by Steve Scripps | Mar 25, 2010 | Player Projections
Armed with a powerful bat but a deficient glove, Mike Napoli heads into the 2010 season hoping to finally break free from his platoon with Jeff Mathis. 2009 Stats: 382 AB, .272 AVG, 60 R, 20 HR, 56 RBI, 3 SB, .842 OPS 2010 Bill James Projections: 395 AB, .266 AVG, 68...
by Steve Scripps | Mar 24, 2010 | Player Projections
Joe Saunders once again defied the odds to post an excellent win-loss record in 2009. But can he do it again in 2010 or will his nagging arm issues hold him back? 2009 Stats: 186.0 IP, 16-7, 202 H, 64 BB, 101 K, 4.60 ERA, 1.43 WHIP 2010 Bill James Projections: 178.0...
by Steve Scripps | Mar 19, 2010 | Player Projections
Kendry Morales had a breakout 2009 season but what can the Angels expect from him in 2010? Will K-Mo come back to earth or blossom into a true franchise player? 2009 Stats: 566 AB, .306 AVG, 86 R, 34 HR, 108 RBI, 3 SB, .924 OPS 2010 Bill James Projections: 572 AB,...
by Steve Scripps | Mar 17, 2010 | Player Projections
The Angels needed to upgrade their bullpen this off-season and their solution was to sign Fernando Rodney. While he has a closer’s pedigree, Rodney has the stats of a below average mop-up man. Which pitcher will the Angels be getting in 2010? 2009 Stats: 75.2...
by Steve Scripps | Mar 10, 2010 | Player Projections
After a rough 2009 season, the Angels are once again questioning what they have in the talented but frustrating Ervin Santana. Will he get his career back on track in 2010 or will it just be another head-scratching year for Ervin? 2009 Stats: 139.2 IP, 8-8, 159 H, 47...
by Steve Scripps | Mar 5, 2010 | Player Projections
The great catcher debate heads into its fourth year in Anaheim and once again Jeff Mathis and his lifeless bat remains a major part of the equation. There is some hope that Mathis might finally be turning the corner with his hitting after a strong playoff...
