Richard Paloma

Joined: Jan 6, 2014

I've been a fan of the Oakland A’s since their move to Oakland in 1968 when I was just a kid. Through The Mustache Gang, Billy Ball, The Bash Brothers, The Big 3 to the current team structure, I've been a follower of the team celebrating the good years while tolerating the lean ones. I basically grew up at the Oakland Coliseum (all sports) and still am there regularly throughout the baseball season.A graduate of THE St. Mary’s College of California and owner of over 35 throwback jerseys, my relationship with baseball has resulted in memorabilia donated to the Baseball Hall of Fame and a plethora of baseball knowledge in my head.You can follow me on Twitter at @RichPaloma

In extra innings, A's Manager Bob Melvin called for an intentional walk to put the winning run on third base with fewer than two outs. The next batter was hit by the first pitch causing the A's to lose the game.. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland Athletics: Manager Bob Melvin’s Worst Move Ever

Oakland Athletics: Captain Sal Bando, 1968-1976

In the 1988 All-Star Game Terry Steinbach homered in his first at-bat and was named the MVP in the AL squad's 2-1 win Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Thursday Throwback: Oakland Athletics Terry Steinbach Becomes 1988 All-Star Game MVP

Jul 11, 2016; San Diego, CA, Eight former Oakland Athletics will appear on the roster of Tuesday's ALl-Star Game in San Diego. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

To: NL All-Star Team, You’re Welcome – The Oakland Athletics

A's backup infielder Tyler Ladendorf is only 3-for36 this season going 0-for-4 Saturday stranding 8 runners. His lack of producktion is hampering the team's productMandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

Tyler Ladendorf Shackling Athletics Production

The "Big 3" of Tim Hudson, Mark Mulder, and Barry Zito were instramental in bringing the A's back to the post season in 2000. Between 2000 and 2006, the A's would return five times. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports

Thursday Throwback — Last Game of 2000: Oakland Athletics Back In Playoffs After Drought

Mar 3, 2015; Mesa, AZ, USA; A's former players Rollie Fingers and Bert Campaneris were part of the 1976 team and eventual free agents with other teams in 1977. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland Athletics 3-Player Sale Negated By Commissioner in 1976

Oakland Athletics: Ballgirls Debut In 1971

Since he's in the last year of a contract, and with no move by the A's for negotiations, Josh Reddick will be trade bait this July. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland Athletics: Trade Deadline Looms, Fans Deserve More

Mandatory Credit: Bob Stanton-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland Athletics: Roy Steele Was A Coliseum Fixture

A's outfielder Billy Burns is the only position player in the A's lineup that came through Oakland's minor league system Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland Athletics Farm System Lacking On 2016 Roster

Charlie O the Mule, the famous mascot mule of the A’s, was named after the team’s stubborn owner, Charles O. Finley. Photo courtesy of the Finley Family

Oakland Athletics: First Mascot – Charlie O the Mule

Oakland Athletics Throwback: Captain Carney Lansford

Oakland Athletics: Remembering 1971 MVP Vida Blue

The A's played their first 6 home games in 1996 at Cashman Field in Las Vegas. Mandatory Credit: John Locher USA Today

Oakland Athletics: 1996 A’s of Las Vegas

Oakland Athletics Begin Season With 11-0 Start in 1981: Thursday Throwback