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Wells, who will cost the Angels $63 million over the next three years, hit .218 with a career-low .660 OPS last season. •Mark Trumbo, who had 29 home runs but only 25 walks as a rookie, will try to take third base away from Alberto Callaspo but could...
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Trumbo still is recovering from a stress fracture in his right foot. That renders holdover starter Alberto Callaspo and utility man Maicer Izturis as the main options. Mat Gamel, Milwaukee's likely starter, has a .222 batting average and five home runs...
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Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus fails to get a glove on a base hit by Los Angeles Angels' Alberto Callaspo during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif. , Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011. View Photo »
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Alberto Callaspo is projected to (narrowly) lead the Angels in batting average, at .276. Howie Kendrick is next at .275, with 15 homers and 15 steals. Erick Aybar is also projected to hit .275, and Kendrys Morales is at .274.
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"The following 40-man roster players have less than five years service time and are out of minor league options. That means they must clear waivers before being sent to the minors. I've excluded players on multiyear deals. This list was compiled through...
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Trumbo still is recovering from a stress fracture in his right foot. That renders holdover starter Alberto Callaspo and utility man Maicer Izturis as the main options. Mat Gamel, Milwaukee's likely starter, has a .222 batting average and five home runs...
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Kendrick based on projected improvement. As is, Ackley had a better OBP in 2011 than Kendrick (.348 to .338), and there's a good chance that gap could be even wider in 2012. Weeks can play; fourth in this group is not a knock. Third base 1. Adrian...
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Los Angeles Angels batter Alberto Callaspo (R) runs the bases behind Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Henderson Alvarez after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Toronto September 22, 2011. View Photo »
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The easy answer here is Bobby Abreu, but because of his age and contract status, he probably wouldn't bring anything back besides a little salary relief. A multitude of trade options could exist here -- from Abreu, to infielders Alberto Callaspo and...
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The next step in Bourjos' improvement -- and the most convenient for the Angels' needs -- would be for him to mold his game to the leadoff spot. The Angels really don't have many other good options there, with Erick Aybar's inability to get on base...
About Alberto Callaspo
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Alberto José Callaspo (pronounced /kaɪˈ̪æspoʊ̪/ in English, and /kaˈʎaspo/ in Spanish; born April 19, 1983 in Maracay, Venezuela) is a baseball infielder for the Kansas City Royals. He was originally signed by the Los Angeles Angels organization, but only played in their minor league system. Full Article
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Los Angeles Angels batter Vernon Wells celebrates his two-run home run with Alberto Callaspo (L) during the eighth inning of their MLB American League baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto September 21, 2011.
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Los Angeles Angels' Alberto Callaspo (6) is congratulated by teammate Vernon Wells, left, after hitting a solo home run during second-inning AL baseball game action against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011.
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Baltimore Orioles base runner Robert Andino dives safely in to third base as Los Angeles Angels third baseman Alberto Callaspo (L) reaches for the late throw from catcher Jeff Mathis in the third inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Baltimore, Maryland, September 16, 2011.
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 13: Erick Aybar #2 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim celebrates with Torii Hunter #48 and Alberto Callaspo #6 after scoring on a throwing error by Brandon Allen #31 of the Oakland Athletics in the third inning of an MLB baseball game at O.co Coliseum on September...
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ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 11: Freddy Garcia #36 of the New York Yankees reacts to an inning ending groundout with the bases loaded by Alberto Callaspo #6 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the fifth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 11, 2011 in Anaheim, California.
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Los Angeles Angels' Alberto Callaspo, left, attempts to steal second as New York Yankees shortstop Eduardo Nunez takes a throw from home during the second inning of their baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif. Callaspo was tagged out on the play.
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ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 04: Alberto Callaspo #6 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim dives for a groundball during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 4, 2011 in Anaheim, California.
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ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 03: Peter Bourjos (R) #25 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim is congratulated by Alberto Callaspo #6 after hitting a solo home run against the Minnesota Twins in the sixth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 3, 2011 in Anaheim, California. The...
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ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 03: Alberto Callaspo #6 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim hits an RBI double against the Minnesota Twins in the second inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 3, 2011 in Anaheim, California.
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ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 03: (L-R) Catcher Rene Rivera #32 of the Minnesota Twins looks on as Mark Trumbo #44 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim is congratulated by Alberto Callaspo #6, Torii Hunter #48 and Howie Kendrick #47 after hitting a grand slam home run in the first inning at Angel...
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ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 16: Alberto Callaspo #6 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim tags Michael Young #10 of the Texas Rangers who was caught off third base during the first inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 16, 2011 in Anaheim, California.
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ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 15: Alexi Ogando #41 of the Texas Rangers watches a ball off the bat of Alberto Callaspo #6 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the first inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 15, 2011 in Anaheim, California.
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Los Angeles Angels batter Alberto Callaspo crosses the plate in front of home plate umpire Mike Winters after hitting a two-run home run against the New York Yankees in the fifth inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, August 11, 2011.
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NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 11: Alberto Callaspo #6 of Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim is congratulated by teammate Bobby Abreu #53 after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 11, 2011 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
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NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 11: Alberto Callaspo #6 of Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim watches the ball after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 11, 2011 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
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Los Angeles Angels' Alberto Callaspo, left, is chased by Minnesota Twins shortstop Tsuyoshi Nishioka, of Japan, during the third inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif. , Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011. Callaspo was tagged out on the play.
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ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 3: Alberto Callaspo #6 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim hits an RBI single in the third inning against the Minnesota Twins on August 3, 2011 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.
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DETROIT - JULY 28: Howie Kendrick #47 of the Los Angeles Angeles of Anaheim scores on a Mark Trumbo #44 triple and is congratulated by teammate Alberto Callaspo #6 during the fourth inning of the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on July 28, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. The...
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BALTIMORE, MD - JULY 24: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim celebrates his three run home run with teammate Alberto Callaspo #6 (L) during the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 24, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Angels...
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Los Angeles Angels third baseman Alberto Callaspo, left, misses a ball that went for a double by Baltimore Orioles' Nolan Reimold during the sixth inning of a baseball game on Saturday, July 23, 2011, in Baltimore. Third base umpire Angel Hernandez, right, looks on. The Orioles won 3-2.
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ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 19: Elvis Andrus #1 of the Texas Rangers is caught in a run down by third baseman Alberto Callaspo #6 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the third inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 19, 2011 in Anaheim, California.
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Los Angeles Angels Alberto Callaspo is chased by the Oakland Athletics Jemile Weeks in a rundown between second and third during sixth inning of the first game of their MLB American League baseball doubleheader in Oakland, California July 16, 2011. Callaspo was tagged out.
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OAKLAND, CA - JULY 15: Jemile Weeks #19 of the Oakland Athletics is caught stealing, tagged out by third baseman Alberto Callaspo #6 of the Los Angeles Angels in the fifth inning during an MLB baseball game at the O.co Coliseum July 15, 2011 in Oakland, California.
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ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 10: Alberto Callaspo #6 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim watches his two rbi double against the Seattle Mariners in the eighth inning of the game at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 10, 2011 in Anaheim, California. The Angels defeated the Mariners 4-2.
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Los Angeles Angels' Alberto Callaspo hits a two-run double during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Sunday, July 10, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif.
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Los Angeles Angels batter Vernon Wells celebrates his two-run home run with Alberto Callaspo (L) during the eighth inning of their MLB American League baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto September 21, 2011.
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