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 More Athletics NewsAthletics LinksMost people are ready to concede that Barry Zito will not be on the Oakland A's next season, even their owner. "Barry needs a big-market team to justify the kind of contract he deserves," Lewis Wolff said. "It's really up to Billy (Beane) and not to me, but he is a terrific young man -- I can make him a real-estate deal." Wolff laughed and added, "That's counted (as a contract), by the way. If he stays with us or wherever he goes, I wish him so well." Regarding Frank Thomas returning next year, Wolff said, "It would be very sad if we didn't bring him back. He's been a great presence for us on and off the field." |
