by Steve Scripps | Nov 23, 2009 | 2009 Articles
The Story: Several teams are showing interest in Angel free agent Robb Quinlan. The Monkey Says: Or at least so says Quinlan’s agent. The Halos are highly unlikely to bring Q back next year as he is far better suited to be working in a bench role in the...
by Steve Scripps | Nov 20, 2009 | 2009 Articles
The Story: Kendry Morales is going to be switching to the uniform number of 8 next year. The Monkey Says: Great, now I have to cross out the Kendry Morales jersey I asked for from my Christmas list to Santa. The Story: The Angels added Peter Bourjos to their 40-man...
by Steve Scripps | Nov 20, 2009 | 2009 Articles
The Hot Stove League is now officially open for business, but before we start thinking too much about the future, it is always a good idea to reflect on the past. Tony Reagins will be making some tough decisions this winter, so to get a read on just how well he will...
by Steve Scripps | Nov 20, 2009 | 2009 Articles
This is one tough free agent market for the Angels. All of the top free agents either don’t really meet the Halos’ needs or are the Angels’ own free agents. Given payroll constraints, it just doesn’t look like free agency is going to be of...
by Steve Scripps | Nov 19, 2009 | 2009 Articles
The Story: Mike Scioscia is a natural-born leader. The Monkey Says: I would certainly hope so, otherwise the real secret to longevity as a Southern California baseball manager is really more about being an overweight Italian guy (see Tommy Lasorda). The Story: Once...
by Steve Scripps | Nov 18, 2009 | 2009 Articles
The Baseball Writers’ Association of America proved today that for one year at least they aren’t morons by voting Mike Scioscia the American League Manager of the Year. That’s right, Mike. You are #1!!! Scioscia received 15 of the 28 first-place...
