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Scott Downs, Angels Agree to Deal

The Angels have made more news this offseason for who they haven't signed than who they have, but they finally came up with a big move of their own Friday in agreeing to a three-year deal with Scott Downs. The contract, first reported by MLB.com's Peter Gammons, will pay the reliever $15 million with FOXSports.com...

MLB Trade Deadline Roundup: Astros Weighing Oswalt, Myers Possibilities

July 31 is fast approaching, and the MLB FanHouse staff has its ear to the ground for all the latest buzz on who might be moved, where, and when. Get the latest tidbits in our MLB Trade Deadline Roundup. • Most of the Astros-related speculation leading up to the deadline has centered on a potential Roy Oswalt trade,...

MLB Trade Deadline Roundup: Oswalt Willing to Waive No-Trade Clause

July 31 is fast approaching, and the MLB FanHouse staff has its ear to the ground for all the latest buzz on who might be moved, where, and when. Get the latest tidbits in our MLB Trade Deadline Roundup. A source with knowledge of the club described Phillies trade talks as "quiet ... status quo," a day after several...

Roto Rush: Ryan Theriot and Mike Fontenot to Platoon

Ryan Theriot is batting .285 with nine stolen bases in 207 at-bats this year. Mike Fontenot is hitting .313 with a home run and a stolen base through 112 at-bats. Both players seem just good enough to stay in the lineup on a daily basis. Until Wednesday when manager Lou Piniella dropped a bomb on the fantasy baseball...

Fantasy Baseball 2010 Rankings: Relief Pitchers

The FanHouse staff has had some time to ponder over our initial fantasy baseball rankings (which you can view by clicking here), so now it's time for the updated version -- no drawn out tables, just down and dirty rankings. We will elaborate on significant moves after the ranks. Read this ranking of RPs. Soak it in....

Scott Downs News From the Web

05/26/12 Kendrick's hit gives Angels 6-4 win over Seattle Source: Houma Today - Houma LA Albert Pujols homered for the second straight game, a three-run shot in the sixth inning on a 0-2 pitch from Seattle starter Blake Beavan.
05/21/12 Scott Downs has been electric so far this year for the... Source: Angels Locker 36-year old lefty reliever Scott Downs has really adjusted well to his new role as the Angels' closer.
05/16/12 Value Picks: Relievers for 5/16/12 by Dan Mennella Source: Baseball Prospectus The debate between the old and new schools as to the usefulness of defined bullpen roles is as strong as ever, and with such a high turnover rate in the early going of this season, both sides have had plenty of fodder to build their arguments.
05/10/12 Who Should Close for the Los Angeles Angels? Hint:... Source: Bleacher Report If you're a fan of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, I'm going to ask you to do me a favor.
05/08/12 ANGELS NOTEBOOK: Hawkins out 4-6 weeks; Downs has bone... Source: Inland Valley Daily Bulletin - Ontario CA Like Scott Downs and LaTroy Hawkins on Sunday, the Angels could dodge only one bullet.

Background on Scott Downs

Scott Jeremy Downs (born March 17, 1976 in Louisville, Kentucky) is an American professional baseball relief pitcher with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim of Major League Baseball.

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