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Russell Branyan released
Little ripple of news. But he could make a great Platoon partner for Trumbo.
10 things the Angels must do before Spring Training.
Normally I don't really care for these countdowns. But the link takes you to point number two. It was nice to read this:
"Napoli started 67 games at first base and Mathis was able to labor happily behind home plate on a regular basis without getting criticized for his uselessness at the plate offensively."
from a featured columnist writing for a distinguished newspaper.
UPDATE: I hadn't gotten to Point number three When I posted this.
Jayson Stark's wacky injuries of the year.
K-Mo makes a cameo on this year's list.
Garret Anderson DFA'd
It was going to happen eventually, still kind of sad to see happen though.
ESPN's American League All-Stars - ESPN
As if we needed ANOTHER reason to hate the 4-letter network. Scroll down on this page to where they voted for starting pitchers.
Pinstripe Alley writeup about our rotation
It's kind of funny. In the comment section There's an argument about Jered Weaver being an "Ace." And only ONE guy is arguing against the aceness of WTY.
Oliver's Travels
Nice little write up about Darren Oliver done by John Paul Morosi. Didn't know that he was basically out of baseball after being released 3 times in 2005.
An Ode To Jered Weaver.
Chance of a Lifetime
Nice little ditty about 3 Wood written by Mark Saxon at ESPN.com
Angels linked to Cuban shortstop
Anybody here heard about this kid? Obviously with Chapman coming over he was gonna grab the headlines. but one scout said this kid is "legit -- there's no doubt."
What do you guys think? Interesting, or meh?
Escobar to Mets
It's a Major League deal. Good luck in NYC Myspace.
Buying my first jersey (Poll Added)
by halofan4life on Dec 24, 2009 12:35 AM EST
on Halos Heaven
In a couple of weeks I am going to purchase my first Angel's jersey, and I'm having a mind war with what I should get. My first instinct is to get a personalized jersey. When I was a kid my dream was to play shortstop for the Angel's. Alas, like most dreams, that never came true, but I've always thought it would be kinda cool to still have a MLB jersey with my name on it. It would be dumb to get a Grich or Jackson jersey because I wasn't even in kindergarten during their heyday.
So I put this question out to you guys at HH. What would you get? I'd feel really dumb if I got my first jersey and felt like a complete fool with what I purchased. Thank you.
74 commentsLAA retirement home? Braves add Glaus at 1B.
Starting to look that way.
Sox ask Pedroia about playing Shortstop
Pedroia's thoughts:
"They've put it out there and I've told them I'm all for it. I can do it. I can't wait for Tito [Terry Francona] to call me and ask, 'Can you do it?' I can do it. I really want to do it."
Could this be a prelude to them going after Figgy to play Second base (his natural position)? A nightmare come true if you ask me.
Torii Hunter wins Branch Rickey Award
Make that three for the face of our franchise.
How's this for irony. Last year Aybar made the final out for the Angels in the ALDS on that failed squeeze play. This year he squeezed the ball tight to secure the final out of the ALDS after a 9th inning rally that HE started. God I love this team.
ESPN's Regular Season Awards
by halofan4life on Oct 3, 2009 3:59 PM EDT
on Halos Heaven
I know we all can't stand ESPN for their bias. We also can't stand their complete and utter disdain for everything Angels. It's my personal opinion however that Stark did a good job with who he chose for the awards.
Spoiler alert. Stark gives A.L. Manager of the year award to The Soth. A little exerpt:
And Mike Scioscia can run a team and lead human beings as well as anyone who's ever held that job. Ever.
Good choices and some good humor. Enjoy.
Watching the Sox vs. Yanks right now and John Lester just took a line drive off off the knee cap. Limped off the field.
Brawl of the year?
noticable post-fight injury to Carlson. He got clocked.
Lackey ranks #1 Stark's FA pitching list
Yankee propaganda machine getting the rust out?
Jeff Miller OCR: Stumble likeliest for Angels
When you look like a douche, you write like a douche. Hey Jeff, Thanks for ignoring the Angels' record against both winning teams and the AL East.
Fox Sports on Angels vs. Yanks and Sox after Kazmir trade.
Also a nice little ditty about type A and type B free agents at the bottom.
A Tale of Two Teams
by halofan4life on Aug 15, 2009 8:06 PM EDT
on Halos Heaven
So it's the middle of August and the Angels are right where they belong, atop the AL West. However, there is a big difference this time around. Last year at this time we were 15.5 games up and running away with this division. There wasn't much to compare to as far as competition within the division was concerned (REV had even put up the magic number ticker). This time around we are 4.5 games up, and the team on our tails has greatly improved, putting us in what could possibly be an epic dogfight to the end. Some of us here blamed our early postseason exit last year on our team becoming complacent since they didn't have to worry about being caught for a month before the playoffs (so did the L.A. Times).
Let's compare and contrast for a little. We'll put the '08 Angels against the '09 Angels. The '08 Rangers against the '09 Rangers. And the Angels and Rangers against each other from this year. I'm gonna use some simple hitting and pitching metrics for this post. If any of my fellow HHer's want to throw in some more complex stuff (and touch on the fielding stats) feel free to do so. Jump with me, and let's do this.
As of Saturday night, the Angels were of the mind to remove themselves from the Roy Halladay(notes) talks, believing they were never going to come close to the Blue Jays’ asking price of Joe Saunders(notes), Erick Aybar(notes), Brandon Wood(notes) and a prospect such as outfielder Peter Bourjos
21 year old Cuban prospect goes missing
Kid is considered the top pitching prospect in the WORLD.
Leyritz - DUI, Manslaughter, Battery
Wonder what inmates will think of his bat twirl in the pen.
Fox Sports dishin' out some Halo love
Some funny, some serious, but overall this writer is on our sde.
OT: US soccer team in Confederation Cup Final
Kind of feels good to know that our soccer team can produce, and notjust when we host a World Cup.
Big John = Big Dollars
Angels website talking to Lackey about any extension talks he might be having with the halos.
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