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Team Notebook: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News, Rumors and Injury Updates
Angels | Erick Aybar contract extension still a possibility Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:27:11 -0800 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim general manager Jerry Dipoto said an extension of SS Erick Aybar's contract is still "very much a possibility," but it is unlikely to happen before the start of the regular season. Comment (0) | Share: Angels | Willing to deal Bobby Abreu Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:08:53 -0800 The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are willing to deal OF/DH Bobby Abreu for a middling prospect. Abreu, who makes $9 million this season, slugged a career-low .364 last season. "He doesn't drive the ball much anymore," one scout said. "He's not very good in the outfield. And he makes a ton of money. So I really don't think he'll have much of a market." Comment (0) | Share: Angels | Mark Trumbo doing everything but sprinting Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:53:40 -0800 Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 1B Mark Trumbo (foot) has been doing everything short of sprinting on the field. He has been taking batting practice, running in the pool, throwing, and getting some necessary work at third base, as he transitions across the diamond due to the offseason signing of free-agent 1B Albert Pujols (Cardinals). "Everything feels fine, and I'm able to do everything I hoped I would be able to," Trumbo said. Comment (0) | Share: Angels | Mark Trumbo eager to learn new position Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:12:23 -0800 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 1B Mark Trumbo (foot) is willing to get an early start on learning how to play third base. "If I'm physically able, I'll be out there at 4:15 in the morning if that's what it takes," Trumbo said. "In all honesty, I'll field thousands of grounds balls a day if that's going to give me a better chance to make the transition and help the team." The team had hoped Trumbo could work start working out with coach Rob Picciolo during the offseason, but the stress fracture in Trumbo's right foot hobbled him in September, and has been slow to heal. He only recently was cleared to begin baseball activities as part of his workouts. Comment (0) | Share: Angels | Would like to add another reliever Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:31:15 -0800 The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim would like to add another relief pitcher this offseason but only at a price they are comfortable with. Comment (0) | Share: Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:55:20 -0800 The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim signed free-agent SP Greg Smith (Red Sox) to a minor league deal Friday, Feb. 3. He didn't receive an invitation to spring training. Comment (0) | Share: Angels | Albert Pujols to arrive early Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:34:40 -0800 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 1B Albert Pujols plans to arrive to the team's spring complex in Arizona a week before the reporting date. Position players are scheduled to report to camp Feb. 26. Comment (0) | Share: Angels | Cautiously optimistic on Kendrys Morales Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:21:41 -0800 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim assistant general manager Scott Servais said he was impressed with the health of 1B Kendrys Morales (leg) after watching him take batting practice last week. "It looks pretty good to me," Servais said of Morales' swing. "I'm cautiously optimistic that he's going to be able to get into a bunch of spring training games and get some timing together. Obviously, he hasn't played in a while, so it's going to take him a while to get the bat going, but I'm very optimistic about his chances to contribute to our club this year." He has been taking BP from both sides of the plate, throwing and working on creating more range of motion in his ankle and foot. Comment (0) | Share: Angels | Mark Trumbo expected to be ready Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:15:55 -0800 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 1B Mark Trumbo (ankle) is expected to be fully healthy by the end of February. He has been taking limited repetitions at third base this offseason, but he's not expected to be the club's everyday third baseman, at least not this year. 3B Alberto Callaspo and SS Maicer Izturis are other options at the hot corner. Comment (0) | Share: Angels | Daniel Reynolds suspended Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:09:33 -0800 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim P Daniel Reynolds was suspended 50 games Tuesday, Jan. 31, for a second drug violation under baseball's drug program. Comment (0) | Share: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:16:13 -0800 The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim re-signed RP Francisco X. Rodriguez to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training. He'll make $481,000 in the majors. Comment (0) | Share: Angels | Vernon Wells working with hitting coach Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:08:00 -0800 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vernon Wells is working with Chicago Cubs hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo this offseason in hopes of improving on his disappointing 2011 campaign. Wells is trying to rebuild his swing "top to bottom" and has been working in the batting cages with Jaramillo. "He's awesome," Wells said. "I finally have a load in my swing, which will be fun." Wells thinks getting loaded early will help him catch up to hittable pitches and lay off balls outside the strike zone. Comment (0) | Share: Angels | Peter Bourjos dishes on hip injury Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:54:17 -0800 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Peter Bourjos (hip) said his hip injury has been an annual issue for him for a while. "It's been on and off," Bourjos said. "It usually bugs me in the spring then kind of goes away. Last year, it was bad in spring then never really got any better." He may need to have surgery to fix the issue after the 2012 season, but it appears he can get through it in the meantime. Comment (0) | Share: Angels | Kendrys Morales impressive in workouts Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:50:09 -0800 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 1B Kendrys Morales (leg) has looked "impressive" during his workouts recently, according to an eyewitness report. "I've been hitting with him every day (at the Angels' minor league complex in Tempe, Ariz.) and he looks strong," OF Peter Bourjos said. "Monday was the first time he took live BP (with