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Ellis' offseason deal looks smart

By Buster Olney

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Mark Ellis likes playing for the Oakland Athletics and appreciates the way they have dealt with him during his time with the organization. That's why he agreed to a two-year, $11 million deal so quickly in the fall before the free-agency period. The timing of the deal really didn't have much to do with the economic forecasts. Ellis' deal was privately criticized in the fall by agents and executives who weren't involved in his negotiations. But he looks pretty smart now, given how the offseason ...

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