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Gary Matthews Jr., OF, Los Angeles Angels of AnaheimHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsCubs | Two deals for Bradley not looking good The Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan reports two potential deals for Chicago Cubs OF Milton Bradley, for Arizona Diamondbacks OF Eric Byrnes, and for Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr., look dead at the moment. Cubs | Not interested in Matthews Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports the Chicago Cubs are not interested in trading OF Milton Bradley for Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr. Angels | Could trade for Bradley Bruce Levine, of ESPNChicago.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim could be interested in trading OF Gary Matthews Jr. to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for OF Milton Bradley. Angels | More on Matthews Updating previous reports, the Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr. said he wants to be traded in the offseason to a team that will allow him to play every day. The team will likely have to absorb most of the $23 million remaining on his contract. He requested a trade last March and again around the All-Star break and has had numerous discussions with general manager Tony Reagins, who appears willing to accommodate Matthews' request. The Angels have two outfield spots open due to free agency, but Matthews still wants out. Angels | Matthews doesn't expect to return Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr. does not expect to return to the team despite having two years left on his contract. "I don't expect to be back; it's time to move on," Matthews said. "I'm ready to play for an organization that wants me to play every day. This organization has other plans, and that's OK." Matthews has $23 million remaining on his contract and a no-trade clause that will let him block a trade to four teams of his choosing. Angels | Rivera was nearly benched The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Juan Rivera was nearly benched in favor of OF Gary Matthews Jr. in Game 5 of the ALCS because Rivera was just 2-for-20 in the series. Angels | Matthews helps make history The Los Angeles Times reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr. recorded his 50th RBI Saturday, Oct. 3, giving the Angels 11 players with 50 or more RBIs. That is the first time this has happened in team history. Angels | ALDS bench set According to The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim C Bobby Wilson, OF Reggie Willits, OF Gary Matthews Jr. and IF/OF Robb Quinlan will be on the bench for the American League Division Series. Angels | Four players homer Sunday The Associated Press reports four Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim players homered Sunday, Sept. 20, in a 10-5 win over the Texas Rangers. OF Gary Matthews Jr., 2B Howie Kendrick, 3B Chone Figgins and OF Juan Rivera all homered. Angels | Rivera taking day off Wednesday Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Juan Rivera is taking the day off Wednesday, Sept. 2. He is just 1-for-15 (.067) in his career against Seattle Mariners SP Felix Hernandez. OF Gary Matthews Jr. will start in Rivera's place. Matthews is 15-for-43 (.349) with three home runs and 11 RBIs in his career against Hernandez. Angels | Matthews, Kendrick homer Wednesday The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr. and 2B Howie Kendrick both hit three-run home runs in a win Wednesday, Aug. 12. Matthews is hitting .327 over his last 16 games, but is likely to see his playing time decrease when OF Torii Hunter (groin) returns this weekend. Kendrick's homer was his first of the month. Matthews has three home runs this year. Angels | Outfield to be composed of Rivera, Matthews and Abreu Bill Shaikin, of The Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Juan Rivera will play left field, OF Gary Matthews Jr. will play center field and OF Bobby Abreu will play right field for the time being while OF Vladimir Guerrero (knee) and OF Torii Hunter (oblique) are out of the lineup. Reds | Could be willing to trade for Matthews Mark Saxon, of The Orange County Register, reports the Cincinnati Reds could be willing to trade for Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr. this year, assuming the Angels eat a large portion of his salary over the next two seasons. Angels | Could be willing to trade several players Jayson Stark, of ESPN.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are showing signs that they might be willing to trade C Mike Napoli, C Jeff Mathis or OF Gary Matthews Jr. Angels | Mathis, Matthew have three homers off Hernandez MLB.com reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim C Jeff Mathis and OF Gary Matthews Jr. each have three home runs in their careers against Seattle Mariners SP Felix Hernandez. Angels | Matthews out again Thursday Mark Saxon, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr. (back) was out of the lineup for the second straight day Thursday, May 14, with lower-back spasms. Angels | Matthews scratched Wednesday Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr. (back) was scratched from the lineup Wednesday, May 13, with tightness in his lower back. OF Reggie Willits received the start in right field in his place. Angels | Matthews hits Halladay well MLB.com reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr. is batting .316 with two RBIs in 19 at-bats in the past five seasons off Toronto Blue Jays SP Roy Halladay. Angels | Matthews drives in three The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr. drove in three runs Tuesday, May 5, in a 5-3 win over the Oakland Athletics. Angels | Matthews knocks in four Friday The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr. knocked in four runs in a losing cause Friday, May 1. Angels | Matthews hits Pettitte well MLB.com reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr. is hitting .316 with one RBI in 19 at-bats in the last five years against New York Yankees SP Andy Pettitte. Angels | Scioscia still 10 over the roster limit The Los Angeles Times reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have 35 players on their roster, 10 over the regular-season limit with three days left until the opener. Manager Mike Scioscia said he expected to start the season with 13 pitchers, leaving room on the bench for a backup catcher and only three other position players, likely to be IF Maicer Izturis, IF Robb Quinlan and OF Gary Matthews Jr. Reds | Not discussing trade for Matthews Jonathan Mayo, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds general manager Walt Jocketty refuted a report that the team was discussing a trade for Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr. Angels | Shopped Matthews to Cincinnati FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim shopped OF Gary Matthews Jr. to the Cincinnati Reds, but one source said the Reds wanted a starting pitcher back if they were going to give up SP Aaron Harang or SP Bronson Arroyo. Angels | Matthews returns to camp Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr. returned to camp one day after walking out. Matthews claims his one-day sabbatical was a "scheduled day off" and said he and Angels management "agree to disagree" on what his role should be this season. 