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Angels | Hunter to undergo surgery Monday
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:17:10 -0800

Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (hernia) will undergo surgery Monday, Nov. 23, to fix a sports hernia. He is expected to be fully recovered in time for Spring Training. Hunter will have a glue-like substance injected over the damaged tendon in his groin. His doctor indicated that he will be able to do his full winter workout routine six weeks after the operation. "They said 95 percent of these surgeries are completely successful, and if all goes well, this should never bother me again," Hunter said.

Angels | Showed interest in Lowe
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:34:35 -0800

Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim showed interest in trading for Atlanta Braves SP Derek Lowe about a month ago, according to sources.

Angels | Coaching staff to return in 2010
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:07:40 -0800

Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim's entire coaching staff will return for the 2010 season.

Angels | Bourjos added to roster
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:26:12 -0800

Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim added OF Peter Bourjos to their 40-man roster Thursday, Nov. 19, protecting him from the Rule 5 draft.

Angels | Unlikely to keep three free agents
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:41:39 -0800

Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are unlikely to retain all three of their big free agents, SP John Lackey, 3B Chone Figgins and OF Vladimir Guerrero.

Angels | Bay could be a possibility
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:34:44 -0800

Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are not ruling out the possibility of pursuing free-agent OF Jason Bay (Red Sox), according to owner Arte Moreno.

Angels | Scioscia named AL Manager of the Year
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:04:06 -0800

ESPNews reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia has been named the American League Manager of the Year for the 2009 season.

Angels | Looking at Konerko?
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:37:50 -0800

Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have been linked in trade rumors to Chicago White Sox 1B Paul Konerko.

Angels | Discussing deal involving A. Gonzalez?
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:22:47 -0800

Corey Brock, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have apparently been discussing a three-team trade that would involve San Diego Padres 1B Adrian Gonzalez.

Angels | Not pursuing Holliday
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:22:48 -0800

The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim general manager Tony Reagins said the team wasn't in the running for free agent OF Matt Holliday (Cardinals). Reagins said the team's top priorities is to re-sign SP John Lackey and 3B Chone Figgins.

Angels | Shields, Moseley activated
Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:53:03 -0800

The Sports Network reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have activated RP Scot Shields (knee) and SP Dustin Moseley (forearm, neck) from the 60-day disabled list.

Angels | Kuhl, Carpino promoted
Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:05:06 -0800

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have promoted president Dennis Kuhl to chairman and senior vice president for sales and marketing John Carpino to president, according to USAToday.com.

Angels | Granderson interested in joining team
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:24:19 -0800

Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report Detroit Tigers OF Curtis Granderson has indicated that he would welcome a trade to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He has played well at Angel Stadium, hitting eight home runs in 21 career games there. Granderson would also welcome the move to left field, with OF Torii Hunter in center.

Angels | Could target Jackson
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:21:54 -0800

Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim could target Detroit Tigers SP Edwin Jackson in a trade if they cannot re-sign SP John Lackey.

Angels | Could become interested in Sheets
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:13:38 -0800

Jerry Crasnick, of ESPN.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim could become interested in signing free-agent SP Ben Sheets (Brewers).

Angels | Lackey turned down $72 million
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:45:50 -0800

Sam Miller, of The Orange County Register, reports free-agent SP John Lackey (Angels) turned down a $72 million offer from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim this year, according to ESPN's Buster Olney. It is unknown how many years the Angels offered.

Angels | Rivera could be dealt
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:16:07 -0800

Sam Miller, of The Orange County Register, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are toying with the idea of either trading OF Juan Rivera or using him as the designated hitter, according to Newsday.

Angels | Interested in Granderson
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:19:56 -0800

Newsday's Ken Davidoff reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have talked to the Detroit Tigers about acquiring OF Curtis Granderson.

Angels | Figgins led AL in walks
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:59:14 -0800

SI.com's Jon Heyman reports free agent 3B Chone Figgins (Angels) shocked some by leading the American League with 101 walks last season with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He had a previous career high of 65 walks before last season.

Angels | Wood could be expendable
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:55:19 -0800

Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim could trade SS Brandon Wood as part of a deal to acquire Toronto Blue Jays SP Roy Halladay this offseason.

Angels | Interested in Matsui?
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:17:51 -0800

Sam Miller, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim general manager Tony Reagins recently expressed interest in free-agent DH Hideki Matsui (Yankees). "At this point we've been watching him for a long time. When I ask 'can he play the outfield and keep runners from advancing?' the response I get is 'of course'. He can't go every day, but he can play defense."

