Well, Vladdy’s been one of the guys obviously we’ve talked about for a while, and I think it’s the same situation. Vlad signed with the Rangers before last season because he was looking for a multi-year deal, a big deal at the time. We had to make a decision.
There was no way to commit to three or four years with Vlad, that we could go that route. If it is the same situation right now, obviously, nothing much would change, but he’s definitely a guy that’s very interesting to look at. I just don’t know if that extended deal is out there that he was looking for last year, a three- or four-year deal.
In other words, if he wants to accept a one-year deal the Angels could be interested. If not, they won’t be.
Scioscia talking about Guerrero looking for big multi-year deals is odd, because last offseason he managed only a one-year, $6.5 million contract with the Rangers and there’s little to suggest he’s capable of getting a bigger offer this winter. There are limited suitors for a 36-year-old designated hitter who looked absolutely brutal in his few appearances as an outfielder, particularly with the Rangers dropping out, and Guerrero followed up a poor second half by hitting .220 with zero homers and a 16/2 K/BB ratio in 15 playoff games.
If the Angels are interested and have $5 million to spare, they can probably make a reunion happen.
