April 25, 2012; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Los Angeles Angels left fielder Bobby Abreu (53) hits a double in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-US PRESSWIRE
Dodgers Sign Outfielder Bobby Abreu
The Dodgers optioned Justin Sellers to make room for Abreu on the active roster.
Dodgers Sign Outfielder Bobby Abreu
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Bobby Abreu Signs With Los Angeles Dodgers
Veteran outfielder Bobby Abreu signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, as the team hopes the 38-year old will be healthy and productive enough to give them a viable left-handed bat off the bench and someone who could occasionally start in the outfield.
Abreu was released by the Los Angeles Angels on April 27 after starting his season with just five hits in 24 at-bats. Abreu hit .253/.353/.365 in 2011 for the Angels, and saw his power decline to just eight home runs, after hitting at least 15 home runs for 13 consecutive seasons.
Abreu stole 21 bases for the Angels last season, his 13th consecutive season with at least 20 steals.
The Angels are on the hook for Abreu's $9 million salary this season, less a pro-rated portion of the major league minimum salary of $480,000, which will be paid by the Dodgers.
To make room for Abreu, the Dodgers optioned infielder Justin Sellers to Triple A Albuquerque, per David Vassegh of Fox Sports Radio.
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Angels Release Bobby Abreu
After losing their fifth straight game against the Cleveland Indians on Friday night, the Los Angeles Angels dropped a bombshell that is likely to stun baseball fans and analysts all over the country, as they officially parted ways with Bobby Abreu
From the official press release:
The Angels Friday announced that Bobby Abreu has been released from the club's Major League roster. Tonight's transaction was made by club General Manager Jerry Dipoto.
This was Abreu's fourth season with the Halos. During Spring Training this year, Abreu vocally expressed his desire to receive either more playing time or a trade. An attempted trade just before the season fell through at the last minute and things seemed smoothed over for the time being, before this announcement.
Angels fans have been extremely displeased at the way the 2012 season has started and have been calling for change, but this is probably not the change they were hoping for or expecting.
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