Mailbag: Who will pick up ninth-inning slack?

In this week's mailbag, Angels reporter Lyle Spencer discusses the K-Rod situation, the Halos' interest in Jake Peavy and outfielder Gary Matthews' future.   Full story >
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Photo: Jose Arredondo and Scot Shields could split closing duties in '09.  (Getty Images)

Catch the Angels in Tempe during Spring Training

Travel packages for Spring Training 2009 are now available to see Vladimir Guerrero and the defending AL West champion Angels in Tempe, Ariz.   Book today >
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Take 30 percent off all Shop items for one day only

All day Wednesday -- until 11:59 p.m. ET -- every item in the MLB.com Shop is 30 percent off, giving you a perfect opportunity to stock up on holiday gifts.   Shop now >
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Vote for your Angels in this year's TYIB Awards

The Angels have five nominees, including closer Francisco Rodriguez, in six categories for the This Year in Baseball Awards. Voting ends Dec. 5.   VOTE NOW >
     TYIB Nominees: Closer     TYIB Nominees: Defensive Player  •  MLB Awards

 

Angels' free-agent focus remains on Teixeira

With six free agents hitting the open market -- including their top priority in slugger Mark Teixeira -- the Angels have a lot of work to do as bidding opens.   Full story >
  •  Halos prepare to lose K-Rod  •  Hot Stove Tracker  •  Hot Stove coverage

Photo: Francisco Rodriguez (left) and Mark Teixeira will be intensely pursued.  (AP)

Vote for Angels prospects for Minors awards

Fans now can pick the best in Minor League Baseball, with Roberto Lopez nominated for Hitter of the Year and Jason Bulger up for Reliever of the Year.   Vote now >
  •  Lopez best Short-Season hitter  •  Bulger top Triple-A reliever  •  Minors coverage

Photo: Roberto Lopez hit .400 at Orem; Jason Bulger had a 0.63 ERA for Salt Lake. 
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