The Los Angeles Angels, who have been trying to land another strong hitter for several years, agreed to a five-year, $90 million deal Wednesday with free agent Torii Hunter, who hit .297 with 28 homers and drove in 107 runs for Minnesota this year.
A seven-time Gold Glove winner, the 32-year-old Hunter will be the everyday center fielder and hit in the middle of the lineup, making it tougher for opposing pitchers to pitch around Guerrero.
Although Hunter’s arrival would appear to make Matthews the odd man out in an outfield with Guerrero in right and Garret Anderson in left, manager Mike Scioscia said it gives him more opportunity to use Guerrero and Anderson to DH.
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