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World Series Champions Reap The Benefits Of Billy Beane’s Wheeling And Dealing

ByJason Leary|
Nov 2, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs fans celebrate after game seven of the 2016 World Series against the Cleveland Indians outside of Wrigley Field. Cubs won 8-7. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 2, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs fans celebrate after game seven of the 2016 World Series against the Cleveland Indians outside of Wrigley Field. Cubs won 8-7. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
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Former Athletic Ben Zobrist, left, celebrates winning the World Series with the Cubs.
Former Athletic Ben Zobrist, left, celebrates winning the World Series with the Cubs.

2016: Chicago Cubs

You’re welcome Cubs fans, Beane helped your lovable losers finally slay the goat. Former A’s Ben Zobrist, Jon Lester, Addison Russell and Chris Coghlan all made key contributions to Chicago’s triumph over the Cleveland Indians in an unforgettable seven-game World Series. During the regular season, former Oakland pitchers Jason Hammel and Trevor Cahill also contributed to Chicago’s strong run to the playoffs.

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