by Steve Scripps | Jul 28, 2009 | 2009 Articles
The Story: The Angels are turning their attention towards acquiring Cliff Lee, dangling Howie Kendrick in return. The Monkey Says: I hope this is true, because I would much rather give up Howie than Aybar. Plus, Lee should be cheaper the Halladay, especially since...
by Steve Scripps | Jul 28, 2009 | 2009 Articles
Just in case you forgot, the Angels bullpen still kind of sucks. Or at least that is what the Bullpen of Doom seemed hellbent on reminding us all of in last night’s gag job loss to the Cleveland Indians. Oh no! We suck again! Justin Speier, Darren Oliver and...
by Steve Scripps | Jul 28, 2009 | 2009 Articles
Cleveland Indians (41-58) @ Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (58-39) Starters: CLE – Carl Pavano (8-8, 5.48 ERA) LAA – Joe Saunders (8-6, 4.94 ERA) Game Info: 7:05 PM PT TV-Fox Sports West, Radio-KLAA 830 AM, KFWB, KWKW 1330 AM Amidst a swirl of controversy...
by Steve Scripps | Jul 27, 2009 | 2009 Articles
The Angels, despite their recent winning ways, can’t quite seem to make the Texas Rangers go away. The season is about to head into August yet the Rangers remain 3.5 games back of the Angels even after the Halos just rattled off a lovely little eight game...
by Steve Scripps | Jul 27, 2009 | 2009 Articles
The Story: The Angels called up Robert Mosebach, sending down Terry Evans and moving Kelvim Escobar to the 60-day disabled list. The Monkey Says: This is just a basic depth move for the Halos, but it does indicate that they feel Juan Rivera is close to ready since...
by Steve Scripps | Jul 27, 2009 | 2009 Articles
Way to ruin for everyone, Ervin Santana. The Angels were one game away from a four-game sweep of the Twinkies and extending their winning streak to nine before Ervin Santana imploded (again) on Sunday to spoil the fun. Oh, well, you can’t win them all. Two out...