In order to fill out their roster around player like Mike Trout, Zach Neto, Taylor Ward et al, the Angels often take fliers on journeymen who are on the last legs of their careers. More than almost any other team in baseball, the Angels value players who are awesome in the clubhouse and bring a savvy that can spread to their younger, up-and-coming guys. Since the Angels cannot attain success as a team, fans should applaud the individual achievements of players that they might not even be that familiar with.
For second year in a row, a veteran who signed with Angels achieves career milestone
As part of an ongoing campaign, the MLBPA each season recognizes those who reach 10 Years of Service Time -- the holy grail for Players.