Memo to Mike Scioscia, if you want to do your part and help this Vernon Wells trade look like something less than a total disaster, then you have absolutely no choice but to give significant playing time to Hank Conger and NOT Jeff Mathis. We all know you have...
It is time for another Twitter Trend Tuesday and this one is going to be a little different. Normally, I like to come up with the trending topic, but the good folks at the MLB Network have taken care of it for me with their recent announcement via Twitter that...
Daily Links for the LA Angels including trying to understand the Wells trade, looking for the bullpen to rebound, Weaver’s arbitration case is worth watching and much more… The Story: The Angels overreacted in trading for Vernon Wells. The Monkey Says: I...
I almost hesitate to ask this because I fear the sheer vitriol in the responses might cause the blog’s server to explode, but I need topic for this week’s poll. So here it goes. This week’s poll question is: how would you grade the Vernon...
I often find that after something controversial and upsetting happens, all it takes is a few days to think it over and I am able to calm myself and approach the situation with a cool head. Having now had a weekend to stew on the Vernon Wells trade, I am happy to...
Daily Links for the LA Angels including loads of reactions on the Wells deal, questioning the Angels’ trust in Bourjos, Nolan Ryan predicts at least 90 wins for his Rangers and much more… The Story: Keith Law thinks that the Angels’ trade for Vernon...
It was going to take something extraordinary to get me out of my sick bed and writing today (worst chest cold… EVER), but sure enough Tony Reagins found a way to do it. Having now had a few hours to digest the surprising Vernon Wells for Mike Napoli and...
My dad once taught me that when it comes to spending money, you need to draw the line between what you need and what you want. When it comes to the Angels, they came into the off-season with a lot of supposed needs and have thus far failed to satisfy them. ...
Daily Links for the LA Angels including Angels settle four arbitration cases and exchange numbers with Weaver and Napoli, Halos still looking for leadoff options, Trumbo and Cowart moving up the prospect lists and much more… The Story: Kendry Morales avoided...
Daily Links for the LA Angels including the Manny signing report is officially bogus, several Angel prospects tabbed as sleepers, plenty of big questions still loom for the Angels and much more… The Story: The report of Manny signing with the Halos is...
