Duchscherer Justin Craig Duchscherer [DUKE-shur] is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.-Early career:... |
22 | 22 | 141.2 | 10 | 8 | 2.54 | 34 | 95 |
| Dana Eveland Dana Eveland Dana James Eveland is a left-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher with the Los Angeles Dodgers.Eveland throws a four-seam fastball, slider, changeup, and curveball. He is 6' 1" and weighs 230 pounds.... |
29 | 29 | 168.0 | 9 | 9 | 4.34 | 77 | 118 |
| Sean Gallagher Sean Gallagher (baseball) Sean Patrick Gallagher is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates.-Chicago Cubs:... |
11 | 11 | 56.2 | 2 | 3 | 5.88 | 36 | 54 |
| Gio Gonzalez Gio Gonzalez Giovany A. Gonzalez is a left-handed Major League Baseball pitcher for the Oakland Athletics.-Early life:... |
10 | 7 | 34.0 | 1 | 4 | 7.68 | 25 | 34 |
| Rich Harden Rich Harden James Richard Harden is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher.-Early years:Harden attended Claremont Secondary School in Victoria, British Columbia. He was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 38th round of the 1999 Major League Baseball Draft... |
13 | 13 | 77.0 | 5 | 1 | 2.34 | 31 | 92 |
| Josh Outman Josh Outman Joshua S. Outman is an American baseball pitcher for the Oakland Athletics.-Early life:... |
6 | 4 | 25.2 | 1 | 2 | 4.56 | 8 | 19 |
| Greg Smith Greg Smith (pitcher) Gregory Thomas Smith is an American professional baseball pitcher.-Baseball career:Smith attended Louisiana State University, where he played for the LSU Tigers baseball team... |
32 | 32 | 190.1 | 7 | 16 | 4.16 | 87 | 111 |
Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games Played; SV = Save| Player | G | GS | IP | W | L | SV | ERA | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Blevins Jerry Blevins Jerry Richard Blevins is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball.-College baseball career:... |
36 | 0 | 37.2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3.11 | 13 | 35 |
| Andrew Brown | 31 | 0 | 35.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.09 | 21 | 28 |
| Kiko Calero Kiko Calero Enrique Nomar "Kiko" Calero is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher, who is currently a free agent.-Professional career:... |
5 | 0 | 4.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.86 | 3 | 7 |
| Santiago Casilla Santiago Casilla Santiago Casilla is a right-handed Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the San Francisco Giants.-Baseball career:... |
51 | 0 | 50.1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3.93 | 20 | 43 |
| Joey Devine Joey Devine Joseph Neal "Joey" Devine is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Oakland Athletics.-Atlanta Braves:... |
42 | 0 | 45.2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0.59 | 15 | 49 |
| Lenny DiNardo Lenny DiNardo Leonard Edward DiNardo is a professional baseball pitcher in the Oakland Athletics organization. He graduated from Santa Fe High School in Alachua, Florida in 1998, and went on to attend Stetson University... |
11 | 2 | 23.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.43 | 13 | 12 |
| Alan Embree Alan Embree Alan Duane Embree is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher who is currently a free agent. Previously, Embree played with the Cleveland Indians , Atlanta Braves , Arizona Diamondbacks , San Francisco Giants , Chicago White Sox , San Diego Padres , Boston Red Sox , New York... |
70 | 0 | 61.2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 4.96 | 30 | 57 |
| Keith Foulke Keith Foulke -Career:After graduating from Hargrave High School in Huffman, Texas in 1991, he attended Galveston College and Lewis-Clark State College in Idaho. He began his career in the minor-league system of the San Francisco Giants, but was traded to the Chicago White Sox in 1997 with five other prospects... |
31 | 0 | 31.0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4.06 | 13 | 23 |
| Chad Gaudin Chad Gaudin Chad Edward Gaudin is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.-High school:Gaudin attended Crescent City Baptist High School in Metairie, Louisiana... |
26 | 6 | 62.2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 3.59 | 17 | 44 |
| Jeff Gray Jeff Gray (2000s pitcher) Jeffrey Michael Gray is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball. He graduated from Lafayette High School in Chesterfield, Missouri, and attended Southwest Missouri State University... |
5 | 0 | 4.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.71 | 1 | 4 |
| Fernando Hernández Fernando Hernández (baseball) Fernando Hernández is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.Hernández was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 49th round of the 2002 Major League Baseball Draft. He was taken in the Rule V Draft by the Oakland Athletics from the White Sox before the season... |
3 | 0 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18.00 | 5 | 2 |
| Dan Meyer Dan Meyer (pitcher) Daniel Livingston Meyer is a left-handed Major League Baseball pitcher, who is currently in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.... |
11 | 4 | 27.2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7.48 | 14 | 20 |
| Kirk Saarloos Kirk Saarloos Kirk Craig Saarloos is a former right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher. He will join the 2011 Cal State Fullerton coaching staff as an undergraduate assistant coach. Saarloos returns to the school that propelled him to a seven-year major league career with Houston , Oakland and Cincinnati... |
8 | 1 | 26.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.47 | 4 | 12 |
| Huston Street Huston Street Huston Lowell Street is an American baseball relief pitcher for the Colorado Rockies. His father is former University of Texas quarterback James Street, and his brother Juston Street is currently a pitcher for the minor league Vancouver Canadians.... |
63 | 0 | 70.0 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 3.73 | 27 | 69 |
| Brad Ziegler Brad Ziegler Brad Gregory Ziegler is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks.-Minor leagues:... |
47 | 0 | 59.2 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 1.06 | 22 | 30 |
Roster
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