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Tony Reagins Speaks, Media Hints at Angels Front Office Tension
20 days ago by
Halos Heaven
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by M. Spencer Green - AP
Del Ninja (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
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General Manager Tony Reagins commented on all the trade rumors out there in the LA TIMES - just...
Happy birthday, J.D. Smart
24 days ago by
Lone Star Ball
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Happy birthday to J.D. Smart, who turns 37 today.
Smart is an Austin native and former UT pitcher who was drafted by the Expos in the 4th round of the 1995 draft. He saw some time in the pen for the Expos in 1999, but without much success, and after becoming a minor league...
The State of the Rockies: A Sane Free Agency Preview
17 days ago by
Purple Row
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Ladies and Gentlemen, the siren of the MLB free agency period once again beckons, luring unsuspecting baseball fans into wrecking their ships against the sharp jagged rocks--in this case dreams of big-ticket free agents for even the smallest markets, ill-conceived...
Angels Fisted in Seattle
September 01, 2009 by
Halos Heaven
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by Kevin P. Casey - AP
"ouch" says Ervin Santana.
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Final Score in Seattle: Mariners 2, Angels 1
The Mariners sent Doug Fister to the mound tonight to...
Game 25: Angels 5, A’s 3
May 06, 2009 by
SoCal Sports Hub
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The Angels’ confidence is back.
Shane Loux continued to impress on Tuesday night by pitching 7 solid innings, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Oakland A’s 5-3. Loux gave up just 1 run over his 7 innings while walking one batter and striking out 3. Darren Oliver, fresh...
Mendoza Line...
November 13, 2008 by
Mets Fever
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Last night I completed a post in which I thought the Mets last spot in the bullpen should go to a veteran leader. Now I'm not one for bringing in older players but I think guys like Darren Oliver and Roberto Hernandez serve a purpose, of calming everyone down during rough times...
Mets ink Fossum to a minor league deal...
January 18, 2009 by
Mets Fever
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Former 1999 first round pick of the Boston Red Sox's, Casey Fossum is reported to have signed a minor league deal with the Mets. So there's the invite LOOGY that most of us were expecting. Fossum had a tremendous collegiate career but never lived up to expectations in professional...
Let's examine why Scioscia took out Lackey
October 23, 2009 by
Halos Heaven
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I actually supported Mike Scioscia's decision to Remove John Lackey the time, although I'll admit to cursing him a few moments later. However, here is why I think Scioscia made that move and why I originally agreed with the move.
1. The tying Yankees runner is at the plate...
Angels Notes: Guerrero, Lackey, Oliver
19 days ago by
MLB Rumors
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MLB.com's Lyle Spencer answered a pile of fans' questions about the Angels' free agents, possible new signings and trade options. Here are some of the highlights...
Spencer "has his doubts" that Los Angeles will re-sign any of its big three free agents...
Angels Win In Spite Of Boob
October 22, 2009 by
A Red Sox Fan From Pinstripe...
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It's a good thing for you the Angels won. Had they not, my rage may have broken your computer.My lawd, Scioscia, what the capital F? Seriously, dude. I know Darren Oliver was a Yankee killer in, like, '02, but you're going with him (and therefore his bullpen buds) when...
Shore up the Pen
17 days ago by
Halos Heaven
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Alright, so I know most of the discussion so far about the offseason has involved our free agents (John Lackey, Chone Figgins, Vladimir Guerrero, and Darren Oliver), big hitting free agents (Jason Bay & Matt Holliday), and trades (anyone remember a discussion about Curtis Granderson...
Oliver Collecting Interest from Several Teams
November 13, 2008 by
SoCal Sports Hub
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While free agent reliever Darren Oliver is receiving offers from other teams, it is extremely important that the Angels resign him due to the expected departure of recording setting closer Francisco Rodriguez, Joey Kaufman writes.
Angels sign closer Brian Fuentes
December 31, 2008 by
The Scores Report
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The Los Angeles Angels found their replacement for Felix Rodriguez at closer in former Rockies? reliever Brian Fuentes, who signed a two-year, $17.5 million contract with the
The 33-year-old Fuentes was a three-time NL All-Star. The lefty was 1-5 with 30 saves in 34 chances and a 2.73 ERA ...
