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Wednesday, August 04, 2004
Angels sign Galarraga
The Angels have signed Andres Galarraga to a minor-league contract today. He will not replace Bengie Molina on the active roster, so the Angels still need to make a move before today's game in Minnesota.
I like Andres Galarraga, but I just don't understand this move. There's no room for a 1B/DH type with either the big club, or Salt Lake (where he will report tomorrow). His presence in the Stingers lineup will force either Casey Kotchman or Adam Riggs to the bench. And obviously the last thing the major-league club needs is another DH.
This move would of made a whole lot of sense about three months ago when Erstad was down, but now this is just a head-scratcher.
UPDATE: Rob thinks that this signing is a signal that Angels management is panicking, and will trigger a series of moves eventually leading to Erstad playing center field. I wish I could believe it, but I just can't. Bill Stoneman has had a couple of months to push the panic button and make a move- but he hasn't. Why would he do it now?
And if Rob is right, and Bill Stoneman waited until three days after the trading deadline to make a move, he needs to be fired.
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