Tag Archives: Billy Beane

A's, Giants Managers Reflect on Lack of October Baseball

September 30, 2011, 2:42 pm • Posted by Nina Thorsen
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Major League Baseball’s playoffs begin today, and for only the second time since the current eight-team format debuted in 1995, there is no California team in the hunt for the World Series. Both the Giants and the A’s managers held … Continue reading »

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Art Howe Rips 'Moneyball' and Billy Beane; Listen to KNBR Appearance

September 28, 2011, 4:09 pm • Posted by Jon Brooks
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Former A's manager Art Howe has been on the offensive over his portrayal in the film Moneyball, based on the book of the same name. If you've seen the film, you know that Howe, portrayed by Philip Seymour Hoffman, is … Continue reading »

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Moneyball Producer Rachael Horovitz Answers 7 Questions

September 27, 2011, 11:06 am • Posted by Jon Brooks
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Last weekend, Moneyball, adapted from Michael Lewis' book about Oakland A's GM Billy Beane's early adoption of statistical analysis, was No. 2 at the box office, surpassed only by the re-release of The Lion King. The film also has a … Continue reading »

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Watch the New "Moneyball Trailer"

June 16, 2011, 1:48 pm • Posted by Jon Brooks
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Finally, the chance to wallow in nostalgia that A's fans, suffering through a horrendous season, have been waiting for: Moneyball! Yay! Who plays who at IMDB.

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