Angels, Quinlan avoid arbitration, ink deal

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Robb Quinlan and the Los Angeles Angels avoided arbitration Tuesday, agreeing to a one-year contract worth $1.1 million.

Quinlan, a former Salt Lake Stinger, hit .262 with one home run and 11 RBIs as a utility player for the Angels last season. His two-run, two-out single in the fifth inning was the decisive hit in the team's AL West-clinching victory over the New York Yankees on Sept. 10.

He has a .285 average with 23 home runs and 105 RBIs in 381 career games with the Angels.

Quinlan can earn an additional $25,000 for 250 plate appearances and $50,000 each for 300 and 350 plate appearances.