Oakland A's Podcast

What went into the decision to trade Coco Crisp? MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Athletics reporter Jane Lee discuss the pieces that go into this trade and which players could get a coveted September callup. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The last thing the Athletics need are teammates getting into an argument. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Athletics reporter Jane Lee discuss what happened between Billy Butler and Danny Valencia and how Oakland plans on closing out the season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Athletics are creating a youth movement as the season wraps up. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Athletics reporter Jane Lee spotlight the young guns making debuts, who's getting starting jobs and how they're focused on getting ready for next season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Although it's nearing the end, the Athletics are holding auditions for 2017. MLB.com's Alyson Footer caught up with Athletics broadcaster Vince Cotroneo to spotlight who's standing out, how far Sean Manaea's come along and how Ross Detwiler's found his groove in Oakland. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oakland is back to reinventing the wheel, a practice that isn't new to their front office. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Richard Justice discuss why the A's gave up Josh Reddick and Rich Hill for three right-handed pitchers, other moves Billy Bean might make and how tough it is to be an Athletics fan. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before the Athletics can talk about trading Rich Hill, they could give him one more start to add value to his arm. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Athletics reporter Jane Lee discuss how Hill's been dealing with a blister, Sonny Gray's dominance and where the A's heads are at when it comes to making a move before the Trade Deadline. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is a youth movement going on in Oakland. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Athletics reporter Jane Lee discuss the younger guys who have come up and been difference makers, how the A's took two big series coming off the All-Star break and how Coco Crisp thought he hit a walk-off home run, but didn't. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two-time All-Star Ray Fosse couldn't be prouder of Stephen Vogt for his second consecutive All-Star nod. Athletics reporter Jane Lee caught up with the broadcaster to hear some of his favorite memories and find out who else he would have liked to see from the A's head to San Diego. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Athletics are still trying to figure out their identity as they reach the halfway mark of the season. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Athletics reporter Jane Lee reflect on a tough first half, what to expect as guys come back from injury, and how great Stephen Vogt felt after being named an All-Star for the second consecutive season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Athletics reporter Jane Lee take a closer look at what it meant to take six of seven from the Angels and Giants and how big of a difference maker Josh Reddick is to the lineup and team energy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Athletics haven't had the easiest road to success in 2016. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Athletics reporter Jane Lee list off plaguing injuries, update Sean Manaea's status coming off the disabled list and what's clicking for Kendall Graveman. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Knuckleballer Steve Sparks reflects on his 2003 postseason with the A's, including his surprise entrance and gutsy performance in Game 4. Why was Joe Morgan in Steve's head that day? Ken finds out. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inconsistent pitching performances have plagued the Athletics. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Athletics reporter Jane Lee take a closer look at the struggles of the pitching staff, how Sean Manaea's trip to the disabled list affects the rotation and how this club can combat their tough luck arms. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A's manager Bob Melvin and Reds manager Bryan Price go back a long way. Both talk with Ken about what it was like to befriend and work with the other and their similar Bay Area backgrounds. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the sixth overall pick in the upcoming Draft, the Athletics will have their highest pick in 18 years and they intend to draft wisely. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Athletics reporter Jane Lee discuss the strategy the A's could go in to make the most out of the their picks. They also discuss how Oakland has been able to restock their farm system through trades over the past few seasons. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Oakland Athletics ended the month of May with a four game winning streak, and they hope to keep that rolling into June. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Athletics reporter Jane Lee discuss what the club needs to do to keep on streaking and when the A's can expect Sonny Gray back on the bump. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sonny Gray is heading into unfamiliar territory. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Athletics reporter Jane Lee explain how he landed on the disabled list, the plan to get him back into the rotation and how this affects the team while he's away. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Khris Davis and Danny Valencia's home run party helped give the Athletics a much needed boost. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Athletics reporter Jane Lee take a closer look at their historic performances and why Sean Manaea should stay up and be able to grow with the A's. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB.com's Alyson Footer caught up with Athletics reporter Jane Lee to explain what could be the issue, why Sean Manaea's recent outing shouldn't be an indication of his future, and why Jed Lowrie landing on the DL is the last thing the Athletics need. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The highly anticipated debut of Sean Manaea was one for the memory books. MLB.com's Alyson Footer caught up with Athletics reporter Jane Lee to reflect on the rookie's first Major League start and the time he took to savor it and why Chris Bassitt's unfortunate elbow discomfort allowed Jesse Hahn to return to the A's. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices