Angels Player Power Rankings – Week 12

We now know which team rules Southern California (was there ever any doubt?), so now we must ask which Angel reigns supreme above the rest?  (HINT: It isn’t Bobby Wilson) As always, the rankings are based on a player’s overall season performance with...

Game Recap 6/24/12: Trambopoline – Angels 5, Dodgers 3

From what I heard, today sounded like a fun and interesting game.  However, all I did was hear it.  Seldom ever do I miss a Freeway Series game, but today my fatherly duties beckoned, leaving me with task of putting together a trampoline to surprise my...

Game Preview — Kick Them While They’re Down — Angels vs. Dodgers

                                               @                   Los Angeles Dodgers of Los Angeles (42-29) @ Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (39-32) Pitching Probables: LAD  –  Chris Capuano (8-2, 2.71 ERA)  LAA – Ervin Santana (4-7, 5.18 ERA) Game Info: 4:15 PM PT;...

Game Recap 6/22/12 — Call It A Comeback — Angels 8 Dodgers 5

Dear Dodger Fans,It’s okay. I understand your frustration. Your team was riding high with a solid first couple of innings and looked like you were on your way to righting your sinking ship. We Angel Fans were in your same boat just a dew month ago. We too, would...

Game Preview 6/22/12 — Freeway Friendly — Angels vs. Dodgers

                                                     @ Los Angeles Dodgers of Los Angeles (42-28) @ Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (38-32) Pitching Probables: LAD  –  Chad Billingsly (4-5, 3.75 ERA)  LAA – Dan Haren (4-7, 3.97 ERA) Game Info: 7:05 PM PT; TV – Fox...

Angels catchers in the rye

Historically, there has always been a major deficiency in some facet of Angel’s catchers. Bobby Wilson is hitting roughly .175, with 3 RBIs, and recorded his first extra-base hit of the season Wednesday (in 35 games). His stolen base percentage against him is...

Angels prospects aggressive promotions

When Jerry Dipoto was hired as the Angels new General Manager replacing the much maligned Tony Reagins, he was asked about his approach in terms of rebuilding a minor league system depleted by trades and promotion.  One particular emphasis Dipoto outlined was his...

Even in baseball, life Intrudes

I remember hiding under the covers and listening to the Angels on a hand-held transistor radio while I was supposed to be asleep.  The lights were out and the volume was down and that radio was very close to my ear.  My dad was in the next room, his den,...