While I'm apologizing, I've had some fun with the whole Billy Beane-Theo Epstein master/student metaphor. I guess I should complete it:

Darth Vader: I've been waiting for you Obi-Wan. We meet again, at last. The circle is now complete; when I left you, I was but the learner, now I am the master.
Ben "Obi-Wan" Kenobi: Only a master of evil, Darth.

If you want a more literary view of the series, check out Bambino's Curse, who also notices Nomar's head in the game.