Monkeying Around: The End is Nigh

As we sit here on the Angels’ final off day of the 2010 season and on the precipice of the Halos being officially eliminated from the post-season race, it seems like a good time to get out a few lingering thoughts while I still can. The end is coming soon Angel...

Halo Headlines – 9/23/10

Daily links for the LA Angels including Trumbo still waiting patiently, Conger earning rave reviews for his defense, closing time is coming for Walden and much more. The Story: Mark Trumbo is patiently waiting on the bench. The Monkey Says: It is beginning to look...

Series Rewind: Die Another Day – Angels Take Series From Rangers

An Angel series win over the Rangers in which the Halos stave off the official death of their season for a few more days, salvaging some pride in the process. Game 1 – Angels 7, Rangers 4 Game 2 – Angels 2, Rangers 0 Game 3 – Rangers 2, Angels 1 Los Angeles Angels of...

Halo Headlines – 9/22/10

Daily links for the LA Angels including Morales ahead of schedule in rehab, the Yankees piss of Carl Crawford, the Angels to unveil a new logo this Friday and much more. The Story: Kendry Morales is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a broken ankle. The Monkey...

A Real Rival?

It may be a lost season for the Angels, but in all of this mess they might have finally found something I’ve been searching for for years: a real rival. The Rangers and Angels are on a collision course for a real rivalry if this keeps up. I’ll be the first...

Halo Headlines – 9/21/10

Daily links for the LA Angels including Aybar done for the year, Bobby Abreu and the 20-20 club, it ain’t easy being Torii Hunter and much more. The Story: Erick Aybar is officially out for the season with a likely sports hernia. The Monkey Says: A disappointing...

Series Countdown: What Could Have Been – Rangers @ Angels

VS. Counting down to the Angels’ series against the Rangers in which we wonder what could have been. Texas Rangers (83-65) @ Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (73-76) Game 1 Starters: TEX – Derek Holland (3-3, 4.12 ERA)  LAA – Jered Weaver (12-11, 2.96 ERA) Game 1 Info:...

Halo Headlines – 9/20/10

Daily links for the LA Angels including Aybar’s season might be over, Reagins plans to only “tweak” the roster this off-season, Rodney really sucks and much more. The Story: Erick Aybar’s MRI showed “something”, so he will be...

Series Rewind: Home Run Heroics – Angels Take Series From Rays

An Angel series win over the Rays in which home run heroics saved the day for the Angels. Game 1 – Angels 6, Rays 3 Game 2 – Rays 4, Angels 3 Game 3 – Angels 4, Rays 3 Los Angeles Angels of AWESOMENESS Optimism week went out with a bang… literally.  The Halos...

Series Countdown: There’s Always a Silver Lining – Angels @ Rays

VS. Counting down to the Angels’ series against the Rays in which we realize there is always a silver lining. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (71-75) @ Tampa Bay Rays (88-57) Game 1 Starters: LAA – Dan Haren (10-12, 4.09 ERA)  TB – Wade Davis (12-9, 4.24 ERA) Game 1...