Oakland A's WSB 2K3 Franchise

[EChavez]

Re: Trade between Angels and A\'s

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wow you got K-Rod for those two bums

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Yeah, I was shocked. When I offered just Bradford, the Angels wanted 9 BP as well and I said no so I then searched my roster for a position which I had depth in (1B) and offered McCarthy (the weakest) as well as Bradford and they accepted. Bradford does have the same rating as K-Rod so that might be why the trade could go through. Still, one of my better trades so far...

[EChavez]

A\'s vs. Tigers

Game 39: Oakland @ Detroit

Oakland - 3
Detroit - 1

WP - Rodriguez (3-1)
LP - Santana (0-3)
S - Foulke (14)
HR - Wells (6), Long (6), Munson (5)

The A's start off their road trip by beating the lowly Tigers 3-1. Frankie Rodriguez, in his debut with the A's, pitched an inning in relief of a solid Ted Lilly outing to get the win. Vernon Wells got out of an 0-15 slump with a solo home run...

ESPN reports that Tony Batista and Lance Berkman have been named AL and NL players of the week. ESPN also reports that Oakland had turned down a trade offer from Detroit. Detroit had offered Higginson, Van Hetten, and German for Barry Zito. Oakland GM Billy Beane stated that Zito is untouchable and wants to assure fans that the team is committed to winning, not having fire sales...

Game 40: Oakland @ Detroit

Oakland - 8
Detroit - 2

WP - Brazelton (4-3)
LP - Cornejo (2-3)
HR - Hernandez (3), Chavez (14)

Oakland blows out Detroit in game 2 of the series thanks to homers by Eric Chavez and Ramon Hernandez. Brazelton has yet another solid outing as the A's climb to 28-12 and maintain their 8 game lead in the AL West. Chavez is named player of the game and is becoming a serious contender for AL MVP early in the season...

Game 41 - Oakland @ Detroit

Oakland - 4
Detroit - 1

WP - Zito (6-1)
LP - Maroth (2-4)
S - Rodriguez (1)
HR - Dye (9), Pena (5)

Oakland completes the 3 game sweep of the Tigers by posting another good win. Barry Zito rebounded from a loss against the Yanks to pitch another fine game fanning 7 in 7 innings of work to earn player of the game honors. Frankie Rodriguez came in the 9th to earn his first career save The A's now travel to Cleveland to take on the Indians in a weekend series.

[EChavez]

A\'s vs. Tigers

Game 39: Oakland @ Detroit

Oakland - 3
Detroit - 1

WP - Rodriguez (3-1)
LP - Santana (0-3)
S - Foulke (14)
HR - Wells (6), Long (6), Munson (5)

The A's start off their road trip by beating the lowly Tigers 3-1. Frankie Rodriguez, in his debut with the A's, pitched an inning in relief of a solid Ted Lilly outing to get the win. Vernon Wells got out of an 0-15 slump with a solo home run...

ESPN reports that Tony Batista and Lance Berkman have been named AL and NL players of the week. ESPN also reports that Oakland had turned down a trade offer from Detroit. Detroit had offered Higginson, Van Hetten, and German for Barry Zito. Oakland GM Billy Beane stated that Zito is untouchable and wants to assure fans that the team is committed to winning, not having fire sales...

Game 40: Oakland @ Detroit

Oakland - 8
Detroit - 2

WP - Brazelton (4-3)
LP - Cornejo (2-3)
HR - Hernandez (3), Chavez (14)

Oakland blows out Detroit in game 2 of the series thanks to homers by Eric Chavez and Ramon Hernandez. Brazelton has yet another solid outing as the A's climb to 28-12 and maintain their 8 game lead in the AL West. Chavez is named player of the game and is becoming a serious contender for AL MVP early in the season...

Game 41 - Oakland @ Detroit

Oakland - 4
Detroit - 1

WP - Zito (6-1)
LP - Maroth (2-4)
S - Rodriguez (1)
HR - Dye (9), Pena (5)

Oakland completes the 3 game sweep of the Tigers by posting another good win. Barry Zito rebounded from a loss against the Yanks to pitch another fine game fanning 7 in 7 innings of work to earn player of the game honors. Frankie Rodriguez came in the 9th to earn his first career save The A's now travel to Cleveland to take on the Indians in a weekend series.

[EChavez]

ESPN Trade News

ESPN has confirmed a trade between the Rangers and the Braves. The Rangers have acquired outfielder Gary Sheffield from Atlanta in exchange for Juan Gonzalez and Esteban Yan. Rangers management has been upset at the team's performance so far this season and felt that a change was necessary to shake things up. In Sheffield, the Rangers get a younger player with offensive power to protect A-Rod further, something which the team needs as the Rangers have fallen to the AL West basement and would like to make up some ground on the A's...

