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Angels' bullpen has surprising depth
June 18, 2009 by
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With Shields injured and Arredondo demoted, Speier, Bulger and Oliver have helped shore up a potential weak spot.
The seventh and eighth innings have been a trouble spot for the Angels, who began 2009 thinking they had two of the game's top setup men, right-hander Scot...
Startling Starters...
May 17, 2007 by
The GNUru Fantasy Baseball
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The GNUru's list of the most surprising starting pitchers in fantasy baseball!!
While it's still too early to read to much into the early season stats, many unheralded players are off to impressive starts. If you drafted, picked up, or traded for some of the following players...
Angelswin.com: The Internet home for Angels fans
November 11, 2007 by
angelswin.com
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By Adam Dodge - Angelswin.com Senior Writer
As the players align for their respective team pictures after nine innings of softball, it is apparent the individuals within the group know their place in this world. Their faces red from the midday sun, their shirts and hats covered...
The Angels Have Some Patriotic Pitchers
January 11, 2009 by
SoCal Sports Hub
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Yesterday, Team USA announced a preliminary roster of 22 players who have committed to play in the 2009 World Baseball Classic this spring. So far, the Angels have three pitchers who are on the initial list. Left-handed closer Brian Fuentes and right-handers John Lackey and Scot Shields...
Fuentes Signs With The Angels
December 31, 2008 by
Fantasy Sports Experience
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The closer market got a little smaller today with the L.A. Angels of Anaheim announcing they have signed Brian Fuentes. Fuentes is coming off of a great 2008 season where he had 30 saves and a 2.73ERA. We break down the deal, what this means for the Angels next season and Fuentes' value.
Scot Shields: Dude, you suck.
May 14, 2009 by
Batter-up with Bruno
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I found this as part of a three-page comic strip on Halo's Heaven. I laughed so hard when I saw this (on the left) only because this is one of my famous phrases of all time courtesy of when I worked at The Boston Globe. Once it slips, it slips about a million more times. Unfortunately...
K-Rod out at least 3 days
April 20, 2008 by
weblogs.newsday.com
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BY ADAM RONIS Angels closer Francisco Rodriguez had X-rays on his injured right ankle that revealed no damage. He will be out at least three days until MRI results are evaluated. Mike Scioscia said he will go with a closer by committee approach that means Scot Shields, Justin Speier ...
Angels P Shields to undergo surgery
June 14, 2009 by
Miami Herald
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Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim reliever Scot Shields will be out at least six months after he has surgery Tuesday to repair the patella tendon on his left knee.
Shields to have season-ending surgery
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -Angels' reliever Scot Shields will have season-ending surgery on Tuesday, manager Mike Scioscia said before the game against the San Diego Padres.
Fans Vote Hong-Chih Kuo the 2008 Set-Up Man of the Year
December 19, 2008 by
MLN - The Raw Feed
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MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com - LOS ANGELES ? Dodger left-hander Hong-Chih Kuo today was named the 2008 Set-Up Man of the Year, as voted on by fans on MLB.com. The award is part of the website?s This Year in Baseball Awards. The Taiwan native received 30.3 percent of the vote, ahead of ...
FSE Fantasy Baseball Positional Rankings - Middle Relievers
March 26, 2008 by
Fantasy Sports Experience
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We wanted to stop the FSE Fantasy Baseball Positional Rankings series with the closers, we really did. However, the urge to write a middle reliever breakdown won out in the end. Here, we rank the top 40 middle relievers, grouping them in a variety of categories that speak to their...
Vintage Halos win on Opening Day
April 07, 2009 by
The Sports Bet Guide
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On Opening Day Mike Scioscia and the Angels gave off a distinct impression that 2009 may turn out to be just more of the same for the Halos. With concerns about the rotation and even Saunders arm, Joe went out and threw a gem. He went 6.2 innings surrendering just three hits, with...
Injury-Bug continues to bite the Angels
June 16, 2009 by
SoCal Sports Hub
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Just when the Angels are looking to turn the corner, as the currently ride a four game winning streak, it appears as if the injury-bug has a different plan. In the past 48 hours, it has been revealed the Scot Shields will miss the remainder of the year and Ervin Santana is expected to miss [...]
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...
Fantasy Bullpen Breakdowns - AL West Closers, Setup Men & Sleeper Middle Relievers
March 16, 2008 by
Fantasy Sports Experience
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In the third installment of our Bullpen Breakdowns series, we take a look at the AL West teams focusing on who will be filling the roles of closer and setup man come opening day as well as sleeper middle relievers to keep an eye on.
Injuries Among the Contenders
September 24, 2009 by
Fire Brand American League
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There is nothing that can derail a team quicker than a slew of injuries in October. The Sox have seen their fair share of injuries lately, though the M.A.S.H. unit has had some success returning the boys to action.
But they are not the only team in the hunt, as the Yankees, Twins...
Around the Halo 4/16/2009
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...
Escobars situation worsens
March 26, 2008 by
My Sports Rumors
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Yesterday, we reported that Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim starting pitcher Kelvim Escobar experienced a setback in his rehabilitation. We even said that if its NOT to serious his return would be pushed back to June. Well guess what, things have gotten worse for him, much worse. It...
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...
What a Relief, K-Rod Saga Finally Ends
December 10, 2008 by
SoCal Sports Hub
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If you were getting a little tired of hearing about all the rumors surrounding Francisco Rodriguez's future in Anaheim than it's safe to say that you weren't the only one. For one long year Halo fans have been subjected to numerous reports citing Rodriguez's ill-feelings...
2008 L.A Angels of Anahiem Fantasy Team Preview
February 05, 2008 by
Fantasy Sports Experience
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We continue our preseason fantasy coverage by going through the Angel's roster and list the players it is worth you knowing about. We go through hitters and pitchers you should be taking, sleepers and of course players to avoid.
No "Manifest Destiny" In La-La Land: Yankees Eliminate Angels
October 25, 2009 by
Athletics Nation
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by Kathy Willens - AP
Trainer Gene Mohahan tries to figure out exactly how it is that Derek Jeter can walk on water.
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Final Score: Rich Team That Buys Victories...
Fantasy Baseball Pickups On The Mound - Week 2
April 09, 2008 by
Fantasy Sports Experience
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Yesterday we checked out position players who have been hot on the add list. Today we look at pitchers, both starters and relievers who have been high on the add list this week.
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...
Blog Podge: Fantasy Baseball Update
April 08, 2008 by
The Sports Point
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Fantasy baseball news and notes from around the blogosphere and local newspapers.
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