Angels | Lackey extension coming?
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:29:21 -0800

ESPN.com's Jayson Stark reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP John Lackey has told friends he's confident he'll have an extension by the season opener.

Angels | Rodriguez done with winter ball
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:09:58 -0800

Kevin Baxter, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 2B Sean Rodriguez returned home from the Dominican Republic Winter League earlier this week after hitting .270 with six home runs and 13 RBIs. Rodriguez had only planned to play one month in the winter league. Rodriguez has an agreement with the team to return in January if the team qualifies for the round-robin playoffs.

Angels | Will not re-sign Oliver before Dec. 1
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:29:29 -0800

Jason Beck, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have until Dec. 1 to offer arbitration to Type A free-agent RP Darren Oliver (Angels). The Angels are not expected to re-sign him before the deadline.

Angels | Morales tearing it up in Dominican Republic
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:30:35 -0800

Rhett Bollinger, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 1B Kendry Morales is hitting .455 with five home runs in his first 12 games in the Dominican Republic Winter League. He is expected to take over at first base if the team does not re-sign free-agent 1B Mark Teixeira (Angels).

Angels | Trumbo collects three hits Monday
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:25:46 -0800

Josh Jackson, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 3B Mark Trumbo had three singles and a run scored in the Arizona Fall League Monday, Nov. 17.

Angels | Ortega's contract purchased
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:43:49 -0800

The Sports Network reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim purchased the contract of P Anthony Ortega Monday, Nov. 17.

Angels | Trumbo's contract purchased
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:35:41 -0800

The Sports Network reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim purchased the contract of 3B Mark Trumbo Monday, Nov. 17.

Angels | Garland not in team's plans
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:09:47 -0800

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 | Wood released from Winter League team
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:32:32 -0800

The Los Angeles Times' Bill Shaikin reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim IF Brandon Wood was released from his winter club in the Dominican Republic because he hit .167 with 16 strikeouts in 48 at-bats.

Angels | Browning named Pitcher of the Week in AFL
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:18:56 -0800

MLB.com reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RP Barret Browning was named the Pitcher of the Week in the Arizona Fall League for the period ending Sunday, Nov. 16.

Angels | Saunders unlikely to be part of Peavy deal
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:23:32 -0800

Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Joe Saunders is unlikely to be included in a potential trade to acquire San Diego Padres SP Jake Peavy.

Angels | Santana unlikely to be part of Peavy deal
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:45:06 -0800

Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Ervin Santana is unlikely to be included in a potential trade to acquire San Diego Padres SP Jake Peavy.

Angels | Aybar and Izturis could be traded
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:40:36 -0800

Matthew Leach, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar and IF Maicer Izturis could be available for a trade during the offseason.

Angels | May be interested in Wood
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:36:22 -0800

Paul Sullivan, of The Chicago Tribune, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim may be interested in signing free-agent CL Kerry Wood (Cubs).

Angels | K-Rod considers re-signing a possibility
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:53:49 -0800

Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports free-agent CL Francisco Rodriguez (Angels) is keeping the possibility of re-signing with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim open, according to his agent Paul Kinzer.

Angels | Might join bidding for Viciendo
Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:40:38 -0800

Earl Bloom, of The Orange County Register, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim could enter the bidding for Cuban 3B Dayan Viciendo.

Angels | Brown could play third base
Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:24:09 -0800

Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim believe IF Matt B. Brown could play third base capably if the team moves 3B Chone Figgins to another position.

Angels | Wood could play third base
Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:23:44 -0800

Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim believe SS Brandon Wood could play third base capably if the team moves 3B Chone Figgins to another position.

Angels | Not in trade talks for Atkins
Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:23:23 -0800

Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are not in trade talks for Colorado Rockies 3B Garrett Atkins.

Angels | Not interested in Unit
Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:23:01 -0800

Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are not interested in Arizona Diamondbacks SP Randy Johnson.

Angels | Not interested in Hoffman
Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:15:01 -0800

Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are not interested in signing free-agent CL Trevor Hoffman (Padres).

Angels | Likely to pursue reliever
Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:55:52 -0800

Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim will likely pursue a reliever via free agency or by trade.

Angels | Not ruling out Manny
Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:55:15 -0800

Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are not ruling out a possible pursuit of free-agent OF Manny Ramirez (Dodgers) if they are unable to retain free-agent 1B Mark Teixeira (Angels).

