Free-agent first baseman Shea Hillenbrand has agreed to a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
The New York Yankees had shown interest in Hillenbrand, but are now believed to be turning their attention toward Doug Mientkiewicz or Mark Loretta to fill their first base needs.
Hillenbrand, entering his seventh major league season, split last season between Toronto and San Francisco. His combined totals for 2006 included a .277 batting average with 21 home runs and 68 RBI in 520 at-bats.
For his career, Hillenbrand, 31, is a .287 hitter with 104 home runs and 459 RBI. He’s spent time with the Red Sox, Diamonbacks, Blue Jays and Giants.