The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim lost out on another, more affordable rotation option today, as Matt Garza inked a 4-year deal worth $52 million with the Brewers.
Matt Garza and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim will no longer be. After hearing reports from Adam McCalvy, the Brewers beat writer, the 30-year-old accepted a deal at $52 million for 4 years.
So what’s next for the Angels? They lost out on their biggest target in the free agency for pitching, and Angels general manager Jerry Dipoto will have to search elsewhere for another veteran arm.
Garza was 10-6 last year with a 3.82ERA in 24 games.
Looking at the positives, the Angels won’t need to take a chance on a pitcher worth over $13 million a season, and who has been on injured reserve four times since 2009.
The negative is that the Angels lost out on a potential #3 starter in the rotation that could have given the team an added boost after a poor season on the mound last year.
Be sure to check out our previous coverage of Garza, including the Angels’ next realistic targets for a free agent pitcher, which could include Bronson Arroyo, Ervin Santana, or Ubaldo Jimenez.
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