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Blast from the past: A's, Giambi reach agreement

Only a physical stands between Jason Giambi's reunion with the A's, as the sides reportedly agreed on a one-year contract with a club option on Tuesday.   Full story >
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Photo: After a seven-year hiatus, Jason Giambi is returning to Oakland.  (Getty Images)
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Purchase an A's Friday Family Pack today

Get the best deal in Bay Area sports! Every Friday, you can get four Plaza Level tickets, hot dogs, medium drinks and bags of peanuts for just $50.   Buy today >
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Athletics open long-prepared 2009 chapter

Billy Beane began shaping the current A's squad last season, dealing veterans for prospects and retooling for a run at the AL West title in 2009.   Full story >
  •  A's make most of 2008  •  Year in Review  •  New in '09: MLB Network

Photo: A healthy Eric Chavez will help the A's greatly in 2009.  (AP)
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MLB Network goes to bat in primetime debut

After years of planning, the MLB Network launched into an estimated 50 million homes Thursday with a welcome from Commissioner Bud Selig.   Full story >
     Commissioner introduces Network  •  Blog  •  Schedule  •  MLB Network home

 
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Henderson is a safe bet to reach Cooperstown

Rickey Henderson, who spent 14 seasons in an Athletics uniform, is thought by many to be a lock for first-ballot induction to the Hall of Fame on Jan. 12.   Full story >
  •  Henderson's stats  •  Shop for Henderson memorabilia  •  Hall of Fame Web site

Photo: Rickey Henderson set the all-time stolen-base record with Oakland in 1991.  (AP)
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A's Spring Training tickets are on sale now

Don't miss any action this spring. Spring Training tickets are on sale now. Catch Eric Chavez and Matt Holliday as they prepare for the season.   Buy tickets now >
  •  Athletics' 2009 schedule  •  Holliday ticket packages  •  A's Gift Cards

 
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MLB NETWORK
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Be sure you get the best seats in the park. Find out about 2009 ticket opportunities.
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'09 CLASSIC
Sixteen teams will square off starting March 5 in the 2009 World Baseball Classic.
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Josh Donaldson stops by after the AFL championship
Top A's prospects working in Arizona Fall League
Matt Holliday wins his third Silver Slugger Award
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AVG
Suzuki
.279
2. Crosby
.237
3. Ellis
.233
WINS
Duchscherer
10
2. Eveland
9
3. 2 tied at 7
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