Game Rewind – 5/11/10: Return to Sender – Rays 7, Angels 2

An Angel loss to the Rays in which the Angels probably want to return Kazmir to sender. Rays 7, Angels 2 Los Angeles Angels of AWESOMENESS I continue to like what I see out of Michael Ryan and I really think that we are seeing that his big spring was no fluke.  I...

Game Countdown – 5/11/10: Rays @ Angels

VS. Counting down to the Angels’ game against the Rays in which Kazmir finally faces his old team (who definitely doesn’t miss him). Tampa Bay Rays (22-10) @ Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (15-19) Game Starters: TB – Jeff Niemann (2-0, 2.23 ERA)  LAA – Scott...

It’s OK to Swing, Aybar

Being a leadoff hitter is hard, especially when you are new to the job like Erick Aybar.  There are many lessons to learn along the way as one works to become an adequate table setter for the rest of the line-up.  Aybar is off to a slow start in his new role and shown...

Halo Headlines – 5/11/10

The Story: The Angels optioned Robb Quinlan to the minors and called up Trevor Bell.   The Monkey Says: Bell will slot in as the swingman in the pen in place of Matt Palmer.  If he impresses enough, he might even earn himself a bigger role, but for now he will just...

Game Rewind – 5/10/10: Unnecessary Overtime – Angels 5, Rays 4

An Angel win over the Rays in which the Angels worked some unnecessary overtime. Angels 5, Rays 4 Los Angeles Angels of AWESOMENESS I didn’t think I could want the Angels to sign Carl Crawford anymore, but that amazing diving catch he made on Torii Hunter some...