Rodriguez and Shields avoid arbitration by signing one-year contracts.

Francisco Rodriguez took over the closer's role from Troy Percival, who left as a free agent prior to the start of last season, and converted 45 saves in 50 opportunities. He tied Bob Wickman for the most saves in the American League and joined Washington's Chad Cordero as the first pitchers in Major League history to record 40-save seasons before turning 24 years old.

Scot Shields has carved a considerable niche on the Angels staff. He led the club with 78 appearances last season, breaking the franchise record of 72, set by Minnie Rojas in 1967. Shields posted a 10-11 mark with seven saves and a 2.75 ERA while tossing 91 2/3 innings, the second straight season he's led AL relievers in that category.

Rodriguez, who earned $440,000 last season and was in the first year of eligibility for salary arbitration, will make $3.775 million in 2006 while Shields will increase the $925,000 he made last season to $2.1 million.