2009 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
First Place, American League West
2009 American League West Winners
Win-Loss 97 – 65 Team Average 0.285
Runs-Runs Allowed 883 – 761 Team OBP 0.350
Team ERA 4.45 Team SLG 0.441
Team WHIP 1.43 Team OPS 0.792

Incoming

Date Player Type Team Positions
03/10/10 Chad Orvella Minor League Deal - RP
02/19/10 Jeff Mathis Club won arbitration Angels C
02/18/10 Erick Aybar Avoided arbitration Angels 2B SS
02/12/10 Bobby Korecky Minor League Deal Diamondbacks RP
02/11/10 Robb Quinlan Minor League Deal Angels 1B 3B OF LF
02/03/10 Travis Chick Minor League Deal - RP
02/03/10 Cory Aldridge Minor League Deal - OF CF LF RF
02/03/10 Michael Ryan Minor League Deal - DH OF LF RF
01/29/10 Joe Saunders Avoided arbitration Angels SP
01/25/10 Maicer Izturis Avoided arbitration Angels 2B 3B SS
01/22/10 Joel Pineiro Signed Deal Cardinals SP RP
01/19/10 Mike Napoli Avoided arbitration Angels C
01/19/10 Reggie Willits Avoided arbitration Angels OF CF LF RF
01/19/10 Jered Weaver Avoided arbitration Angels SP
01/19/10 Howie Kendrick Avoided arbitration Angels 2B
12/24/09 Fernando Rodney Signed Deal Tigers CL
12/14/09 Hideki Matsui Signed Deal Yankees DH OF LF
11/05/09 Bobby Abreu Re-signed Angels OF RF
01/22/10 Brian Stokes Trade - RP

Outgoing

Date Player Type Team
02/16/10 Dustin Moseley Minor League Deal Yankees
01/28/10 Justin Speier Minor League Deal Rockies
01/22/10 Jose Arredondo Minor League Deal Reds
01/15/10 Shane Loux Minor League Deal Astros
01/10/10 Vladimir Guerrero Signed Deal Rangers
12/26/09 Kelvim Escobar Signed Deal Mets
12/22/09 Darren Oliver Signed Deal Rangers
12/15/09 John Lackey Signed Deal Red Sox
12/08/09 Chone Figgins Signed Deal Mariners
01/22/10 Gary Matthews Trade Mets
Angels Articles
Angels News

Hideki Matsui – Angels – 3/9 5:23 pm

Hideki Matsui is set to make his spring debut on Tuesday.

Joel Pineiro – Angels – 3/5 1:12 am

Joel Pineiro allowed three hits and one earned run over two innings Saturday in the Angels’ 4-4 exhibition tie against the White Sox.

Bobby Abreu – Angels – 2/24 12:54 am

Angels manager Mike Scioscia indicated that Bobby Abreu could bat second this season.

Robb Quinlan – Angels – 2/11 10:51 pm

According to Lyle Spencer of MLB.com, infielder-outfielder Robb Quinlan is returning to the Angels on a minor league contract.

Travis Chick – Angels – 2/3 9:19 pm

Angels signed RHP Travis Chick to a minor league contract.

Cory Aldridge – Angels – 2/3 9:10 pm

Angels signed OF Cory Aldridge to a minor league contract.

Joel Pineiro – Angels – 1/23 12:34 am

Angels signed RHP Joel Pineiro to a two-year, $16 million contract.

Vladimir Guerrero – Angels – 1/10 1:05 am

According to MLB.com’s T.R. Sullivan, the Rangers and Vladimir Guerrero have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with an option for 2011.

Vladimir Guerrero – Angels – 1/9 2:55 am

A source informed Anthony Andro of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that nothing has changed in negotiations between the Rangers and free agent outfielder Vladimir Guerrero.

Vladimir Guerrero – Angels – 1/8 8:58 pm

A source has informed Jim Bowden of Sirius XM that the Rangers are finalizing a one-year contract with Vladimir Guerrero.

Vladimir Guerrero – Angels – 1/8 4:54 pm

According to Richard Durrett of ESPN Dallas, free agent Vladimir Guerrero is holding out for a two-year deal.

