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(5/21/06 11:07 am)
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Alfonzo placed on waivers
LOS ANGELES -- After Friday night's 16-3 loss to the Dodgers that required four relievers, the Angels made a roster move just in case they needed a fresh arm out of the bullpen for Saturday's game.
Angels infielder Edgardo Alfonzo reported to Saturday's game against the Dodgers, but when he arrived, he was told he was being placed on waivers with the intention of giving him his release.
"They've been good to me," Alfonzo said of the Angels. "They gave me this opportunity to find a team. I appreciate the opportunity to find a team that would like to have me."
It's been a rough 2006 season for the veteran Alfonzo since he came to the Angels from the Giants in exchange for outfielder Steve Finley in December 2005.
The 32-year-old, an everyday player for the majority of his 11-year Major League career, has seen action in 18 games this season and just 10 of those were starts. His bat never warmed up, hitting just .100 (5-for-50) with one RBI, including a 0-for-2 night on Friday against the Dodgers.
"I know he wanted to play here every day, and that's normal," said Angels general manager Bill Stoneman. "You find it difficult when playing time doesn't come like it used to."
Alfonzo will remain on the waiver wire for three days, and if no team picks him up, he is free to sign wherever he pleases.
"Hopefully, everything will work out the best for me," Alfonzo said. "I get to go home, relax and see what happens."
Replacing Alfonzo on the roster is pitcher Jason Bulger, who got the call every Minor Leaguer hopes for at 12:30 a.m. at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah. Bulger arrived at Dodger Stadium at 10 a.m., just before Saturday's 1:10 p.m. PT start against the Dodgers
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