The secret powers of the number 5

I want to open this up with a full disclosure: I’m just a guy. I’m not a talent scout. I’m not a former ball player. I’m not even a statistician. I took dead last when I tried to play fantasy baseball. The closest I’ve come to playing the...

Rest of the AL West: Texas Rangers

The start of the most anticipated LA Angels regular season literally ever is right around the corner.  I’m excited.  You’re excited.  We are all excited.  You know who isn’t excited?  The rest of the AL West.  The other teams in the division all have...

Bobby Abreu ‘on verge’ of being traded to Cleveland

This just in, Jon Heyman is reporting that the Angels are on the verge of trading malcontent jackass OF/DH Bobby Abreu to the Cleveland Indians. #indians, #angels on verge of abreu trade — Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) March 30, 2012 Like Heyman, said, it is on the...

After a month in the desert, the Angels dry spell is over

With Spring Training coming to a close, I was fortunate enough to catch a couple of Angels’ games this past weekend.  I wouldn’t make the normal trip to Tempe Diablo Stadium, however. This year, I ventured out to Maryvale and Surprise to watch the Angels take on the...

The Angels fifth starter, short-term fix or long-term solution?

When I heard the rumor that the Angels are the front-runners to sign Roy Oswalt I had a burst of adrenaline.  It was that or a reflux of a recent double espresso, I’m not sure.  But the rush didn’t last long.  For one thing, it will be months before...

2012 Player Preview: Mike Trout

Whether or not he plays a big role for the 2012 Angels, we all know Mike Trout is the future of the Angels, so why not preview his 2012 season as well? 2011 Stats: 123 AB, .220 AVG, .281 OBP, .390 SLG, 20 R, 5 HR, 16 RBI, 4 SB, 0 CS, 30 K 2012 ZiPS Projections: 604...