Vladimir Guerrero – Angels – 1/8 3:26 pm

MLB.com’s T.R. Sullivan heard from a source that free agent Vladimir Guerrero ‘wasn’t particularly happy’ with the Rangers’ recent offer to him.

Vladimir Guerrero – Angels – 1/8 5:09 am

A source informed the Fort Worth Star-Telegram Thursday evening that the Rangers have not offered a one-year, $7 million contract to Vladimir Guerrero.

Vladimir Guerrero – Angels – 1/6 2:46 pm

The Rangers are ‘definitely interested’ and are ‘definitely talking’ to the representatives for Vladimir Guerrero, according to MLB.com.

Robb Quinlan – Angels – 1/2 10:37 pm

Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports that the Rockies continue to search for versatile utility player and have Robb Quinlan high on their wish list.

Hideki Matsui – Angels – 12/30 2:23 pm

Hideki Matsui is confident he can play the outfield next season.

Kelvim Escobar – Angels – 12/26 4:45 pm

Kelvim Escobar will make $1.25 million in his base salary for the Mets, reports ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick.

Kelvim Escobar – Angels – 12/25 2:34 pm

A source confirmed to the New York Post late Thursday night that the Mets have reached agreement on a contract with right-hander Kelvim Escobar.

Kelvim Escobar – Angels – 12/25 1:16 am

According to Venezuelan reporter Francisco Blavia, the Mets have reached an agreement with right-hander Kelvim Escobar.

Fernando Rodney – Angels – 12/24 8:57 pm

Angels signed RHP Fernando Rodney to a two-year contract.

Darren Oliver – Angels – 12/22 3:28 am

Darren Oliver is expected to take his physical for the Rangers on Tuesday.

Darren Oliver – Angels – 12/21 2:27 pm

According to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com, Darren Oliver’s one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Rangers includes a vesting option for 2011 that could increase the overall payout to $6.25 million.

Darren Oliver – Angels – 12/21 3:06 am

According to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News, Darren Oliver’s contract with the Rangers will be worth at least $3.65 million over one year.

Darren Oliver – Angels – 12/21 2:09 am

ESPN.com’s Jerry Crasnick reports that free agent reliever Darren Oliver is close to a deal with the Rangers.

Jose Arredondo – Angels – 12/17 11:13 pm

According to a Spanish-language website in the Dominican Republic, former Angels reliever Jose Arredondo was stabbed this week.

Kelvim Escobar – Angels – 12/16 8:58 pm

According to Venezuelan reporter Efrain Zavarce, up to eight teams watched free agent Kelvim Escobar throw Wednesday in his home country.

Hideki Matsui – Angels – 12/16 4:26 pm

Angels signed DH Hideki Matsui to a one-year, $6.5 million contract.

John Lackey – Angels – 12/16 12:38 am

According to the Boston Globe, the contract agreement between the Red Sox and John Lackey is being held up ‘as the sides work out language that would protect the Red Sox from a pre-existing medical issue.’

John Lackey – Angels – 12/15 9:00 pm

Buster Olney of ESPN.com reports that John Lackey’s contract with the Red Sox mirrors that of A.J. Burnett of the Yankees.

Kelvim Escobar – Angels – 12/15 2:35 pm

FOXSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal reports that the Mets have offered free agent right-hander Kelvim Escobar a minor league contract.

John Lackey – Angels – 12/14 8:38 pm

According to Sports Illustrated’s Jon Heyman, the Red Sox and John Lackey have agreed to a five-year, $85 million deal.

Kelvim Escobar – Angels – 12/14 7:37 pm

The Mets have offered free-agent pitcher Kelvim Escobar a minor league deal, according to Venezuelan journalist Efrain Zavarce.

John Lackey – Angels – 12/14 5:58 pm

Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com confirms that John Lackey is taking a physical with the Red Sox.

John Lackey – Angels – 12/14 5:00 pm

AOL Fanhouse’s Ed Price is reporting that free agent pitcher John Lackey is taking a physical for the Red Sox.

Jose Arredondo – Angels – 12/13 5:41 am

Angels non-tendered RHP Jose Arredondo.

