McNamara Set to Rejoin Team Saturday

Interim Manager John McNamara will leave Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York today, spend several days at his Nashville, Tenn., home, then rejoin the Angels Saturday.

McNamara, 64, had been hospitalized because of a blood clot in his right calf since Aug. 21.

“He’s going to have a couple of days of rest and relaxation, then he’ll be right back here,” said Joe Maddon, who has replaced McNamara as manager.

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Jim Abbott pitched a complete game for triple-A Vancouver Tuesday, but lost to Las Vegas, 1-0. Abbott gave up one run on seven hits with five strikeouts and three walks in his most impressive performance since being sent to the minors Aug. 14. . . . Boston coach Tim Johnson said he has not been contacted by the Angels about managing next season, but remains interested in the job. His name is believed to be one of many Angel General Manager Bill Bavasi has compiled.