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Francisco Rodriguez said Monday that he plans to file for free agency after the season, setting the stage for one of three prominent decisions facing the Angels this winter. Rodriguez, on pace to set the major league record for saves in a season, said he would not rule out re-signing with the Angels but would no longer consider an extension before soliciting offers from other teams.

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Francisco Rodriguez, AP Francisco Rodriguez, AP

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July 15, 2008  08:17 AM ET
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Dear Mr. K-Rod: Say "Yes" to Michigan!! Not only are we famous for crime and political corruption, but we throw tons of money at atheletes these days!

July 15, 2008  09:06 AM ET
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Ha! True that TGRFAN1!

July 15, 2008  09:13 AM ET
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K-Rod will get big dollars from someone. Closers are overrated though.

July 15, 2008  09:41 AM ET
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I heard he wants somewhere in the neighborhood of $15 a year?! For a closer?????? Hahaha, someone slap him

July 15, 2008  10:14 AM ET
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That is what Mariano makes and he is overpaid.

July 15, 2008  10:15 AM ET
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That is what Mariano makes and he is overpaid.

July 15, 2008  12:02 PM ET
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Tough decision for the Angels. They have Shields and young Arredondo in the bullpen too

July 15, 2008  12:57 PM ET
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He will get more than BJ Ryan got a couple of years ago if he becomes a free agent. Ryan is good but Rodriguez is jext amazing.

July 15, 2008  03:05 PM ET
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Does he dance around like that when he takes a crap?

July 15, 2008  04:10 PM ET
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K-rod would look good in pinstripes

July 15, 2008  05:42 PM ET
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K-rod would look good in pinstripes

TMZ41486 | 07/15/08, 04:10 PM

WOW, you're right! Rivera would be the set-up guy and K-Rod would close. Awesome. Great idea.

July 15, 2008  06:13 PM ET
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last season for Rivera

July 16, 2008  06:22 AM ET
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I don't think the Angels are going to waste 15 million or so a year on K-Rod long-term since they have Shields and Arredondo to potentially close. The money would be better spent on a hitter since the Angels have lacked any type of threatening offense for years now. Buyer beware though! Anyone that watches K-Rod regularly knows that his saves are always nail-biters since he has a tendency to walk a lot of batters due to his wild delivery. Another concern is that his K's are down this year and his velocity has been down.

 
July 17, 2008  09:15 AM ET
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This is VERY DISTURBING. I know the draw of big money is a constant, but where has loyalty gone? Did nobody learn from the likes of Tim Salmon who just wanted to play ball for THEIR team rather than shop the market and turn their backs on the team that gave them their start. He was a no name until the Angels gave him a shot and then he blew up. I can see where he will be looking for the big money and other teams are gonna drive dump trucks of it to his house. I too can see him in pinstripes unfortunately....the Empire will once again corrupt another great young talent.

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