by Steve Scripps | Sep 15, 2009 | 2009 Articles
Yes, I know, it seems like the Angels and Red Sox are on a collision course to meet in the playoffs yet again. This is the part where everyone would normally call this upcoming regular season series a playoff preview with all sorts of internal importance to both...
by Steve Scripps | Sep 15, 2009 | 2009 Articles
When is an All-Star closer with a league-leading 41 saves not really a reliable closer? Apparently, when that closer’s name is Brian Fuentes. The Angels’ top reliever has gone from untouchable in June to unreliable in September and now, with just 19...
by Steve Scripps | Sep 15, 2009 | 2009 Articles
The Story: Brian Fuentes is likely to begin sharing save chances with Kevin Jepsen. The Monkey Says: The closer will be selected based on match-ups, so now the Angels officially have a closer-by-committee situation on their hands. I will delve into the impact of...
by Steve Scripps | Sep 15, 2009 | 2009 Articles
In a game with a playoff like atmosphere, the Angels better hope that their performance wasn’t indicative of how they will perform when the playoffs roll around for real. The Yankees literally knocked the Angels’ socks off. As in playoffs past, the Angel...
by Steve Scripps | Sep 14, 2009 | 2009 Articles
I’ve got nothing against make-up games, as a rule, but this one couldn’t be coming at a worse time. The Halos are already battling the fatigue that comes with a long season, but now they are being forced to forfeit one of their precious off days so that...
by Steve Scripps | Sep 14, 2009 | 2009 Articles
The Story: The Angels failed to come up with a firm payroll number for next year at the recent organizational meetings. The Monkey Says: This is slightly concerning given the slew of big free agents they have on their roster. The sooner GM Tony Reagins knows how...
