After a rough 2009 season, the Angels are once again questioning what they have in the talented but frustrating Ervin Santana. Will he get his career back on track in 2010 or will it just be another head-scratching year for Ervin? 2009 Stats: 139.2 IP, 8-8, 159 H, 47...
The Story: Joel Pineiro was scratched from his start on Tuesday because he had a tooth fall out. The Monkey Says: How does a tooth just fall out? Joel, you make $8 million per year, get your ass to a dentist every once in awhile, I’m pretty sure you can afford...
The Story: Kendry Morales made his spring debut yesterday. The Monkey Says: K-Mo had two run-scoring hits and helped the Angels win their first game of Spring Training. Hmmm, Kendry returns and the Angels win for the first time, that can’t be a coincidence....
Let’s take a look back at the week that was in Spring Training for the LA Angels: 3/4 vs. White Sox (4-4 Tie) Highlights: Joel Pineiro made his pseudo-debut for the Angels in two innings of work. He gave up a run and three hits, but all three hits were singles...
The Story: Torii Hunter aggravated his old groin injury but says he will be OK. The Monkey Says: Sonuvabitch. Torii may say he is OK, but Angel fans should be cautious as this is the same groin that sent him to the DL for several weeks last year. It was supposed to...
The great catcher debate heads into its fourth year in Anaheim and once again Jeff Mathis and his lifeless bat remains a major part of the equation. There is some hope that Mathis might finally be turning the corner with his hitting after a strong playoff...
The Story: The Angels first Spring Training game ended in a 4-4 tie with the White Sox. The Monkey Says: A tie?!?! There’s no tying in baseball!!! Highlights of the game included Mike Napoli going yard while the lowlights included three Angel errors. The...
Joel Pineiro revived his career thanks to a new pitch in 2009, but the Angels were the only team really willing to take a chance that Pineiro’s strong 2009 showing was nothing more than a fluke. Will the gamble pay off for the Halos or will Pineiro’s...
Let the games begin! ‘Nuff said. The Angels get their spring started officially today at 2:05 PM against Chicago White Sox. Joel Pineiro draws the start for the Halos but the rest of the line-up is expected to mostly include the roster scrubs. It may be a game...
The Story: Joel Pineiro is slated to start the Angels’ opening Spring Training game. The Monkey Says: Looks like Mike Scioscia is eager to take one of his new toys out for a test drive. The Story: Did Mike Scioscia drop a hint that Jered Weaver will be the...
