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Kendrick stays with Angels for loyalty, not Pujols

The Columbian
Published: January 9, 2012, 4:00pm

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Howie Kendrick says he didn’t give up his first three years of free-agent eligibility just to play next to Albert Pujols in the Los Angeles Angels’ infield.

The All-Star second baseman was determined to stick with the only team that has ever employed him no matter who might be over at first base.

While the big-money signings of Pujols and left-hander C.J. Wilson commanded all the attention in general manager Jerry Dipoto’s first two months on the job, the Angels also have essentially kept intact the core of last season’s team. The Angels have stayed among baseball’s most consistent winners during manager Mike Scioscia’s reign, with eight winning seasons in the last decade. Kendrick realizes that’s a rarity, and that’s why he agreed to a four-year, $33.5 million deal.

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