JORDAN WALDEN RUMORS
Rolling the Dice on a Reliever
The Angels have been spending a lot of time talking about their plans on adding a late-inning reliever to compliment Walden, yet so far they've let all the quality relievers on the free agent market slip past them. Now I don't blame them, some of them were just too overpriced (Madson), and some were just plain not worth it (Cordero). What makes this a tricky case is that...
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17 days ago
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17 days ago
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Tolleson hopes to join childhood friends Kershaw and Walden in the Big Leagues
LOS ANGELES It wouldbe understandable if Shawn Tolleson felt a twinge of jealousy every time hewatched Clayton Kershaw pitch last season for the Dodgers. But he insists hedidnt, not one bit.
Kershaw and Tollesonhave been friends since they played on the same traveling squad as teenagers inTexas. They were also teammates on the 2005 USA Junior National team.
Then their careers...
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January 12, 2012
Jordan Walden of the Los Angeles Angels finishes tied for 7th in the A.L. Rookie of the Year Voting
23-year old righty closer Jordan Walden finished tied for 7th in the voting for the A.L. Rookie of the Year Award with outfielder Desmond Jennings of the Tampa Bay Rays. Walden pitched in 62 games (0 starts) for the Angels last year and he was 5-5 with 32 saves, a 2.98 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP. Walden has now pitched in 78 games (0 starts) in his first two years with the Angels and...
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November 14, 2011
Angels' Playoff Hopes Suffer Devastating Blow, As Jordan Walden Wastes Three-Run Lead in Ninth Inning of 6-5 Loss to Athletics
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Rookie closer Jordan Walden wasted a three-run lead in the ninth inning, throwing away a potential game-ending grounder as the Los Angeles Angels' playoff hopes were dealt a devastating blow with a 6-5 loss to the Oakland Athletics on Sunday. The defeat left the Angels 2 1/2 games behind Boston and two games back of Tampa Bay in the AL wild-card race. Los Angeles...
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September 25, 2011
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September 25, 2011
Jordan Walden has been outstanding for the Los Angeles Angels this year
23-year old righty reliever Jordan Walden has had an excellent rookie season working as the Angels’ closer. Walden has pitched in 58 games (0 starts) for the Angels so far this year and he is 5-3 with 31 saves, a 2.41 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP. He has only given up 42 hits (1 homer) while whiffing 63 batters in his first 56 innings, which is impressive. Walden has now pitched in 74...
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September 20, 2011
Angels' Jordan Walden named to All-Star Team
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim right-hander Jordan Walden has been named to replace Mariano Rivera of the New York Yankees on the American League’s active roster for the 82nd All-Star Game, Major League Baseball announced today.
Because Rivera was a player-elected All-Star, his replacement was to be the next highest ranking relief pitcher who was not already an All-Star via the...
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July 07, 2011
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July 07, 2011
Walden's confidence jumps back on track
ANAHEIM Jordan Walden needed to get back on the mound Wednesday afternoon. He needed to erase the memory of three blown saves as quickly as possible for himself and maybe for his Los Angeles Angels teammates.
Confidence is a delicate subject for young pitchers. It doesnt take much to lose it, and when it goes, it isnt easy to regain. But Walden, 23, summoned everything he could...
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June 30, 2011
Walden answers the call, shuts down Tampa Bay Rays
When Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia announced on Tuesday afternoon that reliever Jordan Walden was replacing Fernando Rodney as the closer for the foreseeable future, no doubt that many wondered whether or not Walden would be able to capably answer the call. Tonight, Walden emphatically answered that call.
Starter Jered Weaver put together another quality start, catcher...
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April 05, 2011
Jordan Walden Is the Angels' Closer of the Future
I have some terrific news, Halo hopefuls: the Angels may have just found another Troy Percival. His name is Jordan Walden, and he is the Angels' closer of the future.
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September 15, 2010
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September 15, 2010
AngelsWin.com interview with Jordan Walden
(Photo by Phil Richmond)By Chuck Richter - AngelsWin.com Executive EditorThe Angels' prized pitching prospect coming into this season was kind enough to answer some questions for us in an interview Q&A format today. Walden, who endured an injury riddled season is feeling a lot better and confident he'll fare much better in 2010, as a starter.Overall it was a disappointing...
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September 25, 2009
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September 25, 2009
THE ANGELS HOT 25
