 The Angels solidified their bullpen for the 2007 season by re-signing set-up man Scot Shields and closer Francisco Rodríguez each to one-year contracts and acquiring Justin Speier and Darren Oliver via free agency.Late in Spring training, third baseman Chone Figgins fractured his finger, putting him out of action for the first month of the season.This unexpected injury led Maicer Izturis to claim the start at third base entering the season.