Apr 11, 2006 12:58 PM EST

Edgardo Alfonzo, 32, is a free agent after this season, and he said he hopes to sign a deal somewhere to be an everyday second baseman. He is making $8 million, the same amount the Angels would have owed Finley, who now plays for the San Francisco Giants.

"A lot of teams in the big leagues need a guy like me," Alfonzo said.

"I think it's a big mental adjustment," Manager Mike Scioscia said. "Edgar's very professional. We know he still has a piece of the puzzle that could be very important for us."

Via OC Register