The Oakland A’s have extended the contracts of vice president Billy Beane, general manager David Forst, and field manager Bob Melvin, the team announced Monday. The trio represents the top management of the club’s baseball operations.
The A’s enjoyed a successful 2018 season that exceeded all reasonable expectations, culminating in 97 wins, a Wild Card berth, and a brief trip to the postseason. The three decision-makers were each approaching the final year of their previous contracts in 2019, but now they have received long-term commitments to stay in town.
Melvin’s new contract runs through 2021, at an annual salary of around $3.