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Team Notebook: Oakland Athletics News, Rumors and Injury Updates
 Athletics | Taveras released CBSSports.com reports the Oakland Athletics released OF Willy Taveras Tuesday, Feb. 9. Athletics | Will not go with six-man rotation Jane Lee, of MLB.com, reports the Oakland Athletics will not use a six-man rotation heading into the 2010 season, according to manager Bob Geren. SPs Trevor Cahill, Gio Gonzalez and Vincent Mazzaro are the candidates to win the fifth spot. Athletics | Eveland traded to Toronto MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports that the Oakland Athletics have traded SP Dana Eveland to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations. Athletics | Feliz signed ESPN's Jorge Arangure reports that the Oakland Athletics have signed Dominican RP Michael Feliz. The deal, which includes an $800,000 bonus, is still pending a physical and an age investigation. Athletics | Powell in shape Athletics.MLB.com's Jane Lee reports Oakland Athletics C Landon Powell looked to be leaner and in great shape a couple weeks ago. Athletics | Powell in great shape Jane Lee, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics backup C Landon Powell looks to be trimmer and in great shape this offseason. Powell has been taking groundballs at first base, where he could be used to spell expected starter 1B Daric Barton. Athletics | Cahill has edge for rotation spot Jane Lee, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics SP Trevor Cahill has the edge for the No. 5 spot in the rotation based on experience alone. He will be competing with SPs Gio Gonzalez and Vincent Mazzaro for the spot in Spring Training. Manager Bob Geren said that Gonzalez may have "the best stuff" on the staff. Mazzaro is likely to begin the season at Class AAA. Athletics | Taveras trade further explained FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports the Oakland Athletics made the trade for OF Willy Taveras with the intention of releasing or trading him. The Athletics view the deal as acquiring IF Adam Rosales for $1.3 million. Taveras is owed $4 million, and they dealt IF Aaron Miles and his $2.7 million salary. If a team signs Taveras after the A's released him, that team would pay him $405,000, and the A's would pay the rest. This would mean the Athletics acquired Rosales for $900,000, which is appealing to the team. Athletics | Buck unhappy with recent acquisitions CSNBayArea.com's Mychael Urban reports Oakland Athletics OF Travis Buck said the team's recent acquisitions of multiple outfielders has lit a fire in him. "I'm gonna go into spring training with a vengeance and try to force their hand," Buck said. Athletics | Won't pursue Damon Updating a previous report, Joe Stiglich, of the Oakland Tribune, reports the Oakland Athletics will not be pursuing free-agent OF Johnny Damon (Yankees) after recently signing OF Gabe Gross. Athletics | Unlikely to keep Taveras Joe Stiglich, of the Oakland Tribune, reports the Oakland Athletics are unlikely to keep OF Willy Taveras on their club after designating him for assignment Monday, Feb. 1. If they cannot trade him and he goes unclaimed on waivers, they will likely release him and eat the majority of his $4 million salary for the 2010 season. Athletics | Petit cut The San Jose Mercury News' Joe Stiglich reports Oakland Athletics IF Gregorio Petit was designated for assignment. Athletics | No recent talks with Damon Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Oakland Athletics have not had any recent talks with the representatives of free-agent OF Johnny Damon (Yankees), according to a source. Athletics | Taveras designated for assignment ESPN.com reports the Oakland Athletics designated OF Willy Taveras for assignment Monday, Feb. 1. Athletics | Eveland designated for assignment The Sports Network reports the Oakland Athletics designated SP Dana Eveland for assignment Monday, Feb. 1. Athletics | Tolleson claimed off waivers The Sports Network reports the Oakland Athletics claimed 2B Steven Tolleson off waivers from the Minnesota Twins Monday, Feb. 1. Athletics | Taveras, Rosales acquired ESPN's Buster Olney reports the Oakland Athletics acquired OF Willy Taveras and IF Adam Rosales from the Cincinnati Reds Monday, Feb. 1, in exchange for 2B Aaron Miles, a player to be named or cash. Athletics | Giese re-signs MLB.com reports the Oakland Athletics re-signed P Dan Giese to a minor league deal. Athletics | Buck's tenure could be done MLB.com's Jane Lee reports Oakland Athletics OF Travis Buck could be done with the team after they signed OF Gabe Gross. The Athletics have been adamant in the past that Buck wasn't available. Athletics | More on Gross Updating an earlier report, MLB.com's Jane Lee reports Oakland Athletics OF Gabe Gross can earn up to $1 million with incentives in his new contract. He can earn $25,000 for 300 and 350 at-bats and $50,000 for 400, 450, 500 and 550 at-bats. Athletics | Gross agrees MLB.com's Jane Lee reports the Oakland Athletics agreed to a one-year, $750,000 deal with free-agent OF Gabe Gross (Rays). Incentives based on plate appearances could make the deal worth $1 million. Athletics | Outman rehab update Rob Rains, of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, reports that Oakland Athletics SP Josh Outman (shoulder, elbow) suffered a minor setback last week with shoulder inflammation. However, he is still on pace to return to action shortly after the All-Star break. "There is no doubt I am going to be back," Outman said. "My elbow feels better now than it has in a number of years. I just want to get back to where I need to be to compete again." Athletics | In serious talks with Gross The St. Petersburg Times reports the Oakland Athletics have entered into serious discussions with free-agent OF Gabe Gross (Rays). Athletics | Wuertz avoids arbitration MLB.com's Jane Lee reports that the Oakland Athletics have agreed to terms with RP Michael Wuertz on a two-year deal worth $5.25 million, with a club option for 2012. Athletics | Downplay interest in Damon Joe Stiglich, of the Oakland