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Breslow comes up aces
CHICAGO – Craig Breslow was a wanted man at the trade deadline, with more than a few teams calling about the left-handed reliever.
"It’s better to be in this position than the guy who’s getting waived or released," Breslow said with a grin. The A’s picked him up on waivers from the Twins last season.
He’s staying put, which makes sense, because Breslow has been effective in his time in Oakland, and he’s affordable – that’s the sort of player the A’s are trying to get, not deal. And now that Breslow feels as if he’s found a place where he might stay for a while, he’d like to add a local element to his Strike 3 Foundation, which benefits pediatric cancer research. Breslow’s sister, Lesley, had cancer as a child but has recovered fully and recently had her first baby.
So Breslow is hosting a fun fundraising event from 7 to 10 p.m. on Wednesday at the Anchor Steam Brewery in San Francisco, with guest speaker Jeff Ma, blackjack expert and the basis for the main character in the movie "21." Ma will give a tutorial on card counting.
"It’s fun whether you play blackjack or not," Breslow said. "His stories are amazing, if anyone is looking to be entertained and also help a worthwhile charity."
Appetizers will be served, and there will be brewery tours with unlimited tastings. There also will be a silent auction that includes items from local teams, as well as appearances from most of the A’s team, including All-Stars Andrew Bailey and Trevor Cahill.
Tickets are $100 and all proceeds help pediatric cancer research; see strike3foundation.org for more information.
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