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Extension Signing Analysis: Howie Kendrick

Found January 09, 2012 on Angelswin: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Howie Kendrick,  Albert Pujols
TEAMS: Los Angeles Angels

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By Robert Cunningham - AngelsWin.com Contributor What a significant turn of events over the last 3 months! The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim secured their second base position for the next 4 years by signing Howie Kendrick to an extension totaling a reported $33.5 million dollars. Previously I discussed the impact of the Albert Pujols signing here. In that article I discussed the immense value that signing an already legendary player like Pujols adds to the leverage the front office can exert in its financial dealings. The Howie Kendrick extension is a perfect example. First of all Howie Kendrick is an above average, Major League, second baseman, ranking in the top 10, at the position, over the last 3 seasons with a slash line of .284/.327/.436 and above average defense. Quality second basemen are a commodity, currently, and Howie provides good value in the position. Secondly this was good for both the Angels and Howie from a financial point of view. The open market could have ea...
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