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Angels Trade Napoli, Rivera To Blue Jays For Vernon Wells
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January 22, 2011
Vernon Wells Trade Pushes Angels Payroll North Of $140 Million
Now, with the Vernon Wells trade, the Angels have moved into a new stratosphere. Even factoring in shedding the salaries of Mike Napoli (between $5.3 million and $6.1 million) and Juan Rivera ($5.25 million), adding Wells' $23 million price tag for 2011 pushes the Angels' 2011 payroll over $140 million.
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January 21, 2011
The $75 Million Trade: Amazingly, Blue Jays Sending No Cash To Angels In Vernon Wells Deal
When news broke that the Angels traded for Vernon Wells, it sent shock waves throughout the baseball world. With four years and $86 million remaining on his deal, the Wells contract is seen as one of the most immovable contracts in all of baseball. However, there is no cash changing hands in this deal.
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January 21, 2011
Angels, Blue Jays Trade: Juan Rivera Headed To Toronto As Well
The trade between the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and Toronto Blue Jays has set the baseball world on its ear on what has become a busy Friday afternoon. In addition to the earlier report that Mike Napoli was headed to Toronto for Vernon Wells, it appears the Angels are also sending outfielder Juan Rivera to Toronto as well.
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January 21, 2011
Report: Angels Trade Mike Napoli To Blue Jays For Vernon Wells
The Angels, rightly or wrongly, have made their big splash of the offseason, reportedly acquiring highly-compensated center fielder Vernon Wells from the Toronto Blue Jays for catcher Mike Napoli and outfielder Juan Rivera.