by Steve Scripps | Feb 16, 2012 | Player Projections
Despite Mike Scioscia actively avoiding using him, Rich Thompson had a strong 2011 campaign and finally seemed to secure a permanent place in the major leagues. Can he now take the next step in 2012 and earn a more prominent role in the Angel bullpen? 2011...
by Steve Scripps | Feb 14, 2012 | Player Projections
After a breakout 2011 season and a big fat contract extension to match, the pressure is on for Howie Kendrick to live up to his once again lofty expectations in 2012. Is he up to the task or will he leave Angel fans wanting for more? 2011 Stats: 537 AB, .285...
by Steve Scripps | Feb 9, 2012 | Player Projections
Jered Weaver made headlines in 2011 for plenty of good reasons and a few not so good ones. Now in 2012, Weaver will be charged with maintaining his now nationally known dominance, justifying his big contract extension and leading one of the best rotations in...
by Steve Scripps | Feb 7, 2012 | Player Projections
2011 wasn’t Maicer Izturis’ greatest season, but it was far from his worst. More important than his production though was that for the first time in a long time, Izturis stayed healthy for an entire season. Can he do it again in 2012? Do...
by Steve Scripps | Feb 2, 2012 | Player Projections
Hisanori Takahashi will forever go down in history as being Tony Reagins supposed “big splash” in the 2011 off-season, but he did have some usefulness despite his association with those unfortunate comments. While Takahashi was more good than bad in...
by Steve Scripps | Jan 31, 2012 | Player Projections
2011 was far from Torii Hunter’s best season, but he did finish in a fashion that gives us hope that his old age hasn’t taken too much of a toll on his abilties. Can 2012 be the year Hunter revives his career or will it be not only his last as an...
