Halo Headlines – 6/10/10

The Story: Mike Scioscia’s steady hand guides the Angels.  The Story: Halo fans already are well aware of just how important Sosh has been to the rise of the franchise to elite status, but it is still nice to see him get some national credit. The Story: A look...

You Make the Call: Who Will be the Angel All-Star?

Oh my, this is embarrassing.  The All-Star Game is still a month away but it appears the Angels, the hosts of the Mid-Summer Classic, are going to draw a big fat goose egg when it comes to All-Star balloting.  Not a single Halo is even close to be elected into the...

Halo Headlines – 6/9/10

The Story: Kendry Morales is set for leg surgery this Thursday.   The Monkey Says: the halos should have a more definitive prognosis on his potential return date once he goes under the knife though they still really shouldn’t count on getting him back at any...

Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old Boss

Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.  Time to rejoice Angel fans as the Halos are back in their rightful place atop the AL West. We’re back in first!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Still recovering from my return from vacation (which really wasn’t...

Halo Headlines – 6/8/10

The Story: The Angels selected five players on the first day of the MLB Amateur Draft.   The Monkey Says: Kaleb Cowart was the Angels’ first pick.  He has been a great third baseman and pitcher in high school, but it sounds like he will be a position player for...

A Texas-Sized Fraud

Two months into the season and the Angels just can’t seem to catch those pesky Rangers who maintain a narrow 1.5 game lead over the Halos in the American League West.  Every time the Angels get close, Texas somehow manages to keep just in front.  Will the Angels...

Series Rewind: Angels Take Series in KC, Return to .500!

An Angel series win over the Royals in which the Halos finally get back to .500. Game 1 – Angels 7, Royals 1 Game 2 – Royals 6, Angels 3 Game 3 – Angels 7, Royals 2 Game 4 – Angels 5, Royals 4 Los Angeles Angels of AWESOMENESS .500 again!  This shouldn’t be...

Halo Headlines – 6/3/10

The Story: The Angels may be in talks with the Cubs over Derrek Lee.   The Monkey Says: Lee is having a tough year, but normally is very good and a smart fit for the Angels if they can live with his strikeouts.  It would be a one year rental though, so I don’t...

Inside the First Base Auditions

The Angels are frantically trying to find someone to take over first base for the injured Kendry Morales.  Everyone wants to know how the Halos intend to fill the void, and we here at MonkeyWithAHalo.com were lucky enough to get hold of (and by get hold of, we mean...

Halo Headlines – 6/2/10

The Story: It is first base by committee for the Angels.   The Monkey Says: For now, at least.  Sooner or later the team will realize they can’t get by using the likes of Mike Ryan and Robb Quinlan and that Mike Napoli won’t be good enough defensively.  If...