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Billy Beane stands by Yoenis Cespedes trade even after A's collapse
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As Billy Beane sells off Oakland A's, where were Yankees and Mets
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Who won Lester-Cespedes trade?
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A's, Billy Beane bet on Jeff Samardzija, Jason Hammel
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The White Sox Solved Their Pitching Problems With Jeff Samardzija
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Why the Moneyball A's just landed two top-line starters
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AP sources: Cubs trade Jeff Samardzija, Jason Hammel to A's
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A's, Cubs complete mega-deal involving Jeff Samardzija
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Samardzija earns win in A's debut as Okland completes four-game