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Mia Foucek

Joined: Nov 7, 2021

An East Coaster writing about the Athletics, sabermetrics, and the future of the organization. She's never actually seen Moneyball. Someone once described her as "a sane Yankees fan."

Oct 1, 2020; Oakland, California, USA; The video board displays A s win! after the Oakland

Oakland A's announce non-roster invitees for Spring Training

CIRCA 1974: Catfish Hunter #9 of the Oakland Athletics pitching during a game from his 1974 season with the Oakland A's. Catfish Hunter played for 15 years with 2 different teams, was a 8-time All-Star, 1974 American League Cy Young winner and was inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1987.(Photo by: 1974 SPX/Diamond Images via Getty Images)

A look back at Catfish Hunter’s perfect game

Aug 17, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Oakland Athletics manager Mark Kotsay (7) walks off the field during the ninth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s new coaching staff ready for 2023

Apr 11, 2022; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy (12) presses a button on his wristband and it sends a signal to a receiver in the pitcher’s hat, which then speaks to the pitcher and tells them what pitch to throw, during the first inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

What will the A’s do with Sean Murphy?

Miguel Tejada of the Oakland Athletics relaxes in the dugout during the A's game against the Texas Rangers at the Ballpark in Arlington in Arlington, Texas, 27 September 2002. Tejada sat out game one of the three-game series with Texas getting a rest before their playoff series with the Twins. AFP PHOTO/Paul BUCK (Photo by PAUL BUCK / AFP) (Photo by PAUL BUCK/AFP via Getty Images)

Looking back at the 2002 Oakland A’s 20-game win streak

Jul 24, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Paul Blackburn (58) leaves the field after he lifted in the fifth inning during the game against the Texas Rangers at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports

Interest in Paul Blackburn growing ahead of trade deadline?

Apr 8, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas (47) throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s starters showed up despite sweep in New York

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 21: Paul Blackburn #58 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Baltimore Orioles in the top of the first inning at RingCentral Coliseum on April 21, 2022 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Checking in on Oakland A’s pitcher Paul Blackburn

Aug 23, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Paul Blackburn (58) catches the ball during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Paul Blackburn showing promising signs early in the season

OAKLAND, CA - JULY 22: General view of the Oakland Athletics logos in the dugout before the game against the San Francisco Giants at the Oakland Coliseum on July 22, 2018 in Oakland, California. The Oakland Athletics defeated the San Francisco Giants 6-5 in 10 innings. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

What to know about Ryan Cusick

OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 17, 1974: Picher Vida Blue #14 of the Oakland Athletics pitches to the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 1974 World Series at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 17, 1974 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Herb Scharfman/Sports Imagery/Getty Images)

Looking back at Oakland A’s legend Vida Blue

DENVER, CO - JULY 11: Tyler Soderstrom #28 of American League Futures Team bats against the National League Futures Team at Coors Field on July 11, 2021 in Denver, Colorado.(Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Tyler Soderstrom remains A’s promising top prospect

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Brett Anderson #30 of the Oakland Athletics pitches during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Ring Central Coliseum on September 17, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)

Brett Anderson could make another return to Oakland

CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 30: Closing pitcher Brad Hand #33 of the Cleveland Indians pitches during the ninth inning of Game Two of the American League Wild Card Series against the New York Yankees at Progressive Field on September 30, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Yankees defeated the Indians 10-9. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Brad Hand could be a veteran closer for Oakland A’s

OMAHA, NE - JUNE 26: Jeff Criswell #17 of the Michigan Wolverines in the fourth inning against the Vanderbilt Commodores during game three of the College World Series Championship Series on June 26, 2019 at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)

Athletics prospect stage is set for Jeff Criswell

Sep 24, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas (47) prepares before the start of the game against the Houston Astros at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports

Why the Oakland A’s Keep Losing to Mariners