The search for the Angels new play-by-play announcer has finally come to an end after months of speculation in the wake of Rory Markas’ death. And the winner is… (dramatic drum roll)… Victor Rojas!!!! Welcome aboard, Victor!!! Now don’t screw...
With the first game of Spring Training getting underway tomorrow all I can say is that it is about damn time. I need to see me some baseball and in a hurry. Of course, these are still just meaningless pre-season games and the novelty is going to wear off pretty...
The Story: Kendry Morales is finally in camp. The Monkey Says: It is about damn time, I just hope that Kendry stayed in shape while he was waiting around for his visa to get processed. Lord knows K-Mo loves him some fast food. The Story: Scot Shields is finally...
The Story: It is now March and Kendry Morales is still not in camp. The Monkey Says: This is starting to get old and mildly concerning since the spring games start this Thursday. K-Mo is in no danger of losing playing time obviously, but he needs to get some work in...
Sometimes Howie Kendrick looks like a future batting champion other times he looks totally lost. Last year Kendrick managed to look like both. So what can Angel fans expect from Howie in 2010 (aside from more awful commercials)? 2009 Stats: 374 AB, .291 AVG, 61 R,...
The Story: The Angels had the 20th best off-season in baseball. The Monkey Says: Hard to argue with that right now, but the real proof will be in the pudding when the games start getting played as Matsui and Pineiro have the ability to make Tony Reagins either look...
Kevin Jepsen started the season off as a downright disaster until an accident turned him from minor league fodder to closer of the future. Will 2010 be the year Jepsen ascends to elite reliever status or another year of learning on the job? 2009 Stats: 54.2 IP, 6-4,...
The Story: Kevin Jepsen and Scot Shields both increased their long-toss program yesterday. The Monkey Says: When did long toss become newsworthy? Ugh, I can’t wait for the games to start already. The Story: Ervin Santana is hoping for a bounceback season. The...
After years of being simply a teacher’s pet for Mike Scioscia, Maicer Izturis got a real opportunity to establish himself as an everyday player in 2009 and did not disappoint. Now that he has the faith of everyone in Angel Nation, Izturis heads into 2010 hoping...
The Story: Scot Shields, Fernando Rodney and Kevin Jepsen are all making progress. The Monkey Says: All three have some sort of health concern and have extended their long-toss programs but could all begin pitching again in the next 10 days. It seems that after a...
