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Angels | Shields update
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:16:12 -0800

ESPNLosAngeles.com's Mark Saxon reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RP Scot Shields (knee) won't be ready to throw off a mound at the beginning of spring training. Shields has been limited to playing catch but is confident he'll be ready for the season.


Angels | Four sign
Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:58:31 -0800

The Sports Network reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim signed free-agent OF Cory Aldridge (Royals), SS Gary Patchett, P Travis Chick (Dodgers) and OF Michael Ryan (Marlins) to undisclosed deals Wednesday, Feb. 3.


Angels | Mateo signs
Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:39:46 -0800

Baseball America's Matt Eddy reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim signed free-agent P Juan Mateo (Cubs) to a minor league deal.


Angels | Saunders contract disclosed
Sun, 31 Jan 2010 02:49:26 -0800

Updating a previous item, The Los Angeles Times is reporting the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and SP Joe Saunders avoided arbitration by agreeing to terms on a one-year, $3.7-million contract Friday, Jan. 29. Saunders had asked for $3.85 million when he and the club exchanged arbitration figures last week. The Angels countered with a $3.6-million offer. Saunders' new deal also includes a $25,000 bonus for 180 innings pitched and another $25,000 if he reaches 200 innings. An All-Star in 2008, Saunders averaged 192 innings over the last two seasons. He made $475,000 last season.


Angels | Saunders avoids arbitration
Sat, 30 Jan 2010 10:49:01 -0800

Updating previous reports, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have agreed to terms with SP Joe Saunders on a one-year contract, avoiding arbitration, according to MLB.com's Lyle Spencer. Financial terms of the deal were not released.


Angels | Trumbo expected to begin in minors
Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:37:52 -0800

Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 3B Mark Trumbo is expected to begin the 2010 season with Triple-A Salt Lake.


Angels | Anderson could return
Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:36:08 -0800

SI.com's Jon Heyman reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim could be in play to sign free-agent OF Garret Anderson (Braves).


Angels | Izturis avoids arbitration with three-year deal
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:29:23 -0800

ESPNLosAngeles.com's Mark Saxon reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim avoided arbitration with IF Maicer Izturis and signed him to a three-year, $10 million deal. The deal includes a $500,000 signing bonus, with salaries of $2.6 million this year, $3.1 million in 2011 and $3.8 million in 2012.


Angels | Acquire Stokes
Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:04:04 -0800

Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim acquired RP Brian Stokes from the New York Mets Friday, Jan. 22, in exchange for OF Gary Matthews Jr., according to FOXSports.com.


Angels | Acquiring a pitcher
Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:48:35 -0800

ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are acquiring a low-salaried pitcher off the New York Mets' major league roster in the deal for OF Gary Matthews Jr.


Angels | Matthews dealt to Mets
Fri, 22 Jan 2010 07:45:25 -0800

SI.com's Jon Heyman reports the New York Mets acquired OF Gary Matthews Jr. from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, according to a source. The Angels will pay most of Matthews' salary.


Angels | Palmer to pitch out of pen
Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:01:40 -0800

Rhett Bollinger, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim P Matt Palmer will be pushed to the bullpen with the addition of SP Joel Pineiro.


Angels | Piniero signs two-year contract
Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:44:17 -0800

SI.com's Jon Heyman reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have signed free-agent SP Joel Pineiro (Cardinals), according to Newsday's Ken Davidoff. Pinerio agreed to a two-year deal for about $16 million, according to sources.


Angels | Matsui expected to hit fourth
Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:01:28 -0800

The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Hideki Matsui is expected to hit cleanup for the team this year.


Angels | Matsui in favor of global World Series
Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:58:13 -0800

The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Hideki Matsui said he is in favor of games between the World Series and Japan Series champions. "If it ever happens I would be happy and I'm sure the fans would enjoy it," Matsui said. "A lot of details would have to be worked out like where to play the games, and it's possible I'll be retired by the time they get it organized."


Angels | Mathis exchanges arbitration figures
Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:06:03 -0800

The Los Angeles Times' Kevin Baxter reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim C Jeff Mathis is asking for $1.3 million while the team is offering $700,000.


Angels | Aybar exchanges arbitration figures
Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:05:49 -0800

The Los Angeles Times' Kevin Baxter reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar is asking for $2.75 million while the team is offering $1.8 million.


Angels | Izturis exchanges arbitration figures
Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:05:34 -0800

The Los Angeles Times' Kevin Baxter reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim IF Maicer Izturis is asking for $3 million while the team is offering $2.3 million.


Angels | Saunders exchanges arbitration figures
Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:59:42 -0800

The Los Angeles Times' Kevin Baxter reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Joe Saunders is asking for $3.85 million while the team is offering $3.6 million.


Angels | Willits avoids arbitration
Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:13:23 -0800

The Los Angeles Times' Kevin Baxter reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim avoided arbitration with OF Reggie Willits by signing him to a one-year, $625,000 deal.


Angels | Napoli avoids arbitration
Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:13:04 -0800

The Los Angeles Times' Kevin Baxter reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim avoided arbitration with C Mike Napoli by signing him to a one-year, $3.6 million deal. He can make $100,000 in incentives if he makes 120 starts.


Angels | Weaver avoids arbitration
Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:06:13 -0800

Sam Miller, of The Orange County Register, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim avoided arbitration with SP Jered Weaver by agreeing to a one-year, $4.3 million deal Tuesday, Jan. 19, according to SI.com's Jon Heyman.