Game 28: Angels 4, Royals 1
May 09, 2009 by
SoCal Sports Hub
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Matt Palmer made his second straight excellent start, and picked up his second straight win. He lasted 5.1 innings, allowed one run on two hits, walked three, and struck out five en route to his third victory. He lowered his ERA to 3.06. Darren Oliver relieved Palmer in the sixth...
MLB Winter Meetings Begin with Economy Looming Factor
December 08, 2008 by
Biz of Baseball
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It seems appropriate that MLB's annual winter meetings are taking place in Las Vegas. After all, this year is all about taking, and assessing risk.With top-teir players such as Manny Ramirez, C.C. Sabathia, and Mark Texeria having yet to cut deals, questions have arrisen as to...
Their Time Is Now
By Eric DentonAngelswin.com Senior ColumnistIt's pretty simple to describe what the Angels have to do this weekend in New York. Have fun, play smart and win. Of course it wont be that easy, nothing worth doing ever is. However this is the Angels time to shine and perhaps they have...
Our Free Agent Class: 5 Type A's
August 23, 2009 by
Halos Heaven
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Here are the freshly updated free agent compensation rankings, thanks to someone who reverse-engineers Elias' official Type A/Type B classifications. Long story short, if the offseason began today, we'd have a stunning 5 Type A free agents on the open market. Here's...
There's Always Two Years From Now
October 19, 2009 by
Yankees 2000
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I watched Game 2 of the Yankees-Angels series with the Hound the other night. As the game went to extra innings and the hour grew later, he asked me what the Mets could do to make things better next year.I told him I didn't know where to begin.You start by talking about needing...
The Los Angeles Angels place Darren Oliver on the D.L.
April 25, 2009 by
Angels Locker
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The Angels have placed lefty starter/reliever Darren Oliver on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left triceps. Oliver has pitched in 3 games (1 start) for the Angels this season and he is 0-0 with a 2.35 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP. The Angels have recalled rookie righty starting pitcher...
Scioscia Probably Cost the Angels John Lackey in Free Agency
October 23, 2009 by
Larry Brown
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One of the most controversial moments from Game 5 in Anaheim on Thursday night came when manager Mike Scioscia removed starter John Lackey from the game in the 7th. Considering Darren Oliver came on in relief and gave up a 3-run double to Mark Teixeira on his first pitch and a game...
ALCS: That Game Was Ridiculous
October 23, 2009 by
Babes Love Baseball
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Holy smokes, now that was a poorly-managed ball game.The Los Angeles Angels kept their World Series dreams alive for one more night, coming away with a 7-6 win over the New York Yankees in Game 5 of the ALCS Thursday night in what turned out to be a helluva baseball game.After striking...
Around the Halo 4/16/2009
April 16, 2009 by
SoCal Sports Hub
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Last night the Angels were blasted by the Mariners 11-3.The bullpen was hammered hard again. What was supposed to be one of the Angels strength this season, hasn't been thus far. Los Angeles currently has the best starters ERA in the league at 2.79 even without John Lackey, Ervin...
The Season Starts Today
By Zach Stoloff -- Angelswin.com columnistWhatever has happened up until now in 2009 is irrelevant. The Angels’ season starts today.Opening a three game set in Boston at imposing Fenway Park, the team finds itself in a position of power, six games up on the Texas Rangers in the AL...
Angelswin.com Prospect Hotlist - May 27th
May 27, 2009 by
SoCal Sports Hub
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RHP Ryan Chaffee tops the Prospect Hotlist this weekBy David Saltzer - Angelswin.com ColumnistIn a week that saw the Angels’ combined minor league teams go a collective 11-14, many of the regular weekly Hot Prospects struggled. But, since baseball is a team sport, even when some...
Angelswin.com Prospect Hotlist - May 27th
RHP Ryan Chaffee tops the Prospect Hotlist this weekBy David Saltzer - Angelswin.com ColumnistIn a week that saw the Angels’ combined minor league teams go a collective 11-14, many of the regular weekly Hot Prospects struggled. But, since baseball is a team sport, even when some...
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