http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/3 Recent articles about Bobby Abreu en-us Aybar left and Figgins (if re-signed) right are prime candidates to lead off in 2010By Brent Hubbard - AngelsWin.com ColumnistAnd tonight, the leading off for your Los Angeles Angels will be…Third baseman Chone Figgins? Left Fielder Chone Figgins? Designated Hitter Bobby Abreu? Shortstop Erick Aybar? Second baseman Howie Kendrick? Infielder Macier Izturis?Someone else?Throughout the last decade, there have primarily been two leadoff batters for the Angels, Shortstop David Eckstein and the pla... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Leadoff_guy/1542092 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Leadoff_guy/1542092 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Leadoff_guy/1542092 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/b/bb5e1d975bf0c98f15947a211b2cfc2977487580/small/MLB_JUN_02_6129.jpg The year 2000 featured the end of two more trade strings for the Rays.  Bobby Abreu traded for Kevin Stocker (released 2000)     1997 Trade Acquired Trade Yr Salary PT-OPS NT-OPS Orginal Draft Bobby Abreu Expansion Draft97 $180k .687/2 yrs .928/9 yrs Amateur Free Agent 90 for Kevin Stocker Granted FA00 $1.8 Million .697/5 yrs .676/3... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:00:30 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Rays_Family_Tree_The_Dead_Trade_Strings_of_2000/1519176 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Rays_Family_Tree_The_Dead_Trade_Strings_of_2000/1519176 More photos » by Chris Carlson - AP Browse more photos » Yesterday Bobby Abreu signed a two-year, 19 million dollar deal with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. If we were to draft for 2010 today, my guess is that Abreu would be taken around 50th overall which is right about where he was drafted in the 2009 preseason. In 2009, Abreu put up his seventh consecutive season ( eight of his last nine) with at least 100 RBI&#3... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:16:49 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Fantasy_Baseball_Its_time_for_you_to_love_Bobby_Abreu/1516253 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Fantasy_Baseball_Its_time_for_you_to_love_Bobby_Abreu/1516253 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Fantasy_Baseball_Its_time_for_you_to_love_Bobby_Abreu/1516253 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/5/55f2c83d0ae007de8a025835332d70b9bd4b14c7/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f91706565.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D08FA659BF6DBB2C5AA5307A21E895BD91FD546F75E6F5E332.jpg More photos » by Kathy Willens - AP Figgy Stardust (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) Browse more photos » The Angels wasted no time in re-signing Bobby Abreu. The terms appear to be $19 Million Guaranteed money ($9 M each year and a $1 Million buyout for 2012 if they do not pick up the option for then - and it kicks in if Abreu posts 550 PA in 2011 or a combined 1200 PA in 10-11. With team leader Torii Hunter in CF... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:25:42 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Abreu_Signing_Signals_Chone_Figgins_Adios/1511292 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Abreu_Signing_Signals_Chone_Figgins_Adios/1511292 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Abreu_Signing_Signals_Chone_Figgins_Adios/1511292 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/9/091adffb7f8e20f029d3bc9d4e95191d7a7f6b5c/small/PicImg_MLB_APR_21_aeab.jpg More photos » by Jae C. Hong - AP Browse more photos » Bobby Abreu resigned with with the Angels today for $9 million guaranteed in each of the next two seasons with a 2012 option for $9 million that includes a $1 million buyout.  The option is guaranteed if Abreu has 550 PA in 2011 or 1,200 in 2010-11 combined.  On the surface this deal look decent, but will Bobby be able to contribute enough t... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:54:04 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Which_Side_Won_when_Bobby_Abreu_Resigned_for_19_Million_with_the_Angels/1510291 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Which_Side_Won_when_Bobby_Abreu_Resigned_for_19_Million_with_the_Angels/1510291 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Which_Side_Won_when_Bobby_Abreu_Resigned_for_19_Million_with_the_Angels/1510291 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/7/e75d32bee1981d033f6e9431128dfe857e503979/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f85549164.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1932C5816113BCD9D3C798656530BA378CD.jpg (Image from Boston Herald.com)By Eric DentonAngelsWin.com Senior WriterThe Angels announced the re-signing of outfielder Bobby Abreu to a two year contract with an option for 2012 on Thursday afternoon. The contract is reportedly worth $19 million guaranteed with the option for the third year based on plate appearances.Abreu, 35 joined the Angels late in the free agent season and ended up in the words of manager Mike Scioscia the team's MVP.Abreu certainly had one of the biggest hits of t... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:49:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Angels_Re_Sign_RF_Bobby_Abreu_to_Two_Year_Contract/1510062 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Angels_Re_Sign_RF_Bobby_Abreu_to_Two_Year_Contract/1510062 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Angels_Re_Sign_RF_Bobby_Abreu_to_Two_Year_Contract/1510062 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/5/55f2c83d0ae007de8a025835332d70b9bd4b14c7/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f91706565.