by Steve Scripps | Jun 15, 2009 | 2009 Articles
We’ve got the latest rundown on the big happenings in the Angels farm system: Salt Lake Bees (AAA): The big goings on is Salt Lake generally have to do with guys who weren’t even on the team until just recently. The Bees will now feature both Jose...
by Steve Scripps | Jun 15, 2009 | 2009 Articles
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...
by Steve Scripps | Jun 15, 2009 | 2009 Articles
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...
by Steve Scripps | Jun 15, 2009 | 2009 Articles
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...
by Steve Scripps | Jun 13, 2009 | 2009 Articles
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. ...
by Steve Scripps | Jun 13, 2009 | 2009 Articles
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...
by Steve Scripps | Jun 12, 2009 | 2009 Articles
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...
by Steve Scripps | Jun 12, 2009 | 2009 Articles
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...
by Steve Scripps | Jun 12, 2009 | 2009 Articles
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...
by Steve Scripps | Jun 11, 2009 | 2009 Articles
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...
