Angels sign Matsui

cold5 · Post #1 » by **cold5** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 12:23 am

Angels sign Matsui to about a 6.5 mil, 1 year deal to replace Vlad as their DH. Thoughts? Matsui came up big in the Series for Yankees and could equal or surpass Vlad's production at DH. But it was big DH market and Angels could have gotten similar production for cheaper at near end of offseason.

Relentless88 · Post #2 » by **Relentless88** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 12:35 am

I love Matsui and seems to be really clutch with people on base. Good deal for the Angels I think, I wonder what the Yankees will do now.

Post #3 » by **HMFFL** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 2:49 am

Very good deal for both sides.

Tyler Kepner of the New York Times has confirmed that the Angels and DH Hideki Matsui have agreed to a one-year contract.
The deal is worth about $6.5 million. Matsui, 35, will take over as the primary designated hitter in Anaheim. He hit .274/.367/.509 with 28 homers and 90 RBI over 456 at-bats in 2009 for the Yankees and should serve as a fine replacement for Vladimir Guerrero. Matsui is a .292/.370/.482 career hitter. Dec. 14 - 6:39 pm et
Source: Tyler Kepner on Twitter

Post #4 » by **HCYanks** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 3:37 am

Ugh. If Cashman goes and gives Damon 2/18 or something after this i'm going to be pissed.

CentralQB5 · Post #5 » by **CentralQB5** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 3:41 am

Thank god that matsui left new york. I think he can make a significant impact on the angels next season. Good pick up

VinnyTheMick · Post #6 » by **VinnyTheMick** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 5:54 am

All the best, Godzilla. Thanks for the memories.

Post #7 » by **sunshinekids99** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 10:51 am

I think it's a good move for the Angels. But that team has sure lost a lot already this offseason.