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White Sox White Flag MLB Trade Rumors

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The Chicago White Sox announced recently that they will listen to offers for anyone on their roster with the exception of pitcher Chris Sale and first baseman Paul Konerko.  In a recent question and answer session with the fans, most indicated that any player would be fair game if led to a better team in the long run.  So the Sportsbank takes a look at possible locations for … [Read more...] about White Sox White Flag MLB Trade Rumors

Oakland fading out of the AL West picture

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The Oakland Athletics started this month right near the top of the AL West race. It was thought that the “Moneyball” franchise could actually be adding pieces as the trading deadline approached in 2010. But instead, they now find themselves in free-fall. The A's lost for the tenth time in 12 games Wednesday night, and fell to a season-low six games under .500. They now trail … [Read more...] about Oakland fading out of the AL West picture

Will Coco Crisp be Sweet and Fulfilling for Oakland this Season?

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The Oakland Athletics entered June in the thick of the AL West race. But as the month winds down they now find themselves free-falling out of contention. The A's lost for the tenth time in 12 games Wednesday night, and fell to a season-low six games under .500. They now trail the first-place Texas Rangers by 10 1/2 games. Maybe they can get a boost from their recently activated … [Read more...] about Will Coco Crisp be Sweet and Fulfilling for Oakland this Season?

A’s Adam Rosales enjoys Wrigley Field Homecoming

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The interleague series between the Chicago Cubs and Oakland Athletics at Wrigley Field this past week was especially important to A's utility infielder Adam Rosales. Before he made his way into the Major Leagues, he attended Maine South High School in Park Ridge, Illinois and Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. "This was where I came to my first major league … [Read more...] about A’s Adam Rosales enjoys Wrigley Field Homecoming