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Team Notebook: Oakland Athletics News, Rumors and Injury Updates
 Athletics | Brown leads AFL in RBIs Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics OF Corey Brown led the Arizona Fall League this year with 28 RBIs. He also hit .333. Athletics | Desme tops AFL in homers Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics OF Grant Desme led the Arizona Fall League with 11 home runs. He also recorded 27 RBIs. Athletics | Carter named to Double-A All-Star team MLB.com reports Oakland Athletics 1B Chris Carter was named to the Topps Double-A All-Star team. He hit .337 with 24 homers and 101 RBIs. Athletics | Unlikely to dip into free-agent pool Mychael Urban, of MLB.com, reports the Oakland Athletics are unlikely to dip into the free-agent pool this offseason. The team is likely to fill any needs with prospects from within the organization. "We're going to look at young players to fill spots, first and foremost," general manager Billy Beane said. "If those players we'd like to acquire aren't obtainable, we'll consider bringing in guys who can hold the positions down. We're going to stay disciplined and try to do everything we can to fill those spots with young players." Athletics | Bailey named AL Rookie of the Year ESPNews reports Oakland Athletics RP Andrew Bailey has been named the 2009 American League Rookie of the Year. Athletics | Tomko files for free agency The Sports Network reports Oakland Athletics SP Brett Tomko filed for free agency Friday, Nov. 13. Athletics | Brown homers Thursday MLB.com reports Oakland Athletics OF Corey Brown homered and knocked in three runs in the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Nov. 12. He went 3-for-3 while scoring three times and walking twice. Athletics | May bring back Kennedy Athletics.MLB.com's Mychael Urban reports the Oakland Athletics are interested in re-signing IF Adam Kennedy to play third base. Athletics | Denorfia outrighted CBSSports.com reports the Oakland Athletics outrighted OF Chris Denorfia to the minors Monday, Nov. 9. Athletics | Four removed from DL CBSSports.com reports the Oakland Athletics removed SP Josh Outman (elbow), RP Joey Devine (elbow), SP Dallas Braden (foot) and SP Vincent Mazzaro (shoulder) from the 60-day disabled list Thursday, Nov. 5. Athletics | Crosby doesn't expect to return Athletics.MLB.com's Mychael Urban reports free agent SS Bobby Crosby doesn't expect to return to the Oakland Athletics. Athletics | Four file for free agency The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics SS Bobby Crosby, SP Justin Duchscherer, IF Nomar Garciaparra and 2B Adam Kennedy filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5. Athletics | Weeks named AFL Player of the Week Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics 2B Jemile Weeks was named the Arizona Fall League Hitter of the Week for the period ending Sunday, Nov. 1. He went 8-for-15 (.533) with three doubles, two triples, three RBIs and four runs scored during the week. Athletics | Weeks working with Henderson Mychael Urban, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics 2B Jemile Weeks has been working with Hall of Fame OF Rickey Henderson in the offseason. Henderson is working to make Weeks a prototypical leadoff man in the majors. Athletics | Carson, Reineke outrighted CBSSports.com reports the Oakland Athletics outrighted OF Matt Carson and SP Chad Reineke to the minors Friday, Oct. 30. Athletics | Plan to check in on Tomko The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports the Oakland Athletics plan to check in on free agent P Brett Tomko (elbow) as he recovers from a nerve problem in his right arm. Athletics | Sweeney begins physical therapy Susan Slusser, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Athletics OF Ryan Sweeney (knee) has started physical therapy and will be ready for Spring Training. Athletics | Carter returns to winter ball Susan Slusser, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Athletics 1B Chris Carter (illness) will return to the Mexican Winter League Monday, Nov. 2. He left because of suspected appendicitis, but it turned out to be the flu. Carter has yet to be cleared to resume baseball activity. Athletics | Outman begins throwing program Susan Slusser, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Athletics SP Josh Outman (elbow) began his throwing program last week and expects to be throwing off a mound by Spring Training. However, he will not be ready to pitch in a game until after the All-Star break. Athletics | Not in contact with Nomar, Tomko Susan Slusser, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports the Oakland Athletics have not been in contact with either IF Nomar Garciaparra or SP Brett Tomko. Athletics | Kennedy wants to return Susan Slusser, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Athletics 2B Adam Kennedy is interested in returning to the team, and talks between the two sides have been "very positive," according to his agent, Paul Cohen. The team is expecting Kennedy to file for free agency. Athletics | Weeks extends hitting streak Robert Emrich, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics 2B Jemile Weeks doubled to extend his hitting streak to six games in the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Oct. 29. Athletics | Weeks collects three hits Wednesday Danny Wild, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics 2B Jemile Weeks went 3-for-3 with two RBIs in the Arizona Fall League Wednesday, Oct. 28. Athletics | Brown knocks in three Wednesday Danny Wild, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics OF Corey Brown knocked in three runs in the Arizona Fall League