Any time the Oakland Athletics trade away a veteran for minor league talent, the baseball world considers it to be a Moneyball move. And this trade is a prime example of what Billy Beane wishes to do with the Athletics. Yet this trade sets up the front office to unload major league players for those working their way up the pipeline in the future as well.
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Sean Doolittle has been a fan favorite since he was called up to the major league roster, and has been commanding the A’s bullpen since 2012. He was a positive clubhouse presence, was a dominating pitcher and was a constant presence in A’s commercials.