"The Angels are not ready to give up on Kendrys Morales.

Though the first baseman's future is clouded by injury, the signing of slugging first baseman Albert Pujols to a 10-year, $254-million deal and a breakout rookie year by first baseman Mark Trumbo, the Angels tendered Morales a 2012 contract Monday.

The Angels also tendered contracts to second baseman Howie Kendrick, shortstop Erick Aybar and third baseman Alberto Callaspo before the 9 p.m. deadline Monday, assuring the three arbitration-eligible infielders will return in 2012."