Spring Training Storylines: Mark Trumbo, Third Baseman?

Mark Trumbo moving to third base might already be the most discussed storyline of spring training for the Angels.  Who am I kidding?  It is easily the hottest topic in training camp and it was before he even took his first grounder (especially the one that he fielded...

Introducing the New Monkey With a Halo Staff

Greetings, loyal readers.  As you likely noticed last month, I put out a call for new writers to come and join the site.  I was hoping to hire one, maybe two writers, but the response was overwhelming and my plans changed a bit.  So, instead of one new writer, Monkey...

2012 Player Preview: Jordan Walden

For a rookie All-Star closer, Jordan Walden faced a lot of uncertainty about his role heading into this off-season but he emerged with his closer job intact.  What does he have to do in 2012 to make sure that the Angels don’t go scrounging for a replacement...

2012 Player Preview: Mark Trumbo

Mark Trumbo exceeded expectations in 2011, making a strong case for Rookie of the Year and a long future in the Angel organization.  All that managed to earn him in 2012 is a potential defensive position switch and a severely reduced role.  Is the Trumbomber really...