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According to Jayson Stark of ESPN, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are getting into serious negotiations with relief pitcher Fernando Rodney.Rodney has been looking for $30 million over three years, but with the him being one of the last few good relief pitchers and the closing market drying up could he finally be lowering his demandsNot sure about that but he’s at least got a team seriously considering him now. And not only that but the Angels could be a good fit for him. Those numbers are probably what scared many teams off as having him as a closer.Unfortunately many teams probably didn’t notice his 2.70 ERA in actual save situations, when the games on the line he produces. Which could make him very valuable to a contending team like the Angels.I wouldn’t be surprised to see Rodney take over the closing duties by midseason if the Angels do sign him.Even if I’m wrong and he doesn’t he should help the team shorten the game for its starters.A rotation that is drastically weaker and can use that help after the departure of John Lackey.I doubt he gets the $10 million per that he would like but then again the Angels could be desperate to make any move at this point. This article is also featured on My Sports Rumors. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The recession is hitting older Americans hard, forcing many to cut back on contributions to retirement accounts and extras like entertainment and restaurant meals, AARP officials said on Tuesday.

U.S. Lifestyle EconomyA survey of Americans aged 45 and older conducted for the AARP, an influential advocacy group for people over 50, found many had suffered savings and investment losses, are having trouble paying for essentials such as food, gas and medicine and are planning to postpone retirement."The economic downturn last year hit our members hard," AARP CEO Bill Novelli told reporters.The 40-million member group said it is working to ensure the stimulus package being developed by President-elect Barack Obama includes help for the unemployed and aid to cash-strapped states for health care.The group is also seeking help for homeowners facing bankruptcy, money for job training in health care professions, and aid for doctors and hospitals to upgrade health information sharing technology.The group said it also is seeking long-term economic improvements such as broad health care reform aimed at controlling costs and improving care."We cannot fix the economy with out fixing health care," said AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond.Obama has made overhauling the U.S. health care system a major priority, and AARP is part of a coalition that includes business and union groups that is pushing to ensure that health care reform that controls costs and improves care remains at the top of the new administration's agenda.U.S. ECONOMY IN BAD SHAPEThe recession officially began in December 2007.The survey of 1,097 people aged 45 and older was conducted in December by Woelfel Research About 91 percent of those surveyed said the U.S. economy was in bad shape, compared to 81 percent the previous April.More than half of those surveyed, 55 percent, said they were worried about paying for health care and about one third expressed concern about paying the mortgage or rent, the survey said.Nearly 60 percent of those surveyed said they suffered investment losses last year. A majority of those who suffered financial losses and are still in the work force said they plan to postpone retirement.

Over the last 10 years there have been some memorable games that will long go down in the history books of college basketball.This decade has been defined by success in March Madness. Famous coaches such as Jim Boeheim, Roy Williams, and Gary Williams all won their first titles.Billy Donovan successfully won back-to-back titles in 2006 and 2007. Mike Krzyzewski won his third in 2001, and Jim Calhoun won his second in 2004.It's been an amazing decade in the world of college basketball, and there's no telling how much better it will be 10 years from now!. In a game that Gonzaga led by 17, the Bruins found a way to storm back and move on to the Elite Eight.Jordan Farmar made an incredible steal with 15 seconds remaining, and after a lay-up to go ahead by two, Derek Raivio's three-point attempt rimmed out, and the Zags had come up short once again.The memory that sticks in many college basketball fans' heads is of the great Adam Morrison, head in his jersey, crying on the court.He left it all out on the floor, and it still wasn't enough. This was truly a game for the ages.