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Scioscia Right to Call on Bullpen
By Adam Dodge - Angelswin.com Senior WriterIn the Mike Scioscia era, the most successful time in Angels’ history, there has been one consistent force that has driven the Angels to victory. Over the past nine years and change, the offense has been up and down. Despite being the strength...
Villone leading the pack...
March 11, 2009 by
Mets Fever
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It appears that the cutting of Duaner Sanchez will save the Mets approx. 1.5 MM which will more then likely be the salary of the two relievers who will replace him. If Duaner was the pitcher of old Jerry Manuel was leaning towards a six man pen with Duaner and Green picking up most...
Opening Day Live Blog Marathon Game 3: A’s @ Angels
April 06, 2009 by
Bugs & Cranks
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Former Rockies collide on Opening Day.
Slugging outfielder, Jack Cust, and his Oakland A’s battle the Los Angeles Angels, led by ace relievers, Darren Oliver and Justin Speier.
Opening Day Marathon: Game 3 A’s @ Angels
Opening Day Live Blog Marathon Game 2 & 3: Dodgers @ Padres, A’s @ Angels
April 06, 2009 by
Bugs & Cranks
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More beautiful west coast baseball — where no snow, wind, or cold will get in the way of their Opening Day.
Wildfires and earthquakes on the other hand…
Some guy named Manny will be playing. He makes roughly $42,000 every time he steps to the plate. Come be depressed...
List of Free Agent Relievers, Not Exactly Exciting
December 01, 2006 by
beerleaguer.typepad.com
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As the Beerleaguer puts it, "When it comes to free agent relievers, there's an unusually high level of rubbish this winter." This list comes on the heels of the Phillies walking away from a Joe Borowski signing after he and his bum shoulder failed to impress doctors during...
Scioscia Right to Call on Bullpen
May 13, 2009 by
SoCal Sports Hub
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By Adam Dodge - Angelswin.com Senior WriterIn the Mike Scioscia era, the most successful time in Angels’ history, there has been one consistent force that has driven the Angels to victory. Over the past nine years and change, the offense has been up and down. Despite being the strength...
Green struggles, Dessens strong in Buffalo...
May 10, 2009 by
Mets Fever
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Sean Green is the one pitcher in the Mets bullpen who is struggling, in 14 appearances he's 0-2 with a 9 ERA. He's been on the receiving end of several lopsided outings; 4/23 Vs. St. Louis five runs, 4/28 Vs. Florida four runs and today he gave up two runs.Green was acquired...
Mariners, "King" Felix Hernandez Reach 1-year, $3.8M Deal. Avoid Arbitration
January 19, 2009 by
Biz of Baseball
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They (once again), couldn
Lackey Done
October 08, 2009 by
Baseball Musings
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John Lackey comes out for the eighth and gives up a hit, then gets a ground out. He leaves with a runner on and a 5-0 lead, with a high quality start.
Update: Darren Oliver comes on in relief. He had a great season in terms of HR, BB, K and ERA.
Update: Oliver does [...]
More Information, Please: A way to improve NBA box-score stats
October 14, 2009 by
Bullets Forever
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by Steve Helber - AP
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NBA stats have some definite, huge holes, particularly on the defensive end. It has always been that way. But does it have to be? ...
Roster of the Worst Free Agent Contracts (2000-2004)
April 27, 2009 by
Jorge Says No
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It's a tough economy out there. We all know that by now. But it's obvious to note that baseball is completely different than the real world. I thought it would be fun to make a roster comprised solely of terrible free agent contracts. Contract extensions need not apply.My original...
Game 30: Angels 4, Royals 3
May 10, 2009 by
SoCal Sports Hub
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The Angels didn’t generate much at the plate, but they took advantage of some Kansas City mistakes, and got some timely fielding from Torii Hunter to sweep the Royals for their fourth win in a row.
Shane Loux left after allowing three runs on seven hits in just 3.2 innings, but...
