Ken Rosenthal Gives Props to Teenagers for Breaking News

The usual suspects didn't break the news of Billy Butler's three-year, $30 million deal with the Oakland Athletics. Instead, it was a pair of teenagers. And Ken Rosenthal, usually first with the scoop, was quick to tip his cap to the 13- and 18-year-old reporters behind the report.

Source: #Athletics showing strong interest on a deal with DH Billy Butler. Source considered them "close" to a deal.

- Devan F. (@CoverThoseBases) November 17, 2014

Sources: #Athletics in serious talks with free agent Billy Butler. First reported: @CoverThoseBases.

- Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) November 19, 2014

As @Ken_Rosenthal noted, yes I am a teen. I'm 13 to be exact. Just got out of school.

- Devan F. (@CoverThoseBases) November 19, 2014

Source: Billy Butler agrees to three-year, $30M deal with the #Athletics. $5 million signing bonus.

- Robert Murray (@RobertMurrayMLB) November 19, 2014

Butler deal with #Athletics - thee years, $30M - is indeed done, per source. First reported: @RobertMurrayMLB.

- Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) November 19, 2014

All in all, it was a good week for young stars in the baseball world.