Oakland A’s knew the Chicago White Sox needed a shortstop after Tim Anderson’s surgery, and released Elvis Andrus so he could join a contender
OAKLAND – Elvis Andrus felt a wide range of emotions on Aug. 16. He hit a home run for the A’s against the Texas Rangers that night, and then found out he was being released by the team.
“It ended up pretty good for me and I’ve got nothing but great things to talk about the Oakland A’s organization and the staff. I had a lot of fun playing there, and getting to know all of the young guys. But I’m here now and I’ve just got to do my job.” Andrus saw his playing time reduced by the A’s in August, starting just eight of the team’s first 13 games as the organization wanted to give rookie Nick Allen more starts at shortstop. Andrus told the San Francisco Chronicle on Aug. 13 that he was upset with his reduced role, feeling he was still an everyday player.
“People will differently, but I feel like did,” play a role in his playing time, Andrus said. “As soon as that whole contract thing , I actually was the first one to feel relieved. I was pretty close to telling at the beginning of the season to take away. At this point, I’ve been blessed to make enough money.