Found January 04, 2012 on Monkey with a Halo: Yardbarker Blogger Network
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In the next few weeks, the Angels will have to start getting into arbitration discussions with some of their key players. Up next is the incumbent starter at third base, Alberto Callaspo. Callaspo is coming off arguably his best season in the majors, yet that has still left the Angels and their fans wanting for more. His bat is passable but not really much of an asset. His glove has proven to be solid but one that still doesn't seem to have everyone's trust. He's basically the classic guy who takes nothing off the table but also doesn't bring a whole lot to it. So what should they do? Here is what we know about Callaspo: He led the Angels in OBP last season, so that has to make Jerry Dipoto happy. His 10.8% walk rate was far and away a career-best, suggesting that perhaps his newfound patience at the plate was something of an aberration. The increase in patience last season also came with a drop in power as his ISO was a career-low .086, which is hard t...
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