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D08FA659BF6DBB2C5AA5307A21E895BD91FD546F75E6F5E332.jpg Bobby Abreu decides to stay with the Angels with a substantial pay increase: If nothing else, the Angels will finally have an effective hitting coach. He’ll get $19 million over the next two seasons. Of course, if you look at it as $24 million over three seasons, including 2009, it’s a very good deal. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:41:25 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Angel_Abreu/1508600 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Angel_Abreu/1508600 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Angel_Abreu/1508600 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/1/e11e9513b4eb78949588acc2bd881214f347aa4a/small/89543142.jpg More photos » by Andy King - AP 3 months ago: Los Angeles Angels' Bobby Abreu is congratulated by Angels coach Dino Ebel after Abreu's home run in the seventh inning during a baseball game in Minneapolis on Friday, July 31, 2009.(AP Photo/Andy King) Browse more photos » The Angels have signed Bobby Abreu to a 2 year deal,reportedly for $9 million per year for 2010 and 2011, and with a $9 mill... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:59:29 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Angels_re_sign_Abreu_reportedly_2_years_19_million/1507594 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Angels_re_sign_Abreu_reportedly_2_years_19_million/1507594 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Angels_re_sign_Abreu_reportedly_2_years_19_million/1507594 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/7/e75d32bee1981d033f6e9431128dfe857e503979/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f85549164.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1932C5816113BCD9D3C798656530BA378CD.jpg After a few efforts over the second half of the season, the Angels were able to re-sign outfielder Bobby Abreu on Thursday, locking up the first of many potential free agents on thier roster. According to a major league source, Abreu will get $9 million in 2010 and 2011. There is a $1 million buyout on a $9 million option for 2012, but Abreu can guarantee the third year with a certain number of plate appearances. "We are excited to have Bobby and the presence he brings to our organizatio... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:41:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Angels_Re_Sign_Abreu_Through_2011_With_2012_Option/1507581 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Angels_Re_Sign_Abreu_Through_2011_With_2012_Option/1507581 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Angels_Re_Sign_Abreu_Through_2011_With_2012_Option/1507581 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/1/e11e9513b4eb78949588acc2bd881214f347aa4a/small/89543142.jpg The Los Angeles Angels have re-signed outfielder Bobby Abreu to a two-year contract. The deal also contains a club option for 2012. Abreu joined the Angels shortly before spring training last winter and enjoyed a standout year, batting .293 with 15 home runs, 103 RBIs and 30 stolen bases. The two-time All-Star has driven in at least 100 runs in seven straight seasons, tied for the majors' longest active streak. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:20:57 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Angels_re_sign_Abreu_with_2_year_deal/1507324 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Angels_re_sign_Abreu_with_2_year_deal/1507324 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Angels_re_sign_Abreu_with_2_year_deal/1507324 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/9/091adffb7f8e20f029d3bc9d4e95191d7a7f6b5c/small/PicImg_MLB_APR_21_aeab.jpg More photos » by Ben Margot - AP Los Angeles Angels' Bobby Abreu, right, is congratulated in the dugout after scoring against the Oakland Athletics. Abreu re-signed with the Angels for another 2 years. Browse more photos » According to Bill Plunkett of the OC Register (link to story), the Angels re-signed Bobby Abreu today.  "I am very happy to sign this contract," Abreu said in the t... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:17:19 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Abreu_Re_Signs_With_Angels_For_Two_Years/1507143 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Abreu_Re_Signs_With_Angels_For_Two_Years/1507143 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Abreu_Re_Signs_With_Angels_For_Two_Years/1507143 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/a/4a7939286b78f7dddfe6358dc6d76ad85665ff4d/small/World_Baseball_Classic_980c.jpg Los Angeheim Angels - Reportedly have signed RF Bobby Abreu to a 2-year contract. This just broke and there's nothing about contract terms yet. To pull a complete figure out of thin air, I'd guess that it's in the $8-$10 million per range. I expect this to be a reasonable signing, especially if Abreu is DHing as soon as possible. Abreu's settled in the 115 OPS+ range and even if he declines a bit, he should probably still be a league-average player, assuming that he's not... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:16:33 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Angels_45_Signed_Abreu/1507048 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Angels_45_Signed_Abreu/1507048 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Angels_45_Signed_Abreu/1507048 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/8/28c112482f17102c2f1550286e4c016a70e71a25/small/World_Baseball_Classic_21fc.jpg