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Athletics' Bob Melvin Is Rooted in Oakland but Was Refined in New
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A's Billy Beane, Bob Melvin believe quick turnaround is possible
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Billy Beane steps aside after 33-year run with Oakland A's
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A's Billy Beane, Bob Melvin believe quick turnaround is possible
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A's Billy Beane, Bob Melvin believe quick turnaround is possible
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Longtime skipper Bob Melvin will leave A's to manage the Padres
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No surprise if Bob Melvin going to Padres is first A's domino to drop
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A's Billy Beane, Bob Melvin believe quick turnaround is possible
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Bob Melvin leaves A's for Padres
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From Moneyball to Billy Ball! GM Billy Beane has Oakland A's on
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A's Billy Beane, Bob Melvin believe quick turnaround is possible
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A's Billy Beane, Bob Melvin believe quick turnaround is possible