http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/3 Recent articles about Bobby Abreu en-us Ken Rosenthal wrote today that he believes that Scott Boras will use Bobby Abreu's two-year, $19 million contract as a baseline for a potential deal with Damon. Earlier this offseason, Jon Heyman said that before the playoffs "the Yankees were believed willing to go for two years and $16 million for Damon", so they'd probably go for another $3 million for the same length. I'd still much rather see Damon brought back on a one-year deal, but since Abreu got two years and S... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:37:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Damon_Could_Be_Looking_For_Abreu_Type_Deal/1617216 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Damon_Could_Be_Looking_For_Abreu_Type_Deal/1617216 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Damon_Could_Be_Looking_For_Abreu_Type_Deal/1617216 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/8/4808b71879afc3ed4837d5c7ffff7230b53ffaec/small/ANGELS__ROYALS_91c2.jpg Ken Rosenthal wrote today that he believes that Scott Boras will use Bobby Abreu's two-year, $19 million contract as a baseline for a potential deal with Damon. Earlier this offseason, Jon Heyman said that before the playoffs "the Yankees were believed willing to go for two years and $16 million for Damon", so they'd probably go for another $3 million for the same length. I'd still much rather see Damon brought back on a one-year deal, but since Abreu got two years and S... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Damon_Looking_For_Abreu_Money/1615079 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Damon_Looking_For_Abreu_Money/1615079 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Damon_Looking_For_Abreu_Money/1615079 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/7/07f001b63337bc1d61baed7e274dea5f32918163/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f85549413.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1932C5816113BCD9D3C920E229ACA02D16A.jpg Ken Rosenthal (FOX Sports) speculates that super agent Scott Boras will ultimately use Bobby Abreu’s 2-year, $19M contract with the Angels as the baseline for Johnny Damon’s deal. Mike over at RAB considered this market influence a few weeks ago. In case you’re wondering, Damon was worth 3 WAR in 2009, while Abreu was worth [...] Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:30:34 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Abreus_contract_Damons_baseline/1614389 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Abreus_contract_Damons_baseline/1614389 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Abreus_contract_Damons_baseline/1614389 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/8/58a1b7f8f084b0ea5b850e62731c110a63aa8178/small/Phillies_Johnny_Damon_a16f.jpg If this offseason is anything like last offseason -- and it just might be, given the continuing economic problems in the real world -- the free-agent market will take quite awhile to develop. That means plenty of quality players will be available deep into the offseason. And that isn't a bad thing. As a last-minute signing, outfielder Bobby Abreu, perhaps motivated by the lack on interest in him, became the best bargain of last year's free-agent class. The Angels snagged him for one... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:05:57 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Who_will_be_this_offseason_039s_Bobby_Abreu/1607039 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Who_will_be_this_offseason_039s_Bobby_Abreu/1607039 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Who_will_be_this_offseason_039s_Bobby_Abreu/1607039 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/a/4a7939286b78f7dddfe6358dc6d76ad85665ff4d/small/World_Baseball_Classic_980c.jpg The Astros could maybe be forgiven for letting Bobby Abreu go unprotected in the expansion draft in 1997. He appeared in just 74 games for Houston, with a combined .687 OPS over 234 plate appearances. But I bet the Rays were quickly kicking themselves for drafting him on November 18th, only to flip him within hours to the Phils for Kevin Stocker, the mediocre shortstop who hit just .250 with nine total home runs in two and a half seasons with the Rays. Meanwhile, Abreu went on to be one of ... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Today_in_Philly_Sports_History_Bobby_Abreu_to_Phils_1997/1586988 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Today_in_Philly_Sports_History_Bobby_Abreu_to_Phils_1997/1586988 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Today_in_Philly_Sports_History_Bobby_Abreu_to_Phils_1997/1586988 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/1/e11e9513b4eb78949588acc2bd881214f347aa4a/small/89543142.jpg 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 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 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 More photos » by Ben Margot - AP Los Angeles Angels' Bobby Abreu, right, is congratulated for doing nothing to improve the team Browse more photos » I've been reading a lot about Bobby Abreu lately.  The things I've been reading came out in two waves; the first wave featured complimentary articles praising Abreu for the impact he's had on the Angels hitters.  How through Abreu&#39... Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:55:12 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Fack_Youk_Sou_Yuck/1379414 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Fack_Youk_Sou_Yuck/1379414 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Fack_Youk_Sou_Yuck/1379414 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/7/07f001b63337bc1d61baed7e274dea5f32918163/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f85549413.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1932C5816113BCD9D3C920E229ACA02D16A.jpg Bobby Abreu turns down Angels offer... $16 million left on table "The Angels offered outfielder Bobby Abreu a two-year contract extension for about $16 million, SI.com has learned. However, Abreu did not accept the offer and is believed to be looking for more after helping to lead the Angels to the ALCS against the Yankees." LINK What do you guys think? How much is Abreu worth and how many years? Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:43:30 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Bobby_Abreu_turns_down_Angels_offer_16_million_left_on_table/1377837 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Bobby_Abreu_turns_down_Angels_offer_16_million_left_on_table/1377837 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Bobby_Abreu_turns_down_Angels_offer_16_million_left_on_table/1377837 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/9/091adffb7f8e20f029d3bc9d4e95191d7a7f6b5c/small/PicImg_MLB_APR_21_aeab.jpg