Mariners have shown they are taking the long route
Great to be back in Seattle and looking forward to spring training after a nice couple of weeks off in South Africa and France. As usual, the Mariners timed all of their big moves and non-moves for the moment I left, giving colleague Larry Stone plenty to do. I'll schedule next year's vacation earlier, so that the team doesn't leave you hanging in suspense all winter...
Via Seattle Times
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14 days ago
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Western Front: A Haphazard History of Halos at the Hot Corner by Geoff Young
Quick: Name 10 men who played third base for the Angels in their first 51 seasons. Troy Glaus is easy. He is the franchise leader in games played at the position and was played there fairly recently. Doug DeCinces logged almost as many games, although you might remember him more as a member of Earl Weaver's Orioles. Jack Howell, who followed DeCinces, ranks third with an even...
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27 days ago
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27 days ago
Offseason Primer - Part 4: The Hot Corner
By Jonathan Northrop - Angelswin.com Columnist
This is the fourth part in a seven-part series. The previous three parts can be found here:Part One: Intro and Catcher
Part Two: First Base and Designated Hitter
Part Three: The Middle Infield
There's No Glausing Over It: A Troublesome Recent PastAs I mentioned in Part One, recent history for the Angels has been particularly problematic...
Via Angelswin
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November 13, 2011
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November 13, 2011
how ‘E’ kendrick, or is it How? e kendrick?
I learned about the Howard Kendrick fiasco a few days ago, but I needed some time to think about it. A lot of times I just jump the gun, writing on emotion, and frustrations. This time, however, I waited and contemplated what I would write.
The story goes that Kendrick rented a house last season during the Angels season. One young Angels, and Kendrick fan, wanted the 2nd baseman...
Via Pro Sports Blogging
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October 25, 2011
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October 25, 2011
This Day in Baseball History: August 3rd (Black Sox Banned)
In 1921, Commissioner Kennesaw Mountain Landis banned the eight “Black Sox” players from playing professional baseball — for life — stating that regardless of the jury’s acquittal the previous day there was overwhelming evidence that clearly showed the players fixed games in the 1919 World Series in collaboration with gamblers.
In 1933, the Yankees were...
Via Sox1Fan
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August 03, 2011
Me, Elsewhere: Kids in the NL West
My latest at Baseball Prospectus ($) explores the success of young hitters in Arizona and lack of same in Los Angeles. It also touches on the resurgence of old guys in Colorado, namely Jason Giambi and former Padres draft pick Todd Helton.
Ah, Helton. I sometimes wonder what might have been had Tom Werner spent money to sign him and/or Troy Glaus… or had Werner done anything...
Via Ducksnorts
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July 19, 2011
Is He the Wright Man for the LA Angels
Angel fans have been looking for an every day third baseman since Chone Figgins left for Seattle after the 2009 season. They've been waiting longer for a third sacker with power since Troy Glaus.
Via LA Angels Insider
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June 15, 2011
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June 15, 2011
Gazpacho Isn't The Only Dish Served Cold: Angels 11, Red Sox 0
Oh. My. God.
If the first two games of this series were depressing catastrophes, the second two were revenge served in long form, yesterday's a record-setting game that saw pitches thrown at Fenway well past 2:00 AM. Today's was a serial whupping that had the Angels utterly annihilate their former teammate — who famously left the Angels for a bigger payday at Fenway...
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May 06, 2011
Curveballs for Jobu 4/28/11
Curveballs for Jobu is Offbasepercentage's daily trip around the ballparks.Today's honorary bat boy is Steve Lake.[Lake autographed 1987 Topps. Estimated value: 6 thumb tacks][Lake 1991 Studio posing with parrot]CFJ Note: Jobu took a few days off while MTD discovered the true meaning of April 27.Yankees 3, Whitesox 1. I feel like an alcoholic uncle sometimes at Jobu: apologizing...
Via Off Base Percentage
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April 28, 2011
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April 28, 2011
Last Chance For Romance…
A fighter is at his fiercest and his most dangerous when he is backed into a corner with no other alternative but to strike and strike to kill. When there are no other options, no safe getaway, and no second chances… that is when you will truly see what a fighter is made of. Brandon Wood, Los Angeles Angels (of wherever) third baseman is out of options. This spring was...
Via SoCal Sports Hub
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March 27, 2011
Forced Out of the Game
Every year seemingly usefull spare parts get left in the bargain bin of free agency and go unsigned before their time (as in not ready for retirement). Usually they're old, injured, or coming off a poor season. This year Kevin Millwood and Jeremy Bonderman are the biggest free agents left on the market that could conceivably help a team. However, let's not forget Troy Glaus...
Via More Hardball
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March 03, 2011
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March 03, 2011
Fantasy Baseball Sleeper Freddie Freeman
Unlike fellow first base sleeper Mitch Moreland, Freddie Freeman has been a guy scouts raved about his whole minor league career. In 2007, the Braves thought so highly of the kid they drafted him out of high school with their 2nd round pick. Heading into the 2009 season, Freeman made an appearance on Baseball America’s top prospects list, coming in at 87, and by 2010 he had...
