Tag Archives: Oakland Athletics

Billy Beane at it Again

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Bill Porter

Moneyball (the Movie) arrives on Friday, with Brad Pitt cast as leading man Billy Beane and Jonah Hill as Paul DePodesta.  Given the Moneyball was written about a small market team exploiting inefficiencies in the marketplace, I would think the … Continue reading →

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Billy Beane — Supergenius?

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Bill Porter

Billy Beane’s genius has gone unquestioned since the publication of Moneyball in 2003.  Unfortunately, since then the A’s have seen the postseason only once (a division championship in 2006), a fact often attributed solely to the A’s limited financial resources. … Continue reading →

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The best infield in the AL

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Bill Porter

The A’s talented young starting pitching staff gets a lot of attention, but their infield is the best defensive unit in the league. Continue reading →

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