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It's been 15 years since Billy Beane made a decision that shocked the baseball world and altered the course for two franchise.
In 2002, with the Red Sox trying to lure Beane away from the A's, the GM turned down a five-year, $12.5 million deal to stay in Oakland.
Since then, Boston has won three World Series titles while the A's have five division titles, but no World Series appearances.