The Oakland A’s made it official Thursday afternoon, signing catcher Stephen Vogt to a one-year deal. It’s an MLB contract, not a non-roster flyer, so he’s going to be on the team in April.
As feel-good stories go, this is top-shelf. Vogt established himself in the majors with the A’s back in 2013, and spent a half-decade playing in Oakland. He’s a postseason hero, a two-time All-Star, and a legendary fan favorite who earned his own chant from the RF bleacher crew. Bringing him back is undeniably fun.
Perhaps it’s nothing more than that.