Monkeying Around: I Got Nothing

I know the Vernon Wells trade only happened less than two weeks ago, but somehow the Angel newscycle feels as if it is now completely and totally dead.  Try as I might, I can’t think of anything compelling to pontificate about right now and you know what...

Halo Headlines – 2/2/11

Daily Links for the LA Angels including regression favors the Angels, the Halos might have to get creative at closer, looking for a landing spot for Vladimir Guerrero and much more… The Story: Regression favors the Angels. The Monkey Says: This is mildly good...

Halo Headlines – 2/1/11

Daily Links for the LA Angels including handicapping the Angels’ third base competition, Napoli agrees to a contract with the Rangers, the Halos had the worst off-season in baseball and much more…   The Story: Who will emerge as the Angels’ starting...

Bourjos or Bust

Thanks to the trade machinations of Tony Reagins, the Angels now have the distinct honor of having four different natural center fielders on their payroll (with only three on the actual roster, thanks again, Gary Matthews, you useless sack of crap).  Due to this...

Halo Headlines – 1/31/11

Daily Links for the LA Angels including Trout and others invited to training camp, Adam Kennedy busted for DUI, the Angels should sign Vladimir Guerrero and much more… The Story: Mike Trout is amongst the 25 non-roster invitees to Angels Spring Training. The...

Halo Headlines – 1/27/11

Daily Links for the LA Angels including the Angels formally introduce Vernon Wells, Weaver in talks for a contract extension, Law says Halos have the sixth-best farm system and much more… The Story: The Angels welcomed Vernon Wells to the team at a press...

This Just In, the Angels STILL Don’t Have a Leadoff Hitter

The Vernon Wells trade may seem like a failure to the general public, but if you ask Tony Reagins, he probably views the deal as a smashing success because of all the bullet points it knocks off his post-season checklist: Big splash?  Check, even if the splash...

Halo Headlines – 1/26/11

Daily Links for the LA Angels including the Jays spin Napoli to the Rangers, Wells should thrive as an Angel, Trout named MLB.com top overall prospect and much more… The Story: Mike Napoli has been flipped from Toronto to Texas in exchange for Frank Francisco....