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Garret Anderson Tries Free Agency
MLB.com's Lyle Spencer talked to outfielder Garret Anderson, who is set to test free agency for the first time in his 14-year career. Anderson was "a little surprised and disappointed" the Angels didn't pick up his $11MM option for 2009. The 36 year-old hit .293/.325/.433 in 593 plate appearances while playing average defense when he was in left field.
Anderson told Spencer the $3MM the Angels will pay him in January was not a buyout, but rather part of the original contract that would've been paid no matter what. So, it was not an $8MM decision for the Halos.
The Angels would like to bring Anderson back, but they haven't talked money yet. Anderson thought $11MM was a fair price for his services.
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He's a solid player
Posted by: Zrosey21 | November 05, 2008 at 09:11 PM
the yankees will be in on him once they get by the idea of manny and let bobby walk.
Posted by: 04Forever | November 05, 2008 at 10:43 PM
I wish GA the best, but it's time for the Halos to move on. They need a little more production out of their outfield.. plain and simple.
Posted by: bseballcrzy17 | November 06, 2008 at 12:13 AM
I like GA a lot. Having him around for backup/pinch hitting while earning $3-5m isn't the worst idea.
If he thinks that his market is really $11m then enjoy the view on the other side of the fence. No way should the Angels entertain a starting position or that kind of jack for GA.
Posted by: bjsguess | November 06, 2008 at 12:55 AM