February 7, 2012

Angels get big righty to finalize Fuentes deal

The Angles acquired 7-foot-1 Minor League pitcher Loek Van Mil on Wednesday as the player to be named in the Brian Fuentes trade and activated Jason Bulger and Brian Stokes from the 15-day DL. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Fuentes to Twins for 'prospect with upside'

Angels general manager Tony Reagins said the club will "soon" receive a "prospect with upside" as part of the trade of Brian Fuentes to the Twins for a player to be named. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Fuentes thrives while staying grounded

Brian Fuentes of the Angels has experienced the dizzying ride of a closer. Mile high one day, Death Valley the next. Yet the lefty finds a way to have a short term memory. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Fuentes sharp despite long layoff

Angels closer Brian Fuentes made only his second appearance in two weeks on Friday in the Angels' 3-2 win over the Mariners. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Fuentes can't close door on Royals

Closer Brian Fuentes blew his fourth save of the season on Friday in the Angels' 2-1 loss to the Royals, after entering the ninth with a runner on first base. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Will Fuentes get paid?

As you probably know, Brian Fuentes has a vesting option in his contract. If he finishes 55 games this season, the Angels must pay him $9 million in 2011. If he doesn’t, he’s a free agent, and the Pirates or Nationals or someone else will pay him $5 million in 2011. No mystery what most [...]

Halos, Fuentes unable to close Tigers

Miguel Cabrera crushed a solo homer in the top of the ninth to bring the Tigers even, and Ramon Santiago’s RBI single handed the Tigers a 4-3 victory that snapped the Angels’ five-game winning streak. View full post on Los Angeles Angels News

Fuentes back, Rodriguez sent out

The Angels officially activated left-hander Brian Fuentes from the DL and sent right-hander Francisco Rodriguez back to Triple-A Salt Lake to clear a roster spot. Rodriguez made just one appearance for the Angels, retiring the side in order in the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium last Thursday in his major-league debut. Fuentes has made just [...]

Fuentes heading to Cal League

TORONTO Angels closer Brian Fuentes is tentatively scheduled to join the Class-A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes for a minor-league injury-rehabilitation assignment Monday. Fuentes will pitch one inning for the Quakes in Lake Elsinore as a final step before he is eligible to come off the DL on Wednesday. Fernando Rodney is 2 for 2 in save [...]

Roster shuffle lands Fuentes on DL

NEW YORK The Angels made one move after Tuesday’s game, sending reliever Bobby Cassevah back to Triple-A. But there were two new bodies in the clubhouse this morning — outfielder Reggie Willits and reliever Francisco Rodriguez. Willits was activated from the DL after concluding his minor-league injury-rehabilitation assignment in Class-A on Monday. Rodriguez was promoted [...]