Jay Marshall – Free Agent – 3/10 5:30 pm

Athletics released LHP Jay Marshall.

Nomar Garciaparra – Athletics – 3/10 1:48 pm

Gordon Edes of ESPNBoston.com hears from multiple sources that Nomar Garciaparra will announce his retirement Wednesday morning.

Matt Stairs – Athletics – 3/10 12:44 am

Athletics prospect catcher Max Stassi exited Tuesday’s game against the Rangers due to a right knee contusion.

Justin Duchscherer – Athletics – 3/9 1:54 am

Athletics manager Bob Geren said Justin Duchscherer (back) and Joey Devine (elbow) could both throw off a mound on Tuesday.

Jason Jennings – Athletics – 3/7 1:37 am

Jason Jennings threw his first spring simulated game on Saturday.

Ben Sheets – Athletics – 3/6 12:09 am

Ben Sheets allowed two runs — one earned — and four hits in 1 2/3 innings Friday against the Brewers.

Coco Crisp – Athletics – 3/2 9:47 pm

Athletics manager Bob Geren said Coco Crisp (shoulder) will not play the outfield during spring training ‘for a while.’

Jason Jennings – Athletics – 2/28 5:45 pm

Athletics signed RHP Jason Jennings to a minor league contract.

Justin Duchscherer – Athletics – 2/26 5:19 pm

Justin Duchscherer (back) will play catch again Friday.

Ben Sheets – Athletics – 2/24 8:50 pm

Ben Sheets threw a simulated session to minor leaguer Corey Wimberly on Wednesday.

Coco Crisp – Athletics – 2/24 8:43 pm

Manager Bob Geren said outfielder Coco Crisp (shoulder) will see some time at designated hitter during the first week of spring training action.

Justin Duchscherer – Athletics – 2/24 2:55 am

Justin Duchscherer’s procedure to alleviate discomfort in his SI (Sacroiliac) joint on Tuesday was a success, according to an A’s spokesperson.

Justin Duchscherer – Athletics – 2/23 9:06 pm

Justin Duchscherer (back) underwent a procedure to alleviate discomfort in his SI (Sacroiliac) joint on Tuesday.

Ben Sheets – Athletics – 2/23 5:48 pm

Ben Sheets will make his first spring start March 5 against the Brewers.

Lenny DiNardo – Athletics – 2/23 5:24 pm

Lenny DiNardo has been diagnosed with a strained arch in his left foot and is being called ‘day-to-day.’

Justin Duchscherer – Athletics – 2/22 11:40 pm

Justin Duchscherer is scheduled to undergo a nerve ablation procedure on Tuesday to alleviate some of the soreness in his lower back.

Justin Duchscherer – Athletics – 2/21 2:46 pm

Justin Duchscherer told Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle that he has an irritated sacroiliac joint, which also bothered him last season.

Justin Duchscherer – Athletics – 2/20 8:59 pm

Justin Duchscherer experienced some back stiffness after throwing a 20 pitch bullpen session on Friday, reports Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.

Frank Thomas – Athletics – 2/12 4:08 pm

The White Sox will retire Frank Thomas’ No. 35 in August.

Willy Taveras – Athletics – 2/12 1:18 am

The Astros have offered Willy Taveras a minor league contract.

Frank Thomas – Athletics – 2/12 12:41 am

Frank Thomas officially announced his retirement from baseball.

Adam Kennedy – Athletics – 2/5 5:32 am

The Nationals agreed to terms late Thursday evening with second baseman Adam Kennedy, according to MLB.com’s Bill Ladson.

Nomar Garciaparra – Athletics – 2/4 11:21 pm

Nomar Garciaparra told WEEI.com on Thursday that he is not ready to retire.

Adam Kennedy – Athletics – 2/4 7:26 pm

Bill Ladson of MLB.com reports that with Orlando Hudson no longer an option at second base, the Nationals could sign free agent Adam Kennedy or pursue a trade.

