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Figgins For Crede Rumor Gains Steam

Nov 24, 2006 11:44 AM EST

There are persistent rumors that the Angels and White Sox will complete a deal where Chone Figgins will be sent to Chicago in exchange for Joe Crede.

With the Gary Matthews, Jr. signing this week, Figgins has likely played his final game for the Angels.

"We're a pitching-based club," Stoneman said. "That is our philosophy. (Scot) Shields and (Ervin) Santana, losing those guys to fill another position would be a tough thing to do."

Via Orange County Register

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Matthews Cashes In With The Angels

Nov 22, 2006 1:46 PM EST

The free spending of the off-season continued on Wednesday when the Angels and Gary Matthews, Jr. agreed to a five-year, $50 million contract.

In 2006 with Texas, he batted .313 with 19 homers and 79 RBIs and played superb defense.

Via FoxSports.com

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Report: Angels, Speier Agree To Four-Year Deal

Nov 19, 2006 12:32 PM EST

The Angels are set to add another arm to their already deep bullpen Sunday.

ESPN's Peter Gammons is reporting that Los Angeles agreed to a four-year contract with Justin Speier, formerly of the Toronto Blue Jays.

Via ESPN.com

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Angels Nov 2006 Archive

  • Angels Hire Butcher As Pitching Coach

    AP | Nov 19, 2006

    The Angels hired Mike Butcher as pitching coach Saturday, replacing Bud Black who left to manage the Padres.

  • Angels Interested In Drew To Play CF

    Los Angeles Times | Nov 18, 2006

    Alfonso Soriano remains the Angels' #1 choice, but they have legitimate interest in signing J.D. Drew to play center field.

  • Angels Target Zito In Order To Deal For Wells?

    Press-Enterprise | Nov 8, 2006

    The Angels have great depth at starting pitcher, but signing Barry Zito might allow them to trade one of their young arms in a deal for a Vernon Wells.

  • No Interest In Bonds From Angels

    Los Angeles Times | Nov 3, 2006

    Though free-agent slugger Barry Bonds reportedly would prefer to play for an American League club close to his Beverly Hills home, the Angels, according to several sources, have no plans to pursue the slugger.

  • Mutual Interest Between Angels And Matthews Is High

    Press-Enterprise | Nov 3, 2006

    The agent for one of the Angels' primary free agent targets, All-Star center fielder Gary Matthews Jr.