The Kendrick-Izturis Dilemma

The Angels have a problem.  They have two second basemen and both of them deserve to start.  This is a good problem to have, mind you, but still the Angels need to find a solution before the season starts. Can Howie and Maicer continue to co-exist? On one hand, the...

Halo Headlines – 11/23/09

The Story: Several teams are showing interest in Angel free agent Robb Quinlan.  The Monkey Says: Or at least so says Quinlan’s agent.  The Halos are highly unlikely to bring Q back next year as he is far better suited to be working in a bench role in the...

Halo Headlines – 11/20/09

The Story: Kendry Morales is going to be switching to the uniform number of 8 next year.  The Monkey Says: Great, now I have to cross out the Kendry Morales jersey I asked for from my Christmas list to Santa. The Story: The Angels added Peter Bourjos to their 40-man...

Reviewing the Previous Off-Season

The Hot Stove League is now officially open for business, but before we start thinking too much about the future, it is always a good idea to reflect on the past.  Tony Reagins will be making some tough decisions this winter, so to get a read on just how well he will...

Testing the Trade Market

This is one tough free agent market for the Angels.  All of the top free agents either don’t really meet the Halos’ needs or are the Angels’ own free agents.  Given payroll constraints, it just doesn’t look like free agency is going to be of...