Beane Happy Zito Didn't Stay In AL West
Jun 19, 2014 12:17 PM
The Rangers and Mariners were both interested in Barry Zito, which are rivalries that trump the local one for the A's.
"Given the fact that there appeared to be interest within the division, it's nice to know he won't be pitching for one of our rivals,'' Oakland general manager Billy Beane said.
San Francisco Chronicle
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