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Found December 21, 2012 on Monkey with a Halo: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Jason Vargas,  Josh Hamilton,  Ryan Madson,  Billy Beane,  AJ Pierzynski
TEAMS: Los Angeles Angels,  Oakland Athletics,  Chicago White Sox
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The December 21st, 2012 edition of daily news for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim including Vargas and park effect, how pitchers adjusted to Hamilton, debating if the Angels improved and much more... The Story: The park factor change from Safeco Field to Angel Stadium should be about the same for Jason Vargas. The Monkey Says: As many have pointed out before, Vargas has had great success at the Big A in his career.  Small sample size is a factor there as is the possibility that he is just a tough match-up for this particular Angel roster, but it definitely bodes well for his numbers not taking too much of a hit this season. The Story: How pitchers adjusted to Josh Hamilton last season after his torrid start. The Monkey Says: This all makes sense, but I also think there was a lot more going on with Hamilton during his tough stretch than just him seeing fewer fastballs.  He had a much-discussed problem with quitting tobacco that may have affected his focus at the p...
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