Bringing three-time National League All-Star Brian Fuentes into the fold, the Angels have moved to alleviate fans' concerns over the loss of record-setting closer Francisco Rodriguez.
Announcing on Wednesday that they'd reached agreement with the veteran left-hander on a two-year deal with a club option for 2011, the reigning American League West champions solidified the back end of their bullpen with a man familiar with ninth-inning pressures.
"First and foremost, I want to thank the Angels' organization and [owner] Arte Moreno for giving me the opportunity," Fuentes said in a conference call. "I feel privileged to have the opportunity to join a team I've watched a long time ... a class organization."
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1/05/2009
Closing time in Anaheim
Ex-Rattler Brian Fuentes ('97) is heading to Anaheim, er, Los Angeles, um, the Angels to close for the defending AL West Division champions.
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