by Steve Scripps | Aug 5, 2011 | 2011 Articles
Another night, another Angel win and another Trumbo-mb! Maybe it is time Scioscia finally recognizes what he has in his slugging rookie first baseman and moves him into a more prominent position in the lineup? Angels 7, Twins 1 I’ve remained skeptical on...
by Steve Scripps | Aug 4, 2011 | 2011 Articles
@Minnesota Twins (51-59) @ Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (60-51) Pitching Probables: MIN – Francisco Liriano (7-8, 4.67 ERA) LAA – Dan Haren (11-6, 2.89 ERA) Game Info: 7:05 PM PT; TV – KCOP; Radio – KLAA 830 AM The Angels just missed an opportunity to...
by Steve Scripps | Aug 4, 2011 | 2011 Articles
I’ve tried my best to convince myself that Tony Reagins declined to make any deadline deals because he was being calm and rational and realized that he could not make a good deal considering the teams lack of financial and prospect resources. But the more...
by Steve Scripps | Aug 4, 2011 | 2011 Articles
How do I put this politely? Umm, Joel Pineiro, he… what’s the word? Sucks… hard. Like, if he sucked any more he’d be a vacuum or Scott Kazmir, neither of which are good things. The wheels didn’t really start to fall off...
by Steve Scripps | Aug 4, 2011 | 2011 Articles
The August 4th, 2011 edition of daily news for the LA Angels including Kendrick frustrated with his benchings, Abreu wants to retire as an Angel, assessing Trumbo’s upside and much more… The Story: Howie Kendrick appears to be getting frustrated with his...
by Steve Scripps | Aug 3, 2011 | 2011 Articles
@Minnesota Twins (50-59) @ Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (60-50) Pitching Probables: MIN – Scott Baker (8-6, 2.56 ERA) LAA – Joel Pineiro (5-5, 4.91 ERA) Game Info: 7:05 PM PT; TV – KCOP; Radio – KLAA 830 AM What has gotten to Joel Pineiro? I...
by Steve Scripps | Aug 3, 2011 | 2011 Articles
Twitter is a great social media tool, especially for athletes. It gives them a chance to interact with fans and show that they can be humble and gracious despite their fame. It also allows them to insinuate that they are about to fornicate with an...
by Steve Scripps | Aug 3, 2011 | 2011 Articles
When Bobby Abreu officially made enough plate appearances to vest his $9 million contract option for 2012, you’d have thought drowned a sack of puppies based on the vitriol aimed in his direction by certain segments of the Angel fan base. I guess that is...
by Steve Scripps | Aug 3, 2011 | 2011 Articles
The August 3rd, 2011 edition of daily news for the LA Angels including Weaver suspended six games but will appeal, previewing the August trade market for the Halos, for some reason the Angels will honor Derek Jeter and much more… The Story: Jered Weaver has been...
by Steve Scripps | Aug 3, 2011 | 2011 Articles
It wasn’t another no-hitter, but Ervin Santana still seemed to have plenty of that same magic left in his arm as he cruised to a complete game shutout of the visiting Twins. Angels 5, Twins 1 I don’t know how much longer Ervin can keep this up, but...
