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Reagins: Player Finances No Place For Team

Angels general manager Tony Reagins says it's not his place to become involved in the financial matters of players.

The issue came up Thursday when ESPN.com reported that Rodney Fernandez, a former employee of Hendricks Sports Management, was being investigated over more than $300,000 missing from first baseman Kendry Morales' bank account.

"It is not our position that a player's finances and who he chooses to handle his finances is not something that involves the club," Reagins said. "He's savvy enough and understands his priorities, and that's being on the field for this club."

Via ESPN


Mathis Wins $1.3M Arbitration Case On Strength Of Postseason

Jeff Mathis didn't have much in the way of regular-season offensive statistics to support his case in arbitration, but the catcher's impressive defensive resume and some big playoff hits apparently swayed a three-person panel in his favor.

Mathis was awarded a salary of $1.3 million on Friday, a significant amount over the $700,000 figure submitted by the Angels.

Via Los Angeles Times


Mathis Beats Angels In Arbitration

Jeff Mathis has defeated the Angels in salary arbitration.

The catcher will earn a raise from $450,000 to $1.3 million in 2010.

Mathis hit .211 with five homers and 28 RBIs in 237 at-bats last year.

Via ESPN


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