Wow I didn't realize this guy was still able to play. Good for him though. This makes me wonder if they really think Wallace is their 3B though... Good grief, is everyone here 8 years old? Full Article at Sports Blogs

In this Feb. 16, 2009 file photo, Oakland Athletics owner Lew Wolff, left, and general manager Billy Beane, center, talk with pitcher Brad Ziegler, right, during spring training baseball in Phoenix. Full Article at Sports Blogs

Team USA third baseman Brett Wallace snags a ball that bounced into the air hit by World Team's Jesus Montero during the first inning of the All-Star Futures baseball game at Busch Stadium on Sunday, July 12, 2009, in St. Louis. Full Article at Athletics Nation :: An Oakland A's Blog

Note: While the following isn’t technically a book, it’s very close to book-length. This was unintentional. On the plus side, Ken Arneson knows how to rock the mic right. I wanted to address at least two issues with Herr Arneson (if not more). Full Article at FanGraphs

"Our long-term goal is to create a team with continuity," GM Billy Beane said. Full Article at MLB.com

OAKLAND — General manager Billy Beane is committed to a youth movement for his small-market Oakland Athletics, even if the payoff takes time. One positive sign of progress: closer Andrew Bailey's AL Rookie of the Year award Monday. Full Article at N.J. Courier-Post Online

OAKLAND General manager Billy Beane is committed to a youth movement for his small-market A's, even if the payoff takes time. One positive sign of progress: closer Andrew Bailey's American League Rookie of the Year award Monday. Full Article at Sacramento Bee

OAKLAND, Calif. — General manager Billy Beane is committed to a youth movement for his small-market Oakland Athletics, even if the payoff takes time. One positive sign of progress: closer Andrew Bailey’s AL Rookie of the Year award Monday. Full Article at Wilkes-Barre Weekender

It would be a long shot, but so was Bailey, who won the American League Rookie of the Year Award one year after losing his job in the Double-A Midland rotation. Full Article at San Francisco Chronicle

OAKLAND, Calif. — General manager Billy Beane says he is committed to a youth movement for his small-market Oakland Athletics, even if the payoff takes time. Full Article at The Seattle Times

class="roundupitem">Note: A's farm director Keith Lieppman was the recipient of the Sheldon "Chief" Bender Award, presented by Minor League Baseball for distinguished service in player development. Full Article at Contra Costa Times

OAKLAND, Calif. -- General manager Billy Beane is committed to a youth movement for his small-market Oakland Athletics, even if the payoff takes time. One positive sign of progress: closer Andrew Bailey's AL Rookie of the Year award Monday. Full Article at Sporting News

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Let’s be honest; Moneyball hasn’t quite worked out over the last few years. The Oakland Athletics had gone 457-353 under Billy Beane’s leadership when Moneyball was published after the 2002 season. Full Article at Bleacher Report

Oakland general manager Billy Beane has been willing to swap closers year in and year out, more or less operating under the assumption that his team can eventually find someone capable of handling the ninth inning. Full Article at LoHud.com

With the Oakland A's coming off a 75-87 record, and their third straight losing season, is it time to question General Manager, Billy Beane's motives? Full Article at Bleacher Report

During my time at the shortened GM meetings, I was telling one industry official about the Mets' decision (at this point) to not go after the Rays' Pat Burrell in a trade, due to Burrell's lousy defense.The official rolled his eyes and said, "Just lift... Full Article at Newsday

The Oakland Athletics seem to be in a state of slow freefall. In 2006, they finished first in the AL West with a 93-69 record. Since then, they’ve finished third (76-86), third (75-86) and fourth (75-87). Full Article at Sports Blogs

Baseball executives have learned their lesson. Full Article at Chicago Tribune