When assembly with reporters earlier than the 2022 regular-season finale, Elvis Andrus mentioned he loved “every moment” taking part in with the Chicago White Sox.
Asked if he could be fascinated about returning, the veteran infielder mentioned on Oct. 5: “I don’t know what’s going to happen in the future. I’m a free agent for the first time in my career, so we’ll see how it goes. But everybody knows the chances are open for me to come back next year.”
Andrus is coming again to the Sox on a one-year contract, pending a bodily, a supply confirmed to the Tribune on Sunday. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported the deal is for $3 million.
Andrus, 34, signed with the Sox in August to fill in after shortstop Tim Anderson was injured. He could be able to assist the Sox at second base this season.
Andrus slashed .271/.309/.464 with 9 homers and 28 RBIs in 43 video games for the Sox final season. He made 42 begins at shortstop and one because the designated hitter. Andrus has performed solely shortstop and DH all through his profession, which started in 2009 with the Texas Rangers.
“If that’s what it is, if that’s the only option I have, moving from short to another position, I’d be more than happy,” Andrus mentioned on Oct. 5. “For me, it’s about playing and, at this point in my career, winning, being in a winning environment. That would mean a lot for my decision, for sure.”
Andrus would be a part of Romy Gonzalez, Lenyn Sosa and Leury García as choices at second base.
The Sox maintain their first full-squad exercise Monday at Camelback Ranch. Here are three takeaways from camp Sunday.
1. Liam Hendriks offered an replace on his most cancers therapy.
The Sox nearer posted the replace on Instagram.
“Cancer is scary … and weird … and hard,” he wrote. “Treatment is hard. If you’ve ever been (by) this, you recognize what I’m speaking about. As a affected person, a caregiver, or pal — it takes (its) toll on all of us.
“My replace: I’m simply attempting to take it day-to-day and keep optimistic … and make just a few jokes in between.
“But I just wanted to let you know how much your support has encouraged me since my diagnosis.”
Hendriks introduced in January he had been identified with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
He continues to get in baseball work throughout his therapy. Sunday, that included taking part in catch within the outfield at Camelback Ranch’s fundamental ballpark.
2. Jimmy Lambert seems to be to construct off a powerful 2022.
Lambert threw a reside bullpen session Sunday, going through Tim Anderson and Yoán Moncada amongst different batters.
The right-hander discovered quite a bit whereas changing into an necessary a part of the Sox bullpen final season.
“You have to find a routine that works for you,” he mentioned Sunday. “You have to be ready to pitch every day, whatever that means for every guy. You’ve got to find a way to be ready to pitch and hopefully help the team.”
Lambert went 1-2 with a 3.26 ERA in 42 appearances (two begins) in 2022.
He spent most of his time within the minors within the rotation, making 92 begins in 94 appearances. He adjusted properly to the aid function.
“I always say I want to pitch in the big leagues,” Lambert mentioned. “Last year gave me a chance to do that. I feel like I was able to have some success. Just trying to build off that.”
3. The Sox are ready for the subsequent part of camp.
Manager Pedro Grifol known as Monday’s first full-squad exercise “a big day.”
“But the cool thing is these guys have been here,” Grifol mentioned. “I think we’re missing one or two guys only. I’m looking forward to it. I’m glad to have everybody together.”
Grifol mentioned don’t count on a giant speech.
“I’m not a real big speech guy,” he mentioned. “I like communication. Those big speeches only last 15-20 minutes. But if you take pride in communication, trying to touch as many as you can a day, that’s what I think is effective.”
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Source: www.bostonherald.com