K-Rod Ready to Change Name to $ave-Rod

Back in February, Angels closer Francisco Rodriguez let it be known that the 2008 season would more than likely be his last spent donning an Angels uniform. Neither he or the Angels could work out a long-term deal over the winter, and K-Rod went into the season with every expectation of testing the free agent market after the season.

Well, with every day that passes and every save Rodriguez racks up (38 at the break!), there's a little cha-ching that goes off inside his head. Still, he wouldn't have the chance to get so many saves if he didn't play for a good team, so maybe he's reconsidering leaving the Angels after this season and will take less money to stay there...

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