Oct 12, 2009 7:58 PM EST

The Angels have opened contract talks with Bobby Abreu, but the sides are thought to be far apart at this point.

Abreu had to take a salary cut from $16 million with the Yankees to $5 million when the market mistreated him last winter following his usual solid offensive season.

RealGM Note: Abreu was ranked 51st in terms of season FIC, 'deserving' to make $12.25M, giving him a Reina Value of +145%.

Via SI.com