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<item><title><![CDATA[A&#39;s organization preview, Top 20 Prospects]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120205&amp;content_id=26582816&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120205&amp;content_id=26582816&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</guid><description><![CDATA[A&#39;s organization preview, Top 20 Prospects]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The return from the trades of Trevor Cahill and Gio Gonzalez has been a boon for the A&#39;s farm system, with four of the organization&#39;s top seven prospects entering the season coming from that crop.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jonathan Mayo</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[A&#39;s could add Manny to DH mix]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120210&amp;content_id=26645804&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:45:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120210&amp;content_id=26645804&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</guid><description><![CDATA[A&#39;s could add Manny to DH mix]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[According to ESPN&#39;s Buster Olney, the A&#39;s recently watched Manny Ramirez work out and will soon decide if they are interested in signing the soon-to-be 40-year-old to be their designated hitter. ]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jane Lee</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Excitement was Henderson&#39;s &#39;greatest&#39; tool]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120209&amp;content_id=26626688&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120209&amp;content_id=26626688&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</guid><description><![CDATA[Excitement was Henderson&#39;s &#39;greatest&#39; tool]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Rickey Henderson is considered by many, including himself, to be baseball&#39;s all-time best leadoff hitter and the staggering numbers he put up during his Hall of Fame career back up that argument.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jane Lee</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Shoulder surgery sidelines Harden for season]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120209&amp;content_id=26624494&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:12:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120209&amp;content_id=26624494&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</guid><description><![CDATA[Shoulder surgery sidelines Harden for season]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Rich Harden, who has been bothered by shoulder issues for the past several seasons, will miss all of 2012 after undergoing right shoulder surgery last week.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Evan Drellich</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Wolff: Beane, Crowley to sign extensions]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120207&amp;content_id=26601436&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120207&amp;content_id=26601436&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</guid><description><![CDATA[Wolff: Beane, Crowley to sign extensions]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Oakland Athletics will extend the contract of general manager Billy Beane through the 2019 season, club owner Lew Wolff said Tuesday in an interview with Bloomberg Television. Wolff expects Beane and team president Michael Crowley to sign contract extensions within 30 days.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Zack Meisel</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Cardenas claimed off waivers by Cubs]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120206&amp;content_id=26590876&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:19:33 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120206&amp;content_id=26590876&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</guid><description><![CDATA[Cardenas claimed off waivers by Cubs]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[A&#39;s stockpile candidates, but DH still a concern]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120206&amp;content_id=26586352&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:30:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120206&amp;content_id=26586352&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</guid><description><![CDATA[A&#39;s stockpile candidates, but DH still a concern]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Either Magglio Ordonez or Manny Ramirez could give the A&#39;s another potential option at the designated-hitter spot, an area that is already crowded but still of concern.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jane Lee</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[With clear mind, Taylor focused on competition]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120202&amp;content_id=26556150&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:12:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120202&amp;content_id=26556150&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</guid><description><![CDATA[With clear mind, Taylor focused on competition]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A congested outfield scene has again descended upon Oakland, and normally that would equate to an equally crowded atmosphere in Michael Taylor&#39;s mind. But the 26-year-old A&#39;s outfield prospect, whom many expected would already have cemented his place on a Major League roster by now, is done with the mind games.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jane Lee</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Inbox: Will Parker be ready in 2013?]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120131&amp;content_id=26527364&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:23:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120131&amp;content_id=26527364&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</guid><description><![CDATA[Inbox: Will Parker be ready in 2013?]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A&#39;s beat reporter Jane Lee answers fans&#39; questions about prospect Stephen Parker, the team&#39;s outlook in 2013 and the stadium issue.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jane Lee</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[A&#39;s owner Wolff addresses Manny, stadium]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120129&amp;content_id=26505290&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:55:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120129&amp;content_id=26505290&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</guid><description><![CDATA[A&#39;s owner Wolff addresses Manny, stadium]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Fresh off a handful of one-on-one meetings with select fans, A&#39;s managing partner Lew Wolff took his turn with the media at FanFest on Sunday, addressing a number of issues in a small room housed in Oracle Arena.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jane Lee</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barton won&#39;t be at full strength by start of camp]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120129&amp;content_id=26506042&amp;notebook_id=26506052&amp;vkey=notebook_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:40:10 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120129&amp;content_id=26506042&amp;notebook_id=26506052&amp;vkey=notebook_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</guid><description><![CDATA[Barton won&#39;t be at full strength by start of camp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Daric Barton will have to outplay three other candidates this spring in order to regain first-base duties in Oakland. And for a few weeks, he&#39;ll have to do it while still rehabbing his surgically-repaired right shoulder.