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After seven seasons in New York, World Series MVP Hideki Matsui is headed out the door. Matsui agreed to a one-year deal with the Angels Monday, according to multiple reports.
ESPN.com initially reported "serious discussions" between Los Angeles and the slugger. The deal is believed to be worth $6.5 million.
Matsui compiled a .292 batting average with 140 home runs, 597 RBI and an .852 OPS over the course of seven seasons with the Yankees. He made two All-Star teams, but his best work came in the playoffs. While 2009 marked his first postseason with a championship and an individual award, his career postseason numbers are much better than in the regular season. In 56 games, he hit .312 with 10 home runs, 39 RBI and a .933 OPS.
The trickle-down effect is just as interesting as the signing itself.
For the Angels, bringing in Matsui -- who is basically relegated to designated hitting duties at this point in his career -- probably means the end of Vladimir Guerrero's stint with the Angels. He's in the same boat as Matsui in terms of dwindling defensive abilities due to age and natural wear and tear. Do the Rangers still have interest and/or enough money to land Guerrero? If so, the balance of power in the AL West is still constantly shifting -- especially if the Mariners end up acquiring Cliff Lee in the reported blockbuster trade the Blue Jays and Phillies that also involves Roy Halladay.
For the Yankees, they will probably need to focus on bringing in Johnny Damon to play left field, though it's possible they focus on pitching and just allow Damon -- and agent Scott Boras -- to twist in the wind.
For everyone else, having a big bat like Matsui's leave the market means more players will be in higher demand and teams who wanted Matsui will be looking harder at others.
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