2012 Player Preview: Jerome Williams

From out of the league since 2007 to the surprise fifth starter for the Angels by the end of 2011, the last four years have been quite the adventure for Jerome Williams.  Now it is a whole new adventure for Williams as he looks to prove that he belongs in the big...

2012 Player Preview: Vernon Wells

Let’s just be politically correct and say the Vernon Wells’ first year as an Angel didn’t exactly go as planned.  The combination of miserable performance and his terrible contract have turned Vernon into persona non grata with Angels fans, but can...

2012 Player Preview: Rich Thompson

Despite Mike Scioscia actively avoiding using him, Rich Thompson had a strong 2011 campaign and finally seemed to secure a permanent place in the major leagues.  Can he now take the next step in 2012 and earn a more prominent role in the Angel bullpen? 2011 Stats:...

2012 Player Preview: Howie Kendrick

After a breakout 2011 season and a big fat contract extension to match, the pressure is on for Howie Kendrick to live up to his once again lofty expectations in 2012.  Is he up to the task or will he leave Angel fans wanting for more? 2011 Stats: 537 AB, .285 AVG,...

2012 Player Preview: Jered Weaver

Jered Weaver made headlines in 2011 for plenty of good reasons and a few not so good ones.  Now in 2012, Weaver will be charged with maintaining his now nationally known dominance, justifying his big contract extension and leading one of the best rotations in...