Chronicle of the Lads wonders how much Francisco Rodriguez should be paid.

How much should Frankie be paid, based on performance? We'll look at that another day. But the Angels have low-balled him thus far, at least relative to other recent closer contracts; this may be sound negotiating, and this may all resolve itself in the next few months, but based on what has reportedly been offered so far, I can understand why Rodriguez thinks he may be in a different uniform come 2009.

I agree. He does everything a closer is supposed to do. He posts incredible strikeout rates, good walk numbers and great home run numbers. He'll be 26 in 2008. He's very consistent. Unless the Angels have someone in the minors who can step into the role cheaply, Rivera money seems appropriate.