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Los Angeles Angels veteran outfielder Vernon Wells may be on his way out of Southern California, as multiple sources have told ESPN.com that the New York Yankees are close to acquiring his services. “We have discussed a deal with the Yankees,” said Angels general manager Jerry DiPoto, who would not go into further detail in the matter. The 34-year-old Wells ... Read More »

Ryan Madson had an MRI on his sore right elbow on Tuesday; and the results came back negative.  The Angels can breathe a sigh of relief and will re-evalulate Madson in a week. As reported earlier this week, Madson was experiencing soreness in his right elbow and the Angels shut him down.  Madson has not thrown since Feb. 1, but if everything goes ... Read More »

Ryan Madson has suffered a setback in his recovery from Tommy John surgery.  He is experiencing soreness in his right elbow after starting offseason throwing program prior to spring training. Madson had Tommy John surgery back on April 11, 2012 and the doctors have said that the recovery time is conservatively 12 months.  Based on that time frame, Madson would ... Read More »

As the Los Angeles Angels prepare for the 2013 season and spring training in the next few weeks, Vernon Wells is preparing to turn around his career.  He is in the last two years of his contract and is owed $21 million each season.  With the signing of Josh Hamilton, Wells is most likely to be relegated to a reserve ... Read More »

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim avoided arbitration with pitcher Jerome Williams on Tuesday, as reported by Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times. It is reported that the agreed deal is worth $2 million for the 2013 season. The right-hander, 31, will join an already strong Angels’ bullpen that includes Scott Downs, last year’s closer Ernesto Frieri, and newly ... Read More »