by Steve Scripps | Oct 27, 2009 | 2009 Articles
The Story: Steve Bisheff has his own plan for the Angels off-season roster moves. The Monkey Says: His plan seems a bit far-fetched as it involves letting Vlad, Figgy and Lackey walk and then somehow finding a way to trade for Roy Halladay and signing Jason Bay. The...
by Steve Scripps | Oct 27, 2009 | 2009 Articles
The ALCS loss is still fresh in the minds of Angel fans and as painful as it might be, it is time to take a look back and see what exactly went wrong against the New York Yankees: The Angels starting pitching is good but not great – All that starting pitching...
by Steve Scripps | Oct 26, 2009 | 2009 Articles
It could have been a comeback for the ages. Instead, it ended up being an embarrassing finish to an otherwise memorable season. (Editor’s Note: I am not a sore loser, this recap was ready last night but apparently the database server took the loss pretty hard...
by Steve Scripps | Oct 26, 2009 | 2009 Articles
The Story: Some fans complained about former Dodger manager Tommy Lasorda’s behavior and language when he attended a game at Angel Stadium. The Monkey Says: Classy guy that Lasorda. The Story: Mike Scioscia takes umbrage with all the off days MLB schedules...
by Steve Scripps | Oct 25, 2009 | 2009 Articles
This couldn’t be more simple, all the Angels need to do today is stay alive in the ALCS. No messages, no agendas, no other goals. Just win or go home. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim @ New York Yankees (Yankees Lead 3-2) Starters: LAA – Joe Saunders NYY...
by Steve Scripps | Oct 24, 2009 | 2009 Articles
It’s official, Game 6 is off for Saturday and will be re-scheduled for Sunday at 5:20 pm PT. If a Game 7 is necessary (and we all hope that it is) it will be played on Monday at 4:57 pm PT. While I am sure many fans wanted to see a game tonight, many more...
by Steve Scripps | Oct 23, 2009 | 2009 Articles
Don’t. Don’t say it. I don’t even want you to think about saying that word. You know, the “c” word that rhymes with bumpack. I know it is tempting to get excited about the Angels ALCS Game 5 win, but any talk about a comeback is not...
by Steve Scripps | Oct 23, 2009 | 2009 Articles
The Story: Check out the glow from the halo on the renovated Big A outside Angel Stadium. The Monkey Says: Let’s just hope the Angels get another chance to light up the Halo this year. The Story: The Sporting News named Torii Hunter to their end of season AL...
by Steve Scripps | Oct 23, 2009 | 2009 Articles
Well, that was certainly exciting and definitely a whole lot more exciting than it needed to be. Could someone please let Arte Moreno know that I will be sending him the bill for my medical care. Since this ALCS started I have developed two stomach ulcers, chewed...
by Steve Scripps | Oct 22, 2009 | 2009 Articles
Do the Angels want to make a comeback in the American League Championship Series? Of course they do, but that shouldn’t be their primary focus tonight. First and foremost, the Halos need to beat the Yankees tonight if only to save their pride. Let’s hope...
