A's best trades under Billy Beane have come in the offseason, not midseason
The Arena: Bye-Bye, Billy Beane - Local News Matters
Who's rising, falling at MLB All-Star break? - The Boston Globe
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The importance of signing Nick Punto - Beyond the Box Score
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Joe Lemire: The new Moneyball: How the A's built a surprise contender - Sports Illustrated
Even with aging, overpriced sluggers and empty farm system, Yankees have shot to win AL East in 2015 – New York Daily News
Expect Billy Beane and the A's to be active in the trade market - The Boston Globe
Barry Zito - Wikipedia
