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When Cubs fans packed into the Wrigley Field stands in late September to give right-hander Kyle Hendricks a storybook sendoff, he was expected to land with another team in free agency. That suspicion became reality Wednesday, when he signed a one-year deal with the Angels for $2.5 million, according to multiple reports.
Jumping on an early offer, the California native lands with a team that will be relying on young pitching, where his leadership could provide value even beyond his own performance.