But the Angels held onto Erstad and signed him to a four-year, $32 million contract extension last August.

Three days later, the Angels signed Cabrera.

Rodriguez, whom the Angels signed after the 1998 minor league season, began this season in Class AA.

On Jan. 4 the Angels signed Finley to a three-year, $12 million contract with an option for a fourth year worth another $5 million.

The Angels signed Justin Speier for four years and $18 million.

For the princely sum of around $325 million, the Angels signed two of the top free agents available this winter.

He was considered to be a potential closer until the Angels signed Brian Fuentes.

The Angels signed Pauley to a minor league contract on March 23, 2012.

The Angels signed him for one year last winter, after Weaver rejected offers from other teams.

On January 25, 2010, the Angels signed Izturis to a three year contract worth $10 million, avoiding arbitration.