Angels owner may open wallet

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Two weeks ago, Angels owner Arte Moreno emerged from the team's annual organizational meetings and said he wants to keep his 2009 payroll where the 2008 payroll is, about $124 million, which would make it impossible to keep this year's roster intact for next season. But Moreno amended those comments before Game 1 of the division series Wednesday night, saying he would be willing to go beyond his budget -- as he did this season -- for the right players. How far the Angels go in October could factor into decisions; Moreno said a team can net an additional $18 million to $20 million in revenue if it reaches the World Series and plays close to the maximum number of games. The Angels plan to make a strong effort to retain first baseman Mark Teixeira, who will be among the most expensive free agents on the market this winter; they're expected to make a run at closer Francisco Rodriguez, and they could pursue pitcher CC Sabathia.

Los Angeles Times

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October 2, 2008 08:19 AM ET

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How is this different from every offseason. This guy spends spends spends, and still gets their arses kicked in the postseason. Redsox take this one 3-1.

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October 2, 2008 09:27 AM ET

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So the Angels would open their wallet by going after Tex, K-Rod, and CC? In the same off season. Seriously who writes this crap? Not even ther Yankees would attempt that kinda spending hike...

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October 2, 2008 09:33 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:27 AM ET 10.02 by A Fact

So the Angels would open their wallet by going after Tex, K-Rod, and CC? In the same off season. Seriously who writes this crap? Not even ther Yankees would attempt that kinda spending hike...

It appears the LA Times is taking their interpretation of said Crap