PLAYERS:
Alberto Callaspo,
Erick Aybar,
Rod Carew,
Angel Pagan
TEAMS: Los Angeles Angels, San Francisco Giants
TEAMS: Los Angeles Angels, San Francisco Giants
The January 17th, 2012 edition of daily news for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim including Callaspo avoids arbitration, the greatest Angels off-seasons ever, Kaleb Cowart scouting report and much more...
The Story: The Angels avoided arbitration with Alberto Callaspo by agreeing to a one-year, $3.15 million contract.
The Monkey Says: Callaspo is probably smart to settle. He isn't a prototypical third baseman, so he could have had a hard time in an arbitration hearing since much of it is based comparisons to other players at the position. This now leaves Erick Aybar as the only Angel still eligible for arbitration.
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