Angels in 'serious discussions' with Matsui

[December 15, 2009]  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Hideki Matsui and the Angels are in "serious discussions" about a contract that would bring the World Series MVP to Los Angeles.

Matsui batted .274 with 28 homers and 90 RBIs for the New York Yankees last season, then was selected World Series MVP despite starting only three of the six games against Philadelphia. He went 8 for 13 (.615) with three homers and eight RBIs, tying a Series record by driving in six runs in Game 6.

Matsui's agent, Arn Tellem, wrote in an e-mail to The Associated Press that they were in serious discussions with the Angels. Tellem declined further comment.

Slowed by surgically repaired knees, the 35-year-old Matsui would replace Vladimir Guerrero as Los Angeles' primary designated hitter.

[Associated Press; By GREG BEACHAM]

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