Olson, Puk on the rise for Oakland
Power lefties -- at the plate, on the mound -- provide hope for A's
This offseason, MiLB.com is taking a look at the most outstanding campaigns by players in each system across Minor League Baseball and honoring the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization.Oakland improved its record for the second straight season, winning
Barfield powers way to Player of the Week
Veteran outfielder continued Double-A tear with six-homer stretch
Jeremy Barfield has done a lot in Minor League Baseball. He's been part of the A's, Rockies and Red Sox organizations. He's played in the Northwest, Midwest, California, Texas, Eastern and Pacific Coast Leagues. He's had 2,971 at-bats as a hitter and even thrown 41 2/3 innings. Yet Monday brought a