John Lackey – Angels – 12/12 9:39 pm

David Lennon of New York Newsday reports that the Mets have not made an offer to free agent right-hander John Lackey.

Jose Arredondo – Angels – 12/11 10:33 pm

According to ESPN.com’s Jorge Arangure, right-hander Jose Arredondo is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery in January.

John Lackey – Angels – 12/10 11:41 pm

Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com has confirmed that the Mariners are pursuing John Lackey, among a few other free agent starters.

Darren Oliver – Angels – 12/9 8:17 pm

Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports the Angels and Rangers have been the most aggressive teams on free agent reliever Darren Oliver.

Vladimir Guerrero – Angels – 12/9 2:12 pm

According to MLB.com’s Lyle Spencer, free agent designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero is seeking a two-year contract this winter.

John Lackey – Angels – 12/9 1:30 pm

According to Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times, the Angels ‘remain in negotiations’ with free agent John Lackey.

John Lackey – Angels – 12/9 1:15 pm

According to the New York Post, the Mets are targeting five starting pitchers: John Lackey, Joel Pineiro, Jason Marquis, Doug Davis and Jon Garland.

Darren Oliver – Angels – 12/8 10:42 pm

The Rangers will meet with the representatives for free agent left-hander Darren Oliver on Tuesday night, reports T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com.

Kelvim Escobar – Angels – 12/8 8:59 pm

According to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com, Kelvim Escobar (shoulder) received a positive report from Dr. David Altchek on Tuesday.

Robb Quinlan – Angels – 12/8 8:20 pm

Free agent utilityman Robb Quinlan has drawn interest recently from the Twins, among other teams, reports MLB.com’s Lyle Spencer.

Robb Quinlan – Angels – 12/8 6:04 pm

The Rockies have expressed interest in free agent utilityman Robb Quinlan, according to Troy Renck of the Denver Post.

John Lackey – Angels – 12/8 3:55 pm

AOL’s Jeff Fletcher has heard that the Mets are ‘not inclined’ to give a five-year deal to John Lackey this winter.

Darren Oliver – Angels – 12/8 2:55 am

The Mariners have shown interest in free agent reliever Darren Oliver.

Kelvim Escobar – Angels – 12/7 10:40 pm

According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, both the Yankees and Mets have checked in on free agent Kelvim Escobar.

John Lackey – Angels – 12/7 8:54 pm

The Mets have a meeting scheduled with the representatives for free agent John Lackey, according to ESPN.com’s Buster Olney.

John Lackey – Angels – 12/7 1:29 am

According to Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports, John Lackey is seeking more years and a higher annual value than A.J. Burnett’s five-year, $82.5 million contract.

Chone Figgins – Angels – 12/7 12:04 am

According to Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times, Chone Figgins is scheduled to take a physical and finalize his contract with the Mariners on Monday.

John Lackey – Angels – 12/5 7:33 pm

According to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com, the Yankees intend to explore all of the free agent pitching options that are available this winter.

Chone Figgins – Angels – 12/5 3:48 am

The Associated Press reports that the Mariners have a preliminary agreement with free agent third baseman Chone Figgins on a four-year, $36 million contract.

Chone Figgins – Angels – 12/5 2:56 am

Jayson Stark of ESPN.com reports that the Mariners’ proposed four-year, $36 million offer to Chone Figgins may also include a vesting option for 2014 that could increase the total value of the contract to $45 million.

Chone Figgins – Angels – 12/5 1:16 am

Larry LaRue of the News Tribune reports that Chone Figgins’ contract with the Mariners likely won’t be made official until Monday.

Chone Figgins – Angels – 12/4 9:02 pm

According to Jon Heyman of SI.com, the Mariners are close to signing Chone Figgins to a four-year, $35 million contract.

Chone Figgins – Angels – 12/4 8:32 pm

Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports heard from an Angels source that Chone Figgins is still available and the Halos are ’still hanging around.’

Chone Figgins – Angels – 12/4 7:34 pm

According to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com, the Mariners are on the verge of signing free agent Chone Figgins.

John Lackey – Angels – 12/4 2:18 pm

According to Ken Rosenthal with FOXSports.com, Angels owner Arte Moreno is not ready to let free agent John Lackey depart.

