The Angels and Red Sox tied for the most blown saves (22) in the American League this past season.
To rectify those issues, Boston traded for Joel Hanrahan and Los Angeles signed Ryan Madson.
July 2012 - Los Angeles Angels Wiretap
Japanese Report Claims Matsui Is Set To Retire
Hideki Matsui will announce his retirement at a news conference Thursday night in New York, according to a Japanese report.
Matsui, 38, spent 20 years playing professional baseball, establishing himself as one of Japan's most dominant hitters with the Yomiuri Giants from 1993-2002 before signing with the Yankees and playing out his career in the Majors.
A career .282 hitter with 760 RBIs, Matsui owns the highest home run, RBI and walk totals for any Japanese player in Major League history.
Phillies Considering Hairston, Wells As Outfield Bat
The Phillies want an outfield bat and are looking at Scott Hairston and Vernon Wells, according to sources.
Hairston is a free agent, while Wells would have to be acquired via trade from the Angels.
Sources: Napoli Has Hip Problem
The Red Sox reached a three-year, $39 million agreement with Mike Napoli 18 days ago, but the contract still isn't official.
Napoli has a problem with one of his hips, which led the Mariners to back off their pursuit in free agency, according to sources.
The issues may have also concerned the Rangers.
Marlins Out On Bourjos Following Morales Trade
The Angels cleared a spot in their outfield by trading Kendrys Morales to the Mariners, which leaves the Marlins without a potential trade candidate.
Miami was interested in Peter Bourjos, who had been mentioned in trade rumors following the signing of Josh Hamilton, who gave Los Angeles a crowded stable of players across the outfield, first base and designated hitter.
Mariners Getting Kendrys Morales From Angels
The Angels have agreed to trade Kendrys Morales to the Mariners in exchange for lefty Jason Vargas.
Los Angeles has been on the lockout for pitching and they had a surplus of hitters after signing Josh Hamilton last week.
Hamilton's Contract Valued By MLB At $123M
The Angels will pay $2 million directly to Josh Hamilton's charitable foundation as part of his $125 million contract.
Under the five-year deal, Hamilton receives a $10 million signing bonus and salaries of $15 million in each of the next two seasons, $23 million in 2015 and $30 million apiece in 2016 and 2017.
On each June 1 of the contract, the Angels will donate $400,000 to The Four Twelve Foundation.
After initially saying the $2 million would not count in its regular payroll calculations, MLB concluded Tuesday the money will be included as non-cash compensation in its opening-day payrolls.
Marlins May Be Interested In Bourjos
The Angels have a surplus of outfielders and the Marlins may be in the market for a center fielder.
Miami has long had its eye on Peter Bourjos, who has been mentioned in trade rumors since the Angels signed Josh Hamilton.
Angels Hire Hamilton's Accountability Partner
The Angels have hired Josh Hamilton's accountability partner, Shayne Kelley, away from the Rangers.
Kelley will technically serve as a major league staff assistant for the Angels, but his primary objective will be to ensure that Hamilton makes good decisions at home and on the road.
Josh Hamilton Sued Over 'Play Hard, Pray Harder'
A small Texas company has sued former Josh Hamilton over a "Play Hard, Pray Harder" clothing line sold by a company the slugger's wife helped launch.
The federal lawsuit accuses North Carolina-based ScriptureArt of using a slogan already claimed by Dallas-based Play Hard Pray Harder LLC.
Corporate filings show the Texas company formed in January.
Angels Won't Trade Mark Trumbo
That could, obviously, change with the right offer, but it appears as though Peter Bourjos is more likely to be dealt.
Braves Keeping Tabs On Mark Trumbo
The Braves are keeping tabs on Mark Trumbo, who could be moved by the Angels.
Mariners Made 'Substantial' Offer To Hamilton
The Mariners wanted to sign Josh Hamilton, but lost out on the slugger when he reached a five-year, $125 million deal with the Angels.
Angels Could Look To Trade Extra Outfielder
Peter Bourjos was often mentioned in trade rumors last season, but Torii Hunter's departure as a free agent appeared to open up a regular spot for the speedy youngster.
Angels No More Likely To Trade For Dickey
Josh Hamilton has landed with the Angels, but despite their deep offense they are no more likely to trade for New York's R.A. Dickey.
Sources: Dodgers Never Seriously Considered Hamilton
The Dodgers did background work on Josh Hamilton, but they never seriously considered signing the slugger, according to sources.
Angels To Convert Press Box Into Luxury Seating
The Angels are converting their press box area behind home plate into luxury seating, moving the media down the right field line.
Hamilton Didn't Give Rangers Chance To Match Offer
Josh Hamilton accepted a five-year, $125 million offer from the Angels on Thursday afternoon without giving the Rangers a chance to match.
Hamilton Agrees To $125M Deal With Angels
Josh Hamilton will remain in the AL West, moving from the Rangers to Angels.
Yankees, Angels, Cubs Opt Out Of StubHub Deal
Major League Baseball has reached a new contract agreement with StubHub as the league's primary secondary ticket market, but three teams have opted out of the deal.
Average Salary Hits Record $3.2M
Major League Baseball's average salary increased 3.8 percent this year to a record $3.2 million.
Dodgers Unlikely To Land Greinke
The Dodgers are pessimistic of signing prized free agent pitcher Zack Greinke.
Source: Angels, Blanton Agree On Two-Year Deal
The Angels and veteran pitcher Joe Blanton have agreed on a two-year deal worth $15M.
Red Sox In, Angels Out On Dempster
Ryan Dempster has a home in Chicago and wants to train in Arizona.
Red Sox, Angels In On Kyle Lohse
Kyle Lohse, like other pitchers, is waiting for Zack Greinke to sign and set the market.
Greinke Going Through Process, No Real Favorites
Zack Greinke is going through the free agent process with different teams, according to Buster Olney of ESPN.
Six Teams In On Anibal Sanchez
The Tigers remain in contact with Anibal Sanchez, while the Angels and Royals are also interested in the pitcher.
Greinke Likely To Get $150M Contract
Zack Greinke remains one of the most coveted free agents on the market as the winter meetings heat things up this week.
Fujikawa Signing Could Lead Cubs To Trade Marmol
The Cubs have signed Japanese closer Fujikawa, which could lead to another move.