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Monday, January 24, 2005
Catching up
My mind wasn't in baseball this weekend. I'll get back to the scouting reports today. Meanwhile, here's the stuff I missed:
- The Angels have signed Lou Merloni to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Merloni could be an intriguing possibility at reserve infielder if Izturis doesn't show the Angels anything in spring training.
Also getting invites were minor-league relievers Von Stertzbach and Bob Zimmermann. Zimmerman has made himself the reliever to watch in the Angels organization, and Stertzbach has got electric stuff. Both had K/9 ratios better than 10 last season at A ball.
- According to Rob and Rich Lederer, the Jered Weaver talks are finally getting serious. Though I still don't see the Angels agreeing to a major league contract, which will almost certainly be required after the D-Rays signed Jeff Niemann to a guaranteed contract this week.
As I do whenever anybody emails me about Jered Weaver, I will refer you to Rich's Beat for more on this. Rich owns this story.
- The Angels have announced their minor league coaching staffs. Most recognizable name - former Kansas City firstbase coach (and punching bag), Tom Gamboa, who will manage the Arkansas Travelers. Chronicles has a good breakdown of who the rest of these guys are.
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