Abreu Tells Angels: Play Me Everyday Or Trade Me

[Big Bid'Ness]

From:realgm

If the Angels don't have an everyday position for Bobby Abreu, he wants the team to trade him by Opening Day.

"I'm an everyday player. I can still be in the lineup for a Major League team," Abreu said from Venezuela. "I will not be on the bench knowing that I can play.

"If the Angels don't have a position for me, then the best thing is to trade me. It would be the correct (thing) to do. I won't be able to do nothing sitting in the bench."

Abreu doesn't appear to currently have a role with the Angels other than as an occasional outfielder and pinch hitter.

From:realgm

Abreu Hasn't Told Angels Of His Trade Ultimatum

It was reported on Tuesday that Bobby Abreu had given the Angels an ultimatum -- play me everyday or trade me.

However, general manager Jerry Dipoto, who spoke with Abreu in recent weeks, says the veteran slugger hasn't communicated the sentiment to the team.

"I spoke to Bobby a little more than a week ago, I'd say -- a week, 10 days ago -- and walked through his current situation, and Mike [Scioscia] has had very similar conversations," Dipoto said.

"So, Bobby is aware of the circumstances, he's aware of the people on the roster. We do see a fit for Bobby on this club, he's aware of where that fit is. It's not something that we're going to play it [out] in the media. ... Whether it's an ultimatum that's been issued, he has no right to do that."

Abreu is owed $9 million in the final year of his contract this season. Sources have indicated that there has been no outside interest in his services.

 

[cruzg24]

He didnt play very well last year and at his age he needs to understand that this his last shot at starting. They will find a spot for him if hes playing well of course.