The A's traded for Jed Lowrie when they didn't seem to need him. Now, a month into the season, he's playing every day and batting third. ...more

Yoenis Cespedes is fun to watch, but who wants to see games at the ugly and outdated Coliseum? ...more

Jed Lowrie came to the A's without a full-time position. All the full-time spots in the infield were already spoken for. But halfway thought the spring, the A's have big concerns about both shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima and second baseman Scott Sizemore. Lowrie could take either job (but he can't take both). ...more

Last winter, the A's traded away three established pitchers. This winter, they've made three significant trades, and in each one they've dealt away young players and acquired players making at least a little bit more money. A change in philosophy in Oakland? Not exactly. ...more