Clark Turns Down Angels’ Offer

Will Clark said thanks but no thanks when the Angels offered him the chance to replace injured first baseman Mo Vaughn.

Clark, 36, hit .315 with 21 home runs last season, split between the Baltimore Orioles and St. Louis Cardinals. The six-time all-star announced his retirement in November.

Angel Manager Mike Scioscia called Clark last week, after the Angels learned Vaughn would miss most and perhaps all of this season because of arm surgery. Clark had no interest in rescinding his retirement, Angel General Manager Bill Stoneman said Monday.

“If Will Clark wanted to un-retire, that would have resolved this thing in a hurry for us,” Stoneman said.

Stoneman has spoken twice Wally Joyner’s agent and also is believed to have talked with representatives for free agents Hal Morris, Henry Rodriguez and Mike Stanley.

Stoneman did not rule out pursuing a trade or doing nothing, but suggested he would sign a free agent this week to compete with Scott Spiezio and rookie Larry Barnes for the first base job during spring training.