Notes: Selected by Devil Rays in first round (first overall) of 1999 draft; signed June 3, 1999
Dec. 7, 2006: Drafted by the Chicago Cubs from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 2006 rule 5 draft.
Dec. 7, 2006: Purchased by the Cincinnati Reds from the Chicago Cubs.
Dec. 21, 2007: Traded by the Cincinnati Reds to the Texas Rangers for Danny Herrera and Edinson Volquez.
Dec. 15, 2012: Signed with LA Angels to a five-year deal worth $125 million.
Highlights: 2007: .292 BA; 19 HR; 47 RBI
2008: .304 BA; 8th HR (32); 1st RBI (130); 4th Hits (190)
2009: .268 BA; 10 HR; 54 RBI
2010: 1st BA (.359); 5th HR (32); 100 RBI; 6th Hits (186)
2011: .298 BA; 25 HR; 94 RBI
2012: .285 BA; 2nd HR (43); 2nd RBI (128); 5th Runs (103); 6th Strikeouts (162); 3rd Sacrifice Flies (9)
Awards: 2008: AL All-Star Team; Silver Sluggers
2009: AL All-Star Team
2010: AL All-Star Team; Silver Sluggers
2011: AL All-Star Team
2012: AL All-Star Team; Silver Sluggers
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