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sports1 year ago•4 min saved

"Oakland A's Navigate Coliseum Future Amidst Lease Uncertainty"

The Oakland Athletics are set to meet with the African American Sports & Entertainment Group to discuss selling their 50% stake in the Oakland Coliseum, potentially allowing for expansion franchises in the NFL and WNBA. The team has revamped its rotation by signing Alex Wood and acquiring Ross Stripling, while also considering Rule 5 Draft pick Mitch Spence for a roster spot. Wood expressed frustration with his previous team's handling of pitchers, and Spence is competing for a spot in the rotation or a long relief role.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

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sports2 years ago•0 min saved

MLB Rule 5 Draft 2023: A's Pick Spence, Yankees Lose Pitchers

The Oakland Athletics have selected right-hander Mitch Spence from the New York Yankees' Triple-A roster in the Rule 5 Draft. Spence, a 10th round pick in the 2019 MLB Draft, had a solid season in Triple-A with a 4.47 ERA and a 5.21 FIP in 29 starts. The A's will have to keep him on their active roster for the entire season or offer him back to the Yankees. A's GM David Forst mentioned that Spence will have a chance to compete for a spot in the rotation or transition to a bullpen role. The Athletics also lost catcher William Simoneit to the Philadelphia Phillies in the minor league portion of the Rule 5 Draft.

via Athletics Nation|

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