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Ex-Cardinals Watch 8-26-08: Daric Barton Adjusting Swing, Matt Ginter & Les Walrond Back To Minors, Mark Grudzielanek 2nd MRI (Cardinals Best News Links)

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:46:00 GMT

Daric Barton(Athletics): A's manager Bob Geren spent a little time before Monday's game against the Angels talking about the work that struggling rookie first baseman Daric Barton has been putting in on his swing. Barton's Bat, Strong Braden Give A's Win Matt Ginter(Indians): Matt Ginter has been activated from the 15-day disabled list, but he won't be rejoining the...

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Braden pitches Oakland to win over Angels (The Washington Times)

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:39:51 GMT

Dallas Braden pitched seven masterful innings, Daric Barton homered and the Oakland Athletics beat the AL West-leading Los Angeles Angels 2-1 on Monday night.

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Angels drop series opener to Oakland (LA Times)

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:39:00 GMT

Dallas Braden pitched seven masterful innings, Daric Barton homered and the Oakland Athletics beat the AL West-leading Angels, 2-1, tonight in Anaheim.

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A's look futile on two fronts (Sacramento Bee)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS There are no 96 mph heaters from Kevin Slowey. No bat-breaking sliders or splitters that feel like bowling balls to opposing hitters. JIM MONE Associated Press Minnesota's Denard Span, left, dives back safely ahead of a pickoff throw to A's first baseman Daric Barton in the first inning.

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Ex-Cardinals Watch 8-19-08: Al Reyes Released, Daric Barton Getting Chance, Troy Percival No Surgery, J.D. Drew Back Spasms (Cardinals Best News Links)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:45:00 GMT

Al Reyes(Free Agent): Right-hander Al Reyes rejected his outright assignment to Triple-A Durham and opted for free agency. The 38-year-old Reyes was designated on Aug. 9 when the Rays acquired reliever Chad Bradford. Rays Tidbits Daric Barton(Athletics): A's rookie first baseman Daric Barton entered Monday's opener of a three-game series against the host Twins with the lowest...

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Oakland Athletics Top 20 Prospects in Review (Minor League Ball)

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:27:55 GMT

This list was originally published January 2nd, 2008. THIS IS NOT A NEW LIST. THIS IS AN OLD LIST!!!!!!! 1) Carlos Gonzalez, OF, Grade B+ .293/.351/.439 for Triple-A Sacramento, .265/.302/.407 for Oakland. He should improve. 2) Daric Barton, 1B, Grade B+ ,218/.319/.311 for Oakland. Proof that plate discipline isn't everything. He needs to watch out because there are other 1B prospects...

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Sox sweep, 5-2 (Extra Bases)

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 21:34:52 GMT

The Red Sox completed a three-game sweep of the Oakland A's with a 5-2 victory before a Fenway Park crowd of 37, 317. Jonathan Papelbon came into the game in the ninth inning to record his team-leading 31st save of the season, striking out Daric Barton to end the game. It made a winner of starter Daisuke Matsuzaka, who improved his record to 12-2 on the season. The Red Sox will head...

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Barton knocks 2-run homer off Dice-K (Extra Bases)

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 20:10:40 GMT

Daric Barton just hit a two-run homer off of Dice-K to pull the A's within 3-2. Barton deposited a first-pitch offering from Matsuzaka into the visiting bullpen, scoring Bobby Crosby who drew a walk with one out in the top of the fifth. It was Barton's fourth homer of the season. Matsuzaka got out of the inning when he induced Rob Bowen to ground to second and got Ryan...

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Pitchers settling down (Extra Bases)

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:37:54 GMT

Both pitchers started to settle down during the second inning. Lester faced just four batters to get the job done (compared to six in the top of the first). Jack Hannahan grounded out to first, Bobby Crosby walked, Daric Barton flew out to left field and Ryan Sweeney struck out swinging. Dana Eveland also stepped up his game for the A's, going 1-2-3 to bring Lester back to the mound...

