Go Time: An Oakland Athletic Franchise

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Free Agents Available

1. Edwin Encarnancion 1B - To Rockies 5 years @ $124 million
2. Justin Turner 3B - To Dodgers 4 years @ $63 million
3. Kenley Jansen CP - To Nationals 5 years @ $85 million
4. Dexter Fowler CF
5. Mark Trumbo 1B
6. Ivan Nova SP
7. Jose Bautista RF
8. Jason Hammel SP
9. Matt Weiters C
10. Michael Saunders LF

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11. Mike Napoli 1B
12. Greg Holland CP
13. Travis Wood SP/RP
14. Neftalo Feliz RP
15. Brad Ziegler RP
16. Brandon Moss 1B/OF
17. Luis Valbuena 3B/1B
18. Joe Blanton RP - To Orioles 2 years @ $12 million
19. Sergio Romo RP
20. Santiago Casilla RP
21. Fernando Salas RP
22. Boone Logan RP
23. Chase Utley 2B
24. Derek Holland SP
25. Tyson Ross SP
26. Rubby De La Rosa SP
27. Brett Anderson SP
28. Erick Aybar SS
29. Junichi Tazawa RP
30. Colby Rasmus OF
31. Jered Weaver SP
32. CJ Wilson SP
33. Jordan Walden RP
34. Jake Peavy SP
35. Angel Pagan CF
36. Scott Feldman SP
37. Drew Storen RP
38. Trevor Plouffe INF/OF
39. Doug Fister SP
40. Ben Revere CF
41. Kurt Suzuki C
42. Pedro Alvarez 1B/3B
43. JP Howell RP
44. Joe Smith RP
45. Luke Hochevar RP
46. Austin Jackson CF
47. Chris Coughlan INF/OF
48. Adam Lind 1B
49. Tommy Milone SP/RP
50. Kris Medlen SP
51. David Hernandez RP - To Orioles 1 year deal @ $3.7 million
52. Wellington Castillo C
53. Mike Dunn RP
54. Daniel Hudson RP
55. Yusmeiro Petit RP
56. Chris Carter 1B
57. Alex Avila C
58. Seth Maness RP
59. Neil Ramirez RP
60. Cory Rasmus RP

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Top 50 Prospects

1. Yoan Moncada 2B (White Sox)
2. Alex Reyes SP (Cardinals)
3. Lucas Giolito SP (White Sox)
4. JP Crawford SS/2B (Phillies)
5. Tyler Glasnow SP (Pirates)
6. Austin Meadows CF (Pirates)
7. Brendan Rogers SS (Rockies)
8. Victor Robles CF (Nationals)
9. Anderson Espinoza SP (Padres)
10. David Dahl CF (Rockies)

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11. Ozzie Albies SS (Braves)
12. Ahmed Rosario SS (Mets)
13. Jorge Mateo SS (Yankees)
14. Clint Frazier CF (Yankees)
15. Josh Hader SP (Brewers)
16. Willy Adames SS (Rays)
17. Cody Bellinger 1B (Dodgers)
18. Jose De Leon SP (Dodgers)
19. Bradley Zimmer RF (Indians)
20. Gleybar Torres SS (Yankees)
21. Brent Honeywell SP (Rays)
22. Francis Martes SP (Astros)
23. Amir Garrett SP (Reds)
24. Sean Newcomb SP (Braves)
25. Nick Gordon SS (Twins)
26. Kyle Tucker LF (Astros)
27. Ian Happ 2B (Cubs)
28. Manuel Margot CF (Padres)
29. Nick Williams RF (Phillies)
30. Rafael Devers 3B (Red Sox)
31. Tyler Jay SP (Twins)
32. Eloy Jimenez LF (Cubs)
33. Reynaldo Lopez SP (White Sox)
34. Phil Bickford SP (Giants)
35. Kevin Newman SS (Pirates)
36. Mitch Keller SP (Pirates)
37. Franklin Barreto SS (Athletics)
38. Jake Bauers 1B (Rays)
39. Christian Arroyo SS (Giants)
40. Trent Clark CF (Brewers)
41. Brady Aiken SP (Indians)
42. Grant Holmes SP (A's)
43. Erick Fedde SP (Nationals)
44. Jake Thompson SP (Phillies)
45. Bobby Bradley 1B (Brewers)
46. Jorge Alfaro C (Phillies)
47. Jesse Winker LF (Reds)
48. Justus Sheffield SP (Yankees)
49. Francisco Mejia C (Indians)
50. Michael Kopech SP (White Sox)

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Oakland A's Future Rundown

Top 10 Prospects:
1. Franklin Barretto 2B/SS - ETA 2017, 20 years old, R/R

2. Grant Holmes SP - ETA 2018, 20 years old, L/R

3. AJ Puk SP - ETA 2018, 21 years old, L/L

4. Matt Chapman 3B - ETA 2017, 23 years old, R/R

5. Renato Nunez 3B - ETA 2016, 22 years old, R/R

6. Richie Martin SS - ETA 2018, 21 years old, R/R

7. Yairo Munoz SS - ETA 2018, 21 years old, R/R

8. Frankie Montas SP - ETA 2016, 23 years old, R/R

9. Lazaro Armenteros CF - ETA 2020, 18 years old, R/R

10. Jharel Cotton RP - ETA 2016, 24 years old, R/R




There is quite a bit of talent in this Oakland Athletic farm system, but it is something that could always be improved...now who is ready for some baseball? I know I am, so lets get a move on with this off-season!

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Got hit with some actual work, hopefully will have all my unfinished posts all caught up tomorrow! Maybe even some news.

I will be doing a slow burn franchise until the season starts. So like for example there will be two real days of Kenley rumors and on the third real day he will sign.

I don't really want to rush anything, so if it isn't your thing that's okay! You can come check it out again when the games get started

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Hearing there are two suitors for the services of Fowler and Blackmon, deals could happen at any time

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Rockies are heavily involved in adding one of Trumbo or EE, would have to think Blackmon or Cargo are out

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BREAKING NEWS:

The Colorado Rockies have announced the signing of 1B, Edwin Encarnacion, to a five year contract with an average yearly value of twenty-four point eight million dollars. So in rough estimate the deal is 5 years worth 124 million dollars, and it also include a full no-trade clause except to one team, and that being the Toronto Blue Jays.

In a corresponding move, the Colorado Rockies have agreed to trade centerfielder, Charlie Blackmon, to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for Michael Wacha and Jack Flaherty.





New Colorado Rockies 1B, Edwin Encarnacion









To Cardinals:


Charlie Blackmon





To Rockies:


Michael Wacha




Jack Flaherty
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Word throughout the industry that the Dodgers are getting closer on bringing back Justin Turner on a multi-year deal.

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The Nationals are making a strong push for an all-star closer, Jansen and Holland are both on the radar, as well as players like Huston Street and Alex Colome. Dodgers won't let Jansen go without a fight.

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BREAKING NEWS:

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It's official, the Los Angeles Dodgers have brought back Justin Turner to a four year sixty-three million dollar deal. They got close last night, but the signature came in fresh this morning.

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The Dodgers have ramped up talks with closing pitcher Kenley Jansen in hopes to keep the band back together, with the Nationals being the only true competition.