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For many fans, Chris Iannetta is a great catch for Angels

Found February 19, 2012 on Los Angeles Times:
PLAYERS: Chris Iannetta,  Jeff Mathis
TEAMS: Los Angeles Angels,  Toronto Blue Jays

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Acquired in a trade with Colorado, he will take over behind the plate for light-hitting Jeff Mathis, who drew the ire of fans before being traded to Toronto.Reporting from Tempe, Ariz. -- Chris Iannetta could struggle a bit at the plate, sail a few throws to second base or fail to block a few balls in the dirt in April, but even with a rocky start, the new Angels catcher would have this going for him:
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