Howie Kendrick gave up his first three years of free agency when he signed a contract extension with the Angels.
The All-Star second baseman was determined to stick with the only team that has ever employed him.
"We've gotten better, and I wanted to be a part of it," Kendrick said Tuesday after the formal announcement of his new four-year, $33.5 million deal with the Angels.
"But even more than that, I've been in this organization so long, it feels like a home. It's definitely special to stay home. ... The fan base, the city, the weather, it's all great. There's other teams that win, too, but we win in 70 degree weather."
Howie Kendrick: Angels Feel Like 'Home'