ATHLETICS NEWS LINKS, WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2014

OAKLAND TRIBUNE

Oakland A's can't shake , lose in 12 innings By Carl Steward, Oakland Tribune http://www.insidebayarea.com/athletics/ci_26200442/oakland-cant-shake-houston-astros-lose-12- innings

Hall of Fame baseball managers By Daniel Brown, San Jose Mercury News http://www.insidebayarea.com/athletics/ci_26198160/hall-fame-baseball-managers

Hall of Famer still obsessing over the details By Daniel Brown http://www.insidebayarea.com/athletics/ci_26198105/hall-famer-tony-la-russa-still-obsessing-over

Oakland A's pitcher Tommy Milone not softening trade request By Carl Steward, Oakland Tribune http://www.insidebayarea.com/athletics/ci_26197123/oakland-pitcher-tommy-milone-not-softening- trade-demand

Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony facts By Daniel Brown, San Jose Mercury News http://www.insidebayarea.com/athletics/ci_26196859/baseball-hall-fame-induction-ceremony-facts

A's-Oakland sign off on 10-year lease extension By Matthew Artz, Oakland Tribune http://www.insidebayarea.com/athletics/ci_26195633/oakland-sign-off-10-year-lease-extension

A's activate outfielder from disabled list Bay Area News Group http://www.insidebayarea.com/athletics/ci_26195428/activate-outfielder-josh-reddick-from-disabled- list

Oakland: Lightning strike briefly knocks out power at Coliseum Bay City News Service http://www.insidebayarea.com/athletics/ci_26195139/oakland-lightning-strike-briefly-knocks-out- coliseum-power

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE

A's undone 3-2 by Hoes' homer in 12th inning Susan Slusser, Chronicle http://www.sfgate.com/athletics/article/A-s-undone-3-2-by-Hoes-homer-in-14th-inning-5640112.php

Melvin says Milone would still like to be with A's Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle http://www.sfgate.com/athletics/article/Melvin-says-Milone-would-still-like-to-be-with-A-s- 5639985.php

A's lease settled after Lew Wolff accepts Oakland's changes Will Kane and Carolyn Jones, San Francisco Chronicle http://www.sfgate.com/athletics/article/Oakland-A-s-lease-settled-Lew-Wolff-accepts-most- 5638870.php

The Drumbeat: Astros edge A’s 3-2 in 12th inning on Hoes’ homer By Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle http://blog.sfgate.com/athletics/2014/07/22/astros-edge-as-3-2-in-12th-inning-on-hoes-homer/

The Drumbeat: Bob Melvin on Tommy Milone’s trade request, Josh Reddick plans By Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle

http://blog.sfgate.com/athletics/2014/07/22/bob-melvin-on-tommy-milones-trade-request-josh- reddick-plans/

ATHLETICS.COM

A's edged in extras after Kazmir's sharp start Astros hit solo homer off Abad in 12th as Oakland drops series opener By Jane Lee / MLB.com http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2014_07_22_houmlb_oakmlb_1&mode=recap_home& c_id=oak

Reddick returns from DL with right knee brace  Milone reaches out to Melvin after requesting trade  Donaldson wins A's Heart and Hustle Award By Jane Lee and Aaron Leibowitz / MLB.com http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/news/print.jsp?ymd=20140722&content_id=85790876¬ebook_id= 85734654&vkey=notebook_oak&c_id=oak

A's owner Wolff releases statement on lease By Oakland A's http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/news/print.jsp?ymd=20140722&content_id=85818520&vkey=news_o ak&c_id=oak

Peacock looks to rebound in matchup vs. A's Houston aims to build on series advantage against Oakland's Chavez By Will Laws / MLB.com http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2014_07_23_houmlb_oakmlb_1&mode=preview&vke y=preview_web_home&c_id=oak

CSNBAYAREA.COM

Rewind: Astros won't make life easy on the A's By Joe Stiglich, csnbayarea.com http://www.csnbayarea.com/athletics/rewind-astros-wont-make-life-easy

Instant Replay: Hoes' HR lifts Astros past A's in 12 By Joe Stiglich, csnbayarea.com http://www.csnbayarea.com/athletics/instant-replay-hoes-hr-lifts-astros-past-12

A's notes: Reddick's return gives Melvin lineup options By Joe Stiglich, csnbayarea.com http://www.csnbayarea.com/athletics/notes-reddicks-return-gives-melvin-lineup-options

Milone reached out to Melvin about trade request By Joe Stiglich, csnbayarea.com http://www.csnbayarea.com/athletics/milone-reached-out-melvin-about-trade-request

A's, city of Oakland finalize 10-year Coliseum lease By Joe Stiglich, csnbayarea.com http://www.csnbayarea.com/athletics/city-oakland-finalize-10-year-coliseum-lease

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Athletics fall to Astros 3-2 in extras By Janie McCauley, Associated Press http://www.pressdemocrat.com/sports/2422973-181/athletics-fall-to-astros-3-2

Oakland A's Agree to 10-Year Lease to Stay at Coliseum A's Agree to Stay in Oakland for at Least 2 Years and Face Penalty if They Leave Before Lease Is Up By Associated Press http://online.wsj.com/articles/oakland-as-agree-to-10-year-lease-to-stay-at-coliseum- 1406075767?tesla=y&mg=reno64- wsj&url=http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304058404580046051714537336.html

Selig waits for experts' advice on Tommy John surgeries By Associated Press http://www.csnbayarea.com/athletics/selig-waits-experts-advice-tommy-john-surgeries

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Baseball in California a story of conquer, but not divide By Chris Dufresne, Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-sn-baseball-california-20140722-story.html

MINOR LEAGUE TEAMS

SACRAMENTO RIVER CATS

Sacramento Wins Marathon Game Tuesday El Paso Chihuahuas http://www.milb.com/news/print.jsp?ymd=20140723&content_id=85880388&vkey=news_t4904&fext= .jsp&sid=t4904

MIDLAND ROCKHOUNDS

Hounds and Riders Split Twin Bill Midland RockHounds http://www.milb.com/news/print.jsp?ymd=20140723&content_id=85896142&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&si d=t237

STOCKTON PORTS

Stockton's Offense Sputters In 3-0 Loss http://www.milb.com/news/print.jsp?ymd=20140722&content_id=85894414&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&si d=t524

BELOIT SNAPPERS

Snappers can't complete series sweep, fall 7-3 to Hot Rods Beloit Snappers http://www.milb.com/news/print.jsp?ymd=20140721&content_id=85581414&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&si d=t554

VERMONT LAKE MONSTERS

Kim, Munoz Key Vermont 7-5 Win Tuesday By Paul Stanfield / Vermont Lake Monsters http://www.milb.com/news/print.jsp?ymd=20140722&content_id=85816848&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&si d=t462