Headlines for the past week (October 29, 2007 - Novmeber 4, 2007)
- A-Rod Officially Opts Out Of Contract and Becomes A Free Agent
- Reagins heads to GM meetings in Orlando
- Angels Announce that they will not attempt to re-sign Bartolo Colon
- Angels coaching staff re-signed for next season
- Figgins has minor surgery
- Angels place OF Tommy Murphy and RP Marc Gwyn on Waivers
- Texas Rangers claim OF Nick Gorneault From Waivers
The Angels are considered one of the front-runners in the A-Rod sweepstakes. But do you really want the Angels to commit that much money ($350 million) for that long (10-12 years)? Negotiations can officially begin on November 14th.
New GM Tony Reagins Heads To First GM Meetings
Tony Reagins, the new Angels general manager, is heading to Orlando, Florida this week for the GM meetings. First time action for the new GM.
Angels will not re-sign Bartolo Colon
The Angels announced that they will not pursue free agent Bartolo Colon. Colon just finished his 4-year, $48 million contract with the Angels. It will be interesting to see what others team are willing to risk on Bart.
Coaching staff to return
Mike Scioscia's supproting staff will be back in place next season. Contract extensions were given to bench coach Ron Roenicke, hitting coach Mickey Hatcher, pitching coach Mike Butcher, bullpen coach Orlando Mercado, bullpen catcher Steve Soliz and base coaches Alfredo Griffin and Dino Ebel.
Chone Figgins has minor surgery
Chone Figgins underwent minor surgery to remove the hook of the hamate bone in his left wrist. Figgins suffered from a bone bruise for most of September limiting his ability to bat right-handed.
Roster Moves
The Texas Rangers claimed outfielder Nick Gorneault off of waivers. Gorneault, 28, had his first cup of coffee with the Halos this year, playing in two games and going 0-for-4 at the plate. The team also announced that OF Tommy Murphy, 28, and RP Marc Gwyn, 29, were placed on waivers making room on the Angels 40-man roster.
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Previous Off-Season Weeks In Review
October 28, 2007
- 2008 Schedule Released
- 2008 Spring Training Schedule Released
- RP Chris Resop claimed off waivers by Atlanta
- GM Bill Stoneman Resigns
- Tony Reagins Introduced as new GM
- Paul Byrd accused of HGH use while with Angels
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