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Why would anyone do business with Billy Beane?
Last week my son told me the Oakland A's had aquired 3-time all-star catcher Jason Kendall from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Kendall has a lifetime .306 average, hits leadoff and steals bases with regularity. I was all excited until my son told me the A's got him for Arthur Rhodes (a failed closer) and Mark Redmond (a superfluous 5th starter). I immediately discounted my sons good news as yet another hot stove trade rumor. Couldn't be true. Well guess what? It's true.
Is Billy Beane the ultimate horse trader or what? If he finds a way to sign Tim Hudson to an extension I think I'll send him flowers!
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My work here is nearly finished.
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