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Mark Kotsay becomes 19th manager in Oakland A's history - Athletics Nation
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How A's manager Mark Kotsay's career was shaped by legendary college coach
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Mark Kotsay was HEATED and ejected after this checked swing by Julio Rodriguez 🥵 🌶️
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Mark Kotsay believes Athletics' loss to Twins was 'teaching moment' – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
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Mark Kotsay believes Athletics' loss to Twins was 'teaching moment' – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
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A's score winning run on a Braves fielding error for 2nd 2-game win streak of season
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How A's manager Mark Kotsay's career was shaped by legendary college coach
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Mark Kotsay was HEATED and ejected after this checked swing by Julio Rodriguez 🥵 🌶️
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How A's manager Mark Kotsay's career was shaped by legendary college coach
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Mark Kotsay believes Athletics' loss to Twins was 'teaching moment' – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
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Mark Kotsay believes Athletics' loss to Twins was 'teaching moment' – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
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Mark Kotsay believes Athletics' loss to Twins was 'teaching moment' – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
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Mark Kotsay believes Athletics' loss to Twins was 'teaching moment' – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
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Mark Kotsay believes Athletics' loss to Twins was 'teaching moment' – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
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A's To Hire Mark Kotsay As Manager - MLB Trade Rumors