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How important was "Moneyball" to the success of the 2002 Oakland A's?

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    I've recently watched the movie Moneyball starring Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill, and while I enjoyed the movie for its great performances, cinematography, and sound track, I've felt that some parts of...

    I've recently watched the movie Moneyball starring Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill, and while I enjoyed the movie for its great performances, cinematography, and sound track, I've felt that some parts of the story had a faint smell of Hollywood meddling.
    I've come across this interesting article which discusses the inaccuracies in the movie and book compared to what actually happened in real life.

    Note: This topic could be a better fit for ~sports as it gets pretty technical, but I think that anyone who watched the movie can follow along, even if they don't have much knowledge in baseball.

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