Ernesto Frieri - buh bye

It wasn't hard to predict the Angels were going cut bait on Frieri [sooner than later] and he was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Jason Grilli - I hoped Frieri would have turned around, but the guy who was an effective pitcher for the Angels the past two seasons was toast.

Featured autograph - Ernesto Frieri

I don't know if I could pronounce or spell this guy's last name to save my life - but the Angels traded a couple of prospects [Alexi Amarista and Donn Roach] to get him from the San Diego Padres.

Frieri might only throw in the low 90s but looks like he's done a pretty good job - as he's gotten an extended role in the Padres' bullpen the last couple of years.

Hopefully what it means is he gives the Angels bullpen some depth and breathing room - I can think of only Scott Downs and perhaps LaTroy Hawkins as the Angels' relievers worth handling the ball over.

With respect to the other guys - they are either old, unproven or ineffective.