by Steve Scripps | Apr 24, 2009 | 2009 Articles
The Angels held a private memorial service for Nick Adenhart before Thursday’s game. Looks like Pedro Martinez is going to sign soon, but not with the Angels which will undoubtedly upset more than a few Halo fans. Pedro hasn’t been good for a few years...
by Steve Scripps | Apr 23, 2009 | 2009 Articles
Detroit Tigers (8-6) @ Los Angeles Angels (5-9) Starters: DET – Edwin Jackson (1-0, 2.14) LAA – Matt Palmer (no stats yet) Game Info: 7:05 PM PT TV-FS West, Radio-KLAA 830 AM, KFWB, KWKW 1330 AM This would normally be the part of the game preview where I...
by Steve Scripps | Apr 23, 2009 | 2009 Articles
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, blow a lead in the most heart-breaking fashion and spoil a strong offensive effort by the Angels. If you accept this mission, prepare to self-destruct in.. 5… Justin Speier – 1 IP. 3 H, 1 ER 4… Scot...
by Steve Scripps | Apr 23, 2009 | 2009 Articles
Scioscia’s decision to not pinch-hit Brandon Wood for Erick Aybar in the ninth last night has spawned some serious second-guessing of the Angels’ skipper. Even more calls to have Brandon Wood play. And this comes AFTER the Angels scored ten runs. The...
by Steve Scripps | Apr 23, 2009 | 2009 Articles
Alright this isn’t funny anymore. Another day, another Angel pitcher injury. After making all of one start, Darren Oliver has been sent to the 15-day disabled list with strained triceps. Not only does this injury keep a floundering bullpen from getting back a...
by Steve Scripps | Apr 23, 2009 | 2009 Articles
The Angels announced Wednesday evening that Triple-A pitcher Matt Palmer would be tabbed to start Thursday’ home game against the Detroit Tigers. Palmer is not on the 40-man roster, so a corresponding roster move will have to be made to make room for Palmer...
by Steve Scripps | Apr 22, 2009 | 2009 Articles
Detroit Tigers (7-6) @ Los Angeles Angels (5-8) Starters: DET – Justin Verlander (0-2, 7.88) LAA – Joe Saunders (2-1, 2.18) Game Info: 7:05 PM PT TV-FS West, Radio-KLAA 830 AM, KFWB, KWKW 1330 AM The Angels are back on the winning track and looking to...
by Steve Scripps | Apr 22, 2009 | 2009 Articles
One win and suddenly all seems right with the world. Except that Maicer Izturis is still hitting third (and no, I am not letting this go any time soon). The Angels showed a remarkable amount of grit last, pulling out a win despite trailing early and dealing with an...
by Steve Scripps | Apr 22, 2009 | 2009 Articles
An interesting evaluation of Mike Scioscia’s line-up chicanery. From the “I hate being right” department: The Angels are already starting to spin about Vlad’s uncertain return date. I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again. There is...
by Steve Scripps | Apr 21, 2009 | 2009 Articles
Detroit Tigers (7-5) @ Los Angeles Angels (4-8) Starters: DET – Armando Galarraga (2-0, 0.68) LAA – Jered Weaver (1-1, 3.09) Game Info: 7:05 PM PT TV-FS Prime, Radio-KLAA 830 AM, KFWB, KWKW 1330 AM To say that least week didn’t go very well is an...