Angels | Could pursue Halladay
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:34:57 -0800

FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim could pursue Toronto Blue Jays SP Roy Halladay if free agent SP John Lackey (Angels) signs elsewhere.

Angels | Still in Lackey hunt
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:30:32 -0800

FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are still in the hunt to re-sign SP John Lackey.

Angels | Could be interested in Holliday
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:08:11 -0800

Jerry Crasnick, of ESPN.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim could be a player in the sweepstakes for free-agent OF Matt Holliday (Cardinals).

Angels | Figgins a Type A free agent
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:44:56 -0800

AOL Fanhouse's Ed Price reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 3B Chone Figgins qualified as a Type A free agent.

Angels | Expected to target Beltre
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:23:32 -0800

Sam Miller, of The Orange County Register, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are expected to target free-agent 3B Adrian Beltre (Mariners) if they cannot re-sign 3B Chone Figgins, according to SI.com's Jon Heyman.

Angels | Escobar files for free agency
Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:41:58 -0800

MLB.com's Lyle Spencer reports that Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RP Kelvim Escobar has filed for free agency.

Angels | Guerrero, Figgins become free agents
Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:24:36 -0800

Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 3B Chone Figgins and OF Vladimir Guerrero have filed for free agency, according to The Sports Network.

Angels | Reagins receives extension
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:42:25 -0800

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 | Think Lackey could return
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:26:06 -0800

Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim general manager Tony Reagins expressed optimism that SP John Lackey will return next season in SIRIUS XM's MLB Home Plate channel. "Well, I think there's a likeliness that John will return," Reagins said. "We have genuine interest in bringing him back. We'll see how the market plays out for John."

Angels | Oliver interested
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:05:16 -0800

The Orange County Register's Bill Plunkett reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim general manager Tony Reagins said RP Darren Oliver told him he was interested in re-signing for next season. Reagins said Oliver wasn't 100 percent sure he would play next season, though.

Angels | Phillips records three hits Thursday
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:03:01 -0800

Robert Emrich, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 2B P.J. Phillips had three hits, including a home run, and scored twice in the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Nov. 5.

Angels | Three file for free agency
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:34:13 -0800

The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP John Lackey, RP Darren Oliver and 3B Robb Quinlan filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.

Angels | Abreu update
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:06:41 -0800

Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim agreed to a two-year contract extension worth $19 million with OF Bobby Abreu Thursday, Nov. 5. The new deal calls for $9 million in each of the next two years and also includes a 2012 option for $9 million, with a $1 million buyout. The option can become guaranteed if Abreu has 550 plate appearances in 2011 or 1,200 in both seasons combined.

Angels | Abreu signed to extension
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:05:19 -0800

FanHouse.com's Ed Price reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim signed OF Bobby Abreu to a two-year contract extension Thursday, Nov. 5. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Angels | Could trade for Bradley
Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:42:35 -0800

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 | Have many key free agents this offseason
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:39:11 -0700

Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have a key list of free agents this offseason, which include SP John Lackey, 3B Chone Figgins, OF Bobby Abreu and OF Vladimir Guerrero. It appears that the team will make strong bids to re-sign Lackey, Figgins and Abreu. Guerrero is more of an unknown at this time. If either Guerrero or Abreu leave, Figgins could be moved to the outfield to make room for SS Brandon Wood at third base.

Angels | To make bids for Lackey, Figgins, Abreu
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:35:38 -0700

The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim will make strong bids to keep SP John Lackey, 3B Chone Figgins and OF Bobby Abreu in the offseason. It's unknown whether they will try to retain OF Vladimir Guerrero.

Angels | More on Matthews
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:23:14 -0700

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 | Wood could become starter
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:22:27 -0700

Rhett Bollinger, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Brandon Wood could become the starter at third base next year if 3B Chone Figgins departs via free agency.

Angels | Matthews doesn't expect to return
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:33:47 -0700

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 | Oliver considering retirement
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:38:55 -0700

The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RP Darren Oliver is considering retirement.

Angels | Figgins could land $50 million deal
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:34:52 -0700

The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 3B Chone Figgins could land a five-year, $50 million deal in the offseason.

Angels | Scioscia criticizes playoff schedule
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:02:04 -0700

The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia recently criticized the playoff schedule. "I think you lose a lot of the integrity of what the season means when you have three days off at the end of the season to let other teams maybe reset their starting rotation, which is an advantage of clinching early," Scioscia said. "That's negated when any team can do it just by getting to the playoffs."

Angels | Vlad's mother a factor in free agency
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:45:17 -0700

The Los Angeles Times' Ben Bolch reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero said his mother is comfortable in Anaheim, and her comfort will play a factor in where he goes in free agency.