Free Agency Math Doesn’t Add Up for the Angels
monkeywithahalo.com 10/28/2009 — We all knew this day was coming. Now that the Angels’ season is finally over, it is time to address their complicated free agency issue. Break out your calculator and put on your thinking caps because it is time to crunch the numbers to see what the Angels even have to spend this ...

Halo Headlines – 11/6/09
monkeywithahalo.com 30 days ago — The Story: Halos Heaven takes a look back at the season of stud relief prospect Michael Kohn . The Monkey Says: Kohn checks in at number 10 on the Angels’ list and has future closer written all over him if he can develop a reliable secondary pitch. The Story: The first 15 of 30 ...

Angels shed more than $20 million in salary
fromthedugout.freedomblogging.com 10/31/2009 — It’s easy to conclude that, with the Angels potentially losing Vladimir Guerrero ($15 million in 2009), John Lackey ($10 million), Bobby Abreu ($6 million), Chone Figgins ($6 million), Darren Oliver (almost $4 million) and Kelvim Escobar ($9.5 ...

A Perfect Fit: Bobby Abreu Re-signs With Angels
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com 30 days ago — Yesterday, the Angels made it clear who they want to be part of their core group for 2010 and for the future. According to Ed Price at AOL Fanhouse, Bobby Abreu re-signed with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim yesterday. The deal is worth $19 million over two years with vesting option for 2012.

Los Angeles Angels: A Look Back and a Look Forward
baseballanalysts.com 10/26/2009 — I'm looking forward to tonight. John Lackey vs. CC Sabathia in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series. But wait... The Yankees beat the Angels, 5-2, in Game 6 last night to win the AL pennant and advance to the World Series. Darn. That lead-in was what I was hoping to ...

Halos' offseason holds big decisions
mlb.mlb.com 10/27/2009 — By Lyle Spencer / MLB.com 10/26/09 6:00 PM ET ANAHEIM -- When it comes to revealing where they stand on personnel matters, the Angels' decision-makers don't play it close to the vest. They play it inside the vest. That's where you'll find their hands ...

Don't count the Angels out on Lackey and Figgins
bases.nbcsports.com 24 days ago — CBS's Scott Miller talks to Angels' GM Tony Reagins who says that we shouldn't assume that John Lackey and Chone Figgins have played their last games in Anaheim: While that still could happen, Angels GM Tony Reagins said Wednesday that ...

Reading the Abreu Signing Tea Leaves
monkeywithahalo.com 30 days ago — Rejoice, Angel fans, for Bobby Abreu, MVP of the 2009 Angels, has re-signed. OK, that’s enough rejoicing. It’s time to get down to business. Abreu is just the first domino to fall in the Angel off-season but it remains to be seen how the rest shall fall. What of Lackey and Vlad ...

Be Proud Angels Fans
angelswinblog.blogspot.com 10/30/2009 — (Getty Images) By David Saltzer - AngelsWin.com Columnist It was with much sadness that I got out the ladder and took down my Angels flag this week. With that act another Angels baseball season ended. No longer would I hear the sweet sound of a bat hitting a ball or the chatter of a game. ...

Angels Re-Sign RF Bobby Abreu to Two Year Contract.
angelswinblog.blogspot.com 11/6/2009 — (Image from Boston Herald.com) By Eric Denton AngelsWin.com Senior Writer The Angels announced the re-signing of outfielder Bobby Abreu to a two year contract with an option for 2012 on Thursday afternoon. The contract is reportedly worth $19 million guaranteed with the option for the ...

That could be quite a collector's item — Blogging the Bombers - NY Daily News Blogs 11/2/2009
The Philadelphia Inquirer ran a three-quarter page Macy's ad on the back of the front section in today's paper featuring a Phillies logo, the Commissioner's Trophy and the phrase "Back To Back World Series Champions." Did I miss something?  ...

Girardi dissected as Yankees try for Series title — Examiner Sports 11/4/2009
When Joe Girardi left the dugout every few minutes to switch relievers against the Angels, some wondered whether he was getting paid per pitching change.

Girardi dissected as Yankees try for Series title — The Seattle Times: Sports 11/4/2009
When Joe Girardi left the dugout every few minutes to switch relievers against the Angels, some wondered whether he was getting paid per pitching change.

Girardi dissected as Yankees try for Series title — Boston.com -- Baseball News 11/4/2009
When Joe Girardi left the dugout every few minutes to switch relievers against the Angels, some wondered whether he was getting paid per pitching change.

Girardi dissected as Yanks try for title (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - MLB News 11/4/2009
When Joe Girardi left the dugout every few minutes to switch relievers against the Angels, some wondered whether he was getting paid per pitching change. When he left slumping Nick Swisher in the lineup, he was criticized. When he put in a pinch ...