The Oakland A’s traded away Khris Davis on Saturday. He had struggled mightily at the plate for two straight seasons, and the team cut bait on the final year of his hefty salary in a swap with the Texas Rangers.
The move made sense for both sides, allowing the A’s to better allocate their payroll resources and giving Davis a new home where he’s more likely to find the playing time he needs if he’s ever to break out of his long-term slump. But his legacy in Oakland is so great that, even though his bat was no longer helping the club and it makes complete sense to trade him away, it’s still sad to see him go.