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Giambi discusses steroids

Giambi discusses steroids

Jason Giambi talks about the steroid admissions of former teammates Miguel Tejada and Alex Rodriguez.

Tejada charged

Tejada charged

A plea agreement has been reached with Miguel Tejada who has been charged with lying to Congress.

Hicks on A-Rod

Hicks on A-Rod

Rangers owner Tom Hicks feels betrayed that A-Rod used performance enhancing drugs while playing for Texas.

Brooks on Henderson

Brooks on Henderson

Rickey Henderson's coach at Oakland Tech, Wayne Brooks, talks about Rickey's high school days playing football.

Henderson HOF Part II

Henderson HOF Part II

Rickey Henderson and Jim Rice will be in Cooperstown for their enshrinement at the Hall of Fame this summer.

Henderson HOF Part I

Henderson HOF Part I

Rickey Henderson and Jim Rice will be in Cooperstown for their enshrinement at the Hall of Fame this summer.

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Scroogie Revival?

Scroogie Revival?

Dallas Braden has a pretty good grip on the fourth spot in the rotation. The left-hander also has a new pitch, a little cutter. Will he bring back the screwball?

No Place For Pudge

Ivan Rodriguez wants to play ball and avoid past.

Good Young Arms

Good Young Arms

Sure, the A's got some new bats in the offseason. But manager Bob Geren believes his team's biggest strength is its pitching.

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3-Dot Lounge

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Chavez won't play in first week of spring games

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Team trumps country

Joey Devine and Santiago Casilla won't be representing their countries next month. The A's have asked the two relievers to drop their...

A's Kiddie corps will make its pitch

For all the emphasis on the A's big new bats this offseason, manager Bob Geren believes his team's biggest strength is its pitching...

A's get started early

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