by Steve Scripps | Jul 29, 2009 | 2009 Articles
The Angels went and got themselves all hot and heavy for Cliff Lee and Roy Halladay, but now it looks like all they are going to get is a nice big pair of trade deadline blue balls. Earlier today, the Phillies beat the Halos to trading for defending AL Cy Young winner...
by Steve Scripps | Jul 29, 2009 | 2009 Articles
The Story: The Cleveland Indians have traded Cliff Lee to the Phillies. The Monkey Says: My first reaction was that this is bad for the Angels as they were more likely to acquire Lee than Halladay, but since the Phillies were Halladay’s top suitor, it might...
by Steve Scripps | Jul 29, 2009 | 2009 Articles
Alright, who broke the closer? I want answers people! For the second night in a row Brian Fuentes aka “Tito” pitched like Tito Jackson and failed to get a single batter out. The one reliable reliever the Angels had all season now looks to have finally...
by Steve Scripps | Jul 29, 2009 | 2009 Articles
Cleveland Indians (42-58) @ Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (58-40) Starters: CLE – David Huff (5-4, 6.39 ERA) LAA – Jered Weaver (10-3, 3.57 ERA) Game Info: 7:05 PM PT TV-Fox Sports West, Radio-KLAA 830 AM, KFWB, KWKW 1330 AM it’s 80’s night at...
by Steve Scripps | Jul 29, 2009 | 2009 Articles
Aces, aces, aces. That’s all that Tony Reagins seems to be concerning himself with these days. Be it Roy Halladay or Cliff Lee, the Angels general manager is obsessed with making a major splash before the trade deadline by landing a front-line starter to...
by Steve Scripps | Jul 28, 2009 | 2009 Articles
The Story: The Angels are turning their attention towards acquiring Cliff Lee, dangling Howie Kendrick in return. The Monkey Says: I hope this is true, because I would much rather give up Howie than Aybar. Plus, Lee should be cheaper the Halladay, especially since...
by Steve Scripps | Jul 28, 2009 | 2009 Articles
Just in case you forgot, the Angels bullpen still kind of sucks. Or at least that is what the Bullpen of Doom seemed hellbent on reminding us all of in last night’s gag job loss to the Cleveland Indians. Oh no! We suck again! Justin Speier, Darren Oliver and...
by Steve Scripps | Jul 28, 2009 | 2009 Articles
Cleveland Indians (41-58) @ Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (58-39) Starters: CLE – Carl Pavano (8-8, 5.48 ERA) LAA – Joe Saunders (8-6, 4.94 ERA) Game Info: 7:05 PM PT TV-Fox Sports West, Radio-KLAA 830 AM, KFWB, KWKW 1330 AM Amidst a swirl of controversy...
by Steve Scripps | Jul 27, 2009 | 2009 Articles
The Angels, despite their recent winning ways, can’t quite seem to make the Texas Rangers go away. The season is about to head into August yet the Rangers remain 3.5 games back of the Angels even after the Halos just rattled off a lovely little eight game...
by Steve Scripps | Jul 27, 2009 | 2009 Articles
The Story: The Angels called up Robert Mosebach, sending down Terry Evans and moving Kelvim Escobar to the 60-day disabled list. The Monkey Says: This is just a basic depth move for the Halos, but it does indicate that they feel Juan Rivera is close to ready since...
