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

By Jason Leary | Nov 4, 2016

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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Long before finding success as a relief pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Joe Blanton made his way from the A’s to the World Champion Phillies. /

2008: Philadelphia Phillies

Pitcher Joe Blanton’s home run is an unforgettable highlight from the Phillies’ World Series win and the big guy can thank Beane for dealing him to Philadelphia in 2008. Former Athletics slugger Matt Stairs took the long way to Philadelphia, bouncing from the Cubs to the Brewers to the Pirates to the Royals to the Rangers to the Tigers and Blue Jays before winning a ring with Philadelphia.

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