by Steve Scripps | Sep 15, 2009 | 2009 Articles
In a game with a playoff like atmosphere, the Angels better hope that their performance wasn’t indicative of how they will perform when the playoffs roll around for real. The Yankees literally knocked the Angels’ socks off. As in playoffs past, the Angel...
by Steve Scripps | Sep 14, 2009 | 2009 Articles
I’ve got nothing against make-up games, as a rule, but this one couldn’t be coming at a worse time. The Halos are already battling the fatigue that comes with a long season, but now they are being forced to forfeit one of their precious off days so that...
by Steve Scripps | Sep 14, 2009 | 2009 Articles
The Story: The Angels failed to come up with a firm payroll number for next year at the recent organizational meetings. The Monkey Says: This is slightly concerning given the slew of big free agents they have on their roster. The sooner GM Tony Reagins knows how...
by Steve Scripps | Sep 11, 2009 | 2009 Articles
I’ve talked a lot recently about some of the Angels getting some consideration for the end of season awards. Morales definitely deserves some MVP votes, Figgins should get a few ballots cast in his favor as a Gold Glove third baseman and voters should at least...
by Steve Scripps | Sep 11, 2009 | 2009 Articles
The Story: Torii Hunter has been named the 2009 Branch Rickey Award winner. The Monkey Says: The award is honors one baseball player each year for charitable and humanitarian contributions and Hunter more than deserves it. The Story: Howie Kendrick idolizes Derek...
by Steve Scripps | Sep 11, 2009 | 2009 Articles
So long, Seattle. Thanks for coming out. The Angels really needed a confidence boost and the sweep they completed tonight was a perfect means to that end. One swing of the bat was all the Angels needed. The Angel bats failed to capitalize on their momentum from...
by Steve Scripps | Sep 10, 2009 | 2009 Articles
Can the Angels really pull off a sweep of an AL West rival? Could it possible be true? Dare we dream the impossible dream? Bust out the brooms!!! The Mariners get swept tonight!!! Only once this season have the Angels swept a series versus an AL West opponent and...
by Steve Scripps | Sep 10, 2009 | 2009 Articles
The Story: Chone Figgins will be in high demand as a free agent but may not be willing to listen. The Monkey Says: Figgy gives some very interesting quotes in this piece and they all sound very much like a guy who is willing to stay in Anaheim for a discount. That...
by Steve Scripps | Sep 10, 2009 | 2009 Articles
Look, Ma, the Angels finally scored some runs and they did all by themselves! Yaaaay! With one swing the Angels got the RISP monkey off their back. After games of frustrating pop-ups and generally lousy situational hitting, the Angels FINALLY cashed in on a bases...
by Steve Scripps | Sep 9, 2009 | 2009 Articles
Just 25 games left in the red hot MLB season and the Angels are embroiled in a red hot divisional race and they themselves are… decidedly lukewarm. Just a few weeks ago, the Halos were rattling off 15 wins in 20 games and building a nice cushion over the...