Brett Tomko – Free Agent – 2/3 11:14 pm

Brett Tomko is working towards a April 1 start date after being shut down with nerve damage in mid-September.

Nomar Garciaparra – Athletics – 2/3 11:09 pm

Nomar Garciaparra is ‘widely expected’ to retire, reports Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.

Adam Kennedy – Athletics – 2/2 7:56 pm

Adam Kennedy told Bill Ladson of MLB.com that he hasn’t heard from the Nationals in about a week.

Ben Sheets – Athletics – 1/26 9:05 pm

Athletics signed RHP Ben Sheets to a one-year, $10 million contract.

Adam Kennedy – Athletics – 1/20 8:19 pm

Adam Kennedy’s agent Paul Cohen said he remains in talks with three teams about his client, reports Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com.

Adam Kennedy – Athletics – 1/13 2:09 am

The Nationals are interested in signing free agent infielder Adam Kennedy, reports Bill Ladson of MLB.com.

Lenny DiNardo – Athletics – 1/8 9:24 pm

Athletics signed LHP Lenny DiNardo to a minor league contract.

Jack Cust – Athletics – 1/7 11:11 pm

Athletics re-signed DH Jack Cust to a one-year, $2.65 million contract.

Jack Cust – Athletics – 1/6 10:19 pm

The Athletics are still interested in free agent designated hitter Jack Cust, reports Mychael Urban of CSNBayArea.com.

Justin Duchscherer – Athletics – 12/31 4:31 pm

Under the terms of the new one-year agreement, the Athletics can’t offer Justin Duchscherer arbitration if he is a Type A free agent, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com.

Justin Duchscherer – Athletics – 12/30 6:42 pm

Athletics signed RHP Justin Duchscherer to a one-year contract.

Jay Marshall – Free Agent – 12/30 6:35 pm

Athletics designated LHP Jay Marshall for assignment.

Justin Duchscherer – Athletics – 12/30 1:46 pm

The Athletics are planning to officially announce their new contract with Justin Duchscherer on Wednesday afternoon.

Justin Duchscherer – Athletics – 12/24 9:07 pm

Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that Justin Duchscherer will earn a $2 million base salary in his new contract with the Athletics.

Justin Duchscherer – Athletics – 12/24 6:18 pm

Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com reports that the Athletics have agreed in principle to a one-year contract with free agent Justin Duchscherer.

Justin Duchscherer – Athletics – 12/24 6:39 am

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the A’s are ‘optimistic’ about coming to an agreement with free agent Justin Duchscherer.

Coco Crisp – Athletics – 12/23 8:56 pm

Athletics signed OF Coco Crisp to a one-year contract.

Justin Duchscherer – Athletics – 12/23 4:07 pm

ESPN.com’s Buster Olney has heard that the A’s may be bringing free agent Justin Duchscherer back for the 2010 season.

Justin Duchscherer – Athletics – 12/22 3:34 pm

According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Pirates have yet to make an offer to Justin Duchscherer and are unlikely to land him.

Justin Duchscherer – Athletics – 12/21 11:31 pm

ESPN.com’s Jerry Crasnick reports that free agent starter Justin Duchscherer is planning to sign with a new team within a week.

Jack Cust – Athletics – 12/18 10:14 pm

According to Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com, the Royals, Giants and Tigers are among the teams interested in free agent Jack Cust.

Felix Hernandez – Athletics – 12/15 6:25 pm

Athletics signed RHP Fernando Hernandez to a minor league contract.

Justin Duchscherer – Athletics – 12/14 5:52 pm

The Yankees are expressing interest in right-handers Justin Duchscherer and Ben Sheets, reports MLB.com.

Jack Cust – Athletics – 12/12 11:38 pm

Athletics non-tendered designated hitter Jack Cust.

Santiago Casilla – Athletics – 12/10 5:19 pm

Athletics released RHP Santiago Casilla.

Bobby Crosby – Athletics – 12/10 12:08 am

According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Pirates are expected to complete a one-year, $1 million deal with Bobby Crosby on Thursday.

