Oakland As 2012: The Real Moneyball Team

[ucahogfan]

It is insane to see what Oakland is doing this season after trading away their 2 best starters and one of the better closers in the game.  They also lost their top 2 hitters from 2011 in terms of OPS to free agency (Willingham) and injury (Sisemore).  Without any real stars and a payroll that is 1/4 of the Yankees, they still have the same record.  Billy Beane should win Exec of the Year and Melvin should be a lock for Manager of the Year.  Heck, what I described only tips the iceberg of what the As have dealt with so far this season.

http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/28552/oakland-as-have-become-best-story-of-2012

[bsking]

It's really incredible what they're doing.  In my opinion, they have made some GREAT trades in the last several years.

[clutch]

Never thought I would see the day when there was a chance the A's and Orioles would both make the playoffs. I hope it happens.