The Angels made four errors, but Reggie Willits and Bobby Wilson each drove in two to lead the Angels past the Padres, 6-5, on Tuesday. Source

Hideki Matsui will be in the lineup as designated hitter when the Angels open Cactus League play on Thursday against the White Sox. Source

Brian Stokes arrived late on the pitching scene, but he figures prominently into the Angels’ bullpen plans for the season, a power arm targeted for long relief. Source

In his first workout in an Angels uniform on Tuesday, Hideki Matsui did some light work, estimating his efficiency at about 80 percent. Source

Southpaw Joe Saunders, unanimously the Angels’ top golfer, is eager to collect on his Christmas present: a round with John Smoltz, whose skills on the links are well-known. Source

Fernando Rodney signed with the Angels not to close games, but with the hope of closing the season as a world champion. Source

Torii Hunter arrived at Angels camp on Monday, saying he is feeling fine after offseason surgery but vowing to be more careful about running into outfield walls. Source