Finding Relief for the Relievers

Scot Shields made sure to remind Angel fans over the weekend that this bullpen still has a long way to go before it can be considered fixed.  But waiting for Shields and Bulger to get their act together is only going to result in Kevin Jepsen and Fernando...

Halo Headlines – 5/3/10

The Story: Was Howie Kendrick’s walf-off bunt bad etiquette?   The Monkey Says: I’m a little late with this but I have been on vacation, so just get over it.  Anyways, Chris Perez is an idiot for bitching about this.  All of the supposed unwritten rules go...

Series Rewind: Tiger Trap – Angels Swept by Detroit

An Angel series sweep by the Tigers in which the Halos got swept into a Tiger trap. Game 1 – Tigers 10, Angels 6 Game 2 – Tigers 3, Angels 2 Game 3 – Tigers 5, Angels 1 Los Angeles Angels of AWESOMENESS Two steps forward for Mike Napoli who collected...

What is Wrong with Joe Saunders?

The rotation was supposed to be the major strength of the Angels in 2010.  So far, that hasn’t quite been the case.  Outside of Jered Weaver, each starting pitcher has had their ups and downs, contributing to the Halos’ uneven start.  The good news is that...

Halo Headlines – 4/29/10

The Story: Mike Scioscia calls the Matsui strike call “mind-boggling.”   The Monkey Says: That call blew Sosh’s mind so much that he got ejected from the game and still can’t let it go.  I can’t say that Scioscia is wrong. The Story: Hits...

Game Countdown – 4/28/10: Indians @ Angels

VS. Counting down to the Angels’ game against the Indians expecting big things from Ervin Santana. Cleveland Indians (9-11) @ Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (11-11) Game Starters: CLE – Jake Westbrook (0-2, 5.82 ERA)  LAA – Ervin Santana (1-2, 4.73 ERA) Game Info: 4:05...

Good Stat, Bad Stat

What’s the best thing about baseball?  That’s right, all the numbers (if you answered differently, please go sit in the back of the classroom and hang your head in shame).  The sample sizes may still be relatively small, but there is now a sufficient...

Halo Headlines – 4/28/10

The Story: Check out Kendry Morales in his commercial for MLB 2K10.   The Monkey Says: Morales isn’t exactly a natural in front of the camera with his nervous leg shaking, but hey, at least it is an Angel getting some media love. The Story: Hideki Mastui took a...