Angels: Morning spring training update
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MESA, Ariz. -- The Angels, with an 11-3 record that ranks as the best in the American League and the best in the Cactus League, play the Cubs today. The Braves (11-2) are the only major league team with a spring record better than that of the Angels.
Outfielder Gary Matthews Jr. is expected to make his spring debut Sunday. Matthews, coming off knee surgery, was cleared for game action today by Dr. Lewis Yocum.
Yocum also cleared pitcher Ervin Santana (strained elbow ligament) to begin a throwing program.
Today’s lineup hit a total of 16 home runs in the majors last season. The Cubs’ lineup includes four players who each hit more than 16 last season: Alfonso Soriano, Derrek Lee, Milton Bradley and Aramis Ramirez. For the Angels:
Chone Figgins, 3b
Reggie Willits, lf
Maicer Izturis, ss
Jeff Mathis, c
Sean Rodriguez, 2b
Matt Brown, 1b
Terry Evans, rf
Peter Bourjos, cf
Joe Saunders, p
-- Bill Shaikin