Wednesday, Oct. 28. Athletics | Desme continues tear Danny Wild, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics OF Grant Desme hit two home runs in the Arizona Fall League Wednesday, Oct. 28, and has 10 home runs in his last 10 games. He is hitting .469 and is just four homers shy of tying the league's single-season record for home runs set by Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Brandon Wood in 2005. Desme has 22 RBIs in his last 10 games. Athletics | Carter ill The San Francisco Chronicle's Vlae Kershner reports Oakland Athletics 1B Chris Carter (illness) left the Mexican Winter League due to an undisclosed illness. It's unknown whether he'll return to play after hitting four homers in 28 at-bats. Athletics | Desme homers again Monday MLB.com reports Oakland Athletics OF Grant Desme hit a home run in his fifth straight game in the Arizona Fall League Monday, Oct. 26. He has eight home runs, including six in his last five games, and 16 RBIs in his last eight games. Athletics | Giambi didn't care for Geren Athletics.MLB.com's Mychael Urban reports former Oakland Athletics 1B Jason Giambi didn't care for manager Bob Geren and was a major influence on young players in his time with the Athletics. Giambi wasn't a disruptive force, but the potential was there for him to be according to management. Athletics | Desme named AFL Player of the Week MLB.com reports Oakland Athletics OF Grant Desme was named the Player of the Week in the Arizona Fall League for the period ending Sunday, Oct. 25. He hit five home runs in five games last week. Desme hit .478 (11-for-23) with eight runs, nine RBIs and a 1.174 slugging percentage. He is currently leading the AFL with seven home runs. Athletics | Harden unlikely to return Athletics.MLB.com's Mychael Urban reports free agent SP Rich Harden (Cubs) is unlikely to sign with the Oakland Athletics because there was some hard feelings with the medical staff when he was traded. Athletics | Desme blasts two homers Wednesday Brittany Ghiroli, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics OF Grant Desme hit two home runs and drove in three runs in the Arizona Fall League Wednesday, Oct. 21. It was his fifth straight multi-hit game and he has gone deep in four of his last five games. Desme leads the AFL with five home runs and is second with 30 total bases. Athletics | Becoming interested in Chapman Jorge Arangure Jr., of ESPN The Magazine, reports the Oakland Athletics are beginning to become interested in Cuban pitching prospect Aroldis Chapman. Athletics | Desme homers Tuesday MLB.com reports Oakland Athletics OF Grant Desme hit a three-run home run in the Arizona Fall League Tuesday, Oct. 20. Athletics | Cameron, Munson become free agents CBSSports.com reports Oakland Athletics RP Kevin Cameron and C Eric Munson have refused their minor league assignments, making them both free agents. Athletics | Simmons working on an out pitch MLB.com's Daren Smith reports Oakland Athletics SP James Simmons is trying to develop an out pitch in the Arizona Fall League. "It seems like I can get two strikes on everybody," Simmons said. "I'm working on a cutter and throwing the curveball a little harder. The last two years, it's been a little loopy." Athletics | Team wants Carter to play the outfield in winter ball The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports that the Oakland Athletics want 1B Chris Carter to gain some experiencing in winter ball playing in the outfield, but they are unsure if his team will allow it. Athletics | Buck expected to be ready by spring training The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports that Oakland Athletics OF Travis Buck (concussion) received an MRI exam for his post-concussion syndrome and is expected to be ready by the spring. Athletics | Sweeney could be ready by spring training The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports that Oakland Athletics OF Ryan Sweeney (knee) is expected to be ready by spring training. Athletics | Ynoa doing well with throwing program The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports that Oakland Athletics P Michael Ynoa (elbow) has been doing well with his throwing program, but he is not expected to appear in any instructional league games. Athletics | De Los Santos experiencing soreness The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports that Oakland Athletics P Fautino De Los Santos (elbow) is experiencing some soreness after he pitches, and he is being double-checked. However, the soreness is considered normal for someone who has had elbow surgery. Athletics | Desme has three RBIs Thursday MLB.com reports Oakland Athletics OF Grant Desme homered, doubled and drove in three runs while falling a triple short of the cycle in the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Oct. 15. Athletics | Mortensen needs to refine offspeed pitches Athletics.MLB.com's Mychael Urban reports Oakland Athletics SP Clayton Mortensen will have to refine his secondary pitches to complement his two-seam fastball to challenge for a spot in the rotation next spring. Athletics | Weeks sets table in AFL opener MiLB.com reports Oakland Athletics 2B Jemile Weeks hit leadoff in the Arizona Fall League opener Wednesday, Oct. 14. He went 2-for-5 with an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base. Athletics | Storey to AFL Baseball America's John Manuel reports Oakland Athletics P Mickey Storey has been added to the Arizona Fall League. Athletics | Bringing back entire coaching staff The Associated Press reports the Oakland Athletics will bring back their entire coaching staff in the same positions for the 2010 season. |
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