February 7, 2012

Morales getting back into swing for Halos

New Angels assistant general manager Scott Servais spent some time watching Kendrys Morales take batting practice in Arizona last week and came away impressed. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Halos must wait and see with Trumbo, Morales

Later this month, every team in baseball will be deploying to their Spring Training facilities to make key decisions toward their 25-man rosters. But most critical this spring for the Angels — by far — are the decisions Mark Trumbo and Kendrys Morales can help make for them. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Halos keep Rodriguez with Minors deal

The Angels previously inked reliever Francisco Rodriguez (not K-Rod) to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training. Rodriguez, the Mexico native who was signed as an amateur free agent by the Angels in 2005, will make $ 481,000 if he makes the big league club. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Halos set sights on relievers Cordero, Ayala

Francisco Cordero expects to pick a team by the end of this week, and the Angels — who also have their eye on Luis Ayala — are one of four finalists for his services, a source with knowledge of the negotiations told MLB.com. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Halos, Kendrick agree to four-year extension

The Angels signed second baseman Howard Kendrick to a four-year contract extension on Saturday night, an industry source confirmed. The deal, reported to be worth $ 33.5 million, won't be official until Kendrick undergoes a physical on Monday. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Halos, Kendrick agree to four-year extension

The Angels signed second baseman Howard Kendrick to a four-year contract extension on Saturday night, an industry source confirmed. The deal, reported to be worth $ 33.5 million, won't be official until Kendrick undergoes a physical on Monday. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Conger committed to improving for Halos

Just like last year — when he cracked the Angels' Opening Day roster, but was sent down 3 1/2 months into the season — Hank Conger will have plenty to prove this Spring Training. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Halos set sights on Wilson in Dallas

Barely a month into his new role as Angels general manager, and mere hours into the start of Major League Baseball's Winter Meetings, the job already seemed to be wearing a bit on Jerry Dipoto. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Numbers say Halos struggle to 'create' runs

According to the machinery that churns out "runs created," one of the popular categories in baseball's stat age, the Angels' most productive offensive player in 2011 was … Bobby Abreu? Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Morris named director of scouting for Halos

The Angels have hired former Major League first baseman Hal Morris as their director of professional scouting, general manager Jerry Dipoto announced Monday. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News