I've written a piece called "Davids and Goliaths" about how the Blue Jays, Devil Rays and Orioles can compete with the Yankees and Red Sox. It uses the 2000 - 2006 A's as a model for success. I hope you'll give it a look and leave some feedback either here or on my blog.
Here's the link:
Roto Journal: Davids and Goliaths
It's Part one of a Four-Part Series, with Parts 2-4 (coming soon) detailing each of the 3 teams.
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Thanks!
Scott