by Steve Scripps | Jan 5, 2012 | Player Projections
The next Angel up in our 2012 player previews is the one acquisition from last off-season that actually worked better than expected, setup man Scott Downs. The veteran southpaw almost single-handedly kept the Angel bullpen from imploding, but can he be as...
by Steve Scripps | Jan 3, 2012 | Player Projections
An annual tradition like no other starts off even earlier than normal this year. Yup, it is time for the official Monkey With a Halo player previews to begin. Who better to lead off with than the man who is first in line to be leading off the batting order for...
by Steve Scripps | Mar 30, 2011 | Player Projections
We all know about the trade and that contract, but what about Vernon Wells the player? Can he cut through all of the outside BS surrounding his acquisition and help make the Angels better, or will his career of inconsistency rear its ugly head and make the...
by Steve Scripps | Mar 28, 2011 | Player Projections
With John Lackey leaving via free agency, the Angels needed Jered Weaver to step up in 2010 and become the team’s ace. He did that and so much more, but can he repeat the same kind of success in 2011? 2010 Stats: 224.1 IP, 13-12, 3.01 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 233 K...
by Steve Scripps | Mar 25, 2011 | Player Projections
The Angels thought they were getting a versatile starting-caliber infielder when they acquired Alberto Callaspo last season, but his return to the Angel franchise couldn’t have gone worse. Will Callaspo continue to make the Halos look like fools for...
by Steve Scripps | Mar 23, 2011 | Player Projections
Scott Kazmir is back and looking for redemption after a disastrous 2010 season. Will he be able to revive his career or find himself in the unemployment line before the All-Star break? 2010 Stats: 150 IP, 9-15, 5.94 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, 93 K 2011 ZiPS Projections:...
