Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Wiretap

Angel Prospect Suspended 50 Games For Steroids

The Angel organization got its first dose of baseball's stiffer drug penalties Tuesday when Karl Gelinas, a pitcher at Class-A Rancho Cucamonga, was suspended 50 games without pay for a first-time steroid offense.

Gelinas, a 22-year-old right-hander who was 0-2 with a 7.59 earned-run average in two starts, tested positive for Stanozolol, a powerful anabolic steroid that is not available in dietary supplements.

Via LA Times


K-Rod Leaves Game With Leg Injury

Angels closer Francisco Rodriguez entered in the ninth, but left with an apparent leg injury after Jay Gibbons hit a one-out RBI double. Brendan Donnelly got the final two outs.

Via SI.com


Alfonzo Hopes For An Everyday Job In Free Agency

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


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