Peter Brand Beane Analysis

Beane begins the film relying on a statistical hot-shot and composite character, "Peter Brand," to choose his players — while shutting out the A's long-term, experienced scouts. Brandt and Beane put together a team that promptly sinks to the bottom of the division. By keeping his new strategy close to the vest, Beane manages to alienate many of his employees and saps the morale of his team. A’s coach Art Howe is shown blatantly defying Beane's wishes.

But about forty minutes into the story, Beane adjusts his style. We see him chatting with his players and coach, describing what he’s thinking and what he expects. Beane approaches Dave Justice, a 36-year-old player whom he recruited against the advice of his scouts. Beane admits he can't implement