A’s News Links, Wednesday, September 12, 2012
OAKLAND TRIBUNE
Oakland A's Jerry Blevins latest unlikely hero By Joe Stiglich, Oakland Tribune http://www.insidebayarea.com/athletics/ci_21518304/pitcher-brandon-mccarthy-released-from-hospital
A's pitcher Brandon McCarthy released from hospital By Joe Stiglich, Oakland Tribune http://www.insidebayarea.com/athletics/ci_21518311/pitcher-brandon-mccarthy-released-from-hospital
Oakland A's postseason tickets go on sale Monday Bay Area News Group http://www.insidebayarea.com/athletics/ci_21516716/oakland-postseason-tickets-go-sale-monday
Inside the Oakland A’s: Postgame thoughts after the A’s 6-5 victory over the Angels By Joe Stiglich, Oakland Tribune, 9/12, 12:08am http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/
Inside the Oakland A’s: Reactions: Brandon McCarthy comes home after brain surgery By Bay Area News Group Blog Editor, 9/11/2012, 9:59pm http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/
Inside the Oakland A’s: No plans for shaking up the middle of the A’s lineup right now, Bob Melvin says By Joe Stiglich, Oakland Tribune, 9/11/2012, 6:34pm http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/
Inside the Oakland A’s: A’s pitcher Brandon McCarthy discharged from hospital By Joe Stiglich, Oakland Tribune, 9/11/2012, 3:50pm http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
A's, bullpen hang on to beat Angels 6-5 A's 6, Angels 5: Lefty Blevins escapes 2-on, no-out jam in 9th to extend road win streak Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle http://www.sfgate.com/athletics/article/A-s-bullpen-hang-on-to-beat-Angels-6-5-3858139.php
Straily starts slowly, finishes well Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle http://www.sfgate.com/athletics/article/Straily-starts-slowly-finishes-well-3857951.php
McCarthy discharged from hospital Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle http://www.sfgate.com/athletics/article/McCarthy-discharged-from-hospital-3858132.php The Drumbeat: Jerry Blevins wants his walkoff pie after dramatic save for A’s From Chronicle Staff Writer Susan Slusser at Angel Stadium http://blog.sfgate.com/athletics/2012/09/11/jerry-blevins-wants-his-walkoff-pie-after-dramatic-save-for-as/
The Drumbeat: Brandon McCarthy discharged from California Pacific From Chronicle Staff Writer Susan Slusser at Angel Stadium http://blog.sfgate.com/athletics/2012/09/11/brandon-mccarthy-discharged-from-california-pacific/
The Drumbeat: A’s Wild Card and ALDS tickets to go on sale Sept. 17 http://blog.sfgate.com/athletics/2012/09/11/as-wild-card-and-alds-tickets-to-go-on-sale-sept-17/
OAKLANDATHLETICS.COM
Blevins puts icing on the cake with miracle save By Jane Lee / MLB.com | 9/12/2012 http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_11_oakmlb_anamlb_1&mode= recap&c_id=oak
A's pitcher McCarthy discharged from hospital By Jane Lee / MLB.com http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/news/print.jsp?ymd=20120911&content_id=38247200&vkey=news_o ak&c_id=oak
Major Lee-ague: McCarthy discharged from hospital Jane Lee, mlb.com http://janelee.mlblogs.com/
Perfect-so-far Griffin aims to make Halos next victim By AJ Cassavell / MLB.com | 9/12/2012 http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_12_oakmlb_anamlb_1&mode=preview&vke y=preview_web_away&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak
Gio deal turns fortunes of both Nats, A's Offseason trade reaps unexpected immediate benefits in tandem with other deals By Matthew Leach / MLB.com http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/news/print.jsp?ymd=20120912&content_id=38300618&vkey=news_o ak&c_id=oak
ASSOCIATED PRESS
A's Brandon McCarthy released from hospital By ASSOCIATED PRESS http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20120911/WIRE/120919918/1010/SPORTS?template=printart
A's hold off Angels in 9th for 5th straight win By GREG BEACHAM, AP Sports Writer http://pressdemocrat.stats.com/mlb/recap.asp?g=320911103&final=true
COMCAST SPORTSNET BAY AREA
Blevins goes hungry after Houdini-esque routine Casey Pratt, csnbayarea.com http://www.csnbayarea.com/baseball-oakland-athletics/athletics-talk/Blevins-goes-hungry-after- Houdini-esque-?blockID=771831&feedID=2797
Pratt's Instant Replay: Athletics 6, Angels 5 Casey Pratt, csnbayarea.com http://www.csnbayarea.com/baseball-oakland-athletics/athletics-talk/Pratts-Instant-Replay-Athletics- 6-Angels?blockID=771807&feedID=2797
Balfour and Cook make a dangerous 1-2 punch Casey Pratt, csnbayarea.com http://www.csnbayarea.com/baseball-oakland-athletics/athletics-talk/Balfour-and-Cook-make-a- dangerous-1-2-pu?blockID=771737&feedID=11094
A's lineup: Moss, Kottaras powering platoons Casey Pratt, csnbayarea.com http://www.csnbayarea.com/baseball-oakland-athletics/athletics-talk/As-lineup-Moss-Kottaras- powering-platoon?blockID=771623&feedID=2797
A's McCarthy discharged from hospital Casey Pratt, csnbayarea.com http://www.csnbayarea.com/baseball-oakland-athletics/athletics-talk/As-McCarthy-discharged-from- hospital-?blockID=771589&feedID=2797
ESPN.COM Amazing A's on verge of making history Jason Stark, espn.com http://espn.go.com/espn/print?id=8366273&type=story
Yahoo.com A's stunning climb defies explanation Jeff Passan, Yahoo.com http://sports.yahoo.com/news/a-s-stunning-climb-defies-explanation.html
(story for NY Times that was cancelled) Jeff DiNunzio: A Running Tab Adding some Canada to America’s Pastime by Jeff Dinunzio http://bit.ly/RDPv2U