Halo Headlines – 10/13/09

The Story: Jon Heyman believes the Angels and Bobby Abreu are still far apart on a new contract.  The Monkey Says: No cause for alarm, it is the middle of the playoffs and negotiations aren’t likely to pick up until the season ends. The Story: AngelsWin.com...

Discussion: Is the ALDS Victory Good Enough?

The Angels finally did it.  They took down their arch-nemesis the Boston Red Sox.  Nothing could feel more satisfying right now.  But the question must be asked, might we all be too satisfied with finally getting over on Boston? The ultimate goal to any season is to...

Halo Headlines – 10/12/09

The Story: Jon Heyman reports that John Lackey is going to ask for “A.J. Burnett money.” The Monkey Says: His stellar playoff start should ensure that he gets it too.  The odds of Lackey coming back to the Angels continues to grow more and more unlikely....

ALDS Game 3 Rewind: How Sweep It Is – Angels 7, Red Sox 6

The Angels swept the Red Sox.  Go ahead and read that sentence again.  Really soak it in.  The Angels swept the Red Sox.  Feels good doesn’t it? The Angels soak in their sweep of the Red Sox. Beating the Red Sox in the ALDS is one thing, but sweeping them is...

ALDS Game 2 Rewind: The Little Things – Angels 4, Red Sox 1

The Angels needed a big a win tonight and that is exactly what they got, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in this best of 5 series.  And all they needed to do it was to focus on the little things. Give it up for the little guys! Big Game Hunter’s big blast powered...

ALDS Game 2 Countdown: Yes, We Can! – Red Sox @ Angels

I know it was only one win, but last night’s Game 1 victory over the Red Sox has given the Angels something they haven’t had when facing Boston in a long time: hope. Can the Angels win the ALDS?  Yes, they can!!!! Don’t tell me anymore that the...

Halo Headlines – 10/9/09

The Story: The Red Sox kept former Angel Paul Byrd on the roster instead of banged up Rocco Baldelli.  The Monkey Says: This also means Manny Delcarmen was left off the roster as well, both of these are excellent developments for the Halos as it takes away a bit from...

ALDS Game 1 Countdown: Buck Foston – Red Sox @ Angels

Really?  The Red Sox have the Angels number?  I hadn’t heard that!  What a shocking revelation.  Oh, woe is the Angels and this damned jinx against Boston!  Whatever shall we do?!?!  Oh, right… BUCK FOSTON!!!!!!!! Seriously, screw those Massholes!  This is...

Angels Finalize ALDS Roster

Just a quick update, the Angels have finalized their roster for the ALDS against the Red Sox.  There are no surprises on the roster, only that Jason Bulger apparently is considered healthy enough to pitch and made the roster.  Here is the full roster, per the linked...