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Elvis Andrus beginning to contribute at plate for Oakland A's
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Texas rangers elvis andrus after hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy
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Oakland A's release SS Andrus, bring up INF Neuse
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Elvis Andrus released by Athletics
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Rangers to pay A's $13.5M over next 2 years as part of swap - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Elvis Andrus has been an upgrade over Tim Anderson at shortstop
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A's release Elvis Andrus days after veteran calls out team for lack of playing time
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Andrus hits walk-off single in 9th, A's edge Royals 4-3
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Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus, top, assists Oakland Athletics catcher Chris Herrmann to his feet after a collisoion in the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 27, 2019, in Oakland, Calif.
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Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus (1) rounds first in front of first base coach Hector Ortiz on his way to a double against the Oakland Athletics during the ninth inning of a baseball