Hey, Bud! It's Time For Replay Review: NLCS Game 5 Preview, Dodgers vs. Phillies, Wednesday 10/21, 7:07 CT
October 21, 2009 by
Bleed Cubbie Blue
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by Jae C. Hong - AP
Photographic evidence of The Worst Call of All Time.
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Fortunately, they had nothing to do with the outcome of ALCS game four, which the Yankees...
Ryan Ludwick Reaches Agreement with Cardinals. Avoids Arbitration
February 16, 2009 by
Biz of Baseball
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The last of the St . Louis Cardinals players in salary arbitration has reached a settlement. Outfielder Ryan Ludwick has reportedly reached a 1-year, $3.7 million deal with the Cardinals. He was seeking $4.25 million in salary arbitration while the Cardinals had been offering $2.8...
A Note on the Offense
October 20, 2009 by
Pinstripe Alley
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by Chris Pizzello - AP
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At first brush, it looks like the Yanks didn't hit last night. 8 hits over 11 innings. But they mixed in 7BB. That's 15 baserunners...
Odds And Ends: Oliver, Wolf, Penny
August 27, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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Links for Thursday morning...
Darren Oliver doesn't know for sure if he'll play again next year, but he tells Bill Shaikin of the LA Times that he's leaning towards returning for another season
Joel Sherman of the New York Post believes the Mets made the wrong...
It's all about the leverage (or why Mariano should have pitched the 7th)
October 23, 2009 by
This Purist Bleeds Pinstripes
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Leverage is a funny word. A loaded word, if you will.For one thing, it's more or less responsible for the financial collapse of America.In baseball parlance, leverage refers to an on-field situation--the inning, number of outs, score, pitch count, etc--and how likely the result...
Angels and SS Izturi Reach 1-year, $1.6M Deal. Avoid Arbitration
January 29, 2009 by
Biz of Baseball
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The Los Angeles Angels and shortstop Maicer Izturi have agreed to a 1-year, $1.6 million deal, thus avoiding salary arbitration. The Angels were offering $1.4 million in salary arbitration while Izturi was seeking $1.885 million. The $1.6 million that Izturi will make in 2009 is $42...
Don't expect a Big LOOGY, next up utility man...
December 29, 2008 by
Mets Fever
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To begin this off-season I thought it would be essential for the Mets to acquire a top notched left handed reliever ( Jeremy Affeldt). But the Mets have put together such a dominant 1-2 punch at the back-end of the bullpen, that I no longer see that as a necessary move. All the pen really needs ...
2009's First Half: Proving Murphy's Law
By Zach Stoloff -- Angelswin.com columnistThis article started out as something else entirely. Originally I intended to write a normal, boring first-half wrapup, and to begin that piece I was going to briefly mention of all the injuries and unforeseen circumstances which have befallen...
Angels-Twins Lines Preview
April 18, 2009 by
Sports Handicapping Blog
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The Los Angeles Angels and the Minnesota Twins will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at The Metrodome. The Angels will give the ball to starter Darren Oliver in this one. Lefthander Oliver is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA. Starting this game for the Twins...
Oliver of Angels, and Dobbs of Phillies Sign Deals Avoiding Arbitration
January 16, 2009 by
Biz of Baseball
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The day after arbitration filings in MLB were released (see details on the 111 players that filed), two more players have signed deals avoiding arbitration. The signings bringing the total to 3 after Kevin Youkilis reached his 4 year, $40 million deal, that also includes a $13 million...
Discussion: Angels Face Big Decisions
October 26, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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Yes, the return flight from New York has barely touched down, but the Angels are already facing a large number of difficult decisions, and the writers who cover them have wasted no time in evaluating them.MLB.com's Lyle Spencer rates the various chances that 2009's Angels hitting...
The Projected 2009/2010 Free Agent Class
August 24, 2009 by
6-4-2: Double Play Blog
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Matt Welch notes the Angels will likely have five type A free agents this offseason: Bobby Abreu, John Lackey, Vlad Guerrero, Chone Figgins, and Darren Oliver. Of that list, I would make a serious run at Abreu (up to two years), Vlad (ditto, but with the understanding that his days...
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