Angels Close To Signing Abreu

The Angels seem to have found their solution for both a left-handed bat and a solid on-base percentage – free agent outfielder Bobby Abreu. According to many sources (including ESPN.com and Yahoo! Sports), the Halos are in serious discussions to bring Abreu on a probable one-year deal.

While Abreu may not be the “big bat” many Angel fans (including this one) want, he’s definitely a legitimate hitter that would solidify the top of the Angels’ batting order. Abreu’s career line is .300/.405/.498/.903, including last year’s .296/.371/.471 with 20 homers, 100 RBIs and 22 stolen bases.

The Angels will probably be best served by having Abreu DH as many games as possible, since he’s a fairly below average fielder (by most measurements out there). The plan is probably to have Abreu split time with Vlad Guerrero in right field and at DH, with Juan Rivera becoming the full-time left fielder.

Stay tuned for more details as this story unfolds.

Tags: Bobby Abreu, Juan Rivera, Vlad Guerrero