Angels Sign Josh Hamilton 5 Years 125M

[vladdy#27]

The Angels are positioning themselves for a big strike in the market, ESPN.com's Buster Olney reports (on Twitter). Josh Hamilton, Michael Bourn, Anibal Sanchez and Nick Swisher are among the top free agents remaining.

Angels owner Arte Moreno and general manager Jerry Dipoto have moved aggressively on free agents before. At last year's Winter Meetings the Angels reached agreements with Albert Pujols and C.J. Wilson. Pujols obtained a ten-year deal and Wilson obtained a five-year deal. Perhaps Moreno and Dipoto decided to pursue Hamilton now that the market for the free agent outfielder appears to be limited to three and four-year opportunities.

SS Aybar
LF Trout
1B Pujols
RF Hamilton
DH Morales
2B Kendrick
C Iannetta
3B Callaspo
CF Bourjos

Trumbo for pitching

[popo85]

Bourn and Swish no thanks, Hamilton hopefully 4/5 yrs and yes to Anibal the cannibal

[vladdy#27]

If we had Trout, Pujols, and Hamilton batting 2-3-4 that wouldn't be fair for other teams

[popo85]

If we had Trout, Pujols, and Hamilton batting 2-3-4 that wouldn't be fair for other teams

stealing him from the Buffalo Bills would be great. Other then Anibal any other pitchers you think we should go after?

[S.P.]

how 'bout sign Hamilton and ship Petey and a package to New York for Dickey?

[vladdy#27]

how 'bout sign Hamilton and ship Petey and a package to New York for Dickey?

I would prefer to send Trumbo, but that works

[lakerskbp24]

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeymanCBS
according to @joeontheradio Angels are in SERIOUS negotiations with Josh Hamilton. also says joe, No deal reached yet.

https://twitter.com/JonHeymanCBS

[lakerskbp24]

Tim Brown ‏@TBrownYahoo
Confirming @joeontheradio report, industry source says Angels are indeed getting close on a deal with Hamilton. Not quite done.

https://twitter.com/TBrownYahoo

[lakerskbp24]

Buster Olney ‏@Buster_ESPN
If $ is right, there are lots of selling points for Hamilton to go to LAA: 1. Surrounded by prominent hitters -- Pujols, Trout. 2. AL West.

https://twitter.com/Buster_ESPN

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeymanCBS
if #angels get hamilton, wonderring if mets could be match on trade of trumbo or bourjos for dickey

https://twitter.com/JonHeymanCBS

[vladdy#27]

SS Aybar
LF Trout
1B Pujols
RF Hamilton
DH Morales
2B Kendrick
C Iannetta
3B Callaspo
CF Bourjos

Weaver
Dickey
Wilson
Hanson
Blanton

[lakerskbp24]

Angels Nation Talk ‏@talk_angels
Here we go. Not only are the @Angels interested in Hamilton but they are nearing a deal right now! Could be a Halo soon. #Angels

https://twitter.com/talk_angels

[vladdy#27]

[S.P.]

If we get Hamilton, I will smoke crack in celebration.

[vladdy#27]

If we get Hamilton, I will smoke crack in celebration.

And I will shoot some more meth

[popo85]

If we get Hamilton, I will smoke crack in celebration.

And get 5 tattoos and drink til you piss yourself