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Kotchman we know, but give me more K-Mo

By Chuck Richter - Angelswin.com Executive EditorKotchman was the Angels top prospect in the organization for years before he was given a full time gig after the club let Darin Erstad walk at the conclusion of the 2006 season. Injuries derailed his chance at playing a full season for...
>> angelswinblog.blogspot.com/2009/05...
 

Around the Halo 4/2/2009

Yesterday in Tempe the Halos lost to the Texas Rangers 5-4. Shane Loux pitched 6 innings giving up 3 runs (2 earned) and is expected to make the Angels rotation to start the season. After 12 seasons this will be the first time in his career that Loux has made an opening day roster...
>> socalsportshub.com/2009/04...
 

The Angels Past, Present, and Future -- Part 2: First Base

By Jonathan "Angelsjunky" Northrop - Angelswin Columnist Part 2 in my series, surveying the Angels position-by-position, past, present and future. First a note: I am going to expand this into more parts, as each position is ending up being longer than planned. With...
>> angelswinblog.blogspot.com/...
 

Game 147 Thread / Cubs @ Astros (kinda), (1 of 2)

Game Chat | Press Pass | BR Preview SP Carlos Zambrano SP *Randy Wolf ...
>> www.thecubreporter.com/2008/09...
 

Zoom Rhymes with Doom: Astros 5, Tigers 4

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More photos » by David J. Phillip - AP We don't know either, Joel. Where did your control go, young man? Browse more photos » Here's something to ponder during the hours between the time...
>> www.blessyouboys.com/2009/6/...
 

Baseball Place No. 69, Land Stadium; Alternative Place No. 69A: Victory Field

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How important to a stadium is the view beyond centerfield?Josh Pahgian taps a seaside park in San Diego for place No. 69 in his “101 Baseball Places to See Before You Strike Out.”Carroll B. Land Stadium is on the campus of Point Loma Nazarene University, built into the cliffs overlooking...
>> metsguyinmichigan.blogspot.com/2009/10...
 

The Bill James Handbook 2009 and your Angels

By Johnny Ray - Angelswin.com Contributor It seems like most Angel fans have an aversion towards baseball statistics and its ability to predict performance. I often wonder why this is. Is it because Billy Beane, our rival to the north, uses them to his advantage? Is it because of our history ...
>> angelswinblog.blogspot.com/2008/12...
 

April Players of the Month

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The Sox struggled in the opening month but at least they finished above .500. That's quite a feat given their horrendous offense.Offensive Player of the Month - There were so many offensive players it's hard to just pick one. But seriously, I have to go with Darin Erstad. Only...
>> chisoxdaily.blogspot.com/2007/05...
 

Game 148 Thread / Cubs @ Astros (kinda) 2 of 2

Game Chat | Press Pass | BR Preview SP *Ted Lilly SP Brian Moehler ...
>> www.thecubreporter.com/2008/09...
 

The Angelswin.com 2009 Draft Preview

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Tyler Chatwood was the Angels #1 draft pick in the 2008 Amateur DraftBy Chuck Richter - Angelswin.com Executive EditorThe Angels enjoy having six picks in the first 110 selections in this years' amateur draft on Tuesday (June 9th) after winning 100 games in 2008 and winning yet...
>> socalsportshub.com/2009/06...
 

Around the Halo 4/2/2009

Yesterday in Tempe the Halos lost to the Texas Rangers 5-4. Shane Loux pitched 6 innings giving up 3 runs (2 earned) and is expected to make the Angels rotation to start the season. After 12 seasons this will be the first time in his career that Loux has made an opening day roster...
>> angelswinblog.blogspot.com/2009/04...
 

Bad to the Bone

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Game 94 - Red SoxRangers 3, Red Sox 1Record: 55-39Since the All-Star break, the Boston Red Sox are 1-5, having plated a total of 13 runs. The Sox' batsmen have recorded a robust .192/.252./.285 line, good for a .537 OPS. To put things in perspective, Reggie Willits has a .542...
>> nextyear.blogspot.com/2009/07...
 

Escaping from Houston with a 'W' - Cubs 8 Astros 5

Game Twenty-Eight - Cubs 8 Astros 5 WP - Ted Lilly (4-2) LP - Russ Ortiz (2-1) Save - None Ted Lilly labored through six innings on Thursday night at Minute Maid Park but still turned in a quality start, two runs on four hits with three walks and five strikeouts...and earned his...
>> chicagocubsonline.com/archive...
 

The Oddest Stat From Your Fantasy Team

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More photos » by John Amis - AP Browse more photos » What is the oddest stat from your fantasy team?  In my NL-Only 4x4 keeper league, the leader amongst the players lined-up in my OF slots in HRs is Jordan...
>> www.faketeams.com/2009/6/...
 

Astros Unlikely To Be Significant Players in Free Agency

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Richard Justice of The Houston Chronicle writes that the Astros are "unlikely to be significant players in free agency this winter." The team is trying to lower payroll and get younger, something signing free agents generally won't accomplish. Justice does say that the...
>> www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/09...
 

A Glance at Greatness: The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim All-Time Team

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Team Name: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Year Established: 1961 City: Los Angeles Ballpark: Angel Stadium of Anaheim Previous Nicknames: Los Angeles Angels (1961-1965), California Angels (1965-1996), Anaheim Angels (1997-2004) League: American League Division: AL West Number of Playoff...
>> bleacherreport.com/article...
 

Easy Like Sunday Morning

Is there a more beautiful spot on the planet? View full size photo uploaded July 19, 2009 I wonder if everyone else is basking in the glow of Clayton Kershaw's amazing performance last night, because I am the only...
>> www.truebluela.com/2009/7/...
 
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