Halo Headlines – 5/18/10

The Story: Bobby Abreu was a late scratch yesterday because of a stiff back.   The Monkey Says: This shouldn’t be of any concern.  I suspect Bobby was benched as a precautionary measure so that he didn’t have to play the game on potentially wet and...

Game Countdown – 5/17/10: Angels @ Rangers

VS. Counting down to the Angels’ game against the Rangers in which the Angels will be visiting some old friends. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (18-21) @ Texas Rangers (20-18) Game Starters: LAA – Scott Kazmir (2-3, 6.82 ERA)  TEX – Derek Holland (1-0, 0.00 ERA) Game...

That’s Enough, Wood

Alright, Brandon Wood, I think that’s enough.  We appreciate the effort you’ve given the Angels this year, but it is time for you to take a seat (you know, just like you do after you strikeout every third at-bat).  You’ve had your chance to prove you...

Halo Headlines – 5/17/10

The Story: Mike Scioscia intends to keep Howie Kendrick batting second for the foreseeable future.   The Monkey Says: Sosh like the move because it puts more potential runners on base for Abreu and Hunter, but I really like it because it makes the Angel line-up deeper...