Gary Matthews, Jr.: Should He Stay or Should He Go?

Hardly a week had gone by since the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim were eliminated from the playoffs before they hit their first offseason obstacle. His name is Gary Matthews Jr. In what will likely be an emotional and turbulent offseason for the Angels, who saw no less than three star players and several more reserves filing for free agency already, the team's chief concern has become a bench player who is still under contract for two more years. Perhaps, though, that is why Matthews chose to make his irritating move now. The starting outfield for the Angels is already set, but the team did have three outfielders enter the free agent market this week in Vladimir Guerrero, Robb Quinlan, and Reggie Willits.  Guerrero may be offered a contract, but it likely won't amount to much and expectations are that he'll be flailing away for a new club next season. Quinlan has been a fine reserve off the bench, but his defensive abilities are somewhat limited and the Angels have plenty of young talent ... (link)