Received the following e-mail from Scott:

"Is there an update on the Vladdy contract extension discussions? What is it looking like in terms of money?"

Guerrero has a $15 million option for 2009 certain to be exercised but beyond that there have been no discussions. I know the Angels would like to keep Guerrero in Anaheim for the remainder of his career, but will he accept a deal that will continue to pay him less than Torii Hunter ($18 million average)?

Guerrero's slow start this season and his aching back and knees don't provide him with much leverage for a long-term deal. But, I think the Angels might consider something in the three-year range, for about the same cost as now (between $14 and $15 million per season) thinking in the final years of a new deal, Guerrero could play out his contract as the primary designated hitter.

1 Comments

bobomo on July 25, 2008 11:34 PM said:

The final years? The pained grimace on his face every time he runs the bases says to me he needs to be full-time DH by next year. I know none of these guys WANT to be a DH, but come on, he looks like he's running on stilts out there.

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