by Steve Scripps | Jun 23, 2010 | 2010 Articles
The Story: Still waiting on Erick Aybar. The Monkey Says: Aybar got a cortisone shot in his knee yesterday and the team still has yet to decide if he is going to be placed on the DL, though it is sounding more and more likely. It is also worth noting that the story...
by Steve Scripps | Jun 22, 2010 | 2010 Articles
VS. Counting down to the Angels’ Freeway Series against the Dodgers in which the Angels will be looking to kick the Dodgers while they are down. Los Angeles Dodgers (38-31) @ Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (39-33) Game 1 Starters: LAD – Clayton Kershaw (7-3, 2.96 ERA) ...
by Steve Scripps | Jun 22, 2010 | 2010 Articles
The Story: Bobby Wilson is the Angels’ secret weapon. The Monkey Says: The 10-1 record seems like a fluke, but the Halos might as well keep going to the well until it runs dry. Don’t expect Wilson to become Weaver’s personal catcher either as that...
by Steve Scripps | Jun 21, 2010 | 2010 Articles
I’m battling a nasty virus or something, so as much as I would like to write something particularly poignant or insightful, you’ll all just have to settle for this month’s edition of Monkeying Around. I feel like this monkey looks. Kendry Morales...
by Steve Scripps | Jun 21, 2010 | 2010 Articles
The Story: The Angels will decide on Tuesday on whether to place Erick Aybar on the DL. The Monkey Says: There have been all kinds of mixed reports on Aybar the last few days, but I am guessing that he avoids the DL. Not because he is getting better, but because...
by Steve Scripps | Jun 21, 2010 | 2010 Articles
An Angel series win over the Cubs in which the Angels made the most of their first trip ever to Wrigley Field. Game 1 – Angels 7, Cubs 6 Game 2 – Angels 12, Cubs 0 Game 3 – Cubs 12, Angels 1 Los Angeles Angels of AWESOMENESS When Jered Weaver is on, he doesn’t...
by Steve Scripps | Jun 18, 2010 | 2010 Articles
VS. Counting down to the Angels’ series against the Cubs in which we get plenty of day games, Jeff Mathis and more wacky line-ups. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (37-32) @ Chicago Cubs (30-36) Game 1 Starters: LAA – Scott Kazmir (6-5, 5.27 ERA) CHC – Carlos Silva...
by Steve Scripps | Jun 18, 2010 | 2010 Articles
The Story: The Angels activated Jeff Mathis from the disabled list. The Monkey Says: A week later than expected, but still very much needed. Now Mike Napoli can focus learning first base the rest of the season. Let’s just hope Jeff can pick up where he left...
by Steve Scripps | Jun 17, 2010 | 2010 Articles
The Story: The Angels placed Maicer Izturis on the DL with a forearm strain. The Monkey Says: Good thing Wood is back. With Izturis DL’d and Aybar still hurting and possibly DL bound, Wood suddenly becomes the starting shortstop for the next little while. ...
by Steve Scripps | Jun 17, 2010 | 2010 Articles
An Angel series loss to the Brewers in which a home run derby broke out and the Angels came up short. Game 1 – Brewers 12, Angels 2 Game 2 – Brewers 7, Angels 1 Game 3 – Angels 5, Brewers 1 Los Angeles Angels of AWESOMENESS Attrition caused Brandon Wood to make a...
