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That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: Ex-A’s manager LaRussa wants his memorabilia back from animal foundation

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Former Oakland A’s manager Tony LaRussa handles all he can at his non profit ARF in 2009. LaRussa in 2023 is demanding his property returned to him that included rings, trophies, and other sports memorabilia that he left in the ARF offices in Walnut Creek. (San Francisco Chronicle file photo)

On That’s Amaury News and Commentary:

#1 Former Oakland A’s manager Tony LaRussa’s attorney said that LaRussa wants his baseball memorabilia back that he left in the offices of his foundation ARF Animal Rescue Foundation which includes, trophies, rings, and other awards and memories that LaRussa left. LaRussa and his foundation will part company after a final dispute over the adoption of a dog named Lovebug.

#2 LaRussa founded ART in 1991 and was inspired to help animals after he picked up a stray cat at the Oakland Coliseum during his time with the A’s. LaRussa a Hall of Famer has won World Championships with the A’s in 1989 and the Cardinals in 2006 and 2011.

#3 LaRussa finished his managing career with the Chicago White Sox for two seasons 2021 and 2022. At his animal rescue foundation LaRussa has demanded through his attorney that his property is returned to him. The foundation has refused to return the property although ARF has not said the property belongs to the non profit they are holding onto the momentos non the less.

#4 A’s outfielder JJ Bleday was optioned to the A’s triple A farm system Las Vegas. Bleday, Cristian Pache and Esteury Ruiz all were competing for a the centerfield job. Who do you see being the everyday centerfielder?

#5 A’s pitcher Shintaro Fujinami says he focusing on fitting in and being one of the guys in the A’s clubhouse and adjusting to learning English as a second language and has said he’s very excited about the upcoming 2023 season. Fujihami’s interpreter it should be noted is also the Oakland A’s strength coach and wears the interpreter hat when Fujinami is speaking with the media before and after ball games.

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That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: Fujinami might be the drawing card the A’s need for 2023

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Oakland A’s pitcher Shintaro Fujinami tunes up at A’s spring training camp on Wed Feb 15, 2023 in Mesa AZ at Hohokam Park (photo from the San Francisco Chronicle)

On That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 Amaury, taking a look at Shintaro Fujinami in spring training and in his bullpen sessions he’s no joke Fujinami is throwing with a mean fastball and splitter and he’s in the upper 90s.

#2 Jesus Aguilar the A’s first baseman and designated hitter the A’s are expecting some punch in the line up out of Aguilar he did have a career worst wRC with the Miami Marlins and Baltimore Orioles last season 86 in 129 games.

#3 Amaury, are the A’s on the fence about keeping Cristian Pache. Pache will have to showcase this month in spring training and that includes hitting and manager Mark Kotsay is looking for an everyday outfielder that can provide hits and RBIs. Pache has ability with the glove in centerfield but can he be that everyday player that Kotsay is looking for?

#4 Taking a look at former St Louis Cardinal and former San Francisco Giants broadcaster Tim McCarver. McCarver a former two time All Star and who called signals for former Cardinal pitchers Bob Gibson and Steve Carlton passed away this week.

#5 Amaury, It’s been six years since the World Baseball Classic has been played the games have expanded to 20 teams and have added three more teams, Great Britain, the Czech Republic and Nicaragua.

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That’s Amaury’s News and Commentary podcast: The Tale of the Fire Sale–Chapman looks very close to leaving for Philadelphia or New York

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Oakland A’s Matt Chapman (26) will not be forearm bashing anymore with former teammate Matt Olson (right) seen here Mar 5, 2021 against the Los Angeles Angels in spring training at Hohokam Park in Mesa. Olson now with the Atlanta Braves and Chapman on the trade block (AP News photo)

On That’s Amaury’s News and Commentary:

#1 Amaury, it comes as no surprise that once the lockout was lifted the Oakland A’s would have an early season fire sale and pitcher Chris Bassitt who left for the New York Mets was one of the first followed by A’s first baseman Matt Olson.

#2 And while it’s no surprise of their departure it’s still hard to grasp for anyone who follows the A’s that it’s a hard pill to swallow to have to say good bye to Bassitt, Olson and soon to be Matt Chapman.

#3 Olson led in many categories for the A’s at different times with on base percentage .371, 101 runs, 153 hits, 35 doubles, RBIs, home runs and walks with 88, 74 base hits, and four stolen bases.

#4 The in picking for players from the Atlanta Braves in the Olson deal two right handed pitchers Ryan Cusick and Joey Estes, catcher Shea Langeliers and outfielder Cristian Pache. Langeliers could be the key player in the deal a number one draft choice for the Braves. A’s team vice president Billy Beane might have some of that Money Ball magic going again and have himself a core of players in the works.

#5 Amaury talk about Matt Chapman being on the trade block bubble he’s the All Star third baseman the guy that A’s fans sought in their pack of baseball cards he’s very close to being no more and the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies are shopping Chapman hard core he might get a crazy Bryce Harper type contract.

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