Howard Kendrick signs a four year extension with the Angels

Howard Kendrick signed a four year $33.5 million contract extension with the Angels. Kendrick is eligible for arbitration this year. Next year, he would have been a free agent. This contract will cover this current year, which was an arbitration year, along with three years of free agency. 

Kendrick has been inconsistent at times and has had health problems. He played most of his career at second base, but he has also played third and first base. When healthy, Kendrick puts up decent numbers. Last year was by far Kendrick's best season. He hit .285 with 18 homers and 14 steals in 2011 in only 140 games.