February 7, 2012

Veteran infielder Cabrera plans to retire

Long-time utility infielder Orlando Cabrera announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on Wednesday while a guest on a Colombian radio station. Cabrera, a 15-year veteran of nine different franchises, retires after hitting .238 with five home runs and 51 RBIs in 130 games in 2011, split between the Indians (91 games) and the Giants [...]

Veteran Hawkins ready to stabilize 'pen

Reliever LaTroy Hawkins took the liberty of showing up at the Winter Meetings in Dallas this year — something he finds especially beneficial as a veteran of 17 seasons and eight teams — and by being there, he was able to venture into the Angels' suite moments after agreeing on a one-year, $ 3 million [...]

Chatwood looks like steely veteran in first win

Rookie right-hander Tyler Chatwood earned his first win with seven strong innings during the Angels' 7-2 victory over the White Sox on Saturday. Howard Kendrick and Hank Conger homered. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Angels release veteran utility man Quinlan

Robb Quinlan, the 33-year-old utility man who played for parts of eight seasons with the Angels, was released on Tuesday. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Red Sox claim Angels veteran Napoli

Though it seems unlikely they are a match to consummate a trade with the Angels for Mike Napoli, the Red Sox have been awarded a waiver claim for the veteran catcher/first baseman, a Major League source confirmed. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Veteran leaders keep Halos afloat in first half

The Angels' first half can be characterized by one moment frozen in time, jumping on home plate after a walk-off grand slam on May 29, Kendry Morales landed awkwardly amid a sea of teammates and fractured his lower left leg. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News