OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Mark Ellis' first choice was to stay put with Oakland, even if he had tested his value in free agency.
The Athletics secured some stability in the middle of their infield Monday by agreeing on an $11 million, two-year contract to keep the popular second baseman around.
A's bring back Ellis for at least 2 years 2008-10-21
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Mark Ellis' first choice was to stay put with Oakland, even if he had tested his value in free agency.
The Athletics secured some stability in the middle of their infield Monday by agreeing on an $11 million, two-year contract to keep the popular second baseman around.
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