Bobby Abreu Inks Deal with Angels
February 14, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under News, Transactions
Bobby Abreu, who we had listed as one of the top ten best baseball free agents, recently signed with the Los Angeles Angels. Abreu, who spent the last couple of seasons with the New York Yankees, will add some pop to the middle of the Angels’ lineup.
The deal the Angels gave Abreu is reportedly a one-year contract. The base salary Abreu will receive is $5 million. However, he is able to make $1 million more based on performance bonuses tied to plate appearances.
Last season, Abreu hit .296 with 20 homers and 100 RBI. Those numbers were very similar to the …read more
Top Five Free Agents in Baseball 2008
November 9, 2008 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under News, Transactions
1. Mark Teixeira
A natural hitter, Mark Teixeira has a chance to be one of the best players in baseball over the next decade. PREDICTION: Re-signs with the Los Angeles Angels.
2. CC Sabathia
Although he had a shaky start to the 2008 baseball season with the Cleveland Indians, he was great once he got traded to the Milwaukee Brewers. PREDICTION: Signs with the New York Yankees.
3. Manny Ramirez
Even though Manny Ramirez was hated at the end of his tenure with the Boston Red Sox, he proved that he’s a great player once traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers. PREDICTION: Signs with …read more






