Elephant Rumblings: A’s drop game against Team Colombia

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Happy Thursday, AN!

The A’s dropped a game against Colombia yesterday, losing a close game by a final of 3-2. Oakland managed just 7 singles against Colombia, while the Colombians did a bit more damage with their own 7 hits against the A’s, including an Oscar Mercado home run in the 4th inning off Kyle Muller. A’s prospect and candidate for an Opening Day roster spot Jordan Diaz also got a hit against the A’s. That… probably… helps his chances? Right?

A’s Coverage:

• Willis: Community prospect list No. 21
• Hardin Sr. A’s fall to Colombia 3-2
• Polito: A’s players join WBC rosters
• Kawahara: Early sign of improvement? A’s hitters talking walks this spring ($)
• Kawahara: A health scare threatened his career. Now this A’s prospect his throwing 100 MPH ($)
• Gallegos: Diaz excited to help grow baseball in Colombia
• Gallegos: New vets bring offensive improvement for A’s
• Gallegos: The long road home for this A’s pitcher

MLB News & Interest:

• Cano: deGrom “really good”, hits 100 MPH in bullpen
• Leitch: Every team’s most intriguing player in the Classic right now
• Mishanec: Tony La Russa severs ties with Bay Area animal shelter ($)
• Franco: Latest on Phillies’ rotation competition
• Franco: Dodgers’ Gonsolin questionable for Opening Day
• MLB Trade Rumors transcript with former Athletic Dan Haren
• McDonald: Astros struggling in extension talks with star players
• Today in Baseball History

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