latimes.com - 12/2/2008
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Both local baseball teams on Monday failed to offer key veteran players arbitration, the Angels passing on outfielder Garret Anderson and the Dodgers on shortstop Rafael Furcal.
But in a mild surprise, the Angels did offer arbitration to pitcher Jon Garland.
Garret Anderson Has Left the Building
halosheaven.com 12/2/2008 — The Angels offered arbitration to 4 of their 5 arbitration eligible free agents, holding back on only veteran outfielder Garret Anderson .
Looking at the chance to get a possible 7 draft picks before the 2nd round begins, the Angels offered ...
A ray of hope for Garret Anderson
latimesblogs.latimes.com 12/9/2008 — LAS VEGAS –- Garret Anderson has never played a game in a uniform other than an Angel one. But at least one big supporter can envision him in Tampa Bay blue next season. "I love GA. GA is wonderful," Rays...
Rafael Furcal Rumors: Tuesday
mlbtraderumors.com 12/10/2008 — According to Dylan Hernandez of the L.A. Times , the Dodgers re-opened talks with Rafael Furcal Monday night. They are unwilling to give him a four-year deal.
How about Garret Anderson?
theropolitans.com 10/29/2008 — The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim recently picked up team options on John Lackey and Vladmir Guerrero. They declined to pick up the option on the longest tenured Angel, Garret Anderson, who could be an option for the New York Mets.
Has Rafael Furcal played his last game with the Dodgers?
latimesblogs.latimes.com 11/24/2008 — Rafael Furcal’s tenure with the Dodgers could be over. The free agent shortstop told El Caribe that he would return from his native Dominican Republic to the United States on Monday to sign a contract –- and judging by what...
Rafael Furcal has an offer from the Mets
theropolitans.com 11/24/2008 — A few sources are citing an article in El Caribe quoting Rafael Furcal, who says he has an offer from the Mets. He's currently leaning toward a deal with the A's, but just the fact that the Mets made an offer is fairly telling.
Rafael Furcal Rumors: Wednesday
mlbtraderumors.com 11/26/2008 — Rafael Furcal met with the A's yesterday, and it's not a stretch to suggest they're the frontrunner for his services . SI.com's Jon Heyman says the A's, Giants, Cubs, Dodgers, Braves, and a mystery team remain involved. Interesting note ...
Garret Anderson: From One “A” to Another?
dugoutcentral.com 11/15/2008 — A very interesting idea. Although the guy has been hurt a lot the last couple of years, he was a great player before that. I see him having a productive season for a good AL team, or perhaps the A's...
Dodgers are trying to keep Rafael Furcal - Los Angeles Times
latimes.com 12/17/2008 — Colletti said the Dodgers improved their offer to the 31-year-old Furcal but wouldn't elaborate how and refused to reveal anything more about the nature of the negotiations. Furcal balked at the Dodgers' initial offer, which was laden with incentives, ...
L.A. Angels Make CC Sabathia No. 1 Priority? —
Bleacher Report - MLB 12/2/2008
The Angels announced last week that they will become players in the CC Sabathia sweepstakes.
With a rotation already loaded with talent, acquiring Sabathia would make the Halo rotation the best in baseball, hands down. Sabathia would be joining ...