by Steve Scripps | Jul 9, 2010 | 2010 Articles
An Angel series loss to the White Sox in which the Halos fell victim to a sad and soggy sweep. Game 1 – White Sox 9, Angels 2 Game 2 – White Sox 4, Angels 1 Game 3 – White Sox 5, Angels 2 Game 4 – White Sox 1, Angels 0 Los Angeles Angels of AWESOMENESS The Angels may...
by Steve Scripps | Jul 8, 2010 | 2010 Articles
It’s time for another edition of Monkeying Around as we get ready for the All-Star break. And let me tell you, the Rally Monkey really needs those three days off for the All-Star Game so he can do something about this weak ass offense. Sleep, little monkey,...
by Steve Scripps | Jul 8, 2010 | 2010 Articles
The Story: Landing Paul Konerko is now wishful thinking for the Angels. The Monkey Says: The Halos have long coveted Konerko and he was considered a top trade target for them when Kendry Morales went down, but since then the White Sox have gotten hot and are now...
by Steve Scripps | Jul 7, 2010 | 2010 Articles
It took some digging and all my super hacker computer skills to find it, but I managed to crack the Angels’ internal mainframe recently. After doing so, I stumbled across a job posting of great interest, check it out. JOB DESCRIPTION: Professional baseball team...
by Steve Scripps | Jul 7, 2010 | 2010 Articles
The Story: Jered Weaver has been named to the AL All-Star team… almost. The Monkey Says: Jered will take CC Sabathia’s place on the roster because Sabathia will pitch Sunday, but it won’t be official until Sabathia throws a pitch that day. ...
by Steve Scripps | Jul 6, 2010 | 2010 Articles
The injustice! The travesty! The horror! The horror!!! How dare Major League Baseball snub Jered Weaver for the American League All-Star Team?!?! I’m downright apoplectic, shocked, flabbergasted, stupefied and… well, actually, I’m kind of OK...
by Steve Scripps | Jul 6, 2010 | 2010 Articles
The Story: Juan Rivera might play today. The Monkey Says: It sounds like he has finally figured this eye problem out and should be back soon if he still can’t go today. The Story: Maicer Izturis is on the road back from injury. The Monkey Says: It sounds...
by Steve Scripps | Jul 5, 2010 | 2010 Articles
VS. Counting down to the Angels’ series against the White Sox in which I can’t help but plead with the bullpen to give us just one good series. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (46-38) @Chicago White Sox (42-38) Game 1 Starters: LAA – Scott Kazmir (7-7, 5.67 ERA) ...
by Steve Scripps | Jul 5, 2010 | 2010 Articles
The Story: Torii Hunter was the only Angel named to the All-Star team. The Monkey Says: That makes no sense. How do the hosts of the game and a pretty good team in a major media market get just one player on the team? Jered Weaver got totally hosed (more on that...
by Steve Scripps | Jul 5, 2010 | 2010 Articles
An Angel series loss to the Royals in which the Angels suffered a royal letdown and some minor embarrassment. Game 1 – Royals 2, Angels 1 Game 2 – Royals 4, Angels 2 Game 3 – Angels 11, Royals 0 Los Angeles Angels of AWESOMENESS At least Torii Hunter took this bed...