Expectations are high for the 2011 Oakland Athletics as they get ready to report to Spring Training in Phoenix, preparing to hopefully bring the World Series trophy back across the Bay Bridge for the first time since 1989.

After finishing last season with a record of 81-81, good enough for second place in the American League West, Billy Beane and ...

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