Bobby Abreu, from great mentor to bad role model

I’ve always believed that a team needs a strong veteran presence, on a 25-man roster there should be at least a couple of older players to mentor the youngsters.  Maybe I have an issue with authority myself, but it’s always been easier for me to learn from an...

2012 Player Preview: Bobby Wilson

2011 was another year of Bobby Wilson living third catcher limbo with the Angels, but with Jeff Mathis gone Wilson finally looks to have a chance at securing the back-up catcher’s job all for himself.  Can he finally win the job and prove that the Halos...

Six Angels that could be traded before Opening Day

Outside of the fifth starter spot, the Angels Opening Day roster is set.  This is the kind of thing that happens after you spend half of a gajillion dollars in the off-season to add free agents and lock up other players to extensions.  It makes for great...

2012 Player Preview: Kendrys Morales

Kendrys Morales is on the verge of returning to the majors after nearly two years of surgeries, recuperation and rehabilitation.  His broken ankle set the Angels franchise back significantly, but now the hope is that his return can be what pushes them over the...

Spring Training Storylines: The back-up catcher battle

When it comes to pre-season position battles, none come with less intrigue and importance than a battle for the back-up catcher’s job.  That statement is true for 29 of the 30 teams in baseball.  You’ll never guess who the exception to the rule...

The search for the next great Angels scapegoat

True fans understand the dynamic of sports fandom. You cheer your team, you boo the other team, you have a few hated rivals to whom you say inflammatory things in order rile their fans and get them kicked out of your home ballpark (for example, reminding Yankee fans...