Billy Beane’s Newest Rendition of the Oakland Athletics Exceeding Expectations

Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane continues to build mediocre teams that aren't good enough to contend for the playoffs but aren't bad enough to put the team in position to pick at the top of the draft. This year, with a record of 20-19 so far, is no exception.

Instead of being able to draft franchise changing prospects like Bryce Harper and Stephen Strasburg, the A's have been stuck with less heralded draft prospects like Jemile Weeks and Grant Green. On the other hand, the Washington Nationals and Tampa Bay Rays were...

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