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This is a link to an article by Sam Miller of the Orange County Register. He is referencing an article just published by Baseball Prospectus (which is a pay site so I did not link to it here). Among the findings of the PECOTA (Player Empirical Comparison and Optimization Test Algorithm): 1) The Angels are projected to have the best #2, #3, #4, and #5 starting pitchers in the American League 2) Jared Weaver will have the 2nd best ERA in the Amercian League 3) Dan Haren will have the 3rd best 4) All starting pitchers except Kazmir forecast to have ERA's below 4 5) Jordan Walden is forecast to have an ERA of 4.83 6) Michael Kohn: an ERA of 3.17

"If Toronto did nothing except find a sucker to take Vernon Wells’ bloated contract, this would be a triumphant offseason" writes Joel Sherman, a New York Post baseball writer, who puts the Blue Jays first and the Angels last when ranking all 30 MLB teams for a productive offseason.

This is the contract I had hoped Naps would sign with the Angels. What could have been...

Randy Galloway (Galloway and Company), who hosts an ESPN radio show in Texas, interviews Mike Napoli. He begins the 6-minute podcast by "bragging about the acquisition." Click play for the "Mike Napoli Newest Texas Ranger" podcast in the archived podcast section. It's worth a listen.

(Sung to the tune of Que Sera Sera by Doris Day). Use the link for the video with the music. Okay, all together now... When I was just a little boy I asked my father, what will I be? Will I be ready, to handle a pitch, Here's what Soth said to me. K’s, CERA, CERA That is what will be the key ‘Cause catching’s not hard you see K’s, CERA, CERA ForTheWin, you’ll see. When I grew up, and made the team ‘Make the adjustment,’ stuck in my head How to make pitchers, pitch even better, Here’s what my coach Butch said. K’s, CERA, CERA That is what will be the key ‘Cause catching’s not hard you see K’s, CERA, CERA ForTheWin, you’ll see. Now I have made it on my own I ask Arte and Tony, what did you see? I’m not even premium, my WAR is a bitch, Here’s why they tendered me K’s, CERA, CERA They said that’s what was the key ‘Cause catching’s not hard you see K’s, CERA, CERA ForTheWin, you’ll see.

Sam Miller has a short write-up with photos of Fernando Rodney pitching winter ball for team Escogido in the Dominican Republic.

Meh.

Really? I beg to differ.

...Because "I want to win. This team is willing to do what it takes to get to the next step." I for one wish that were true of the Angels management.

Just a tweet from Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News - but not good news for the Angels. New Update: Link is now to MLB Trade Rumors Site.

Is this just posturing, or does Reagins have a fight on his hands.

Good news for those of us wanting to see Kendry back on the field. He's one superstar we don't have to depend upon Reagins to sign - we've already got him. But Scioscia says having Kendry back in the line-up "could be enough" of an offensive boost. Let's hope Reagins didn't hear that.

I guess Zoe Necrosis was right when he made this November 30 comment: "Anyone who says anything other than Skeeter ends up a Skank should come share their doobage with me and the Wonder Dog." The deal is estimated to be between $45 and $51 million.

Bert Blyleven, Lee Smith, Dave Parker, and Raul Mondesi

If the money is for 'goodwill,' why does Boras demand repayment when the client switches to another agent?

The deadline is fast approaching for the Angels to offer arbitration to Matsui - 9 PM Tuesday. If not, Matsui becomes a Type B free agent.

Hurry, this weekend it's your chance to hit a home run at Angels Stadium and help out a good cause, the Groundskeepers' Canned Food Drive.

Another reason to think Matsui will be wearing a different uniform next season.

Red Sox are offering Beltre 4years/$52MM. Angels, how about offering 4 years/$60 MM?

Let's hope this translates to at least two big-name FA signings.

John Paul Morosi of FoxSports is just so sure of himself isn't he.