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Aging gracefully: Maddux Vs. Weaver

Found December 27, 2012 on Monkey with a Halo: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Jason Vargas,  Jered Weaver,  CJ Wilson,  Tommy Hanson,  Joe Blanton,  Jerome Williams,  Garrett Richards,  Nick Maronde,  Greg Maddux
TEAMS: Los Angeles Angels
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Coming on the heels of trading Kendrys Morales for Jason Vargas, it seems as though the Angel’s starters are set.  Barring injury, Jered Weaver, CJ Wilson, Tommy Hanson, Jason Vargas and Joe Blanton will open the season in the rotation.  There is even some decent depth behind them with Jerome Williams (Bullpen), Garrett Richards (AAA), Nick Maronde (AA) and, after a surprise Arizona Fall League stint, Bobby Cassevah (AAA) now waiting in the wings.  There is one problem however; no one is all that excited about the #3-5 spots in the rotation.  For one reason or another Hanson (injuries), Vargas (perceived mediocrity) and Blanton (insert your reason for dislike) have left fans yearning for a proven #2 or 3 type starter.  Between the declining velocity and ailments that Weaver has suffered in the last year and the minor surgery that Wilson underwent, there are even more questions.  Do not fret Angel fans, things are not as bad as they might seem.  First of all, if healthy, the rotation...
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