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Red Sox Had Teixeira In 1998, But He Chose School

Sep 30, 2008 5:49 PM EST

The Red Sox landed Mark Teixeira when they drafted him in the ninth round of the 1998 draft, but he chose to attend Georgia Tech when his family and he learned how Boston landed him.

The Sox put out a false report that Teixeira wanted to go to college, which kept teams from drafting him.

The strategy worked in one sense, but it backfired badly when Teixeira's adviser Scott Boras and his father John were so upset with what the Sox had done that they walked away from a take-it-or-leave it $1.5 million bonus.

Teixeira ended up going to Georgia Tech.

"That was the greatest decision of my life, both professionally and personally," said Teixeira recently. "It was made very clear to me that I wasn't ready for pro baseball. The business of it is something I completely understand now, but as an 18-year-old kid it was completely unfair."

"I got to go to college and have the three best years of my life. And I can't complain on how my career has turned out. I was upset about it for a couple of weeks, but then I started getting into college, and once I stepped on the campus of Georgia Tech, I knew it was meant to be."

Via Boston Globe

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Hunter: MLB Homer Drop Due To Testing

Sep 29, 2008 3:14 PM EST

There were fewer home runs hit in 2008 than in any season since 2003, and Torii Hunter believes PED testing has contributed to the decline.

"I think the steroid testing has something to do with it," he said. "If there were any guys who were taking it, they're not taking it anymore. I'd say it's a small percentage, but of course it's going to have an impact."

Via ESPN

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Angels Will Host Red Sox In ALDS

Sep 27, 2008 9:17 AM EST

The American League playoff picture began to take shape on Friday night as the Angels secured the best record in the league.

That means they will host the Red Sox in the ALDS beginning on Wednesday, with Game 2 coming on Friday.

The second ALDS, which will start on Thursday, will feature the Rays against either the Twins or White Sox.

Via MLB.com

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Vlad Undergoes MRI On Troublesome Knee

Sep 18, 2008 4:51 PM EST

Angels' outfielder Vladimir Guerrero underwent an MRI on his troublesome right knee on Monday, and nothing has changed, according to Los Angeles Daily News.

The MRI revealed, "no new damage to his knee, just a little inflammation," according to Manager Mike Scioscia.

Guerrero has not played since leaving last Friday's game.

Via Los Angeles Daily News

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Angels' 2009 Payroll To Be Around $120 Million

Sep 17, 2008 1:07 PM EST

Arte Moreno and the Angels have had a hugely successful 2008 and will increase payroll this winter.

"I'll probably start [2009] somewhere around the $120-million range," Moreno said Tuesday night. "Being in the playoffs will add some revenue, but our plan is not to go up to $150 million next year."

Moreno didn't shoot down questions about CC Sabathia.

"We always try to stay very focused on pitching, and right now we think we have a solid one through four," Moreno said, referring to John Lackey, Ervin Santana, Joe Saunders and Jered Weaver.

"But do you go out and get a No. 1, or do you look for a 2, 3 or 4? We have a wish list of things we think will improve the team. But what you go after could affect your flexibility."

Via Los Angeles Times

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Angels Sep 2008 Archive

  • Thigpen Sends K-Rod Congratulations For Record

    ESPN | Sep 15, 2008

    Former White Sox closer Bobby Thigpen sent a note to Angels reliever Francisco Rodriguez on Sunday to congratulate him for breaking his saves record.

  • Record 58th Save For K-Rod

    AP | Sep 14, 2008

    The Angels' Francisco Rodriguez set the MLB record with his 58th save this season, closing out the Angels' 5-2 win over the Mariners on Saturday night.

  • Angels Will Be In On Sabathia This Winter

    SI.com | Sep 12, 2008

    Several baseball people believe that the Angels have their eye on signing CC Sabathia this winter.

  • K-Rod Ties Saves Record Against M's

    AP | Sep 12, 2008

    Angels closer Francisco Rodriguez recorded his 57th save on Thursday night, to tie Bobby Thigpen's record set in 1990 with the White Sox.

  • Angels Clinch Baseball's First Playoff Berth

    Los Angeles Times | Sep 11, 2008

    The Angels clinched the first postseason berth in Major League Baseball on Wednesday with a 4-2 victory over the Yankees.

  • Hunter And Rodriguez Suspended Two Games

    Press Release | Sep 10, 2008

    Torii Hunter and Ivan Rodriguez have received each two-game suspensions and undisclosed fines for their roles in a scuffle during Monday's game in Anaheim.

  • Can Mets Afford K-Rod?

    Bergen Record | Sep 9, 2008

    With closer Billy Wagner already out for 2009, there appears to be a possibility that the Mets could make a play for Francisco Rodriguez.

  • Yankees Brawl With Angels, Still Lose

    New York Daily News | Sep 9, 2008

    The Yankees showed some serious fight against the Angels on Monday night, but they still lost 12-1 in Los Angeles.

  • K-Rod Records 55th Save, Three Shy Of Record

    MLB.com | Sep 7, 2008

    Angels' closer Francisco Rodriguez recorded his 55th save of the season on Sunday against the White Sox and is now just three shy of the Major League record.

  • K-Rod Says Leaving Angels Isn't A Done Deal

    Los Angeles Times | Sep 6, 2008

    Angels closer Francisco Rodriguez said on Friday that leaving the team this winter isn't a forgone conclusion.