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Melvin: McCarthy favorite for nod in Opener]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120129&amp;content_id=26506042&amp;notebook_id=26506050&amp;vkey=notebook_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:40:09 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120129&amp;content_id=26506042&amp;notebook_id=26506050&amp;vkey=notebook_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</guid><description><![CDATA[Melvin: McCarthy favorite for nod in Opener]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A&#39;s manager Bob Melvin hinted at FanFest on Sunday that Brandon McCarthy will start the club&#39;s Opening Series contest against the Mariners on March 28 in Japan. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Braden progresses to throwing from mound]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120129&amp;content_id=26505296&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:44:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120129&amp;content_id=26505296&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</guid><description><![CDATA[Braden progresses to throwing from mound]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Leave it to A&#39;s lefty Dallas Braden to shake up the holiday calendar. &quot;Tomorrow&#39;s Christmas for me,&quot; Braden said Sunday. &quot;Get to bed early, leave cookies and milk out on the table, see what happens.&quot;]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jane Lee</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Outfielder Gomes reaches deal with A&#39;s]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120119&amp;content_id=26397596&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:08:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120119&amp;content_id=26397596&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</guid><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Gomes reaches deal with A&#39;s]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The A&#39;s have added yet another veteran to their outfield mix in right-handed-hitting Jonny Gomes.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jane Lee</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[A&#39;s place six on Top 100 Prospects list]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120125&amp;content_id=26459208&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120125&amp;content_id=26459208&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</guid><description><![CDATA[A&#39;s place six on Top 100 Prospects list]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The A&#39;s placed six players on the list of MLB.com&#39;s Top 100 prospects, including three players who were acquired in high-profile trades this offseason.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jane Lee</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[A&#39;s agree to one-year deal with righty Colon]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120115&amp;content_id=26355444&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:17:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120115&amp;content_id=26355444&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</guid><description><![CDATA[A&#39;s agree to one-year deal with righty Colon]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Athletics have agreed to a one-year deal with right-handed starting pitcher Bartolo Colon, the club announced Tuesday.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Joey Nowak</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Inbox: What&#39;s the deal with Manny?]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120123&amp;content_id=26443768&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:30:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120123&amp;content_id=26443768&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</guid><description><![CDATA[Inbox: What&#39;s the deal with Manny?]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Beat reporter Jane Lee fields questions on Manny Ramirez, Rich Harden and more in the latest edition of the A&#39;s Inbox.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jane Lee</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[A&#39;s reportedly have strong interest in Manny]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120120&amp;content_id=26410750&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:15:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120120&amp;content_id=26410750&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</guid><description><![CDATA[A&#39;s reportedly have strong interest in Manny]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manny Ramirez is turning the heads of at least a few teams, as the outfielder looks to return to Major League Baseball. But no club is more interested in the 12-time All-Star than the A&#39;s, according to a report by ESPN.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Cash Kruth</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Beane makes moves to give A&#39;s hope]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120120&amp;content_id=26403188&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120120&amp;content_id=26403188&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</guid><description><![CDATA[Justice: Beane makes moves to give A&#39;s hope]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A&#39;s general manager Billy Beane&#39;s ultimate goal is to have the A&#39;s in a good place if they&#39;re given permission to build a new ballpark in San Jose. He started working toward that goal with a number of offseason moves.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Richard Justice</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Reddick honored by Red Sox; excited to join A&#39;s]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120119&amp;content_id=26395926&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:30:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120119&amp;content_id=26395926&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</guid><description><![CDATA[Reddick honored by Red Sox; excited to join A&#39;s]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Josh Reddick came back to Massachusetts on Thursday night to be honored as the Red Sox&#39;s Rookie of the Year for 2011. In an otherwise comfortable return, the only wrinkle was that Boston is no longer his hometown during baseball season.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Ian Browne</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[A&#39;s agree to deals with McCarthy, Devine]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120117&amp;content_id=26368366&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:40:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120117&amp;content_id=26368366&amp;vkey=news_oak&amp;c_id=oak&amp;partnerId=rss_oak</guid><description><![CDATA[A&#39;s agree to deals with McCarthy, Devine]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Athletics agreed to terms on one-year contracts with right-handers Brandon McCarthy and Joey Devine on Tuesday. By doing so, Oakland settled with all its arbitration-eligible players before sides were even scheduled to exchange figures.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Alden Gonzalez</dc:creator>
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