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Various news outlets are reporting tonight that the New York Mets have signed Kelvim Escobar to a one-year Major League contract. The 33-year-old right hander has pitched for two teams throughout his big league career, first with the Toronto Blue Jays and most recently with the Los Angeles Angels. During his career, Escobar has amassed a win/loss record of 101-91 and compiled an ERA of 4.15. His best season came in 2007 when he made 30 starts...  

by Ed PriceFiled under: Angels, MLB AwardsAs much for keeping the Angels together through the death of pitcher Nick Adenhart and a rash of early-season pitching injuries as for winning the AL West, Mike Scioscia on was named American League Manager of the Year by the Baseball Writers' Association of America on Wednesday. Scioscia earned 15 of 28 first-place votes. Runner-up Ron Gardenhire of the Twins got six first-place votes. Joe Girardi of...  

Mike Scioscia's entire Los Angeles Angels coaching staff to return in 2010The Canadian PressMike Scioscia's entire coaching staff will be back with the Los Angeles Angels next season. Bench coach Ron Roenicke, pitching coach Mike Butcher, ...Angels' Mike Scioscia a pro at taking the leadModesto BeeAngels retain coaching staff for 2010Seattle Post IntelligencerScioscia is the ultimate team leaderMLB.comAnaheim Angels -Angels blog (blog)all 71...  

Tony LaRussa, Mike Scioscia, Jim Leyland, and Joe Torre have been selected to consider the possible additional uses of in-game video for adjudicating contested calls. Chaired by Commissioner Bud Selig, the committee will meet next month. "This is not a reaction to some of the things that happened during the playoffs," Selig said. "I'm not saying that it didn't keep moving me along in this direction because it did, but frankly I had this in...  

NEW YORK (AP) — Jim Tracy of Colorado won the NL Manager of the Year award on Wednesday — and earned a new contract, too — while Mike Scioscia of the Los Angeles Angels was selected for the AL honor. Tracy became the second manager to win the ...  

National PostJim Tracy, Mike Scioscia are voted top managersSt. Louis Post-DispatchTracy, who gained his first Manager of the Year honor while the Los Angeles Angels' Mike Scioscia garnered his second, was the Rockies' bench coach at the ...Mike Scioscia named AL manager of the yearLos Angeles TimesAngels manager Mike Scioscia wins AL manager of the year; Jim Leyland sixth in ...Detroit Free PressMike Scioscia's Emotional Season Ends with...  

NEW YORK -- Jim Tracy of Colorado won the National League Manager of the Year award Wednesday -- and earned a new contract, too -- while Mike Scioscia of the Los Angeles Angels was selected for the American League honor. Tracy became the second manager to win the award after taking over during the season, joining Jack McKeon for Florida in 2003. Less than an hour after the award was announced, the Rockies said Tracy had been rewarded with...  

Hideki takes special pride in being a complete player—at the plate and in the outfield—and from the start of negotiations, the Angels made every effort to accommodate him. On Sunday, during a meeting with team officials at my home, manager Mike Scioscia offered Hideki the chance to show that he can still play the field. Hideki is a longtime fan of Scioscia, and the lunch cemented his desire to play for him. Scioscia’s current plan is to have...  

NEW YORK — The Los Angeles Angels could have crumbled when pitcher Nick Adenhart was killed in a car accident in April, overcome by waves of grief and sadness. Mike Scioscia kept them moving forward. “There wasn’t one defining moment,” he...  

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Manager Mike Scioscia says, 'We have more pressing needs . . . than the talent Jason can bring.' Starting pitching is the key and John Lackey is still in play. The team also might pursue Derek Lowe. Manager Mike Scioscia says, 'We have more pressing needs . . . than the talent Jason can bring.' Starting pitching is the key and John Lackey is still in...  

Mike Scioscia has been named the A.L. Manager of the Year, finishing with 15 of 28 first place votes. Ron Gardenhire and Joe Girardi were second and third, respectively, and Don Wakamatsu and Ron Washington tied for fourth place, with Jim Leyland being the only other manager named (getting two third place votes). Washington and Wakamatsu finishing that far back is a surprise, as the two of them headed up teams that were viewed as the big...  

Angels field boss receives 15 of 28 first-place votes. Minnesota's Ron Gardenhire is second. Angels field boss receives 15 of 28 first-place votes. Minnesota's Ron Gardenhire is second.  

More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP Jim Tracy matches his SBN manager of the year award with one from the BBWAA. Lou Piniella got no votes. Browse more photos » No surprise here, and the SBNation awards announced last week agree with both these selections. Tracy got 29 of the...  

Mike Scioscia has won the BBWAA’s Manager of the Year Award for the second time in his 10 seasons as manager of the Angels. Click on the photo to see the 10 decisions and 10 days that won Scioscia this award. Scioscia received 15 of the 28...