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[Contra Costa Times: Chin Music] - A’s tied to Chone Figgins, Vladimir Guerrero in speculation

Joe Stiglich — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:16:51 GMT

... field, where the A’s have a terrific defender and still-developing hitter in Ryan Sweeney. But remember, Billy Beane acknowledged that the A’s need more offense from ...

[Lookout Landing] - Best & Worst In Hidden Value, 2009

Jeff — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:09:34 GMT

... -21.3 Chone Figgins 22.3 Adam Lind -22.0 Chase Utley 22.0 Delmon Young -22.5 Ryan Sweeney 21.9 Andre Ethier -22.9 Elvis Andrus 21.7 Jose Guillen -24.8 Rajai Davis 20. ...

[MLB - Athletics] - Inbox: Did the '09 A's need better pitching?

Mychael Urban — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:31:49 GMT

... team by following your work, and I know you've already said you don't think Ryan Sweeney will win a Gold Glove this year. But what about Ellis or someone else? -- Ca ...

[Athletics Nation] - Cole Day In Hell -- Phillies 8-5 Loss Shows Why Manuel Is Crazy Not To...

Nico — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:24:41 GMT

... ? -Nick by mikev on Oct 31, 2009 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs but no Ryan Sweeney bothers to run it out to see, does it make a hit? I like Cindi. A. She never ...

[San Francisco Chronicle] - Kennedy says he's interested in rejoining A's

Susan Slusser, Chronicle Staff Writer — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:53:56 GMT

... the flu and he has been cleared to resume baseball activity. ... Outfielder Ryan Sweeney (patella tendinitis) has started physical therapy and will be ready for spri ...

[San Francisco Chronicle] - Kennedy says he's interested in rejoining A's

Susan Slusser, Chronicle Staff Writer — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:23:26 GMT

... the flu and he has been cleared to resume baseball activity. ... Outfielder Ryan Sweeney (patella tendinitis) has started physical therapy and will be ready for spri ...

[Baseball Prospectus] - Player Profile: Nick Swisher by Marc Normandin

Marc Normandin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:12:37 GMT

... in order to increase his trade value. The Athletics would get Gio Gonzalez , Ryan Sweeney , and Fautino de los Santos from the White Sox in exchange for Swisher, and ...

[Talking Points Tim Kawakami] - Grading the 2009 baseball predictions: Buzz Ryan had Giants/A’s nailed, whoever he is

Tim Kawakami — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:15:00 GMT

... al: 4.03. -My guess on Eric Chavez games played: 90. Actual: 8. -My guess on Ryan Sweeney HRs: 12. Actual 6. -My guess on Sandoval batting average: .305. Actual: .330 ...

[MLB - Athletics] - Making the grade: Defense

Mychael Urban — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:11:00 GMT

... t their performances factored into the overall grade.) Overall: B Outfielder Ryan Sweeney was a human highlight reel, turning in sensational plays in center and right ...

[MLB - Athletics] - Making the grade: Offense

Mychael Urban — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:59:11 GMT

... lower than Davis in part because of his .313 on-base percentage. Outfielder Ryan Sweeney gets a "B+" for showing considerably more pop while posting a .319 batting a ...

[Crashburn Alley] - Buzz Words

Bill Baer — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:00:32 GMT

... ephen Obenchain, and Jeremy Brown. For Swisher, Beane acquired Gio Gonzalez, Ryan Sweeney, and Fautino de los Santos. For Blanton, Beane acquired Adrian Cardenas, Jos ...

[FanGraphs] - The Problem with Oakland

R.J. Anderson — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:23:33 GMT

... isitions didn’t work out, and some players have gotten extremely close (like Ryan Sweeney this season), but the A’s have still been without consistent star talent for ...

[Sox Machine] - Who are the tradeworthy White Sox?

Jim Margalus — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:11:49 GMT

... rmingham (if he starts there, and I’m guessing he will) only strengthens the Ryan Sweeney comparisons with the bat, but he hit enough before his wrist injury to sugge ...

[San Francisco Chronicle] - Pitching project down, lineup revamp up next

Susan Slusser — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 06:03:14 GMT

... ing to Beane, emphasizing that Hairston must prove he can stay healthy. Even Ryan Sweeney might be pushed if he has any drop-off; Beane noted that the corner outfield ...

[MLB Trade Rumors] - Offseason Outlook: Oakland Athletics

Tim Dierkes — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:48:34 GMT

... o Petit - $405K LF - Scott Hairston - $1.25MM+ CF - Rajai Davis - $410K RF - Ryan Sweeney - $410K OF - Travis Buck - $410K DH - Jack Cust - $2.8MM+ IF/OF - Eric Patte ...