Angels | Back in on Pineiro
Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:30:54 -0800

ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are back in on the bidding on free-agent SP Joel Pineiro (Cardinals).


Angels | Kendrick avoids arbitration
Tue, 19 Jan 2010 07:47:02 -0800

SI.com's Jon Heyman reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim avoided arbitration with 2B Howie Kendrick by signing him to a one-year, $1.75 million deal plus incentives.


Angels | Eight file for salary arbitration
Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:20:40 -0800

The Los Angeles Times reports eight Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim players filed salary arbitration Friday, Jan. 15. SP's Jered Weaver and Joe Saunders, IF's Erick Aybar, Maicer Izturis and Howie Kendrick, C's Jeff Mathis and Mike Napoli and OF Reggie Willits all filed.


Angels | Not interested in Sheets
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:50:01 -0800

Rhett Bollinger, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim will not watch free-agent SP Ben Sheets (Brewers) throw Tuesday, Jan. 19, according to general manager Tony Reagins. Sheets is reportedly looking for $8 million guaranteed on a one-year deal, which puts him out of the Angels' price range.


Angels | Aybar injured
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:07:35 -0800

The Los Angeles Times' Kevin Baxter reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar (leg) strained a muscle in his left leg trying to beat out a grounder in the Dominican Winter League Thursday, Jan. 14.


Angels | Rodney to be used in seventh inning?
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:12:15 -0800

Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RP Fernando Rodney could be initially used in the seventh or eighth innings, depending on the health of RP Scot Shields (knee).


Angels | Not in on Pineiro
Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:03:36 -0800

Mark Whicker, of The Orange County Register, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are not involved with free-agent SP Joel Pineiro (Cardinals).


Angels | Damon a possibility?
Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:16:28 -0800

Doug Miller, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim could be a landing spot for free-agent OF Johnny Damon (Yankees).


Angels | Offer reportedly made to Chapman
Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:01:43 -0800

Free-agent Cuban SP Aroldis Chapman has reportedly gotten an offer from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, according to Toronto Star reporter Morgan Campbell. The amount or length of the offer has not been disclosed.


Angels | Toribio suspended
Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:21:02 -0800

Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim P Roberto Toribio was suspended 50 games Friday, Jan. 8, for testing positive for substances in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.


Angels | Contact Mora
Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:39:00 -0800

Dan Connolly and Jeff Zrebiec, of The Baltimore Sun, report the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have contacted free-agent 3B Melvin Mora (Orioles).


Angels | Kendrick confident in Wood
Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:26:39 -0800

Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 2B Howie Kendrick is confident that SS Brandon Wood can play third base for the team this year. "I definitely think Brandon should be given a shot," Kendrick said. "It's not for me to decide, obviously, but if he gets the opportunity, I think he's ready to show people what he can do."


Angels | Not close to signing Chapman
Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:19:39 -0800

Contrary to a previous report, Sam Miller, of The Orange County Register, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are not close to signing Cuban pitching prospect Aroldis Chapman, according to a team source. The source said, "despite what you read, we're not in that deep."


Angels | Close to signing Chapman?
Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:45:05 -0800

Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are close to signing Cuban pitching prospect Aroldis Chapman, and are "trying like crazy" to sign him, according to a major league source. Chapman continues to negotiate with multiple teams. The Angels could appeal to Chapman because of the presence of 1B Kendry Morales, who is also from Cuba.


Angels | Make offer to Chapman
Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:38:07 -0800

Brian McTaggart, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have made an offer for as much as $15.5 million to Cuban pitching prospect Aroldis Chapman.


Angels | Not desperate for more moves
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:41:38 -0800

Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim general manager Tony Reagins does not seem motivated to make another big move before the 2010 season. "We like our club as it stands right now" Reagins said. "There might be some opportunities out there to improve our situation, but there's no urgency to make any particular move."


MLB | Angels' broadcaster dies
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:16:52 -0800

The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim broadcaster Rory Markas was found dead at his home Monday, Jan. 4. The cause of death is unknown. Markas was 54. KFFL offers its condolences to Markas' family and friends.


Angels | Interested in Beltre
Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:38:07 -0800

Peter Abraham, of The Boston Globe, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are still candidates to sign free-agent 3B Adrian Beltre (Mariners).


Angels | Bidding on Chapman
Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:21:27 -0800

Jorge Arangure Jr., of ESPN The Magazine, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim emerged as bidders for Cuban pitching prospect Aroldis Chapman last week. The Angels were preparing an offer for Chapman, but scouting director Eddie Bane said Chapman did not have a private workout with the team.


Angels | Matsui looking to prove he can play in the field
Wed, 30 Dec 2009 06:13:15 -0800

The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim DH Hideki Matsui said he wants to prove he can play in the outfield during spring training. "It will be difficult to play defense every day like in the past, but I'd like to reach the point where I'm able to play defense once every few games," Matsui said.


Angels | Offered more money to Oliver
Thu, 24 Dec 2009 07:03:26 -0800

The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim offered more guaranteed money to Texas Rangers RP Darren Oliver, but the Rangers' vesting option sold him.


Angels | Didn't want to go more than three years on Figgins
Thu, 24 Dec 2009 06:52:25 -0800

The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim didn't want to commit more than three years to 3B Chone Figgins before he signed with the Seattle Mariners. The Angels were concerned with Figgins turning 32 in January and his .172 batting average in 35 career postseason games.


Angels | Rodney officially signs
Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:57:37 -0800

ESPNdeportes.com's Enrique Rojas reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim signed free-agent RP Fernando Rodney (Tigers) to a two-year, $11 million deal.


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