Arbitration Situation: Erick Aybar

In the next few weeks, the Angels will have to start getting into arbitration discussions with some of their key players.  The first such big case, Erick Aybar.  Why is his first?  Well, because of alphabetical order, but it is still a big case. This is Erick’s...

The Texas Rangers and Prince Fielder: Reshaping a Division

Just a couple weeks ago Albert Pujols checked out of free agency C.J Wilson left any prospective bidders in the dust for the Angels, while the biggest star has been left neglected, rather surprisingly. One would think that common sense entitles Prince Fielder to all...

Angels vs. Rangers! Who Is Better? Who Cares?

Based on the flood of articles I’ve seen on the topic, if you are any kind of Angels or Rangers or general baseball blogger and have not written up an extensive comparison of those two teams, then you, good sir, aren’t worth a damn.  As it turns out, I...

Trade Bobby Abreu? If Only It Were That Easy

According to Ken Rosenthal, the Free Bobby Abreu campaign has officially begun.  Yep, it seems good old (emphasis on “old”) Bob Kelly is quietly hoping to be traded, but not actually demanding a trade, though his quiet hopes are loud enough to reach the...

Can Mark Trumbo Really Play Third Base?

With the roster more or less set for the Angels, it is time to focus on some more detailed issues, like how said roster is going to fit together.  There may not be a more pressing issue than what to do with Mark Trumbo.  Specifically, can the big man handle a...