Baseball BeatJanuary 29, 2005
Weaver and Angels About to Tie the Knot
By Rich Lederer

According to two unrelated but reliable sources, Jered Weaver is expected to sign with the Angels "any day now." One source has ties to Long Beach State and the other to the Angels. No terms were revealed.

[Additional reader comments and retorts at Baseball Primer.]

Comments

Freakin' finally! Now let's get this boy in uniform and over to Cedar Rapids (briefly) where I can drive three hours to see him pitch.

Posted by: Bill Seitz at January 29, 2005 11:30 PM

I would be surprised if the Angels assigned Weaver to Cedar Rapids (low-A). Instead, depending upon his performance in the spring, I would expect that Weaver will begin his professional career at Rancho Cucamonga (high-A) or Arkansas (AA).

Posted by: Rich at January 30, 2005 7:53 AM

Yeah, I know. It's just wishful thinking because I can actual get over to Cedar Rapids for a game. I can't quite make it to RC, Arkansas, or SLC.

Posted by: Bill Seitz at January 30, 2005 9:39 AM

I hope Rancho. Then I can drive a half hour to go see him.

Posted by: Aaron at January 30, 2005 12:28 PM

Arkansas, eh? Interesting... would give me an excuse to go see the in-laws again.

Posted by: Rob McMillin at January 31, 2005 12:25 PM

"Arkansas" and "in-laws". There's a joke there but I won't even attempt at it. ;-)

Posted by: Joe at January 31, 2005 4:54 PM