If I knew how to post the direct address I would do so, but at Blazers Edge, another SB Nation blog, there is a very long fan post about the Sloan Sports Analytic Conference that was just held in Boston.  Michael Lewis of Moneyball fame was there, and a whold host of other GM's and front office people in a variety of sports.  What may be of interest to A's fans is the general scope of analytic analysis being used not just in Baseball, but in Basketball and Football which is discussed in this fanpost.  If others agree there is probably someone who can post a direct link so A's fans can read without having to jump over to another blog.