Angels GM Tony Reagins receives long-term contract extension after 2 years on job

Associated Press

Last update: November 6, 2009 - 5:00 PM

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Los Angeles Angels general manager Tony Reagins has agreed to a long-term contract extension.

The Angels have won the AL West in both of his years as GM. Reagins received the extension Friday.

The 42-year-old Reagins succeeded Bill Stoneman in October 2007 after six seasons as the Angels' director of player development. Reagins has spent 18 years in the organization since joining the club as an intern.

The Angels went to the AL championship series this season. In his tenure, Reagins has signed outfielders Torii Hunter and Bobby Abreu and traded for pitcher Scott Kazmir.

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