Overhauling a veteran roster brings with it some sadness and some youthful excitement, often in equal measure.
Thursday, the A’s parted ways with one of the most popular players in recent club history, designating two-time All-Star Stephen Vogt for assignment and bringing up heir apparent Bruce Maxwell to stay. “I’m going to run with it,” said Maxwell, who three hits including an RBI double in Oakland’s 12-9 loss to Houston.
Even so, Maxwell was as unhappy as everyone else to see Vogt go. “It leaves a sour taste for me, I’ve never been in this clubhouse without him,” Maxwell said.