The Angels stunned the Orioles, Mets, Marlins and Dodgers by winning the race for the best free agent available: Vladimir Guerrero.
The Angels made the first of their moves to improve in 2004 by signing free agent starter Kelvim Escobar to a three-year deal worth $18.75 million.
The defending World Champions did not have the season they had hoped for, but the future stills looks good at Edison Field.