The curious case of the Angels poor outfield defensive metrics
The Angels' outfield defense was supposed to be a many splendored thing. With Josh Hamilton supplanting Mark Trumbo in right field, Mike Trout shifting to left and Peter Bourjos returning to a starting role in center, the Halos had arguably the best defensive outfield in all of the land.
We even joked how the Halos could play just Trout and Bourjos and still have nary a ball...
Halo Headlines: Madson looks good in rehab, Bourjos report improvement
The May 14th, 2013 edition of daily news for the Los Angeles Angels including Madson looks good in rehab, Bourjos report improvement and much more...
The Story: Ryan Madson struck out one and allowed no baserunners in his first rehab appearance last night.
The Monkey Says: There is speculation he could be activated Wednesday, but the Angels might have him make another rehab...
Peter Bourjos Placed On 15-Day Disabled List By Angels
The Los Angeles Angels have placed outfielder Peter Bourjos on the 15-day disabled list after straining his left hamstring. Because his asset is speed, this could be a tricky recovery and Los Angeles will want to make sure that there will be no chance at re-aggravation. Scott Cousins was called up to help fill the void. J.B. Shuck also will see some time.
The post Peter Bourjos...
Here’s a Peter Bourjos Scouting report from 2010
The Angels played 19 innings last night, and Peter Bourjos earned a trip to the disabled list after hurting his hamstring. Sometimes we come across random things in our many walks of life and now is as good of a time as any to show one-show all on this.
Here is a Peter Bourjos scouting report from 2010:
A couple interesting things to note here:
At the time, Bourjos’ MLB comp...
Angels place Peter Bourjos on DL; activate Erick Aybar
While the Los Angeles Angels will place outfielder Peter Bourjos on the disabled list with a hamstring injury, the club will activate shortstop Erick Aybar, who's missed time due to a heel injury, according to Mike DiGiovanna of The Los Angeles Times.
Among the moves #Angels will make later today: CF Peter Bourjos will go on the DL; SS Erick Aybar will be activated off the...
Peter Bourjos Player Profile & Projections
(Photo by Jeremy Long - jlongphoto.com)
By Robert Cunningham, AngelsWin.com Staff Writer
2013 Outlook: Bourjos has been a very polarizing figure among Angels fans. Some point to his 2012 season as an indicator of his true offensive performance level while others look at his 2011 breakout season and feel that reflects his true aptitude.
There are a couple of reasons why you...
Halo Headlines: ZiPS projects the Angels, thoughts on Bourjos' job security
The January 8th, 2013 edition of daily news for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim including ZiPS projects the Angels, thoughts on Bourjos' job security and much more...
The Story: The 2013 ZiPS projections are now available for the Angels.
The Monkey Says: The good news is that the rotation shapes up a bit better than most expect. The bad news is that ZiPS does not...
Insurance, Thy Name is Bourjos (or Why Morales Was the One to Go)
By David Saltzer, AngelsWin.com Senior Writer
My uncle John just recently passed, and he has been on my mind a lot. Our families would spend Christmas together, and the holidays just aren’t the same without him.
My uncle John was an insurance agent. He always told me never buy anything expensive if I couldn’t afford the maintenance and the insurance on it. He’d tell me that...
Angels Rumors: LA Likely to trade Peter Bourjos, Mark Trumbo
Following their signing of free agent slugger Josh Hamilton,
the Los Angeles Angels are “very likely” to trade one of their additional
outfielders, Peter Bourjos or Mark Trumbo, for a pitcher, reports Danny Knobler
of CBS Sports.
Angels are very likely to trade one of the outfielders (Bourjos, Trumbo) for a pitcher. Could be either one, depending on the return.
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Silly Season Starts, Mets Alleged To Want Peter Bourjos For David Wright
I'm not so convinced that this New York Post article has any meaning other than that silly season has started; the "young, defensive-oriented center fielder they crave" would surely be Peter Bourjos. Honestly, I don't see the value that David Wright brings to the table, as it looks like his .254/.345/.427 line in 2011 is an early career collapse. As BPro pointed...
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