OAKLAND ATHLETICS NEWS LINKS, TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2015
OAKLAND TRIBUNE
Orioles strike early, rout A's By John Hickey http://www.insidebayarea.com/athletics/ci_28581805/orioles-strike-early-rout
A's activate Coco Crisp, sign former Blue Jay Danny Valencia By John Hickey http://www.insidebayarea.com/athletics/ci_28579128/activate-coco-crisp-from-60-day-disabled-list
Inside the A’s: Physically sound Chavez looks for mechanical problem by John Hickey http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/2015/08/03/physically-sound-chavez-looks-for-mechanical- problem/
Inside the A’s: Valencia and Lawrie become options at second base for A’s; How Rickey Henderson briefly got stood up at Cooperstown by John Hickey http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/2015/08/03/valencia-and-lawrie-become-options-at-second-base- for-as-how-rickey-henderson-briefly-got-stood-up-at-cooperstown/
Former A's second baseman to play for Pittsburg Diamonds By Nate Gartrell http://www.insidebayarea.com/breaking-news/ci_28579650/former-second-baseman-play-pittsburg- diamonds
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
Coco Crisp returns, brings hits; but O’s thrash A’s By Susan Slusser http://www.sfgate.com/athletics/article/Coco-Crisp-returns-brings-hits-but-O-s-thrash-6423028.php
A’s Drumbeat: A closer look at today’s transactions By Susan Slusser http://www.sfgate.com/athletics/article/A-s-Drumbeat-A-closer-look-at-today-s-6422922.php
Oakland A’s claim Danny Valencia, option out Pat Venditte By Susan Slusser http://www.sfgate.com/athletics/article/Oakland-A-s-claim-Danny-Valencia-option-out-6422127.php
ATHLETICS.COM
Chavez gets knocked around by Orioles By Brittany Ghiroli and Trevor Hass http://m.athletics.mlb.com/news/article/140954618/orioles-homer-twice-in-rout-of-athletics
Crisp has two hits in return from DL By Trevor Hass http://m.athletics.mlb.com/news/article/140951236/coco-crisp-returns-to-as-from-neck-injury
Oakland's Rally Possum has appeared once again, and it's taken residence near the foul pole By Chris Landers http://m.mlb.com/cutfour/2015/08/04/141023230/possum-appears-at-oakland-athletics-game
Orioles look to keep pressure on A's By Brittany Ghiroli http://m.mlb.com/news/article/20150804140956048?game_pk=415238
A's plan to take longer look at Leon By Trevor Hass http://m.athletics.mlb.com/news/article/140952888/arnold-leon-expected-to-stay-with-as-longer
COMCAST SPORTSNET
Rewind: Will Jesse Chavez get time to regain his form? By Joe Stiglich http://www.csnbayarea.com/athletics/rewind-will-jesse-chavez-get-time-regain-his-form
Instant Replay: Chavez, A's crushed in series-opener vs. Orioles By Joe Stiglich http://www.csnbayarea.com/athletics/instant-replay-chavez-crushed-series-opener-vs-orioles
A's Inside Pitch: How Valencia's arrival impacts team By Joe Stiglich http://www.csnbayarea.com/athletics/inside-pitch-how-valencias-arrival-impacts-team-0
A's Bassitt congrats Klay's brother Trayce on White Sox call-up By Joe Stiglich http://www.csnbayarea.com/athletics/bassitt-congrats-klays-brother-trayce-white-sox-call
A's notes: Lawrie's role could change with Valencia on board By Joe Stiglich http://www.csnbayarea.com/athletics/notes-lawries-role-could-change-valencia-board
A's claim Valencia, option Venditte to Triple-A By Joe Stiglich http://www.csnbayarea.com/athletics/claim-valencia-option-venditte-triple
SACRAMENTO BEE
Coco Crisp returns from long DL stint as A's lose to Orioles by Matt Kawahara http://www.sacbee.com/sports/article29923369.html
ASSOCIATED PRESS
A’s overwhelmed by Orioles 9-2 By Janie McCauley http://www.pressdemocrat.com/sports/4296348-181/as-overwhelmed-by-orioles-9-2
MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
NASHVILLE SOUNDS
Sounds Erase Deficit, Win 5-3 Nashville Sounds http://www.milb.com/news/print.jsp?ymd=20150803&content_id=141006420&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp& sid=t556
MIDLAND ROCKHOUNDS
That's Why He's the Boss By Bob Hards / Midland RockHounds http://www.milb.com/news/print.jsp?ymd=20150803&content_id=141015386&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp& sid=t237
STOCKTON PORTS
Nine-Run Fourth Sinks Ports 11-6 Stockton Ports http://www.milb.com/news/print.jsp?ymd=20150803&content_id=141046550&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp& sid=t524
BELOIT SNAPPERS
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VERMONT LAKE MONSTERS
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