Chone Figgins – Angels – 12/4 1:52 am

Multiple sources told FOXSports.com that the Mariners are the clear frontrunners to sign free agent Chone Figgins.

Chone Figgins – Angels – 12/3 11:48 pm

According to SI.com’s Jon Heyman, the Mariners are the latest team to show interest in free agent Chone Figgins.

John Lackey – Angels – 12/3 2:29 pm

According to Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com, the Mariners would like to sign either John Lackey or Rich Harden.

John Lackey – Angels – 12/2 1:25 am

The Angels offered arbitration to RHP John Lackey and INF Chone Figgins.

Kelvim Escobar – Angels – 11/25 4:07 am

The Red Sox have reportedly asked for the medical records of Kelvim Escobar, along with Rafael Soriano.

John Lackey – Angels – 11/22 1:41 pm

If the Red Sox sign John Lackey, it would allow the team to trade Clay Buchholz, says Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe.

Robb Quinlan – Angels – 11/20 8:15 pm

According to MLB.com’s Lyle Spencer, several teams have shown interest in utilityman Robb Quinlan this offseason.

John Lackey – Angels – 11/19 10:13 pm

According to Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times, the Dodgers will not pursue John Lackey.

John Lackey – Angels – 11/19 8:52 pm

Owner Arte Moreno said the Angels can’t afford to bring back both John Lackey and Chone Figgins.

Chone Figgins – Angels – 11/19 4:43 pm

Todd Zolecki of MLB.com writes that the Phillies are not considered ’serious pursuers’ of a free agent like Chone Figgins.

John Lackey – Angels – 11/18 3:19 am

The Washington Nationals are expected to bid for John Lackey, says a source of MLB.com’s Bill Ladson.

John Lackey – Angels – 11/14 5:14 pm

David Lennon of Newsday expects the Mets to be serious bidders for free agent pitcher John Lackey.

John Lackey – Angels – 11/13 4:39 pm

According to Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald, the Red Sox met with John Lackey’s agent at the GM meetings this week.

John Lackey – Angels – 11/13 3:32 pm

According to David Lennon of Newsday, the Mets are testing the waters on free agent right-hander John Lackey.

Vladimir Guerrero – Angels – 11/13 3:27 am

The Rangers have shown interest in free agent designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero, according to FOXSports.com.

John Lackey – Angels – 11/12 4:42 pm

Brewers general manager Doug Melvin met with John Lackey’s agent Steve Hilliard in Chicago this week, reports Adam McCalvy of MLB.com.

Chone Figgins – Angels – 11/11 5:22 pm

According to SI.com’s Jon Heyman, both the Mets and Phillies have shown interest in free agent Chone Figgins.

John Lackey – Angels – 11/11 1:52 pm

According to FOXSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal, the Angels remain interested in re-signing free agent right-hander John Lackey.

Chone Figgins – Angels – 11/10 11:01 pm

Jon Heyman of SI.com writes that the Phillies are ’seriously considering’ Chone Figgins for third base.

John Lackey – Angels – 11/10 5:47 pm

FOXSports.com reports that the Brewers are unlikely to sign John Lackey.

Chone Figgins – Angels – 11/10 3:31 am

White Sox GM Kenny Williams said Monday that he doesn’t have enough room in the budget for a player like Chone Figgins.

John Lackey – Angels – 11/10 2:32 am

According to Jon Heyman of SI.com, people in the Mets’ organization are concerned about John Lackey’s past arm issues and are likely to stay way.

Bobby Abreu – Angels – 11/6 10:07 pm

According to Ed Price of AOL Fanhouse, the Angels have re-signed general manager Tony Reagins to a ‘long-term extension.’

Darren Oliver – Angels – 11/6 9:49 pm

Darren Oliver has decided to return for a 16th professional season.

Bobby Abreu – Angels – 11/5 8:40 pm

Ed Price of AOL Fanhouse reports that Bobby Abreu’s two-year contract with the Angels is worth $19 million in guaranteed money.

Bobby Abreu – Angels – 11/5 8:03 pm

Ed Price of AOL Fanhouse reports that the Angels have re-signed Bobby Abreu to a two-year contract.