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Angels give closer Huston Street $18M for 2 additional years

Los Angeles Angels closing pitcher Huston Street reacts after the last out was made during the ninth inning to defeat the Houston Astros 3-1 in a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, May 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Los Angeles Angels closing pitcher Huston Street reacts after the last out was made during the ninth inning to defeat the Houston Astros 3-1 in a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, May 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo) Los Angeles Angels closing pitcher Huston Street reacts after the last out was made during the ninth inning to defeat the Houston Astros 3-1 in a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, May 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

By Associated Press 4 min read

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) – Huston Street had little desire to go back on the free-agent market this winter when he has already found a home with the Los Angeles Angels.

The Angels agreed to a contract with their closer on Wednesday that adds two additional seasons through 2017 and guarantees $18 million.

“This contract for me was so much more about feeling comfort here, but also believing and winning,” Street said after the Angels got back to .500 with a 2-1 win over Colorado.

“I made it clear that I wanted to be Angel, and I didn’t care if it hurt me in the negotiation,” Street added. “When you’re negotiating a contract, you’re always thinking about it. People can pretend they’re not … but when we got what we felt like was a very fair deal, it was undeniable in my heart.”

The 31-year-old Street has been outstanding in the Angels’ bullpen since joining the club from San Diego last July 18. He earned 17 saves last season down the stretch with Los Angeles, and he has 11 saves already this season with a 3.07 ERA.