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Signing of Neal Cotts to minor league deal gives Angels left-handed relief options

An Angels team that has gone two seasons without a left-handed relief specialist could have two to choose from this season after veteran Neal Cotts agreed to terms with the Angels on a minor league deal Sunday.

Cotts, 36, was released by the Houston Astros in late March, but he has a proven track record, having held left-handed hitters to a .239 average over 10 big-league seasons.

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He posted a 3.41 earned-run average and held left-handers to a .