Truth & Rumors > MLB

Fuentes prefers Angels move

Views
3313
Comments
24

The top ninth-inning man left on the free-agent market told his hometown newspaper that he'd prefer to stay close to home. Outgoing Rockies closer Brian Fuentes said he sees "a great fit" with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in a Saturday report in the Merced Sun-Star. Fuentes was born and raised in Merced, Calif., which is due east of San Jose and about 300 miles from Angel Stadium.

MLB.com

Brian Fuentes, Doug Pensinger/Getty Images Brian Fuentes, Doug Pensinger/Getty Images
December 14, 2008  07:37 AM ET

Let's see if they will pay him what they weren't willing to pay Rodriguez.

December 14, 2008  08:26 AM ET
QUOTE(#1):

Let's see if they will pay him what they weren't willing to pay Rodriguez.

Isn't that the truth !?!?!

December 14, 2008  09:35 AM ET

He's getting up there in years-
he would be smart - career-wise -to go to a team like the
Angels who will be competing for a ring....
he isn't going to have another chance to be a closer after
this contract is over - when he'll be in his late 30's

December 14, 2008  10:40 AM ET

hes not worth anywhere near k rod. plus they should just go with aradondo

December 14, 2008  11:06 AM ET

Fuentes would probably take a 2 year deal. Sounds like it could be a good fit.

December 14, 2008  11:14 AM ET

Fuentes prefers Angels move...............to where?

December 14, 2008  12:03 PM ET
QUOTE(#6):

Fuentes prefers Angels move...............to where?

I think he's only getting serious offers from one team - the Cardinals. We do need a closer and lefties in the bullpen. Mo will not be fooled into overbidding because Fuentes talks to the press with real or imagined preferences.

December 14, 2008  02:00 PM ET

I actually think he would be a great move for the Dodgers since they released Saito. Broxton in the 8th, Fuentes in the 9th.

December 14, 2008  04:21 PM ET
QUOTE(#7):

I think he's only getting serious offers from one team - the Cardinals. We do need a closer and lefties in the bullpen. Mo will not be fooled into overbidding because Fuentes talks to the press with real or imagined preferences.

I agree with you, but if he's from Cali, he may want to go home. The Cardinals may lose out on this if Fuentes wants to pitch on the West Coast.

December 14, 2008  04:32 PM ET

No one in California needs a closer except for the Angels. How long did Sabathia say he wanted to go to California? I never bought that story either. He knew where he was going. He just wanted to squeeze every dollar he could out of them.

Fuentes was watching that play out. Funny he just now remembered he wanted to sign in California.

December 14, 2008  05:28 PM ET
QUOTE(#4):

hes not worth anywhere near k rod. plus they should just go with aradondo

I agree Arredondo is the next guy, spend some money on a decent starter. Don't give that job to Mosely he is better for long relief.

December 14, 2008  07:27 PM ET

go Angels

Comment #13 has been removed
Comment #14 has been removed
December 14, 2008  09:38 PM ET
QUOTE(#13):

No one wants to pitch on the West Coast unless they're from there. He'll go to St. Louis, numbnutz, if they offer the most money.

Whatever.

December 15, 2008  01:19 AM ET
QUOTE(#13):

No one wants to pitch on the West Coast unless they're from there. He'll go to St. Louis, numbnutz, if they offer the most money.

His Roid cycle is causing the Wrastler Man to lash-out a little more agressively lately. Please be patient with him.

December 15, 2008  03:10 AM ET
QUOTE(#13):

No one wants to pitch on the West Coast unless they're from there. He'll go to St. Louis, numbnutz, if they offer the most money.

You wish...where you are from....Kentucky?

December 15, 2008  03:11 AM ET

2 years and $ 15 mil....anything more than that.....its not worth it. We are confident with Arredondo and Shields.......

December 15, 2008  03:12 AM ET
QUOTE(#16):

His Roid cycle is causing the Wrastler Man to lash-out a little more agressively lately. Please be patient with him.

Its very apparent.....

 
December 15, 2008  09:01 AM ET
QUOTE(#11):

I agree Arredondo is the next guy, spend some money on a decent starter. Don't give that job to Mosely he is better for long relief.

I was not aware that Mosely was even being considered as a starter. Don't they still have Lackey, Weaver, Saunders, and Santana, with Escobar coming back off injury? And if Escobar isn't ready I would think that Nick Adenhart would be ahead of Mosely. As for the bullpen, don't forget about Justin Speier, too. He had a down year last year, but has quietly been a great setup man in the past.

Comment

Remember to keep your posts clean. Profanity will get filtered, and offensive comments will be removed.


The Si.com Cover Hub Go to the Cover Hub

Stub Hub

The 2009 schedule has been released. Search for tickets!

Truth & Rumors

MOST POPULAR

  1. 1
    Agent: 'Extraordinary' interest in Bay
    Views
    6173
    Comments
    1892
  2. 2
    Vikings to consider L.A. move?
    Views
    67282
    Comments
    1880
  3. 3
    Bills owner wanted Gruden
    Views
    35842
    Comments
    345
  4. 4
    Mayo rebukes Bruschi's Belichick knock
    Views
    45656
    Comments
    265
  5. 5
    Can Iverson lure LeBron to Knicks?
    Views
    10727
    Comments
    178

Message Boards

  1. NCAAF > General NCAAF

    Are college football coaches…
    Views
    337
    Replies
    51
  2. NCAAF > General NCAAF

    CFB Game Day 11/21/2009
    Views
    206
    Replies
    103
  3. NCAAF > General NCAAF

    Pac-10's Tough Schedule
    Views
    135
    Replies
    19

Blogs

SI.com

Swimsuit

SI Photos