Angels general manager Jerry DiPoto has had preliminary discussions with the agents for second baseman Howie Kendrick and shortstop Erick Aybar about multi-year deals. New contracts would prevent the infielders from becoming free agents after 2012. Both Kendrick, who hit .285 with 18 home runs, 30 doubles and 63 runs batted in last season, and Aybar, who hit .279 with 10 homers, 33 doubles and 59 RBIs, are entering their final years of arbitration. "At this point, it's something we've begun to explore and will continue to explore," DiPoto said. "There is no timetable, but certainly, it's something we're interested in pursuing."