by Steve Scripps | May 11, 2010 | 2010 Articles
VS. Counting down to the Angels’ game against the Rays in which Kazmir finally faces his old team (who definitely doesn’t miss him). Tampa Bay Rays (22-10) @ Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (15-19) Game Starters: TB – Jeff Niemann (2-0, 2.23 ERA) LAA – Scott...
by Steve Scripps | May 11, 2010 | 2010 Articles
Being a leadoff hitter is hard, especially when you are new to the job like Erick Aybar. There are many lessons to learn along the way as one works to become an adequate table setter for the rest of the line-up. Aybar is off to a slow start in his new role and shown...
by Steve Scripps | May 11, 2010 | 2010 Articles
The Story: The Angels optioned Robb Quinlan to the minors and called up Trevor Bell. The Monkey Says: Bell will slot in as the swingman in the pen in place of Matt Palmer. If he impresses enough, he might even earn himself a bigger role, but for now he will just...
by Steve Scripps | May 11, 2010 | 2010 Articles
An Angel win over the Rays in which the Angels worked some unnecessary overtime. Angels 5, Rays 4 Los Angeles Angels of AWESOMENESS I didn’t think I could want the Angels to sign Carl Crawford anymore, but that amazing diving catch he made on Torii Hunter some...
by Steve Scripps | May 10, 2010 | 2010 Articles
VS. Counting down to the Angels’ game against the Rays in which Matsui looks to get going again on Japan Day. Tampa Bay Rays (22-9) @ Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (14-19) Game Starters: TB – Matt Garza (4-1, 2.09 ERA) LAA – Joel Pineiro (2-4, 5.30 ERA) Game Info:...
by Steve Scripps | May 10, 2010 | 2010 Articles
The Story: The Angels sent down Matt Palmer on called up Michael Ryan. The Monkey Says: The Angels needed a shake-up and this was a seeming attempt to accomplish that by reminding some of the struggling Halos that they can be demoted or benched. Palmer has been bad...
