Oakland Athletics executive vice president Billy Beane said Sunday he's committed to a full rebuild of the team with an eye on being competitive when the franchise has a new ballpark.
He also said Sunday that ownership has committed to keeping the team's best players long term when the A's are in a new home stadium. Beane said the franchise's pledge to find a new stadium isn't "lip service."
Beane made his comments after the A's traded relievers Sean Doolittle and Ryan Madson to the Washington Nationals for right-hander Blake Treinen and two prospects: left-hander Jesus Luzardo and third baseman Sheldon Neuse.