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On a happier note
How about Beltre? Good gosh he is a badass
That bunt defensive play on Revere was nothing short of amazing
Beltre needs to give Andrus lessons.
The year we signed Andrus to his big deal (2013), he had a helluva year before that (2012). I would go so far to say at one point he was the heart of the team. He has decline every year since signing his 8yr - 120mil deal.
The schtick that is Holland and Andrus has grown old. I understand that 162 games is a long schedule and you need characters like this to lend chemistry to the team.
BUT... I'm not sure either of these guys take their JOB seriously anymore. And thats what it is, a 100 million dollar JOB that just happens to be a game.
Holland was hurt most of the year, but his mental toughness has always been questionable. When the team hits the playoffs he seems to fold. He has had ONE good game in the World Series and many mental meltdowns. The San Francisco walk-fest sticks out in my mind, I felt sorry for him and pissed off at the same time.
Andrus reminds me of my dog, she can concentrate for about 5 seconds and then she's off to play, roll around and not do anything productive. His lack of concentration and effort showed up this year, last year and every year since signing his contract. In 2014 he had 18 errors and finished 4th in SS errors in MLB. In 2015 he finished 3rd in SS MLB errors with 22. Thats a trend.
JD has held onto Holland because of his potential, he has been with the Rangers for 7 years. The highest Win total of his career with the Rangers is 16... He is 28 now, if he hasn't figured it out by now, he probably won't.
Holland has a team friendly contract and it is very tradeable, Andrus doesn't.
TLDR: Both will be back next year I'm sure and have yet to live up to their potential or contract.