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Oakland Goes Hollywood With Brad Pitt's 'Moneyball' Production

OAKLAND, Calif. -- There has been a buzz around the Coliseum this week that has nothing to do with Trevor Cahill or Kurt Suzuki or Andrew Bailey. It's about guys like Scott Hatteberg, Miguel Tejada and -- who are we kidding? -- Brad Pitt. For the past week, Hollywood has taken over the Coliseum, where they've been...

'Moneyball' Cast Coming Together

Michael Lewis' book about Billy Beane's strategy in making a small-market team successful in Major League Baseball, "Moneyball," is going to be made into a feature-length movie. Shooting isn't set to begin until June, but many of the key players are being put in place. Brad Pitt is going to play Oakland A's general manager...

All Signs in Cincy Point to Scott Hatteberg

I don't understand how it can be a day before the start of the season and a team can not have named a starting first baseman, but that's the situation the Reds are in right now. All spring the debate has been logic vs. Dusty Baker, personified by Joey Votto vs. Scott Hatteberg. When asked by John Fay about the first base...

It's Official: Reds Pick Up Dunn's Option

It's not exactly a surprise, but the Reds said today that they're going to pick up Adam Dunn's $13 million option for 2008. It's a hefty price tag for a guy that's not the most popular player in Cincinnati, but 40-homer, .900 OPS guys don't just grow on trees. Plus, at least they can trade him if they can't extend him....

Scott Hatteberg Owes Billy Beane Bigtime

Anyone who has read Michael Lewis' seminal book Moneyball knows of the saga of Scott Hatteberg. Hatteberg was a discarded catcher, a player whose talents were underrated -- and then totally written off -- after Hatteberg suffered a serious arm injury. But thanks to his clinical approach at the plate, Hatteberg rescued his...

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Real Life 'Moneyball' Major Leaguer Scott Hatteberg on the Facts and Fiction of the New Film

Scott Hatteberg -- the real-life former Oakland Athletic portrayed by Chris Pratt in 'Moneyball' -- admits that there are some significant artistic licenses taken in the big-screen version of the story, in which Hatteberg plays a crucial role.

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Chris Pratt on 'Moneyball,' Brad Pitt and Why Andy From 'Parks and Rec' Is No Longer an A-hole

Chris Pratt may be the nicest guy in Hollywood.

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09/26/11 Fill in the blanks ... Scott Hatteberg Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Cincinnati OH "Moneyball" debuted this weekend, and the film adaptation of Michael Lewis' 2003 best seller was projected to do at least $19 million worth of business nationwide the first week.
09/21/11 Moneyball's Secret Weapon Source: Men's Journal The story of Scott Hatteberg, who went from no-name catcher to reliable on-base machine, comes to the big screen this Friday.
09/20/11 Amazin' Avenue Book Club: Moneyball, Chapter Eight Source: Jase Knows Music A chapter a night is the plan this week.
09/20/11 Amazin' Avenue Book Club: Moneyball, Chapter Eight Source: Amazin' Avenue A chapter a night is the plan this week.