2010 Player Preview: Howie Kendrick

Sometimes Howie Kendrick looks like a future batting champion other times he looks totally lost.  Last year Kendrick managed to look like both.  So what can Angel fans expect from Howie in 2010 (aside from more awful commercials)? 2009 Stats: 374 AB, .291 AVG, 61 R,...

2010 Player Preview: Kevin Jepsen

Kevin Jepsen started the season off as a downright disaster until an accident turned him from minor league fodder to closer of the future.  Will 2010 be the year Jepsen ascends to elite reliever status or another year of learning on the job? 2009 Stats: 54.2 IP, 6-4,...

Player Preview: Maicer Izturis

After years of being simply a teacher’s pet for Mike Scioscia, Maicer Izturis got a real opportunity to establish himself as an everyday player in 2009 and did not disappoint.  Now that he has the faith of everyone in Angel Nation, Izturis heads into 2010 hoping...

Player Preview: Brian Fuentes

There might not be a more unpopular player on the Angel roster than closer (if you can really call him that) Brian Fuentes.  After a train wreck of a debut season with the Angels, Brian Fuentes has a lot to prove to himself, the organization and the fans.  Let’s...

Player Preview: Torii Hunter

In his second year as an Angel, Torii Hunter arguably had his best year as a pro.  Now the clear leader of the Angel clubhouse, can Hunter continue to find such great success on the field despite his advanced age? 2009 Stats: 451 AB, .299 AVG, 74 R, 22 HR, 90 RBI, 18...