Trial begins between Angels, city of Anaheim

Angels owner Arte Moreno violated a 10-year-old contract with Anaheim and the city lost $100 million in tourism revenue and publicity when he changed the team’s name last year, a city attorney said.

A packed courtroom Friday watched as the much-anticipated trial pitting the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim against the city of Anaheim began. Curious fans were on hand, some wearing red T-shirts that read “We Are Not L.A.”

The city sued the Angels after Moreno changed the club’s name last January. The city alleges the 2002 World Series champions breached a contract that promised the “Anaheim” would be displayed in the team name and on all merchandise and advertising.

Webb, Diamondbacks agree to deal

Brandon Webb and the Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a $19.5 million, four-year deal, locking up the sinkerball specialist through his arbitration years.

The 26-year-old right-hander set a career high with 14 wins last season, his third in the big leagues. He finished 14-12 with a 3.54 ERA and 172 strikeouts in 229 innings.

Clearing the bases

Paul Lindblad, a middle reliever who pitched in the World Series for the New York Yankees and Oakland, died after a long bout with Alzheimer’s disease on New Year’s Day. He was 64. … Former major league manager Davey Lopes has joined the Washington Nationals as their first-base coach. … Baltimore designated first baseman Walter Young for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster for Kevin Millar. … Colorado and pitcher Aaron Cook agreed to a $4.55 million, two-year contract, avoiding salary arbitration. … Houston is awaiting test results on Jeff Bagwell’s troublesome right shoulder before determining how productive it thinks he can be next season.