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Ex-Cardinals Watch 8-1-08: Barton & Rolen Make Returns, Eckstein At 2B, Nelson To Reliever, Grudzielanek Hurting After Collision, Ponson Nice Outing (Cardinals Best News Links)

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 14:51:00 GMT

Daric Barton(Athletics): Daric Barton made his return from the DL on Friday night, going 0-for-5, including a 10-pitch at-bat in his first plate appearance in the third inning against Tim Wakefield that ended in a strikeout. A's Hoping Eveland Can End Skid David Eckstein(Blue Jays): Scott Rolen isn't the only Blue Jay battling a left shoulder ailment. Eckstein Gets Start...

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Thomas leads roster's massive shift change (San Fransisco Chronicle)

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Four players rejoined the A's on Friday at Fenway Park, with Frank Thomas back in the lineup for the first time in more than two months and reliever Joey Devine, first baseman Daric Barton and infielder Gregorio Petit all flying in after playing for Triple-A...

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A's bring Barton back from DL (kansascity.com)

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 01:21:00 GMT

The Oakland Athletics activated first baseman Daric Barton from the 15-day disabled list Friday.

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A's notes: Thomas among many rejoining team (San Fransisco Chronicle)

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT

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Ex-Cardinals Watch 7-28-08: Barton's Return Delayed, Haren Extension, Ginter Another Start, Tatis Starting LF, Wells Back To Pen, Renteria Hitting (Cardinals Best News Links)

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:45:00 GMT

Daric Barton(Athletics): Rookie first baseman Daric Barton is 5-for-20 at Sacramento and continues to have some neck stiffness, according to A's manager Bob Geren. Barton is eligible to come off the DL today but he is likely to remain with the River Cats for several more days and rejoin the A's at some point on their trip. Barton went 1-for-3 with a walk in...

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With Barton back, Cats lose in 10 (Sacramento Bee)

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Daric Barton was hoping he had safely retired his River Cats jersey and had seen the last of places such as New Mexico.

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Ex-Cardinals Watch 7-22-08: Barton Heads On Rehab Trip, Gonzalez ROY, Wilson Ends Hitless Streak, Renteria Making Progress (Cardinals Best News Links)

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:44:00 GMT

Daric Barton(Athletics): First baseman Daric Barton will get the six staples out of the top of his head today, the remnants from his dive into a too-shallow pool July 13. He'll also head to Albuquerque to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento, and he'll move to Round Rock, Texas, with the River Cats before returning to Oakland. Barton Heads Out Edgar Gonzalez(Padres):...

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The A's 1B and odd injuries (Beyond the Boxscore)

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:12:55 GMT

The A's 1B and odd injuries Remember when Dan Johnson gave himself double vision thanks to some careless suntan lotion usage? Now Daric Barton and the pool...

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Dive Only Into Pools Of Which You Know The Depth [Daric Barton] (Deadspin)

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:30:19 GMT

If you were wondering where Daric Barton was when Oakland was playing the Yankees this weekend (who of us wasn't'), well he wasn't playing because he got hurt during the All-Star break. The rookie...

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Daric Barton Should Avoid Pools (Foul Balls)

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:22:00 GMT

As I've noted over the last few years here since I began writing at FanHouse, the Oakland Athletics sure do suffer a lot of injuries. Last season it seemed like everybody on the roster spent some time on the disabled list, and so far in 2008 it's been a lot of the same. That's why I'm hoping when the A's finally move to Fremont and build a new stadium, they build some kind of bubble around it so

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Dive into shallow pool equals neck ache, scar (San Fransisco Chronicle)

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT

For someone who had to be placed on the disabled list, Daric Barton is awfully lucky. The A's rookie first baseman dived into a shallow pool and struck his head during the All-Star break, and has a stiff neck and six staples on the crown of his head as a...

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