Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Wiretap

Sincere Interest In A-Rod From White Sox, Angels And Cubs

There is sincere interest in Alex Rodriguez from at least three clubs - the White Sox, Angels and Cubs - and the Yankees will be gauging all potential trades in the coming weeks.

Scott Boras told the New York Daily News that in no uncertain terms that Rodriguez would not be going anywhere and that the Yankees did not want to send him anywhere.

?(Yankees general manager) Brian Cashman and I had a discussion and he made it clear that he has no intention of trading Alex, and I told him that Alex Rodriguez has a no-trade clause,? Boras said. ?There will be no movement of Alex Rodriguez this offseason. ?Alex came to New York and has averaged about 40 home runs a year. Last time I checked, there aren?t a lot of guys doing that. He came here because he wanted to be in a winning situation, and the team has been close but hasn?t done it yet. He wants to stay and be a part of doing it.?

Via Boston Herald


A-Rod Told He Won't Be Dealt

Scott Boras said he recently got a phone call from Brian Cashman in which the GM was adamant that Rodriguez isn't going anywhere.

"Brian Cashman and I had a discussion and he made it clear that he has no intention of trading Alex," Boras told the Daily News, "and I told him that Alex Rodriguez has a no-trade clause."

Boras then added, "There will be no movement of Alex Rodriguez this offseason."

White Sox GM Kenny Williams has always been intrigued by Rodriguez and Sox manager Ozzie Guillen told the Chicago Sun-Times that "Obviously, (Williams) might shop for him. If he's going to make this team better, we'll try and do it. . . . Every time you mention (Rodriguez's) name, it seems like our name also comes up. This kid is one of the best in the game."

Via New York Daily News


Matthews Will Look At Offers From Other Clubs

Gary Matthews' representative, Scott Leventhal, said Wednesday that the centerfielder will file for free agency and at least explore the free agent market before making a decision on where to play.

"We're going to exercise our right," Leventhal said. "But that doesn't mean that we're closing any doors. We're still going to take a long look at Texas ... but players have to go through six full seasons to get a chance at free agency."

The Red Sox, Cubs and Angels are all likely to be interested in signing centerfielders this winter.

Via Dallas Morning News


Angels Oct 2006 Archive

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  • Bud Black Ready To Manage

    Bud Black, pitching coach for the Angels, who has turned down managerial overtures from the Dodgers, Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians over the last four years, said Wednesday he is interested in pursuing a managerial position this winter.

  • Could Edmonds Return To Angels?

    The Angels could be in the market for an outfielder this winter.