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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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Jermaine Dye won it all with the White Sox after an injury-marred career with the A’s.
Jermaine Dye won it all with the White Sox after an injury-marred career with the A’s.

2005: Chicago White Sox

World Series MVP in 2005? None other than former A’s outfielder Jermaine Dye who was granted free agency by Beane in 2004. Other members of the White Sox’s World Series winner who passed through Beane’s hands? Relievers Neal Cotts and Luis Vizcaino.

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