The Story: The Angels will focus on offensive depth, especially at first, at the trade deadline. The Monkey Says: That the word “depth” is being used makes me think they aren’t looking at all for a big name player at the deadline. It would also be...
The Story: Jason Bulger is getting close to a return. The Monkey Says: That would be welcome news. The pen has actually held up well without him, but another live arm never hurt anyone. The Story: Where is Torii Hunter’s All-Star support? The Monkey Says:...
The Story: Still waiting on Erick Aybar. The Monkey Says: Aybar got a cortisone shot in his knee yesterday and the team still has yet to decide if he is going to be placed on the DL, though it is sounding more and more likely. It is also worth noting that the story...
VS. Counting down to the Angels’ Freeway Series against the Dodgers in which the Angels will be looking to kick the Dodgers while they are down. Los Angeles Dodgers (38-31) @ Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (39-33) Game 1 Starters: LAD – Clayton Kershaw (7-3, 2.96 ERA) ...
The Story: Bobby Wilson is the Angels’ secret weapon. The Monkey Says: The 10-1 record seems like a fluke, but the Halos might as well keep going to the well until it runs dry. Don’t expect Wilson to become Weaver’s personal catcher either as that...