Discussion: Is Scioscia Smart or Just Lucky?

The Fox announcers questioned several of Mike Scioscia’s decisions in Game 3 of the ALCS, but despite their second-guessing all of Scioscia’s calls worked out just fine.  But was did the Angels win because of Sosh’s masterstrokes of genius or did...

Halo Headlines – 10/20/09

The Story: Mike Scioscia won’t blame Vladimir Guerrero for not producing in Game 2.  The Monkey Says: Sosh made these comments before Game 3 and refuses to change his batting order.  I’d say he is pretty happy with that decision right now. The Story: CC...

ALCS Game 3 Rewind: Unlikely Heroes – Angels 5, Yankees 4

They were down and out early, but the Angels rallied to finally defeat the New York Yankees and get themselves back into the American League Championship Series.  All they needed was a little help from some unlikely heroes. It’s a bird!  It’s a plane!  No,...

ALCS Game 3 Countdown: It’s Not Over – Yankees @ Angels

2-0 is a deep hole to be in.  It is dark and scary down there, but that doesn’t mean the ALCS is over.  Not by a long shot. Jered Weaver says it isn’t over.  I believe him. Even the most staunch of Angel supporters has to admit that things look bleak for...

Halo Headlines – 10/19/09

The Story: The two-year, $16 million deal rumored to be offered to Bobby Abreu appears to be a correct valuation.  The Monkey Says: Nobody told Bobby though because he turned it down.  He appears to want more money, but I think even after his great year that he is...