ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -The Angels intend to exercise 2009 options on outfielder Vladimir Guerrero and pitcher John Lackey but will decline their option on outfielder Garret Anderson.
Guerrero had a $15 million option with a $3 million buyout, and Lackey’s option was for $9 million with a $500,000 buyout.
Anderson, whose option price was $14 million, will receive a $3 million buyout and become eligible for free agency. The left fielder, who has spent his entire professional career with the Angels, hit .293 and had 15 homers last season.
Guerrero, an eight-time All-Star, hit .303 with 27 homers and 91 RBIs last season. He had knee surgery this month and is expected to be ready for spring training.
Lackey was 12-5 with a 3.75 ERA.
The Angels also announced Gary Matthews Jr. will have knee surgery and Mike Napoli will undergo shoulder surgery this week.
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