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Oakland A's expect payroll to rise in 2019 - Athletics Nation
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Offseason In Review: Oakland Athletics - MLB Trade Rumors
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Billy Beane Finds New Moneyball Inefficiency - WSJ
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Offseason Outlook: Oakland Athletics - MLB Trade Rumors
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Drayer: How close are the A's to challenging the Mariners as a contender? - Seattle Sports
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Offseason In Review: Oakland Athletics - MLB Trade Rumors
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Prospects in the Athletics' 2020 player pool
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How Much Did the 2022 Mets Pay For A Win? - Metsmerized Online
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Why did Billy Beane leave the Oakland Athletics (A's) after they won their first championship with his help in Money Ball? - Quora
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Billy Beane - San Francisco Chronicle