Baseball Guru
03-02-2002, 09:10 AM
By BILL SHAIKIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TEMPE, Ariz. -- The Angels are exploring the possibility of signing left-handed pitcher Jarrod Washburn to a multiyear contract.
Under General Manager Bill Stoneman, the Angels have signed third baseman Troy Glaus and catcher Bengie Molina to long-term contracts before each became eligible for salary arbitration. Washburn, who made $270,000 last year, is starting his third full season and becomes eligible for arbitration next year. The Cleveland Indians last weekend signed left-hander C.C. Sabathia, entering his second full season, to a contract that guarantees him $850,000 in his third season, $2.45 million in his fourth and $4.5 million in his fifth.
The Angels have dropped out of the bidding for free-agent infielder Rey Sanchez, Stoneman said. Sanchez is expected to sign with the Boston Red Sox for $1.5 million and play second base. The Angels had considered signing him to play shortstop but decided the expense would not be worth sacrificing the offense of shortstop David Eckstein and second baseman Adam Kennedy, one of whom would have been benched had they added Sanchez. If the Angels decide later this season that they need a premium defensive shortstop, they can promote Alfredo Amezaga from triple A, at minimum wage.... Glaus, who jammed his right ankle during a baserunning drill Monday, will not play in today's Cactus League opener against the San Diego Padres. Matt Wise is the scheduled starting pitcher today, with Aaron Sele and Scott Schoeneweis scheduled to work during a seven-inning exhibition Thursday against Cal Poly Pomona.... Tuesday was the deadline for bids for Korean reliever Jin Pil Joong, but the Angels did not make an offer. The Angels scouted Joong in a workout earlier this month, but they do not believe Joong is substantially better than the relievers they have.
TEMPE, Ariz. -- The Angels are exploring the possibility of signing left-handed pitcher Jarrod Washburn to a multiyear contract.
Under General Manager Bill Stoneman, the Angels have signed third baseman Troy Glaus and catcher Bengie Molina to long-term contracts before each became eligible for salary arbitration. Washburn, who made $270,000 last year, is starting his third full season and becomes eligible for arbitration next year. The Cleveland Indians last weekend signed left-hander C.C. Sabathia, entering his second full season, to a contract that guarantees him $850,000 in his third season, $2.45 million in his fourth and $4.5 million in his fifth.
The Angels have dropped out of the bidding for free-agent infielder Rey Sanchez, Stoneman said. Sanchez is expected to sign with the Boston Red Sox for $1.5 million and play second base. The Angels had considered signing him to play shortstop but decided the expense would not be worth sacrificing the offense of shortstop David Eckstein and second baseman Adam Kennedy, one of whom would have been benched had they added Sanchez. If the Angels decide later this season that they need a premium defensive shortstop, they can promote Alfredo Amezaga from triple A, at minimum wage.... Glaus, who jammed his right ankle during a baserunning drill Monday, will not play in today's Cactus League opener against the San Diego Padres. Matt Wise is the scheduled starting pitcher today, with Aaron Sele and Scott Schoeneweis scheduled to work during a seven-inning exhibition Thursday against Cal Poly Pomona.... Tuesday was the deadline for bids for Korean reliever Jin Pil Joong, but the Angels did not make an offer. The Angels scouted Joong in a workout earlier this month, but they do not believe Joong is substantially better than the relievers they have.