MLB Reports

Billy Beane should get more credit than any other small to mid market club for success because his franchise never tanked for several years before pulling themselves out of their doldrums. Minnesota was bad from 1993 – 2000 until they were better. KC was bad for 27 years prior to the last few years/ Pittsburgh endured 20 losing seasons before 3 consecutive years of playoffs. Washington was bad for 6 years before stockpiling #1 picks until they were better. Tampa Bay was futile for the 1st 9 years of their existence before 7 straight 80+ win seasons.