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Mark Kotsay Scout.com Headlines:
Mark Kotsay traded to Boston
Outfielder sent packing to join Red Sox for stretch run
-by TheBravesShow.com Aug 27, 2008
Friday's Braves postgame reaction
Cox, Jurrjens, Kotsay, and Chipper talk about Friday's 3-2 victory
-by TheBravesShow.com May 17, 2008
CF Mark Kotsay: Kotsay scoring runs from the second spot in the lineup
-by TheBravesShow.com May 15, 2008
Kotsay happy to be a Brave
New center fielder realizes Jordan Schafer is the future in Atlanta
-by TheBravesShow.com Mar 6, 2008
Shanks & Seda talk about the Braves
The discussion: Atlanta's infield and outfield
-by TheBravesShow.com Mar 1, 2008
How will Cox set the lineup?
With Kotsay on board, the Braves' Manager has multiple options
-by TheBravesShow.com Jan 15, 2008
Braves improved with acquisition of Kotsay
Veteran outfielder will buy time for Jordan Schafer to
-by TheBravesShow.com Jan 14, 2008
Sunday's Four-Hour Talk Show
Shanks talked with The Braves Show's subscribers about Mark Kotsay
-by TheBravesShow.com Jan 13, 2008
A's Front Office Q&A: Farhan Zaidi, P.3
In the final part of our interview with Zaidi, we discuss the 2008 rotation, Joe Blanton & more...
-by OaklandClubhouse.com Dec 23, 2007
Titans' Athletic Hall of Fame Honors
Former Titans, now Professionals and Olympians, are recognized
-by TitanCentral.com Oct 29, 2007
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Injury News:
A's Front Office Q&A: Farhan Zaidi, P.3
-by OaklandClubhouse.com Dec 23, 2007
Harden Hoping To Return This Season
-by OaklandClubhouse.com Aug 29, 2007
River Cats' Ace Lewis To Start For A's Tues.
-by OaklandClubhouse.com May 22, 2007
CF Mark Kotsay: Injury Update
-by ScoutMLBNetwork.com Sep 7, 2005
CF Mark Kotsay: Injury Update
-by ScoutMLBNetwork.com Sep 5, 2005

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Mark Kotsay
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 201
Position: CF

Bats: L
Throws: L
Date of Birth: 12/02/1975
Birthplace: Whittier,  CA
Experience: 9
College: Cal State Fullerton


Biography:
Acquired:
Acquired by the Oakland A's from the San Diego Padres in November 2003.

2004 Highlights:
* Arguably the A's best player in 2004.
* Hit career-high .314 with a .370 OBP.
* Slugged 15 HR and drove in 63 despite spending most of the season hitting lead-off.
* Walked 55 times against 70 strikeouts.
* Played gold glove caliber defense in center.
* Had 11 outfield assists from center.

Career Highlights:
* Threw out a league-leading 20 runners from the outfield in 1999 with Florida.
* Hit a career-high 17 homeruns with San Diego in 2002.
* Stole 19 bases for Florida in 2000.
* 1996 Golden Spikes Winner and the 1995 Collegiate Baseball Co-Player of the Year and MVP of the College World Series after winning College World Series with Cal State Fullerton.
* Was a closer and an outfielder in college.

Personal:
Mark Joseph Kotsay...graduate from Santa Fe HS (CA) ...attended Cal State Fullerton...drafted by the Florida Marlins in the first round (ninth overall) in the June 1996 Draft....traded from Florida to San Diego in a five-player trade in March 2001.