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 | Matthews leaves camp, willing to waive trade clause for deal Mike DiGiovanna, of The Los Angeles Times, is reporting Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr. has left the team camp and is asking for a trade to a team that will use him as a starter. Angels | Matthews wants to be traded Bob Nightengale, of USA Today, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr. would like to be traded before Opening Day if he does not have a starting job. "I'm not going to sit here and not play this season," Matthews said. "I'm just not going to do it. Obviously, something must be done." White Sox | Could be interested in Matthews Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Chicago White Sox could be interested in trading for Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr., according to one source. Angels | Matthews has fine Tuesday The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr. hit a long home run off San Diego Padres SP Cha Seung Baek and went 2-for-3 on Tuesday, March 24, boosting his batting average to .412 in the Angels' 10-5 victory. Angels | Matthews in lineup Wednesday Jeff Miller, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr. (knee) is batting third and playing right field in Spring Training Wednesday, March 18. Angels | Matthews in lineup again Monday Jeff Miller, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr. (knee) is in the lineup for the second straight day Monday, March 16, after making his spring debut Sunday, March 15. Matthews will serve as the designated hitter Monday. Angels | Matthews debuts The Los Angeles Times' Bill Shaikin reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr. (knee) made his spring debut Sunday, March 15, and said he wants to play every day. "I sacrificed by changing positions, not making a stink about it and playing when I was hurt, with a pretty significant injury," Matthews said. "I did what I was supposed to do and kept my mouth shut. Now that I'm healthy, I want to go back to playing every day. I don't think anybody would fault me for that." Angels | Matthews hoping to play Sunday Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr. (knee) hopes to return to game action Sunday, March 15. Angels | Matthews update The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr. (knee) has been working extensively and hopes to make his spring debut Sunday, March 15. He fully expects to be ready for opening day. Angels | Matthews cleared to play Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr. (knee) has been cleared to play in the team's intrasquad game Tuesday, March 3. He is expected to receive a few at-bats, but will not play in the field. Matthews believes he will be ready to play by Opening Day. He is scheduled to have his knee re-examined by team Dr. Lewis Yocum before he can play in Spring Training games. Angels | Matthews update The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr. (knee) is participating in full workouts and hopes to play in his first spring game Tuesday, March 3. He should be ready for the opener. Angels | Matthews about a month ahead of schedule The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr. (knee) appears about a month ahead of schedule in his rehab from knee surgery. Angels | Matthews working hard to recover Michael Becker, of The Press-Enterprise, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr. (knee) spent the offseason strengthening his surgically repaired left knee by working out two times a day. He is scheduled to hit in a cage at the team's Spring Training camp Monday, Feb. 16, and will later participate in sprint work. He might be able to play in some Spring Training games late in the season, according to manager Mike Scioscia. Angels | Several players arrive early to camp Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter, OF Gary Matthews Jr., OF Reggie Willits and SS Brandon Wood have arrived early to the team's Spring Training camp Monday, Feb. 16. Angels | Matthews in-house candidate for left field MLB.com's Lyle Spencer reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr. (knee) is an in-house candidate to play left field in 2009, once he is recovered from offseason knee surgery, if the team does not re-sign free agent OF Garret Anderson (Angels) or sign another outfielder via free agency. Angels | Matthews likely to miss first month of season Updating previous items, MLB.com's Lyle Spencer reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr. (knee) is not expected to be ready to play until at least a month into the 2009 season. He is continuing to recover from offseason knee surgery. Angels | No inquiries for Matthews Bill Shaikin, of the Los Angeles Times, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have received no inquiries about OF Gary Matthews Jr. (knee) during the offseason. However, Matthews' father has advised him that he should stay with the Angels. Matthews' No. 1 priority during the offseason is getting healthy. 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 | Update on Matthews' surgery Updating a previous report, Kevin Baxter, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr. (knee) underwent surgery to repair the patella tendon in his left knee Tuesday, Oct. 28. He is expected to be ready for Spring Training next year. Angels | Matthews to undergo surgery Brian Perdue, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr. (knee) is scheduled to undergo surgery to fix the patella tendon in his left knee this week. Angels | Matthews has two homers against Lester Angels.MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr. is 2-for-2 with two solo homers against Boston Red Sox SP Jon Lester this season. Angels | Matthews to start in right field in ALDS Game 1 MLB.com's Lyle Spencer reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr. will start in right field in Game 1 of the ALDS Wednesday night, Oct. 1. He'll be hitting eighth in the order against Boston Red Sox left-handed SP Jon Lester. Matthews has gone 3-for-6 in his career against Lester, including a pair of homers. Angels | Matthews breaks homerless streak The Orange County Register's Bill Plunkett reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr.'s home run hit Tuesday, Sept. 23, was his first since June 11, a span of 175 at-bats. Angels | Matthews hitting well lately Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr. is hitting .333 in his last 69 at-bats. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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