by Steve Scripps | Apr 23, 2010 | 2010 Articles
The Story: There is no closer controversy. The Monkey Says: Well, there should be, no matter what Mike Scioscia says. Even if Fuentes had been lights out on Wednesday, I would still be saying that. There is really no real talent difference between Fuentes and...
by Steve Scripps | Apr 23, 2010 | 2010 Articles
An Angel loss to the Tigers in which the Halos looked pretty stupid. Tigers 5, Angels 4 Los Angeles Angels of AWESOMENESS Mike Napoli threw out a base stealer! The degree of difficulty was pretty low and Wood actually missed on the tag, but Naps needs to take...
by Steve Scripps | Apr 22, 2010 | 2010 Articles
VS. Counting down to the Angels’ game against the Tigers living in fear of the bullpen. Detroit Tigers (8-7) @ Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (8-8) Game Starters: DET – Justin Verlander (0-1, 6.88 ERA) LAA – Joe Saunders (1-2, 4.26 ERA) Game Info: 7:05 PM PT TV-Fox...
by Steve Scripps | Apr 22, 2010 | 2010 Articles
Mike Napoli wanted more playing time and he is about to get it, though I don’t think he intended for his best friend to break his wrist in order for it to happen (or did he?). No matter how it happened, Napoli got what he wished for and now it is on him to put...
by Steve Scripps | Apr 22, 2010 | 2010 Articles
The Story: Brian Fuentes was activated yesterday with Francisco Rodriguez being returned to the minors. The Monkey Says: I suspect that Rodriguez or some other reliever might be back soon if Scot Shields doesn’t work out his issues in the near future. I...
by Steve Scripps | Apr 22, 2010 | 2010 Articles
An Angel loss to the Tigers in which Brian Fuentes makes a very unwelcome return. Tigers 4, Angels 3 Los Angeles Angels of AWESOMENESS Like I said last night, Kendry Morales is heating up. His two-run homer was huge for the Angels and should have held up on a night...
by Steve Scripps | Apr 21, 2010 | 2010 Articles
VS. Counting down to the Angels’ game against the Tigers and the much-needed return of Brian Fuentes. Detroit Tigers (7-7) @ Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (8-7) Game Starters: DET – Jeremy Bonderman (1-1, 9.00 ERA) LAA – Jered Weaver (2-0, 2.84 ERA) Game Info: 7:05...
by Steve Scripps | Apr 21, 2010 | 2010 Articles
The Story: Jeff Mathis is out six-to-eight weeks with a fractured wrist. The Monkey Says: Just a brutal stroke of bad luck to Mathis who suffered the injury on Monday night. Mike Napoli now gets his shot to prove himself after starting the season in the doghouse. ...
by Steve Scripps | Apr 21, 2010 | 2010 Articles
An Angel win over the Tigers in which Kazmir helped the rotation come full circle. Angels 6, Tigers 5 Los Angeles Angels of AWESOMENESS I might have to take back my off-season decision to make Jered Weaver my favorite player. Nothing against Weave, but I have always...
by Steve Scripps | Apr 20, 2010 | 2010 Articles
VS. Counting down to the Angels’ game against the Tigers wondering if Scott Kazmir can complete the circle. Detroit Tigers (7-6) @ Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (7-7) Game Starters: DET – Rick Porcello (1-0, 4.09 ERA) LAA – Scott Kazmir (0-1, 13.50 ERA) Game Info:...
