Mark Kotsay reflects on 2006 ALDS while A's announce player moves

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Mark Kotsay reflects on 2006 ALDS while A's announce player moves
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Mark Kotsay shared memories from the 2006 American League Division Series against the Minnesota Twins during a bobblehead night in Sacramento. He highlighted his inside-the-park home run in Game 2 that secured a series sweep for the Oakland Athletics, their first postseason win since 1990. Meanwhile, the A's reinstated left-handed reliever José Suarez from the injured list after he dealt with a hip strain. The team also hopes catcher Shea Langeliers can return as a designated hitter after knee surgery, while shortstop Jacob Wilson is slated for shoulder surgery later next month.

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  • Kotsay celebrates bobblehead night in Sacramento
  • 2006 team was first to win postseason series since 1990
  • José Suarez returns from injured list after hip strain
  • Shea Langeliers aims for return as designated hitter
  • Jacob Wilson to undergo shoulder surgery on September 16
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Frank Thomas hit two home runs in Game 1 of the 2006 ALDS in Minnesota to give the A's an early series lead. Mark Kotsay's inside-the-park home run broke the late tie in Game 2, leading the club to a series sweep.

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