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Red Sox Could Push for Mark Teixeira

We know the Angels are going to make a very hard push to re-sign free agent Mark Teixeira. We suspect the Yankees will do the same. And you can probably add a third American League juggernaut to the list of clubs pursuing the slugging first baseman.Boston will aggressively pursue Teixeira, two industry sources confirmed....

Trevor Hoffman Is Not Happy With the Padres

Because of all the trading they've been doing lately. They got rid of a declining Scott Linebrink for a trio of prospects, they traded for Scott Hairston, they acquired Morgan Ensberg, Rob Mackowiak and Wilfredo Ledezma, and they signed Shea Hillenbrand to a minor league deal. Predictably, the series of deals, coupled with...

Angels Cut Hillenbrand Loose

If any GM is out there looking for a potential stop gap at first base, I hear Shea Hillenbrand is available.The Angels waived infielder-designated hitter Shea Hillenbrand on Monday, a disappointment for Los Angeles after signing a $6.5 million, one-year contract in December.During his short, disappointing stay in Anaheim,...

The Royals May Want Hillenbrand

With the Angels about to end their short relationship with Shea Hillenbrand sometime today, most people are convinced he'll end up in the Bronx. After all, the Yankees could use a first baseman with some pop and they don't want to pay the hefty price the Rangers are seeking for Mark Teixeira.The Angels will have options...

Angels Close to Cutting Ties With Hillenbrand

Earlier this week, Shea Hillenbrand made a plea through the press for the Angels to either play him or release him. Well, the Angels went with the latter: according to the AP, the Angels informed the unhappy corner man following Wednesday's 1-0 loss that he will be designated for assignment on Friday morning.Once he's...