Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim WiretapFiggins Avoids Arbitration With AngelsThe Los Angeles Angels avoided arbitration with versatile Chone Figgins by agreeing Wednesday to a $5.775 million one-year contract with the team's career stolen base leader Wednesday. RealGM Note: Figgins was ranked 358th in season FIC and had a Reina Value of -64%, 'deserving' to make just $1.7 million. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Anaheim Ends Court Fight Vs. Angels
Mayor Curt Pringle says the City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to give up its battle to restore the team's name from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to the Anaheim Angels. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Report: Angels Give Scioscia 10-Year Deal
The deal is rumored to allow Scioscia to opt out after the 2015 season. "It's a significant commitment from myself, [Angels' owner] Arte Moreno and [general manager] Tony Reagins," Scioscia said Monday. "I think it reflects on their confidence that we're moving in the right direction and will continue to move in the right direction until we get back to the World Series and win a championship. That's our goal." The exact terms of the deal have not been officially announced by the team. "This is where I want to be," Scioscia said. "I think it's a great place to be if you love this game. I'm excited about moving forward with this organization. Arte and Tony made a significant commitment to me and the philosophy our staff brings to this organization." Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Angels Jan 2009 Archive
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