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In making the official announcement on
Wednesday, the Angels did not release contract specifics. The
Los Angeles Times and Orange County Register, however, both
reported it was a three-year deal, with ESPN reporting the value
at between $12 million and $15 million.
For the 65-year-old Maddon, it's a return to the organization
with which he spent 31 seasons before becoming the manager of
the Rays in 2006. Maddon, who mutually parted ways with the
Chicago Cubs after the 2019 regular season, was with the Angels'
organization in various capacities -- including as a player,
scout, coach and interim manager -- from 1975 to 2005.
Maddon spent nine seasons in Tampa Bay and five more as manager
in Chicago, including winning a World Series title with the Cubs
in 2016. He has a career managerial record of 1,252-1,068.
--After Game 4 of the American League Championship Series was
rained out on Wednesday, the Houston Astros and the host New
York Yankees announced their starters for the next contest.
Houston's Zack Greinke will oppose New York's Masahiro Tanaka on
Thursday. The right-handers previously were due to pitch Game 5,
which has now moved back to Friday. Both teams were planning to
have "bullpen games" in Game 4 prior to the postponement.
The Astros lead the best-of-seven series 2-1.
--At least six current and former members of the Angels have
been interviewed by federal agents investigating the death of
pitcher Tyler Skaggs, the Los Angeles Times reported.
A representative for Trevor Cahill confirmed to the Times that
the pitcher answered questions from agents of the U.S. Drug
Enforcement Administration in September. The newspaper also
reported that pitchers Andrew Heaney, Noe Ramirez and Matt
Harvey were questioned, along with several other unnamed
players.
Citing sources, the Times reported that the players who talked
with DEA investigators are witnesses to Skaggs' drug use and the
use of illegal drugs among the team, rather than suspects.
Skaggs, 27, was found dead in a hotel room in Southlake, Texas,
on July 1.
--Field Level Media
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