Justin Hickey

Joined: Nov 7, 2021

My name is Justin, I am a life long sports fan that grew up always grabbing the sports page of the paper before the internet became popular. I also like to interact with a variety of fans and talk any sport.

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Athletics: no news is good news

MESA, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 19: Pitcher James Kaprielian #75 of the Oakland Athletics poses for a portrait during photo day at HoHoKam Stadium on February 19, 2019 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics: James Kaprielian prospect watch

PEORIA, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 22: Infielder Jorge Mateo #37 of the Oakland Athletics in action during the MLB spring training game against the Seattle Mariners at Peoria Stadium on February 22, 2019 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Athletics: Jorge Mateo’s future

MESA, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 19: Dustin Fowler #11 of the Oakland Athletics poses for a portrait during photo day at HoHoKam Stadium on February 19, 2019 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Athletics: Does Dustin Fowler Have a Future in Oakland?

OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 02: Oakland Athletics President Dave Kaval (L) and General Manager Billy Beane (R) talk during batting practice prior to the start of the American League WildCard Game against the Tampa Bay Rays RingCentral Coliseum on October 2, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Athletics: Oakland Will Rely on Internal Growth this Offseason

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 5: Franklin Barreto #1 of the Oakland Athletics hits a solo home run off of starting pitcher starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi #18 of the Seattle Mariners during the third inning of a game at T-Mobile Park on July 5, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)

What’s the plan for Franklin Barreto?

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 15: Jesus Luzardo #44 of the Oakland Athletics at Globe Life Park in Arlington on September 15, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

What McFarland and Diekman signings mean for Luzardo

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MAY 27: Blake Treinen #39 of the Oakland Athletics reacts to striking out Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels to get the save and beat the Los Angeles Angels at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on May 27, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)

Athletics’ decide price tag is too high and non-tender Blake Treinen

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 30: Will Harris #36 of the Houston Astros reacts after allowing a two-run home run to Howie Kendrick (not pictured) of the Washington Nationals during the seventh inning in Game Seven of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Will Harris could be an intriguing option for the Athletics’ bullpen

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 21: Jurickson Profar #23 of the Oakland Athletics completes a double play over Scott Heineman #16 of the Texas Rangers during the ninth inning at the RingCentral Coliseum on September 21, 2019 in Oakland, California. The Oakland Athletics defeated the Texas Rangers 12-3. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s seem ready to move on from Jurickson Profar

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 24: Jharel Cotton #45 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Texas Rangers in the top of the first inning at Oakland Alameda Coliseum on September 24, 2017 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Athletics’ officially throw in the towel on Jharel Cotton and trade him to the Chicago Cubs

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 10: Eric Sogard #9 of the Tampa Bay Rays strikes out against the Houston Astros during the fourth inning in game five of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park on October 10, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Could an Eric Sogard reunion make sense for the Athletics this offseason?

BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 18: Stephen Vogt #21 of the San Francisco Giants reacts after hitting a home run against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning at Fenway Park on September 18, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)

Athletics’ looking at Stephen Vogt to pair with Sean Murphy

HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 10: Matt Olson #28 of the Oakland Athletics hits a two run home run in the third inning against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park on September 10, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics’ Season Review: Matt Olson

SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 27: Marcus Semien #10 of the Oakland Athletics rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on September 27, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics’ Season Review: Marcus Semien

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 02: Matt Chapman #26 of the Oakland Athletics sits in the dugout after being defeated 5-1 by the Tampa Bay Rays during the American League Wild Card Game at RingCentral Coliseum on October 02, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics’ Season Review: Matt Chapman