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Angels' Torii Hunter and Vladimir Guerrero get some needed rest

 
Veterans don't take part in Sunday's game, and Monday is a scheduled day off. Hunter says days off are welcome after he banged into wall in consecutive games. > The Angels rested outfielders Torii Hunter and Vladimir Guerrero on Sunday, but that decision had more to do with the players' health than the team's comfortable division lead, said Manager Mike Scioscia . (link)

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