by Steve Scripps | Jun 11, 2009 | 2009 Articles
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...
by Steve Scripps | Jun 11, 2009 | 2009 Articles
Two Angel farmhands were arrested for assault Tuesday. Matt Oye and Mike Rocco allegedly beat up a man outside of a bar in Tempe. Oye put his baseball skills to use by reportedly repeatedly striking the beaten man with a metal pipe. C’mon Matt, you are a pro...
by Steve Scripps | Jun 11, 2009 | 2009 Articles
This time last week Angel fans were preoccupied with whether or not Ervin Santana, who recently returned from the disabled list, was really healthy or not. It turns out we all might have been worrying about the wrong pitcher. John Lackey returned at almost the exact...
by Steve Scripps | Jun 10, 2009 | 2009 Articles
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (29-27) @ Tampa Rays (29-31) Starters: LAA – John Lackey (1-1, 5.13 ERA) TB – Jeff Niemann (5-4, 3.77 ERA) Game Info: 4:08 PM PT TV-Fox Sports West, Radio-KLAA 830 AM, KFWB, KWKW 1330 AM Es el tiempo para beisbol, pero donde...
by Steve Scripps | Jun 10, 2009 | 2009 Articles
Welcome to the first edition of Trade Talk. Everyone loves trade rumors and playing GM, so let’s combine them both and take some of those rumors floating around out there and concoct some trade scenarios to help out the Angels. Please note that these trade...
by Steve Scripps | Jun 10, 2009 | 2009 Articles
Though I am hardly a draft expert, that doesn’t mean I am not excited to get a first look at some of the (hopeful) Halo stars of tomorrow. The Angels headed into the draft looking to provide a better mix of talent into their farm system which has thinned out...
by Steve Scripps | Jun 10, 2009 | 2009 Articles
In case you missed it, Jose Arrendondo has been shipped to the minors with Kevin Jepsen taking his place in the majors. PUFF PIECE ALERT: Actually, this story isn’t just a puff piece, it is downright propaganda. The article declares the Angels as poised to win...
by Steve Scripps | Jun 10, 2009 | 2009 Articles
Maybe the reason Darren Oliver struggled with his control tonight is because he is really uncomfortable what with that horseshoe up his ass and all. Old Man Oliver looked to be well on his way to leading yet another meltdown from the Angels’ Bullpen of Doom...
by Steve Scripps | Jun 10, 2009 | 2009 Articles
Finally, the Angels make a statement that should be loud and clear to their beleaguered bullpen. The Halos demoted Jose Arredondo to Triple-A Salt Lake and called up Kevin Jepsen. The message should now be loud and clear to the rest of the Angel relievers that...
by Steve Scripps | Jun 9, 2009 | 2009 Articles
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (28-27) @ Tampa Rays (29-30) Starters: LAA – Jered Weaver (5-2, 2.26 ERA) TB – James Shields (5-4, 3.40 ERA) Game Info: 4:08 PM PT TV-Fox Sports West, Radio-KLAA 830 AM, KFWB, KWKW 1330 AM We don’t know who and we...