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Angels sign Randal Grichuk

howiestheman — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:14:29 -0000

Angels sign Randal Grichuk

The Angels have signed first-round power-hitting prospect Randal Grichuk, according to the OCR's Angels blog. He signed for a $1.225MM bonus.

Here's hoping Grichuk performs well, and is up here real soon!

"....if it's close, between a pitcher and a hitter with power, we'll go with the power."

howiestheman — Fri, 29 May 2009 06:30:03 -0000

"....if it's close, between a pitcher and a hitter with power, we'll go with the power."

Eddie Bane, Scouting Director, on this year's draft

Wood is not playing shortstop again at triple-A by accident.

howiestheman — Mon, 11 May 2009 21:11:57 -0000

Wood is not playing shortstop again at triple-A by accident.

Steve Bisheff, Angels Unplugged

They think Brandon Wood -- who has hit 25 or more homers three times in the minors -- is going to be a contributing factor in the infield.

howiestheman — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 06:05:10 -0000

They think Brandon Wood -- who has hit 25 or more homers three times in the minors -- is going to be a contributing factor in the infield.

Peter Gammons has a small article up on the Halos... he mentions several young players by name, including Wood, Morales and Kendrick. Oddly enough, Erick Aybar was not mentioned once.

He's going to get more opportunities behind the plate... we haven't seen the best of Nap, and we...

howiestheman — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:32:07 -0000

He's going to get more opportunities behind the plate... we haven't seen the best of Nap, and we think he's going to have a breakout season.

GM Tony Reagins

What did you order at Del Taco this time?

howiestheman — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:12:24 -0000

What did you order at Del Taco this time?

at 5:10 in the Abreu conference call

Nick Green claimed off of waivers

howiestheman — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:00:24 -0000

Nick Green claimed off of waivers

According to the OCR, Nick Green (the pitcher placed on waivers to make room for Abreu) was claimed by the Brewers.

Good luck, Nick.

The Angels try to act.

howiestheman — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:41:22 -0000

The Angels try to act.

The Worst Contracts in MLB History

howiestheman — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:15:21 -0000

The Worst Contracts in MLB History

Check out the Bill Bavasi Memorial Division... it's amazing.

Video: Manny WILL NOT be an Angel

howiestheman — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:57:02 -0000

Video: Manny WILL NOT be an Angel

Tony Reagins, on the MLB Network, again tells us why Manny will not be on our team in 2009.