MLB Trade Rumors and Signings

After two devastating outings, the Angels have decided to remove closer Fernando Rodney and place Jordan Walden in the role.

Longtime Angels reliever Scot Shields retires.

Coming off a 15-loss season, Angels pitcher Scott Kazmir has shown no real signs of improvement so far this spring.

The Boston Globe is reporting that the Angels are in serious talks with free agent outfielder Carl Crawford.

The Red Sox and Angels both intend to pursue Rays All-Star outfielder Carl Crawford this offseason, according to WEEI.com.

GM Grumblings....

While Adrian Beltre has a 5 million dollar player option for next season, he will almost certainly decline to enter the open market as a premier free agent.

Angels catcher Mike Napoli appears to be on his way out in Anaheim.

Angels catcher Mike Napoli, claimed on waivers over the weekend, has until this afternoon to be traded or simply reassigned to the team that claimed him.

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