Troy Percival Won't Be Returning To Los Angeles

Now that Troy Percival has made it known he'd like to come out of retirement and pitch again, there have been quite a few Major League teams that have shown interest in the former closer.

Teams are always looking for bullpen help, and Percival can possibly provide it without forcing a team to give up a valued prospect or player. One team that isn't looking for any help in their bullpen also happens to be the team which Troy called home for most of his career.

The Angels have no interest in signing former closer Troy Percival, General Manager Bill Stoneman said Tuesday.

"With the strength of our pen - we have as strong if not stronger a pen than when we did not ask him back - I think that's probably out," Stoneman said. "To think we're looking for help for the bullpen, that's not where our priorities are at."

Where as it might be a nice story for Percival to return to Anaheim, Stoneman is right. It just wouldn't make any sense for an Angels team who's bullpen already features Francisco Rodriguez and Scot Shields.

Some teams that have shown interest in Troy are the Devil Rays, the Phillies, and the team he last pitched for, the Detroit Tigers.

If I'm Percival, I'd be more interested in the Tigers than anybody else. They need the help, and they provide the best chance at a World Series championship.

Previously at The Fanhouse:
Troy Percival To Retire As An Angel
Troy Percival Is Already Bored With Retirement
Troy Percival Might Want To Call Joe Maddon