I don’t spite Shady at all. I would have traded him for pretty much anything because he isn’t a good player any longer and his production doesn’t justify his cost.
Shady was a great player but we can all see he has lost a step. And for his style of play, losing a step is more impactful than it would be for a North/South runner.
Also, by not trading him and committing to him as a key piece for next season as Beane did, the offensive unit is being set up for failure. Expecting an old RB who can’t get it done to be a key cog will leave a gaping hole when it falls apart.