Halo Headlines – 11/16/09

EDITOR’S NOTE: So, due to some site issues, we’ve been down for almost a week and thus have a lot of links to catch up on, so excuse the fact that some of these are slightly dated. The Story: The Milwaukee Brewers aren’t expected to make a major play...

Good vs. Evil: Should Guerrero Go?

It has been mentioned over and over the last several weeks, but the Angels have some tough free agent decisions to make this off-season.  Fortunately, MonkeyWithAHalo.com is here to help figure this mess out with a little help from our old friends Good and Evil.  Up...

Halo Headlines – 11/10/09

The Story: Chone Figgins, John Lackey and Darren Oliver are all Type A free agents while Vladimir Guerrero is a Type B.  The Monkey Says: The Angels will now get a first or second round pick plus a sandwich pick if they lose Figgy, Lackey or DO, which should cushion...

Halo Headlines – 11/9/09

The Story: The Angels signed GM Tony Reagins to a long-term contract extension.  The Monkey Says: Reagins gets little publicity, but he has a great track record in both free agency as well as with making trades, something his predecessor was knocked for never doing. ...

Reading the Abreu Signing Tea Leaves

Rejoice, Angel fans, for Bobby Abreu, MVP of the 2009 Angels, has re-signed.  OK, that’s enough rejoicing.  It’s time to get down to business.  Abreu is just the first domino to fall in the Angel off-season but it remains to be seen how the rest shall...

Halo Headlines – 11/6/09

The Story: Halos Heaven takes a look back at the season of stud relief prospect Michael Kohn.  The Monkey Says: Kohn checks in at number 10 on the Angels’ list and has future closer written all over him if he can develop a reliable secondary pitch. The Story:...

This Angel Fan Won’t Congratulate the Yankees

The best team that money can buy just won the World Series.  Whoopity doo.  This is the part where I should congratulate the Yankees on their championship, but that isn’t going to happen.  As an Angel fan and a baseball fan in general, I can’t bring myself...

BREAKING NEWS: Bobby Abreu is Coming Back!

One down, four to go.  The Angels have re-signed the first of their several big ticket free agents today, agreeing to a two-year deal with Bobby Abreu. Welcome back, Bobby! No financial terms have been announced for the deal just yet, but Abreu reportedly rejected a...

Halo Headlines – 11/5/09

The Story: Torii Hunter is hosting a charity golf tournament next week.  The Monkey Says: Tickets are still available, so check it out if you have the spare cash and/or an altruistic spirit. The Story: Someone didn’t like my Gary Matthews for Francisco Cordero...

Good vs. Evil: Keeping John Lackey

It has been mentioned over and over the last several weeks, but the Angels have some tough free agent decisions to make this off-season.  Fortunately, MonkeyWithAHalo.com is here to help figure this mess out with a little help from our old friends Good and Evil. ...