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The Angels and Howie Kendrick Agree on Extension

Found January 07, 2012 on MyTeamRivals.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Howie Kendrick
TEAMS: Los Angeles Angels

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Howie Kendrick and the free spending Los Angeles Angels agree to a 4 year contract extension.The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have shown that they can spend money to bring in players from outside the organization this offseason, but now they have also shown they are committed to the players they have by locking up second basement Howie Kendrick with a four year extension.Kendrick had a career year in 2011 batting .285 with 18 home runs and 14 stolen bases. The terms of the contract have yet to be disclosed except for the term. The contract will buy out Howie’s last year of arbitration and 3 years of free agency. The deal is perfect for the Angels who will lock up the 28 year old native of Jacksonville, Florida through his prime years.Get all of your MLB news, rumors, and discussion at MTRbaseball.com. Follow MTR Baseball on Facebookand Twitter and listen to the MTR Baseball Beat every Thursday at 8pm EST on MTR Radio or any time On Demand. Bookmark It Hide Sites $$...
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