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Originally posted by CJFusco
I used to think that Billy Beane was brilliant until I noticed that the A's slip a little more every year... of course, you could chock that up to bad luck as well
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Short series playoffs are a statistical crapshoot. Anyone can win...or lose. A's win the division in 2001, 2002, 2003 and miss it by one game in 2004. All with a small budget. I couldn't be happier with Billy Beane.
I have heard the trade rumors. Beyond the big 3, the A's are LOADED with quality starters, Harden, Blanton and two others. The A's fans expect one of the big 3 to be traded, but if Hudson goes, there may be widespread fan mutiny. Hudson is loved here. He's a great team leader. Hard working and generous with the fans and his teammates. He ranks third on baseballs all-time winning % list. His record when the A's score 4 runs? 74-2! He's our bulldog. I hope he stays in town.