Tribune, reports Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane downplayed interest in free-agent OF Johnny Damon (Yankees), saying the team's biggest remaining need is finding a utility infielder capable of playing shortstop. Athletics | Sheets to start Opening Day Joe Stiglich, of the Oakland Tribune, reports Oakland Athletics SP Ben Sheets will start the team's Opening Day game this year. SPs Justin Duchscherer, Brett Anderson and Dallas Braden will likely follow in that order. Athletics | Sheets could be trade chip Joe Stiglich, of the Oakland Tribune, reports Oakland Athletics SP Ben Sheets could be this year's version of St. Louis Cardinals OF Matt Holliday, an attractive trade chip in July if the Athletics are out of contention. Athletics | Update on Sheets Updating previous reports, Joe Stiglich, of the Oakland Tribune, reports Oakland Athletics SP Ben Sheets can earn up to $2 million in performance bonuses as part of his one-year, $10 million deal. Athletics | Sheets 100 percent healthy Jane Lee, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics SP Ben Sheets (elbow) said he is 100 percent healthy heading into the 2010 season as the team's ace. "I think I'm 100 percent physically ready to go. To get ready for the season is a bit different. I have to build up my pitches ... but I feel like I'm going to be right where I need to be when the season opens. I hope, at the end of the day, they end up getting the better end of this deal. I feel like I've got some good years left," Sheets said. Athletics | G. Gonzalez, Cahill to battle for rotation spot Updating a previous report, Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports Oakland Athletics SPs Gio Gonzalez and Trevor Cahill will battle for the fifth spot in the rotation this spring. Ps Ben Sheets, Justin Duchscherer, Brett Anderson and Dallas Braden will fill the other spots. Athletics | Still looking at Damon ESPN's Buster Olney reports the Oakland Athletics are still looking at signing free-agent OF Johnny Damon (Yankees) after signing SP Ben Sheets. However, Damon would not receive a very big deal. Athletics | Sheets contract update Updating previous reports, Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports Oakland Athletics SP Ben Sheets' one-year deal is worth roughly $10 million plus performance bonuses. Athletics | More on Sheets Updating a previous report, Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics SP Ben Sheets will make "more than $8 million" as part of his one-year deal, according to multiple reports. Sheets has already passed a physical and will be introduced to the media Tuesday, Jan. 26, according to CSNBayArea.com. Athletics | Sheets agrees to terms ESPN's Buster Olney reports the Oakland Athletics agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent SP Ben Sheets (Brewers) Tuesday, Jan. 26. The deal is expected to be worth around $8 million. Athletics | More on Sheets' offer Updating previous reports, CSNBayArea.com's Mychael Urban reports the Oakland Athletics made a competitive offer to free-agent SP Ben Sheets (Brewers). Athletics | Make offer to Sheets Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports the Oakland Athletics have already extended an undisclosed offer to free-agent SP Ben Sheets (Brewers), according to ESPN.com. Athletics | Damon a possibility ESPN's Buster Olney reports the Oakland Athletics could have available cash to sign free-agent OF Johnny Damon (Yankees). Athletics | Desme retiring Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, reports Oakland Athletics OF Grant Desme has decided to retire from baseball to pursue priesthood, according to multiple sources. A team official said Desme is "serious" about his career change. Athletics | One rotation spot up for grabs The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports Oakland Athletics SPs Justin Duchscherer, Dallas Braden and Brett Anderson are locks for the rotation. SP Trevor Cahill likely has the fourth spot. The fifth spot is between SPs Gio Gonzalez and Vincent Mazzaro. Manager Bob Geren said Gonzalez has the best stuff on the staff, and he may have the edge. Athletics | Chavez says this is a big spring training The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports Oakland Athletics 3B Eric Chavez (back) said this will be the biggest spring training of his life because if his shoulder or back doesn't hold up he will retire. Athletics | Crisp healing well The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports Oakland Athletics OF Coco Crisp (shoulders) said Dr. James Andrews told him that everything is healing perfectly. Athletics | Devine expected to be ready AOL Fanhouse's Jeff Fletcher reports Oakland Athletics manager Bob Geren expects RP Joey Devine (elbow) to be ready for spring training. Athletics | Chavez to see limited time Jane Lee, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics 3B Eric Chavez (back) is expecting to see limited time in 2010 as he returns from back surgery. "I'm thankful for the opportunity to not just have to be playing third base - because that's kind of the pressure that I felt, that I was the third baseman and they had nobody else. Now we have positions that are filled all over the field, and there's opportunity for me to play first, split some time with Jack (Cust) at DH, maybe some short and some outfield." General manager Billy Beane sees no problem with Chavez spelling probable starter 1B Daric Barton at first base. Chavez has been able to throw, hit and take groundballs on a consistent basis this offseason. Athletics | Scouting Sheets Joe Stiglich, of the Oakland Tribune, reports the Oakland Athletics were present at free-agent SP Ben Sheets' (Brewers) throwing session Tuesday, Jan. 19. Sheets is expected to be seeking a one-year deal in the $10 million range. Athletics | Kouzmanoff expected to start at third Joe Stiglich, of the Oakland Tribune, reports Oakland Athletics 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff is expected to be the team's everyday third baseman in 2010, with 3B Eric Chavez (back) rebounding from back surgery. |
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