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david.aspinwall | 1 Nov 2008 14:33
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Oakland A's News #3824 - 7 messages


A's decline US$3 million option on reliever Alan Embree
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 OAKLAND, Calif. - The Oakland Athletics declined their US$3
million option for lefty reliever Alan Embree on Friday, and
the club also claimed infielder Joe Dillon on waivers from the
Milwaukee Brewers.
Canadian Press via Yahoo! News
Fri Oct 31 15:22:00 2008
score: 12.1

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A's don't pick up Embree's option, claim IF Dillon
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The Oakland Athletics declined their $3 million option for
lefty reliever Alan Embree on Friday, and the club also claimed
infielder Joe Dillon on waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers. 
CBS Sportsline
Fri Oct 31 15:28:49 2008
score: 10.0

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Macha didn't get enough credit for A's success
<URL:http://www.contracostatimes.com/sports/ci_10869968?source=rss>
DARTING HERE and there ... Ken Macha has reconnected. He's the
new manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, and as these things
usually play out, he's joining a team that is in much better
shape to contend next year than the team that fired him at the
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david.aspinwall | 2 Nov 2008 04:33
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Oakland A's News #3826 - 2 messages


Pitcher Joe Blanton went from the Oakland Athletics to the world champion Philadelphia Phillies
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What a baseball season for Joe Blanton. It started in the long
ago - March 25, to be precise - when he pitched to a
no-decision against the Boston Red Sox.
The Republican
Sat Nov  1 14:39:29 2008
score: 6.5

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Saturday Scorecard: As the sporting world turns...
<URL:http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/scorecard110108.html>
For the second time in six years, the Brewers tried to hire Ken
Macha. This time, it worked. Dale Sveum was gone, but now it
looks like he's back. Aaron Rodgers got paid big bucks, while
Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila was shown the door.
OnMilwaukee.com
Sat Nov  1 15:15:19 2008
score: 4.4

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david.aspinwall | 2 Nov 2008 15:33
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Oakland A's News #3827 - 1 message


Ex-A's Skipper Ken Macha Named Brewers Manager
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Former A's manager Ken Macha is hired to manage the Brewers,
taking the reins of the playoff squad from interim manager Dale
Sveum. 
Washington Post
Fri Oct 31 07:33:42 2008
score: 16.0

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david.aspinwall | 3 Nov 2008 21:33
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Oakland A's News #3831 - 4 messages


Marlins claim top pitching prospect Dan Meyer
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The Marlins continued stockpiling bullpen arms Monday when they
claimed left-hander Dan Meyer off waivers from the Oakland
Athletics. 
Sun-Sentinel
Mon Nov  3 12:04:05 2008
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Macha moves to Milwaukee
<URL:http://www.hoinews.com/sports/story.aspx?id=215310>
Friday, October 31, 2008 at 8:59 a.m. MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Ken
Macha gets the job of managing the Milwaukee Brewers. Dale
Sveum had the job on an interim basis when Ned Yost was fired
with 12 games left in the season.
WHOI Peoria
Mon Nov  3 11:00:43 2008
score: 4.7

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Florida Marlins claim Dan Meyer off waivers
<URL:http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/breaking-news/story/754340.html>
The Marlins made a minor ripple as the general managers'
meetings opened Monday, claiming left-handed pitcher Dan Meyer
off waivers from the Oakland A's.
Miami Herald
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david.aspinwall | 4 Nov 2008 05:33
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Oakland A's News #3832 - 5 messages


Marlins claim Athletics left-hander Meyer off waivers
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Left-hander Dan Meyer was claimed off waivers Monday by the
Marlins after going 0-4 with an ERA of 7.48 in 11 games this
year with the Athletics. 
CBS Sportsline
Mon Nov  3 14:59:19 2008
score: 12.5

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Left-handed pitcher Dan Meyer claimed off waivers by Marlins
<URL:http://news.yahoo.com/s/cpress/20081103/ca_pr_on_ba/bbl_marlins_meyer_2>
 MIAMI - Left-hander Dan Meyer was claimed off waivers Monday
by the Florida Marlins after going 0-4 with an ERA of 7.48 in
11 games this year with the Oakland Athletics.
Canadian Press via Yahoo! News
Mon Nov  3 12:39:00 2008
score: 14.3

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Marlins claim LHP Meyer from A's
<URL:http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/story/754456.html>
The Florida Marlins claimed left-handed pitcher Dan Meyer off
waivers from the Oakland Athletics on Monday.
Miami Herald
Mon Nov  3 13:02:05 2008
score: 26.3
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david.aspinwall | 4 Nov 2008 15:33
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Marlins sign left-hander Dan Meyer
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The Marlins added to their pitching depth Monday by claiming
left-hander Dan Meyer off waivers from the Oakland Athletics.
The Palm Beach Post
Mon Nov  3 20:52:20 2008
score: 22.7

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david.aspinwall | 4 Nov 2008 21:33
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Oakland A's News #3834 - 1 message


Winter Forecast: Offseason outlook for A's
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The A's fell apart in the second half of the season more so
because of bad hitting rather than bad pitching.
ESPN
Tue Nov  4 09:35:28 2008
score: 9.1

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david.aspinwall | 5 Nov 2008 05:33
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Oakland A's News #3835 - 1 message


Ex-Giambi trainer returns to A's
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On Tuesday, the A's rehired former strength coach Bob Alejo,
who left the club after 2001 to go to New York with Jason
Giambi. Giambi is officially a free agent after the Yankees
declined Tuesday to exercise his option for 2009. The A's
primary focus this... 
San Francisco Chronicle
Tue Nov  4 19:46:17 2008
score: 8.3

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Is Giambi headed back to Oakland?
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DANA POINT, Calif. - In what could be viewed as a logical first
step to bringing back Jason Giambi, the Athletics rehired Bobby
Alejo as their strength coach. 
Newsday
Wed Nov  5 01:07:42 2008
score: 7.1

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Fremont mayor a hit with voters on ballpark
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Fremont Mayor Bob Wasserman has been singing the praises of a
plan by the Oakland Athletics to build a ballpark in his
southern Alameda County community, and he apparently struck a
chord with voters. The incumbent mayor took an early lead in
his re-election... 
San Francisco Chronicle
Wed Nov  5 00:22:08 2008
score: 6.5

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Giambi's former trainer returns to A's
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On Tuesday, the A's rehired strength coach Bob Alejo, who left
the club after 2001 to go to New York with Jason Giambi. Could
Giambi be back, too? Giambi is officially a free agent after
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Oakland A's News #3837 - 2 messages


Yankees Hot Stove report
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For those who like to read smoke signals, the Oakland
Athletics' hiring of Bobby Alejo as a strength coach could be a
precursor to a deal for Jason Giambi.
New York Yankees
Wed Nov  5 11:17:32 2008
score: 10.0

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Giambi Return To A's Possible After Yankee Buyout
<URL:http://cbs5.com/sports/jason.giambi.oakland.2.857143.html>
The New York Yankees declined their 2009 option on first
baseman Jason Giambi Tuesday, opening the door for a possible
return to the Oakland A's.
CBS 5 Bay Area
Wed Nov  5 11:23:39 2008
score: 11.5

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