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Tony Reagins, GM, Los Angeles Angels of AnaheimHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsAngels | Reagins receives extension Sam Miller, of The Orange County Register, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim reached a contract extension with general manager Tony Reagins Friday, Nov. 6. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Angels | Not shopping for pitchers Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are not looking for starting pitchers, either through free agency or trade, according to general manager Tony Reagins. Free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets) has indicated that he would be interested in pitching for the team but the Angels are not interested. Angels | Encouraged by Lackey's MRI ESPN.com reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are encouraged by the latest MRI results on SP John Lackey's (elbow) right elbow and expect him to be back on the mound by the end of April or early May, according to general manager Tony Reagins. Reagins said Lackey's current injury is not as serious as the injury that caused him to miss the beginning of the season last year. Angels | Have no plans of trading Matthews ESPN.com reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim currently have no plans to trade OF Gary Matthews Jr. after they told him he will start the season as the fifth outfielder, according to general manager Tony Reagins. Angels | Meet with Lackey on extension Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim met with Tony Reagins, the agent for SP John Lackey, regarding a contract extension Friday, March 6. However, the talks were in preliminary stages, according to Reagins. Angels | No interest in Bonds Bill Shaikin, of the Los Angeles Times, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have no interest in free-agent OF Barry Bonds (Giants), according to general manager Tony Reagins. Angels | Vlad, Napoli to be blocked from WBC Updating a previous report, Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim will block OF Vladimir Guerrero and C Mike Napoli from playing in the 2009 World Baseball Classic, according to general manager Tony Reagins. Angels | To fill rotation from within Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are likely to fill their starting rotation need from within their organization rather than through free agency or a trade. "We're not looking to make a deal at this moment," general manager Tony Reagins said. "We're comfortable with what we have. We're going to give these guys an opportunity to pitch." Angels | More on Fuentes The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim CL Brian Fuentes' option for 2011 vests if he finishes 55 games in 2010. General manager Tony Reagins said it's a safe assumption that Fuentes will be the closer. Angels | Will not add another outfielder Joe Smith, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim will go with their current outfield lineup in 2009, according to general manager Tony Reagins. Angels | Anderson unlikely to return The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim general manager Tony Reagins said OF Garret Anderson is unlikely to return. Angels | Starting gig likely going to Morales The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim general manager Tony Reagins said 1B Kendry Morales will likely be the starter this season. Angels | Will not pursue Manny Rhett Bollinger, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim will not pursue free-agent OF Manny Ramirez (Dodgers), according to general manager Tony Reagins. "Manny Ramirez will not play for the Angels in 2009, or beyond, for that matter," Reagins said. Angels | Teixeira still the priority Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports free-agent 1B Mark Teixeira (Angels) is still the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim's No. 1 priority, according to general manager Tony Reagins. Angels | Slim chances of signing Manny Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have a slim chance of signing free-agent OF Manny Ramirez (Dodgers), according to general manager Tony Reagins. Angels | Propose Teixeira deal to Boras ESPN.com reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have given Scott Boras, the agent for free-agent 1B Mark Teixeira (Angels), the parameters of a deal to bring Teixeira back, according to the Los Angeles Times. "Scott knows where we stand," general manager Tony Reagins said. "We have a level of salary and years that we're comfortable with, and hopefully that will get it done. . . . If it doesn't, we'll have to move on." Angels | Vlad to miss WBC Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (knee) will likely miss the 2009 World Baseball Classic after recovering from offseason knee surgery. Reports are that Guerrero's recovery is going well and he is ahead of schedule, according to general manager Tony Reagins. The team is being cautious and wants him to be fully healthy in time for Spring Training. Angels | Comfortable with in-house options at closer Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim feel comfortable with their in-house options at the closer position, according to general manager Tony Reagins. Two options include RPs Jose Arredondo and Scot Shields. Angels | Have not made a play for Peavy Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have not made a play for San Diego Padres SP Jake Peavy, according to Angels general manager Tony Reagins. Angels | Teixeira still a priority Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports free-agent 1B Mark Teixeira (Angels) is still the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim's top priority, according to general manager Tony Reagins. However, Reagins does not expect anything to happen before the winter meetings begin next week. Reagins also indicated that Teixeira's left knee, which underwent arthroscopic surgery in 2007, is not a concern to the team. Angels | Garland not in team's plans Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim general manager Tony Reagins has made it clear that free-agent SP Jon Garland (Angels) is not in the team's plans moving forward. It seems that they are comfortable with five young pitchers competing to replace Garland's spot in the rotation next year. Angels | Hold off on contract talks with Guerrero Bill Shaikin, of the Los Angeles Times, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have tabled contract negotiations with OF Vladimir Guerrero, raising the chances that he could leave the team after the 2009 season. It is unclear if Guerrero will test free agency without an extension next fall. The team will begin negotiations with Guerrero next year, according to general manager Tony Reagins. Angels | Unlikely to sign both Sabathia and Teixeira The New York Post reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are unlikely to sign both free-agent SP CC Sabathia (Brewers) and free-agent 1B Mark Teixeira (Angels), according to general manager Tony Reagins. Angels | Unlikely to trade for Holliday Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are unlikely to complete a trade for Colorado Rockies OF Matt Holliday, because of the fact that the Rockies will be looking for a multi-player package that the Angels would be unwilling to offer. "It would be difficult to do," general manager Tony Reagins said. "You have to look at the long-term health of the organization. You build for long-term success with players you develop within your organization." Angels | Unlikely to land Peavy Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are unlikely to acquire San Diego Padres SP Jake Peavy in the offseason, according to Angels general manager Tony Reagins. Reagins does not think the deal will happen because of the fact that the Padres want multiple prospects in return. Angels | Matthews unlikely to be ready for Spring Training Updating previous reports, the Los Angeles Times' Kevin Baxter and Bill Shaikin report Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr. (knee) will need four to six months of rehabilitation, and general manager Tony Reagins said Matthews won't be ready for Spring Training. His status for opening day is in doubt. Angels | GM likes team, won't necessarily commit to trades The Riverside Press-Enterprise reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim general manager Tony Reagins is happy with his team's chemistry and may not make many moves, if any, at the July 31 trading deadline. Angels | Reagins expects to stay the course Bill Shaikin, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim general manager Tony Reagins doesn't expect to make any major changes to the organization. "This organization is not broken," Reagins said. "I don't need to come in and try and reinvent the wheel." Angels | Reagins elevated to general manager The Sports Network reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim director of player development Tony Reagins has been elevated to general manager, replacing Bill Stoneman. |