[EChavez]

ESPN Trade News

ESPN has confirmed a trade between the Rangers and the Braves. The Rangers have acquired outfielder Gary Sheffield from Atlanta in exchange for Juan Gonzalez and Esteban Yan. Rangers management has been upset at the team's performance so far this season and felt that a change was necessary to shake things up. In Sheffield, the Rangers get a younger player with offensive power to protect A-Rod further, something which the team needs as the Rangers have fallen to the AL West basement and would like to make up some ground on the A's...

[Scott]

Re: ESPN Trade News

woah, good trade for the rangers

[Scott]

Re: ESPN Trade News

woah, good trade for the rangers

[EChavez]

A\'s vs. Indians

Game 42: Oakland @ Cleveland

Oakland - 13
Cleveland - 2

WP - Hudson (5-3)
LP - Tallet (1-3)
HR - Phelps (12), Tejada (13), Wells (7), Vizquel (2), Garcia (9)

Oakland jumped early in this game and blew the Indians out of Jacob's Field. Led by Miguel Tejada's 3 run blast, the A's bats belted 3 homers to get the easy win. Tejada was named player of the game....

Game 43: Oakland @ Cleveland

Oakland - 4
Cleveland - 5

WP - Sadler (2-2)
LP - Mecir (1-1)
S - Baez (6)
HR - Wells 2 (9), Garcia (10)

This was a a great game as both teams exchanged one run leads, but an RBI single by Travis Hafner in the 8th inning was the difference in the game. Hafner was named player of the game for his heroics and the loss spoiled a fantastic game by Vernon Wells, who blasted 2 homers in a losing effort.

Game 44: Oakland @ Cleveland

Oakland - 3
Cleveland - 0

WP - Lilly (4-2)
LP - Sabathia (5-4)
S - Foulke (15)

Oakland beat Cleveland to take 2 out of three in the series. Ted Lilly was sensational striking out 10 in 7 innings of work to get his fourth win of the season. Eric Chavez, Vernon Wells, and Jermaine Dye each had RBI's as the A's won their 31st game of the season. Lilly was named player of the game for his efforts. The win moves the A's to 31-13 on the year and they are 8 games up on second place Seattle, who have won 5 in a row...

[EChavez]

A\'s vs. Indians

Game 42: Oakland @ Cleveland

Oakland - 13
Cleveland - 2

WP - Hudson (5-3)
LP - Tallet (1-3)
HR - Phelps (12), Tejada (13), Wells (7), Vizquel (2), Garcia (9)

Oakland jumped early in this game and blew the Indians out of Jacob's Field. Led by Miguel Tejada's 3 run blast, the A's bats belted 3 homers to get the easy win. Tejada was named player of the game....

Game 43: Oakland @ Cleveland

Oakland - 4
Cleveland - 5

WP - Sadler (2-2)
LP - Mecir (1-1)
S - Baez (6)
HR - Wells 2 (9), Garcia (10)

This was a a great game as both teams exchanged one run leads, but an RBI single by Travis Hafner in the 8th inning was the difference in the game. Hafner was named player of the game for his heroics and the loss spoiled a fantastic game by Vernon Wells, who blasted 2 homers in a losing effort.

Game 44: Oakland @ Cleveland

Oakland - 3
Cleveland - 0

WP - Lilly (4-2)
LP - Sabathia (5-4)
S - Foulke (15)

Oakland beat Cleveland to take 2 out of three in the series. Ted Lilly was sensational striking out 10 in 7 innings of work to get his fourth win of the season. Eric Chavez, Vernon Wells, and Jermaine Dye each had RBI's as the A's won their 31st game of the season. Lilly was named player of the game for his efforts. The win moves the A's to 31-13 on the year and they are 8 games up on second place Seattle, who have won 5 in a row...

[EChavez]

ESPN weekly news

ESPN reports that Vernon Wells and Jim Edmonds have been named AL and NL player of the week respectively.

In other news, Chiacgo Cubs management is upset at the team's performance and are looking at making some deals to sake the team up. The Chicago White Sox are also looking to move players that in management's eyes, are "dragging the team down". Rumors have been swirling about a rumored trade between Oakland and the Cubs that would involve Keith Foulke, Bobby Hill, and Mark Prior. Both sides have denied the rumors....

[EChavez]

ESPN weekly news

ESPN reports that Vernon Wells and Jim Edmonds have been named AL and NL player of the week respectively.

In other news, Chiacgo Cubs management is upset at the team's performance and are looking at making some deals to sake the team up. The Chicago White Sox are also looking to move players that in management's eyes, are "dragging the team down". Rumors have been swirling about a rumored trade between Oakland and the Cubs that would involve Keith Foulke, Bobby Hill, and Mark Prior. Both sides have denied the rumors....

