The Texas Rangers made the three-year contract with Elvis Andrus official on Wednesday, and both the player and the club were pleased they don't have to worry about arbitration hearings in the future. "For us to get him secured for three years meant a lot to the team and Elvis," said assistant general manager Thad Levine, the club's main representative in negotiations with Andrus' agent, Scott Boras. "It worked out perfectly for both sides. We all believe his best seasons are ahead of him. We're excited to see how his future seasons unfold." The deal is worth $14.4 million, and runs through Andrus' entire arbitration-eligible period. He'll be a free agent after the 2014 season. But Levine said the club has identified Andrus as part of the "core" and wants to continue negotiations for a longer-term deal in the future. Read more: http://espn.go.com/dallas/mlb/story/_/id/7555773/texas-rangers-sign-elvis-andrus-3-year-deal
