Friction continues between Bobby Abreu and Angels management.

Abreu, 38, was quoted by the Venezuelan paper Lider en Deportes as saying he didn’t put a lot of stock in Scioscia’s prediction that he would get 400 plate appearances this season.

“I’ve learned not to have much confidence in these people, but I hope they live up to what they told me,” Abreu said. “How long am I going to have to continue proving to people what I am and what I’m able to do?”

Scioscia said Abreu’s comments “were recycled from a month ago — that’s how he explained it. Believe me, it’s not an issue.”

Bobby, however, faces a no-win situation:

Abreu’s $9-million salary and declining skills make him virtually impossible to trade, so the Angels may have no choice but to release him if he continues to struggle and to be a distraction.

It’s sad. Abreu posted a great career. Maybe it’s not over, but it looks like he won’t add much to it with the Angels. Of course, Bobby will get paid this year, and if he’s released, some club with get a very cheap designated hitter.