Angels | Not bringing K-Rod back
Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:48:18 -0800

Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim will not be re-signing free-agent CL Francisco Rodriguez (Angels). Team owner Arte Moreno said the team is "turning the page." The team plans to offer Rodriguez arbitration Dec. 1 so they can receive a first-round draft pick or sandwich pick after the first round as compensation for losing him.

Angels | Pettit knocks in four Tuesday
Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:30:58 -0800

Danny Wild, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Chris Pettit went 2-for-4 with four RBIs, two runs scored and a stolen base in the Arizona Fall League Tuesday, Nov. 11. He is hitting .382 in the AFL. Pettit has posted multi-hit performances in every game during his seven-game hitting streak and is batting .541 (20-for-37) in his last 10 games.

Angels | Team interested in Atkins
Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:15:56 -0800

Joe Cowley, of The Chicago Sun-Times, is reporting the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have interest in trading for Colorado Rockies 3B Garrett Atkins.

Angels | Escobar activated from 60-day DL
Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:19:38 -0800

The Sports Network reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim activated SP Kelvim Escobar (shoulder) from the 60-day disabled list Friday, Nov. 7.

Angels | Pettit homers Monday
Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:15:26 -0800

Danny Wild, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Chris Pettit went 3-for-4 and hit his third home run of the Arizona Fall League Monday, Nov. 10, raising his average to .377. He has had two or more hits in each of the last six games. Pettit entered the day batting .459 (17-for-35) with a home run and five RBIs in his last 10 games. He leads the league in hits and doubles after hitting .667 (14-for-21) in six games last week.

Angels | Unsure if they will re-sign Anderson
Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:28:50 -0800

Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are lukewarm to the idea of retaining free-agent OF Garret Anderson (Angels).

Angels | Unsure if they will re-sign Garland
Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:28:31 -0800

Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are lukewarm to the idea of retaining free-agent SP Jon Garland (Angels).

Angels | Open to retaining Rivera
Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:28:04 -0800

Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are open to retaining free-agent OF Juan Rivera (Angels).

Angels | Looking to re-sign Oliver
Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:20:00 -0800

Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim will be looking to re-sign free-agent RP Darren Oliver (Angels).

Angels | Could sign Hoffman
Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:12:07 -0800

Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim could sign free-agent CL Trevor Hoffman (Padres) if they are unable to re-sign free-agent CL Francisco Rodriguez (Angels).

Angels | Team won't offer Teixeira a deal in exclusive window
Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:38:01 -0800

The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim aren't expected to make an offer to 1B Mark Teixeira by midnight Thursday, Nov. 13, when they lose exclusive negotiating rights.

Angels | Team could make bid for Burnett
Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:35:13 -0800

The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim could make a bid to sign free-agent SP A.J. Burnett (Blue Jays), who could be in the five-year, $75 million range.

Angels | Pettit named Player of the Week in AFL
Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:55:43 -0800

MLB.com reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Chris Pettit was named the Player of the Week in the Arizona Fall League for the period ending Sunday, Nov. 9.

Angels | Green picks up win Saturday
Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:48:22 -0800

John Torenli, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim P Nick A. Green picked up the win in the Arizona Fall League Saturday, Nov. 8, despite giving up five runs and four hits while walking three and striking out one in 1 2/3 innings.

Angels | Trumbo collects four hits Saturday
Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:36:26 -0800

John Torenli, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 3B Mark Trumbo went 4-for-6 with a home run, four RBIs and three runs scored in the Arizona Fall League Saturday, Nov. 8. He had knocked in only two runs in his last 11 games in the AFL.

Angels | Santana could play in WBC
Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:55:56 -0800

Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Ervin Santana could play in the 2009 World Baseball Classic with the Dominican Republic.

Angels | Guerrero could play in WBC
Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:54:13 -0800

Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero could be on the Dominican Republic's roster for the 2009 World Baseball Classic.

Angels | Raise season-ticket prices
Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:22:46 -0800

Bill Shaikin, of the Los Angeles Times, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have raised season-ticket prices by an average of 6.4 percent.

Angels | Cordero interested
Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:22:08 -0800

Bill Shaikin, of the Los Angeles Times, reports free-agent RP Chad Cordero (Nationals) would be interested in signing with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, according to his agent, Larry Reynolds. Cordero will begin an offseason throwing program next week. He will consider signing a one-year contract with a team that might not consider using him as a closer.

Angels | No inquiries for Matthews
Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:21:39 -0800

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 | Hold off on contract talks with Guerrero
Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:12:21 -0800

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 | Team interested in Cordero
Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:07:55 -0800

MLB.com's Bill Ladson reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are interested in free-agent CL Chad Cordero (Nationals) and have asked to look at his medical records.