The Angels and left-hander Brian Fuentes have agreed to a two-year contract, sources told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney.
Fuentes saved 30 games for the Colorado Rockies last season with a 2.73 ERA in 62 2/3 innings.
The deal is reportedly worth $17.5 million over two seasons.
RealGM Note: Fuentes 'deserved' to make $6.5 million in 2008 and had a Reina Value of +29%.
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The Yankees are looking to move two from a group of outfielders of Xavier Nady, Nick Swisher, and Hideki Matsui. The Angels, Texas, Oakland, and Atlanta are considered to have interest.
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The Angels, after losing out on Mark Teixeira, could make a play for Hideki Matsui to bolster their lineup.
The Yankees have more players than needed in the outfield and at designated hitter. Xavier Nady is another name that has been floated around in trade rumors, and the Braves appear interested.
The signing of Teixeira has made Matsui, Nady and Nick Swisher somewhat expendable.
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The Angels could soon make another attempt to engage the Padres in trade talks for pitcher Jake Peavy.
However, Los Angeles isn't likely to part with their young arms, which San Diego would undoubtedly want.
The Angels would probably have to give the Padres at least one of the following: Ervin Santana, Joe Saunders, Jered Weaver. That makes the likelihood of a trade relatively low.
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Scott Boras, the agent for Mark Teixeira, reportedly did not respond to the offer Angel's owner Arte Moreno made to first baseman Mark Teixeira at the winter meetings.
A source familiar with the negotiations but not authorized to speak about them on the record, said Moreno grew frustrated that Boras didn't respond to the offer that was officially made on Dec. 9.
The Angels knew Boras was seeking a 10-year deal for Teixeira, and Moreno, not wanting to bid against himself, declined to sweeten his bid and ultimately retracted it on Sunday.
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Angels Dec 2008 Archive
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Los Angeles Times | Dec 23, 2008
The Angels will not make an offer to free agent slugger Manny Ramirez, just a few days after they retracted their offer for Mark Teixeira.
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SI.com | Dec 23, 2008
Mark Teixeira appears to have turned down the Red Sox and is ready to sign with the Yankees.
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ESPN | Dec 23, 2008
The Angels and free agent closer Brian Fuentes have shown mutual interest in each other, according to a report in the Los Angeles Times.
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Orange County Register | Dec 22, 2008
The 4th District Court of Appeal ruled Friday against the city of Anaheim, which has been fighting to overturn the name of the Angels for about four years.
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Orange County Register | Dec 22, 2008
Scott Boras says that his newest client Garret Anderson will be the focus of free agency after Mark Teixeira and Manny Ramirez are signed to deals.
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SI.com | Dec 22, 2008
Agent Scott Boras issued a statement re-affirming that Mark Teixeira's interest in the Angels and suggesting that the slugger hasn't quite closed the door on the club.
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MLB.com | Dec 21, 2008
The Angels confirmed to MLB.com on Sunday night that they have pulled out of the bidding for free agent Mark Teixeira's services.
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MLB.com | Dec 20, 2008
Mark Teixeira's decision could come soon, and a baseball source claims that the Red Sox are leading the race.
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Los Angeles Times | Dec 19, 2008
The Angels have heard the rumors that the Red Sox might be out of the race to sign Mark Teixeira, and are making it known that they are still a contender.
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ESPN | Dec 19, 2008
Free-agent outfielder Juan Rivera is returning to the Angels with a $12.75 million, three-year contract, the team announced Friday.
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ESPN | Dec 19, 2008
Red Sox executives returned from negotiations with Mark Teixeira's representatives on Thursday believing that it'll take upwards of $184 million to land the slugger.
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SI.com | Dec 19, 2008
The Red Sox are not truly out of Mark Teixeira picture, according to multiple baseball sources.
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Newsday | Dec 18, 2008
The Yankees are unlikely to enter the sweepstakes for Mark Teixeira.
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MLB.com | Dec 17, 2008
The Red Sox are believed to be in the lead in the race to sign free-agent slugger Mark Teixeira as the sweepstakes intensifies.
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MLB.com | Dec 17, 2008
Angels' pitcher John Lackey will pitch for the United States at the World Baseball Classic this coming March.
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MLB.com | Dec 17, 2008
Free agent slugger Mark Teixeira is reportedly close to making a decision on where he will play next season.
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MLB.com | Dec 16, 2008
It is becoming more and more likely that the Angels will lose Mark Teixeira to an East Coast club, so the team is reportedly taking a look at Manny Ramirez.
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FoxSports | Dec 14, 2008
The Cubs and Rays are the teams in strongest pursuit of free-agent outfielder Milton Bradley, who also is drawing interest from the Reds, Angels, and the Nationals.
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MLB.com | Dec 13, 2008
Free-agent closer Brian Fuentes feels as though he would fit in well with the Angels, who saw Francisco Rodriguez sign with the Mets this week.
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Los Angeles Times | Dec 13, 2008
Angels general manager Tony Reagins has confirmed that the team has offered free-agent first baseman Mark Teixeira an eight-year deal reportedly worth at least $160 million.
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Washington Post | Dec 12, 2008
The Orioles believe they are in the running to land free-agent first baseman Mark Teixeira, despite a huge offer from the Nationals and fellow suitors like the Red Sox and Angels.
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Boston Herald | Dec 12, 2008
The Red Sox and Angels are believed to be the front runners to sign free-agent first baseman Mark Teixeira, even though the Nationals and Orioles are expected to make huge offers.
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Los Angeles Times | Dec 11, 2008
The Angels reiterated their interest in Jake Peavy during the winter meetings.
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FoxSports | Dec 11, 2008
The Red Sox are making progress in their efforts to sign free-agent first baseman Mark Teixeira, according to a major-league source.
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Los Angeles Times | Dec 11, 2008
The Chicago Cubs have made trade inquiries about third baseman Chone Figgins.
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Los Angeles Times | Dec 10, 2008
With Manny Ramirez and CC Sabathia being pursued hard by other teams, free-agent slugger Mark Teixeira remains the Angels' top target.
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FoxSports | Dec 9, 2008
Free-agent left-hander Brian Fuentes is drawing interest from the Cardinals, Angels, and also the Tigers.
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Christopher Reina/RealGM | Dec 9, 2008
The two most important numbers for the Mets in 2008 were 29 and 3. 29 blown saves and 3 games behind the Phillies in the NL East. Francisco Rodriguez will help reduce both of those numbers.
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New York Times | Dec 9, 2008
Francisco Rodr?guez will be the new closer in Queens.
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Los Angeles Times | Dec 8, 2008
The Angels will have to make a decision on whether to pursue free agent pitcher CC Sabathia or first baseman Mark Teixeira soon or risk losing out on both.
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SI.com | Dec 8, 2008
The Brewers are going to a make a run at retaining CC Sabathia.
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Chicago Tribune | Dec 5, 2008
The White Sox are interested in dealing aging outfielder Jermaine Dye, and numerous teams are expected to express interest.
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Newsday | Dec 5, 2008
CC Sabathia likes to hit but he may be on his way to the American League as a Yankee.
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MLBBlogs.com | Dec 4, 2008
Pat Burrell, who was not offered arbitration by the Phillies, is believed to be courted by the Mariners, Angels, and Giants.
