The Angels have until 9 PM Thursday to offer a contract to nine players. Who among them might not get that contract tendered?
• Erick Aybar (SS) - 2010 Salary: $2 million. Future Status: Two remaining years of arbitration eligible club control.
• Alberto Callaspo (SS/3B) - 2010 Salary: $460,000. Future Status: Three remaining years of arbitration eligible club control.
• Kevin Frandsen (SS/3B) - 2010 Salary: prorated portion of $400,000 league minimum. Future Status: Three remaining years of arbitration eligible club control.
• Howie Kendrick (2B) 2010 Salary: $1.75 million. Future Status: Two remaining years of arbitration eligible club control.
• Jeff Mathis ("C") - 2010 Salary: $1,300,000. Future Status: Two remaining years of arbitration eligible club control.
• Kendry Morales (1B/DH) - 2010 Salary: $1,200,000. Future Status: Three remaining years of arbitration eligible club control.
• Mike Napoli (C) - 2010 Salary: $3,600,000. Future Status: Two remaining years of arbitration eligible club control.
• Reggie Willits (OF/PR) - 2010 Salary: $625,000. Future Status: Two remaining years of arbitration eligible club control.
• Jered Weaver (SP) - 2010 Salary: $4,265,000. Future Status: Two remaining years of arbitration eligible club control.
With free agent signings seemingly inevitable, one can hope the team has the good sense to cut ties with at least Jeff Mathis, although Frandsen is more likely on a bubble than anyone if salaries are not a factor.