a coach throwing) and he was popping them out from both sides." Bourjos also said Morales looks lighter and in much better shape than a season ago. Comment (0) | Share: Angels | Make offer to Luis Ayala Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:33:55 -0800 The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have tendered a formal offer to free-agent RP Luis Ayala (Yankees), but a source familiar with the negotiations said the pitcher is still weighing his options and a decision is not imminent. It is uncertain if Ayala has been offered a major league deal, or a minor league contract. The Baltimore Orioles, Houston Astros and New York Yankees, and perhaps others, are also believed to be interested in Ayala. Comment (0) | Share: Angels | Three relievers on the radar Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:36:48 -0800 The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are looking at free-agent RPs Francisco Cordero (Reds), Brad Lidge (Phillies) and Luis Ayala (Yankees). Cordero has offers from the Philadelphia Phillies, Angels, Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays. Lidge is down to the Phillies and Colorado Rockies. Comment (0) | Share: Angels | Mark Trumbo performing baseball activities Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:44:15 -0800 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 1B Mark Trumbo (ankle) recently was cleared to perform baseball activities; he has been fielding ground balls with a third baseman's glove, "getting my hands working, my feet." Trumbo said he is feeling much better, and the team doesn't expect him to become the everyday third baseman this season. "Our intention is not to put him out there 120 times next year," general manager Jerry Dipoto said. "The introduction to third base — it's not as if we were looking to turn him into an everyday third baseman. That was not the goal. But if Mark can become comfortable enough there to be an option at times along with first base when Albert needs a blow, DH and the corner outfield spots ... it puts Mark in position to make his impact on our roster." Comment (0) | Share: Angels | Chris Pettit released Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:37:39 -0800 The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim released OF Chris Pettit. Comment (0) | Share: Angels | Looking at Luis Ayala? Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:13:24 -0800 The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have reportedly expressed an interest in free-agent RP Luis Ayala (Yankees). They are looking to add more depth, even though they added RP LaTroy Hawkins earlier in the offseason. Comment (0) | Share: Angels | Not looking for another closer Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:24:26 -0800 Rival teams are saying that the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are not looking for another closer to compete with or supplant RP Jordan Walden in the ninth inning. Comment (0) | Share: Angels | Bobby Abreu the No. 1 trade piece Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:49:07 -0800 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Bobby Abreu is clearly the team's No. 1 trade piece heading into spring training after the signing of 1B Albert Pujols. One executive said "they'll pick up enough to make it comfortable to move him," when referring to Abreu's salary. Comment (0) | Share: Angels | Interested in Francisco Cordero Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:51:51 -0800 The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are likely to add a late-inning reliever before the season, and they're interested in free-agent CL Francisco Cordero (Reds). Comment (0) | Share: Angels | Erick Aybar avoids arbitration Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:58:30 -0800 The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim agreed to a one-year, $5.075 million deal with SS Erick Aybar Tuesday, Jan. 17, to avoid arbitration. Comment (0) | Share: Angels | Albert Callaspo avoids arbitration Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:46:37 -0800 The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim avoided arbitration with 3B Alberto Callaspo and signed him to a one-year, $3.15 million deal. Comment (0) | Share: Angels | GM watches Kendrys Morales work out Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:15:21 -0800 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim general manager Jerry DiPoto watched 1B Kendrys Morales (ankle) work out Friday, Jan. 13, at the team's spring training facility in Arizona. "He's in good shape, he looks strong, and all signs are positive," DiPoto said. "I can't say there's anything he did today that led you to believe he's not moving in the right direction." Comment (1) | Share: Angels | Alberto Callaspo decides to file for arbitration Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:14:55 -0800 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 3B Alberto Callaspo filed for arbitration Friday, Jan. 13. Callaspo is two years removed from free agency, and the early estimates have him receiving roughly $3 million if his case goes to arbitration. Comment (0) | Share: Angels | Erick Aybar files for arbitration Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:14:33 -0800 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar filed for arbitration Friday, Jan. 13. Aybar will be a free agent after the upcoming season, and the team has started extension talks with Aybar. Comment (0) | Share: Angels | Ervin Santana not allowed to pitch in winter ball Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:46:47 -0800 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Ervin Santana was denied permission to pitch for the Licey Tigers of the Dominican Winter League, general manager Jerry DiPoto confirmed Friday, Jan. 13. "As a general rule," DiPoto said. "I'm a big advocate of winter ball and believe it's a good thing for players. But sometimes you have to be smart enough to understand that cranking a pitcher up in early-to-mid January and then shutting him down and then cranking him up again is probably not the best way to make sure that pitcher stays healthy." DiPoto, a former pitcher, said it was not a health issue which caused him to deny permission. Comment (0) | Share: Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:44:28 -0800 The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim signed free-agent OF Drew Macias (Diamondbacks) to a minor league deal. Comment (0) | Share: Angels | Kendrys Morales terms Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:13:26 -0800 Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim DH Kendrys Morales signed a one-year, $2.975 million deal and can earn $50,000 more if he reaches 550 plate appearances. The deal is nearly identical to last year's contract. Comment (0) | Share: |
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