Mar 02, 2011
Jake Locker won't play baseball, concentrating on NFL
The NFL's collective bargaining agreement runs out Thursday at 11:59 p.m. ET. The deadline could have an indirect impact to the Los Angeles Angels.
The Angels hold the rights to NFL prospect and Washington star quarterback Jake Locker, who was drafted by the club in the 10th round of the 2009 draft. He was given a $250,000 signing bonus and is under the Angels' control until 2015.
If there is a lockout, Locker could opt to play baseball. Angels general manager Tony Reagins said the team is still interested in outfield prospect.
"I think there are some factors out there that are going to make his decisions more difficult," Reagins said. "The labor situation is one, where he's selected is one of them. Our eyes are wide open in this regard and we'll see how it plays out. You always have a chance."
However, Locker said Tuesday that he's focusing on football, not baseball, at least for now.
"I'm concentrating on become the best football player I can right now," Locker told ProFootballTalk Live, "and that's where my focus is and that where my efforts are going to be and that's where they'll continue to be."
The Angels have some good, young talent in the outfield - which some day could include Locker, Mike Trout and Peter Bourjos.
Locker is expected to be a high-round NFL draft pick in April. He was a standout pitcher and outfielder at Ferndale High School in Washington.
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