Non-roster invitees, bobbleheads and gnomes

Oakland’s non-roster invite list for big league camp — beginning just two weeks from today — stands at 18. Here are the names:

RHPs Bruce Billings, Andrew Carignan, Mike Ekstrom, Brian Gordon, Sonny Gray, Kyler Newby

LHPs Garrett Olson, Justin Thomas

Catchers David Freitas, Luke Montz, Max Stassi, Beau Tayor

Infielders Miles Head, Jefry Marte, Scott Moore, Darwin Perez, Addison Russell

Outfielder Michael Choice

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The A’s have also released their promotion and events schedule for the 2013 season. There are plenty of giveaways this year, including these:

• 2012 AL West Division Champion Fleece Blanket (April 13)
• Reggie Jackson Bobblehead (April 27)
• Yoenis Cespedes Replica Jersey (June 1)
• Grant Balfour “Ragin” Gnome (June 16)
• Coco “Lean” Bobblehead (June 29)
• Josh Reddick Replica Jersey (July 13 — against his former Red Sox club)
• Yoenis Cespedes Bobblehead (Aug. 17)

The complete list can be found here.