Halo Headlines – 6/15/09

Already it is being asked why Izturis is starting over Sean Rodriguez.  The bottom line is Sosh loves Izzy and Izzy is hot right now, so S-Rod is going to have to really impress to get into the line-up. Kelvim Escobar is excited at the opportunity to not only join the...

Weekend Rewind: Wake-up Call Received – Angels Sweep Padres

Mike Scioscia can say all he wants that the demotions of Jose Arredondo and Howie Kendrick were not intended to be used as a wake-up call for the rest of the roster, but good luck finding anyone who believes him. The Angel hitters certainly got the message as they...

BREAKING NEWS: Shields Done for the Season

It turns out that having a rubber arm doesn’t do you any good when you hurt your knee.  That is what Scot Shields found out today when the Angels announced that their star set-up man (which I am pretty sure is an oxymoron) has decided to go under the knife for...

BREAKING NEWS: Kendrick Demoted

Good news, Jose Arredondo, the Angels found someone you can room with in Triple-A Salt Lake.  Just days after making an example out of Jose Arredondo by optioning him to the minors, the Angels have done the exact same thing with Howie Kendrick. Not so fast, Howie. ...

Weekend Countdown: Padres @ Angels

San Diego Padres (28-31) @ Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (29-29) Game 1 Starters: SD – Chad Gaudin (2-4, 5.01 ERA)  LAA – Matt Palmer (5-0, 4.06 ERA) Game 1 Info: 7:05 PM PT TV-Fox Sports West, Radio-KLAA 830 AM, KFWB, KWKW 1330 AM Game 2 Starters: SD...

Halo Headlines – 6/12/09

With Kelvim Escobar on his way to the bullpen (with a potental layover on the disabled list), Matt Palmer rejoins the rotation tonight. The Angels drafted Muhammad Ali’s son, Asaad, in the 40th round of the draft. ESPN’s Jayson Stark says that the Angels...

Game Rewind: Walk Away Losing – Ray 11, Angels 1

Well, the Angels off-season plan to draw more walks certainly bared some fruit tonight.  What I want to know is how in the name of Jorge Fabregas do you walk eight times AND SCORE ONE FREAKING RUN!!!! You aren’t supposed to get a hug for walking 8 batters, you...

BREAKING NEWS: Escobar is Bullpen Bound

The Angels just announced that Kelvim Escobar, who recently returned to the rotation, is now headed back to the bullpen, where I think he rightfully belongs.  Although Esco pitched decently well in his lone start, apparently his surgically repaired should did not...

Game Countdown – 6/11/09: Angels @ (Not the Devil) Rays

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (29-28) @ Tampa Rays (30-31) Starters: LAA – Ervin Santana (1-2, 6.75 ERA)  TB – David Price (1-0, 2.45 ERA) Game Info: 4:08 PM PT TV-Fox Sports West, Radio-KLAA 830 AM, KFWB, KWKW 1330 AM THREE Questions: Which Ervin will...

Good vs. Evil: Is Vlad Just Plain Bad Now?

Vlad Guerrero has been back for a few weeks now but still hasn’t shown that he is even close to returning to being an MVP-caliber player.  The more games he goes without showing any power, the more Angel fans can’t help but wonder if the old Vlad will ever...