How much does Angels' K-Rod have left? A banner, perhaps

Actions and reactions on the Angels: Action: Francisco Rodriguez gets his 42nd save on one pitch Wednesday, which is 12 more saves than anyone else in baseball, and continues to threaten Bobby Thigpen’s alltime record of 57. Reaction: Thigpen was 26, as Rodriguez is, when he set that record in 1990 for the White Sox. He only had 54 more in a career that ended in 1994. Rodriguez is now 188 for 217 in save opportunities, alltime. A: The six banners that hang over the entrance to Angel Stadium this year feature Mike Scioscia, Vladimir Guerrero, Garret Anderson, Torii Hunter, John Lackey and Chone Figgins. R: No K-Rod? The Angels say they rotate the images on those banners to spread the attention and to recognize new players, like Hunter, and that it’s not a referendum of their willingness or unwillingness to sign Rodriguez, who... [read full story]