Expect the Unexpected

The outfield is too old. The infield is too young. They don’t have a real ace starting pitcher. Too many of their players are coming off career years in 2009. The Mariners have improved too much. The Rangers are only going to keep getting better....

Halo Headlines – 4/5/10

The Story: Scott Kazmir is starting the season on the disabled list.   The Monkey Says: The Halos just want him to build stamina since he started the spring late and had some shoulder issues and already expect him to start against the Yankees April 13th.  Matt Palmer...

2010 Player Profile: Brandon Wood

At long last one-time super prospect Brandon Wood is set to get his shot at the big leagues.  Will 2010 be Wood’s coming out party or the year he is exposed as being a bust? 2009 Stats: 41 AB, .195 AVG, 5 R, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 0 SB, .559 OPS 2010 Chone Projections:...

Halo Headlines – 4/2/10

The Story: The Angels are expanding their radio reach for this season.   The Monkey Says: 830 AM KLAA and 710 AM KSPN are joining forces to share some Angel games and some ESPN programming.  This gives the Angels a greater radio presence in the LA area that Arte...

2010 Player Preview: Jered Weaver

Jered Weaver enjoyed a career year in 2009 but is he ready to take his game to the next level and become the Angels’ bona fide ace in 2010? 2009 Stats: 211.0 IP, 16-8, 196 H, 66 BB, 174 K, 3.75 ERA, 1.24 WHIP 2010 Bill James Projections: 218.0 IP, 14-10, 210 H,...