ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Bobby LaFromboise is going back to Cali.
LaFromboise, a Downey, Calif., native and former All-Mountain West pitcher at the University of New Mexico, was claimed by the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday after being placed on waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
“It’s mixed emotions. I was a big fan of the Pirates and I liked what they were doing,” LaFromboise told the Journal on T hursday. “But then again, I’ve loved the Angels since I was about 15. It’s a dream come true to go back home.”
LaFromboise made six appearances for the Pirates in the 2014 regular season after being designated for assignment by the Seattle Mariners and waived by the San Diego Padres.