[EChavez]

Twins vs. A\'s

Game 45: Minnesota @ Oakland

Minnesota - 5
Oakland - 3

WP - Radke (4-4)
LP - Brazelton (4-4)
S - Hawkins (9)
HR - Hunter (5), Chavez (15), Tejada (14)

Minnesota's offense ate up Dewon Brazelton as he struggled mightily, giving up 5 runs in a third of an inning. Torii Hunter hit a three run homer to lead the attack and despite homers by Eric Chavez and Miguel Tejada, the A's were not able to come back. Hunter was named player of the game and the A's drop to 31-14 on the season.

Game 46: Minnesota @ Oakland

Minnesota - 1
Oakland - 19

WP - Zito (7-1)
LP - Reed (2-4)
HR - Kielty (6), Wells (10), Dye (10), Bell 2 (5)

Oakland got some revenge on the Twins in the second game of the series as well as for the loss in the ALDS last year as they pounded the Twins. Jay Bell was the star of the game hitting 2 homers and driving 5 runs as the offense feasted on a poor outing by Rick Reed...The A's return to their winning ways...

Game 47: Minnesota @ Oakland

Minnesota - 0
Oakland - 2

WP - Hudson (6-3)
LP - Santana (1-2)
S - Rodriguez (2)
HR - Chavez (16)

Oakland takes 2 of 3 from the Twins thanks to a strong pitching effort from Tim Hudson as he pitched 7 shut out innings for his 6th win of the season. Frankie Rodriguez came in for his 2nd save of the season. The A's maintain their 8 game lead on the Mariners for 2nd place in the division.

[EChavez]

Twins vs. A\'s

Game 45: Minnesota @ Oakland

Minnesota - 5
Oakland - 3

WP - Radke (4-4)
LP - Brazelton (4-4)
S - Hawkins (9)
HR - Hunter (5), Chavez (15), Tejada (14)

Minnesota's offense ate up Dewon Brazelton as he struggled mightily, giving up 5 runs in a third of an inning. Torii Hunter hit a three run homer to lead the attack and despite homers by Eric Chavez and Miguel Tejada, the A's were not able to come back. Hunter was named player of the game and the A's drop to 31-14 on the season.

Game 46: Minnesota @ Oakland

Minnesota - 1
Oakland - 19

WP - Zito (7-1)
LP - Reed (2-4)
HR - Kielty (6), Wells (10), Dye (10), Bell 2 (5)

Oakland got some revenge on the Twins in the second game of the series as well as for the loss in the ALDS last year as they pounded the Twins. Jay Bell was the star of the game hitting 2 homers and driving 5 runs as the offense feasted on a poor outing by Rick Reed...The A's return to their winning ways...

Game 47: Minnesota @ Oakland

Minnesota - 0
Oakland - 2

WP - Hudson (6-3)
LP - Santana (1-2)
S - Rodriguez (2)
HR - Chavez (16)

Oakland takes 2 of 3 from the Twins thanks to a strong pitching effort from Tim Hudson as he pitched 7 shut out innings for his 6th win of the season. Frankie Rodriguez came in for his 2nd save of the season. The A's maintain their 8 game lead on the Mariners for 2nd place in the division.

[EChavez]

ESPN Blockbuster Trade

ESPN reports a blockbuster trade between the A's and the Cubs. The Cubs have traded Kerry Wood to the A's for Keith Foulke. According to A's GM Billy Beane, Foulke was expendable after the acquisition of Frankie Rodriguez and was going to be a free agent at the end of the season so the A's wanted to get something for him now before losing him with no compensation. Wood was thrilled with the deal saying that he is happy to play for a contending team as well as join a strong rotation that includes the likes of Zito and Mulder. When asked if he had any more blockbuster trades, Beane replied that he was satisfied with the A's but would not hesitate in continuing to improve the team...The Cubs were also thrilled as they were able to obtain a closer for their struggling bullpen. The Cubs also signed Todd Stottlemyre to replace Wood in the rotation...

In other news, the A's have also signed 18 year old pitching prospect Chet Morman to a 4 year deal. Billy Beane noted that Morman has excellent upside and will be a future star with the club....

[EChavez]

ESPN Blockbuster Trade

ESPN reports a blockbuster trade between the A's and the Cubs. The Cubs have traded Kerry Wood to the A's for Keith Foulke. According to A's GM Billy Beane, Foulke was expendable after the acquisition of Frankie Rodriguez and was going to be a free agent at the end of the season so the A's wanted to get something for him now before losing him with no compensation. Wood was thrilled with the deal saying that he is happy to play for a contending team as well as join a strong rotation that includes the likes of Zito and Mulder. When asked if he had any more blockbuster trades, Beane replied that he was satisfied with the A's but would not hesitate in continuing to improve the team...The Cubs were also thrilled as they were able to obtain a closer for their struggling bullpen. The Cubs also signed Todd Stottlemyre to replace Wood in the rotation...

In other news, the A's have also signed 18 year old pitching prospect Chet Morman to a 4 year deal. Billy Beane noted that Morman has excellent upside and will be a future star with the club....