We all can go down the list of superstars who have left the A's for more money and a better winning situation....the list is depressing and long. It's what a true A's Fan lives with-and often wears as a badge of honor-this constant turnover of our beloved A's. It also produces countless hours and numerous AN threads of debates-and sometimes arguements-regarding past player and management decisions.

But, have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit in Beane's chair and pull the trigger on a "F'in A trade"- BUT STILL BE WORRIED ABOUT THE "BOTTOMLINE"? Well, here's your chance to put all that "knownledge"...and maybe your MBA...to good use. It's called "The Oakland Baseball Simworld".

The Oakland Baseball Simworld is a business simulator that offers the following objectives:

-the simulation has over 90 decisions that impact the baseball organization

-you must "grow" the business of baseball in oakland over a 15 year period

-achieve constant increases in franchise value, maintain a competitive team, and win in the play-offs and WS

-this is all done using the current CBA, or you may choose a new CBA

There is a FREE trial, or the cost is $12.50 (pretty cheap!) to really get into it. When I have some free time I think I'm going to give it a try....and maybe see what Beane needs to do to keep Kotsay for the next 3-4 years all the while looking for a cheap clean-up hitter! If you are interested (let us know how you do!!! DON'T BANKRUPT THE TEAM!!!) here's the link: http://www.sportsbusinessims.com/home.html Cheers, and go A's!