Billy Beane‘s statements during Sunday’s press conference may be the best news for A’s fans in years. After sweeping the Indians, the Vice President of Baseball Operations confirmed a rebuild and talk of a new stadium as “not lip service.”
His comments reassured fans of a plan being in place for the future. Though ownership has not yet decided on a location, Beane is intent on having a good product on the field when the ballpark opens. Such is his reasoning for the Doolittle–Madson trade.
Reported Sunday afternoon, the A’s have sent the pair of relievers to Washington in exchange for bullpen arm Blake Treinen as well as Minor Leaguers Sheldon Neuse and Jesus Luzardo.