by Steve Scripps | Jun 28, 2012 | 2012 Articles
As it goes with every passing season, some prospects perform, and others don’t. The following are the best performers in the Angels system by position. Catcher: Zach Wright. 22 years old, (A) Cedar Rapids. Wright was drafted only this...
by Steve Scripps | Jun 28, 2012 | 2012 Articles
The June 28th, 2012 edition of daily news for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim including Iannetta still limited by forearm problems, Angels scouting Brewers for possible trade, Trumbo talks about his new approach at the plate and much more… The Story: Chris...
by Steve Scripps | Jun 28, 2012 | 2012 Articles
Another four-hit night, and nobody puts the “t” in “team win” like Trouty. Angels 13, Orioles 1 Before I fawn over the Angels offense this evening, let’s acknowledge Jered Weaver’s performance on the mound. Holding any team to one...
by Steve Scripps | Jun 28, 2012 | 2012 Articles
A few weeks ago, I did this hard-hitting investigative report that proves Mike Trout is the last son of Krypton, Superman. In case that didn’t convince you, and how could it not, Trout provided us with even more evidence today with this jaw-dropping catch:...
by Steve Scripps | Jun 27, 2012 | 2012 Articles
Earlier this week, Fangraphs posted this article wondering why it is first basemen are paid so much more relative to WAR than other positions. There’s a lot of interesting discussion in the piece on the causality of all that, but what really got me...
by Steve Scripps | Jun 27, 2012 | 2012 Articles
@ Los Angeles of Anaheim (41-33) @ Baltimore Orioles (41-32) Pitching Probables: LAA – Jered Weaver (7-1, 2.40 ERA) BAL – Jason Hammel (8-2, 2.61 ERA) Game Info: 4:05 PM PT; TV – FSW ; Radio – KLAA 830 The Angels have seen their fair share of ups and...
by Steve Scripps | Jun 27, 2012 | 2012 Articles
The June 27th, 2012 edition of daily news for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim including the Dodgers hired Mickey Hatcher for their front office, Williams throws a simulated game, Trumbo still hoping to make the Home Run Derby and much more… The Story: The...
by Steve Scripps | Jun 27, 2012 | 2012 Articles
Looks like “Mr. Overrated” C.J Wilson is making it his personal mission to decimate every single player who voted him as most overrated starting pitcher, and since we can’t really know who voted for him since these things are “anonymous”...
by Steve Scripps | Jun 26, 2012 | 2012 Articles
@Los Angeles of Anaheim (40-33) @ Baltimore Orioles (41-31) Pitching Probables: LAA – C.J Wilson (8-2, 2.44 ERA) BAL – Brian Matusz (5-8, 5.00 ERA)Game Info: 4:05 PM PT; TV – FSW ; Radio – KLAA 830 The Angels are a perfectly manageable 4.5 games back in...
by Steve Scripps | Jun 26, 2012 | 2012 Articles
Much has been made of late of the resurgent Angel bullpen. The acquisition of Ernesto Frieri has turned what was once considered the Achilles heel of the Halo roster into a real strength. Obviously, that is a good thing for the Angels. Less obviously, this...
