2012 Player Preview: Maicer Izturis

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 the Angels even...

2012 Player Preview: Hisanori Takahashi

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 2011,...

2012 Player Preview: Torii Hunter

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 Angel,...

2012 Player Preview: Ervin Santana

Ervin Santana elevated himself into prominence with a no-hitter amid his outstanding season.  For a guy whose career has been plagued by inconsistency, does this mean that he has finally arrived?  Or is he once again setting us up only to let us down. 2011 Stats:...

2012 Player Preview: Alberto Callaspo

You may not think much of him, but like it or not, Alberto Callaspo will be the primary third baseman for the Angels this year.  Will this be the year Alberto wins everyone over or just gives his detractors more ammunition? 2011 Stats: 475 AB, .288 AVG, .366 OBP, .375...