It was reported on Tuesday that Bobby Abreu had given the Angels an ultimatum -- play me everyday or trade me. However, general manager Jerry Dipoto, who spoke with Abreu in recent weeks, says the veteran slugger hasn't communicated the sentiment to the team. "I spoke to Bobby a little more than a week ago, I'd say -- a week, 10 days ago -- and walked through his current situation, and Mike [Scioscia] has had very similar conversations," Dipoto said. "So, Bobby is aware of the circumstances, he's aware of the people on the roster. We do see a fit for Bobby on this club, he's aware of where that fit is. It's not something that we're going to play it [out] in the media. ... Whether it's an ultimatum that's been issued, he has no right to do that." Abreu is owed $9 million in the final year of his contract this season. Sources have indicated that there has been no outside interest in his services.