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General manager David Forst has come a long way during his front office career. Initially starting out as a scout all the way back in 2000, Forst quickly rose to assistant general manager in 2004 under Billy Beane and held that position until a promotion in 2015, when the team removed the assistant label and made him the official general manager of the club. Beane was still the man dictating the course of the franchise but Forst was given more control over the roster. That’s where he’s been since, and he is quickly approaching a full decade in the role with the club.