Hey folks … just a heads-up here: For economic reasons, my paper isn’t going to staff this next A’s road trip. You’ll still get your game coverage in the Contra Costa Times, Oakland Tribune and San Jose Mercury News. I just won’t be posting lineups here or giving daily updates. But I will try to blog every so often during the trip, so keep checking back!

Just thought I’d make you aware of what’s up if you notice Chin Music isn’t as active as usual in the coming days. … Talk at ya