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Angels Win Torii Sweepstakes

Other teams shocked by LA of A's sudden deal for Twins CF

By Jesse Andrews, Newser User

Posted Nov 22, 2007 10:22 PM CST

(Newser) – Shocking other teams seeking the seven-time Gold Glover, the Los Angeles Angels nabbed free agent center fielder Torii Hunter with a five-year, $90 million deal, despite already having an excellent—and expensive—center fielder in Gary Matthews, Jr. The move is the second unconventional one... Read full story »

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