Bobby Crosby – Athletics – 12/9 7:30 pm

According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Pirates are expected to complete a one-year, $1.5 million deal with Bobby Crosby on Wednesday.

Justin Duchscherer – Athletics – 12/9 6:30 pm

The Diamondbacks are unlikely to sign free agent right-hander Justin Duchscherer, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Bobby Crosby – Athletics – 12/8 8:24 pm

Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports that the Pirates are on the verge of signing free agent infielder Bobby Crosby.

Bobby Crosby – Athletics – 12/8 6:42 pm

Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports that the Pirates have engaged in ‘pretty extensive’ talks for free agent infielder Bobby Crosby.

Justin Duchscherer – Athletics – 12/8 4:35 pm

Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports the Pirates have had ‘further talks’ with free agent Justin Duchscherer.

Justin Duchscherer – Athletics – 12/8 3:52 am

According to WEEI.com, the agent for right-hander Justin Duchscherer, Damon Lapa, and the Red Sox met Sunday night in Indianapolis.

Bobby Crosby – Athletics – 12/7 11:13 pm

Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com suggests the Pirates will step up their pursuit of free agent shortstop Bobby Crosby.

Justin Duchscherer – Athletics – 12/7 10:14 pm

Justin Duchscherer declined arbitration from the A’s.

Adam Kennedy – Athletics – 12/7 9:56 pm

The Diamondbacks are not interested in signing Adam Kennedy, reports Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic.

Adam Kennedy – Athletics – 12/7 7:31 pm

The Mets and Diamondbacks are interested in signing Adam Kennedy, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com.

Jack Cust – Athletics – 12/6 3:05 am

The San Jose Mercury News believes the A’s are leaning towards non-tendering Jack Cust prior to the deadline next Saturday.

Bobby Crosby – Athletics – 12/4 8:45 pm

The Tigers have had talks this winter with the representatives for shortstop Bobby Crosby, according to MLB.com’s Jason Beck.

Bobby Crosby – Athletics – 12/3 8:17 pm

Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette writes that the Pirates are one of six teams to inquire about free agent infielder Bobby Crosby.

Bobby Crosby – Athletics – 12/2 2:26 pm

According to Mike Silverman of the Boston Herald, the Red Sox have expressed interest in free agent shortstop Bobby Crosby.

Justin Duchscherer – Athletics – 12/1 11:53 pm

The A’s have offered arbitration to free agent Justin Duchscherer.

Bobby Crosby – Athletics – 12/1 11:44 pm

The Rockies are interested in free-agent infielder Bobby Crosby, reports Troy Renck of the Denver Post.

Justin Duchscherer – Athletics – 11/30 11:29 pm

According to Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Pirates have shown interest in free agent right-hander Justin Duchscherer.

Justin Duchscherer – Athletics – 11/25 9:18 pm

The Red Sox are interested in free agent Justin Duchscherer, according to FOXSports.com.

Jack Cust – Athletics – 11/23 3:51 pm

According to Adam Rubin of the Daily News, the Mets are one team ‘believed to have considered’ acquiring Jack Cust.

Dallas McPherson – Athletics – 11/22 5:54 pm

Athletics signed INF Dallas McPherson to a minor league contract.

Justin Duchscherer – Athletics – 11/18 9:37 pm

General manager Billy Beane doesn’t plan to be active in the free agent market.

Adam Kennedy – Athletics – 11/12 9:03 pm

The Athletics are interested in re-signing Adam Kennedy, reports Mychael Urban of MLB.com.

Justin Duchscherer – Athletics – 11/11 4:12 pm

Justin Duchscherer’s agent, Damon Lapa, said Tuesday that the free agent right-hander has made excellent progress with his clinical depression.

Adam Kennedy – Athletics – 10/30 1:29 pm

Adam Kennedy, an impending free agent, said Thursday that he’s interested in returning to the A’s for 2010.