Via Fantasy Knuckleheads
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February 22, 2011
Understanding Uggla’s Importance
In his latest Fried Baseball audio blog, Kent Covington explains why many are underrating Atlanta’s lineup and the importance of new Braves second-baseman, Dan Uggla, to that lineup.
Over a 2-month period; roughly 1/3 of the season, the Braves led the NL in scoring. That happened to be the 2-month span during which Troy Glaus hit like the big right-handed, middle-of-order hitter...
Via BravesBlast
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February 18, 2011
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February 18, 2011
Troy Glaus May Sit Out 2011 Season
With most of this year's free agent first basemen off the market, Troy Glaus is one of the few remaining names who could intrigue teams in need of power. However, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, the former World Series MVP will sit out at least the start of the 2011 season, and perhaps longer. While Glaus isn't officially retiring, agent Mike Nicotera tells Rosenthal...
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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January 29, 2011
PENNANT FEVER
Glaus to take his time to find team
In my older age, I can admire Troy Glaus' decision to just sit back at the beginning of the baseball season, survey the landscape and then choose to piggyback on a team in the pennant race.
Via PRO Rumors
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January 29, 2011
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January 29, 2011
10 in ’10 — #10: Over The Hill
Today I’m beginning a weekly series that will chronicle some of the best moments of the 2010 season as we wind down this unbearable winter to Opening Day on April 1st!
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May 7th — Atlanta 0 @ Philadelphia 7
A little over a month into the 2010 season, fans attending their first game of the year were most likely all thinking the same thing: ‘I wish Roy Halladay...
Via Chicks Dig the Long Ball
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January 28, 2011
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January 28, 2011
7 Keys to the Atlanta Braves’ success in 2011: #7 – Freddie Freeman
As Spring Training rapidly approaches, 28 days from now, I would like to offer seven keys over the next few days, in ascending order, for the Atlanta Braves to have success in 2011. I have given much thought to the order of these keys and some of them have changed due to other teams within the National League improving this offseason. Thus, I would like to present to you number...
Via Tomahawk Talk
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January 28, 2011
Is There Anyone Out There?
Pitchers and catcher due to report in 21 days (or something like that), which might be scaring some of the free agents that are left. With that being said, let's take a look at some of the free agents that are left.
Hitters:
Vladimir Guerrero – DH
Troy Glaus – 1B/3B
Jose Guillen – OF
Pedro Feliz – 3B
Russell Branyan – 1B
Casey Kotchman –...
Via Mets Paradise
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January 28, 2011
Spare Parts: Remaining Free Agents
Rummaging through the free agent bin lead me to compile the following list of unemployed players that I feel could be useful given the right opportunity.Bats:Russell Branyan/1B (35)- tons of power (56 HR past 2 seasons), but is essentially limited to DH duties due to aching back. Willy Aybar/1B/2B/3B (27)- lackluster in 2010, but a very useful piece to plug in for Maddon with the...
Via More Hardball
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January 25, 2011
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January 25, 2011
Rangers still looking for a veteran hitter
The Texas Rangers are still looking to improve their lineup despite that they failed to land Jim Thome and Manny Ramirez, according to Anthony Andro of the Star-Telegram.
“If we can still look to improve we will,” Rangers GM, Jon Daniels said. “One of the things we have looked at recently — it's no secret we were in on Thome — would be a veteran...
Via PRO Rumors
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January 23, 2011
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January 23, 2011
MLB Predictions: 10 NL East Players Who’ll Have Disappointing Seasons
Fans of NL East teams are some of the best fans in all of baseball. But sometimes, they expect too much of some of their players. Take Troy Glaus last season. Braves fans expected too much out of him in 2010...Begin Slideshow
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January 18, 2011
Padres a Possibility for Troy Glaus or Jorge Cantu
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Sports Illustrated’s Jon Heyman reported that the San Diego Padres may be interested in taking a look at either Troy Glaus or Jorge Cantu.
Troy Glaus played his high school baseball in Carlsbad. He would be a strong right handed bat that can play both 1B and 3B. He is a 13 year veteran and still showed some pop in his bat last season...
Via Chicken Friars
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January 07, 2011
Padres could be a remote possibility for Troy Glaus
Veteran third/ first baseman Troy Glaus is starting to get more action according to Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman, and the San Diego Padres could be a remote possibility for him. Heyman says that Glaus or Jorge Cantu could split time in first base with Brad Hawpe, who was officially signed earlier this week by the Padres.
Glaus, 34, played in 2010 with the Braves, he hit .240...
Via PRO Rumors
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January 07, 2011
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January 07, 2011
Possible Suitors For Troy Glaus
Troy Glaus has a home run title and a World Series MVP Award to his name, but the former third overall pick has a dwindling number of potential destinations for next year. The 34-year-old posted a .240/.344/.400 line for the Braves last year, slumping badly in the second half. He was playing shortstop as recently as 2006 (interleague games only) but Glaus is a first baseman/DH at...
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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December 28, 2010
Five Years Ago Today: Jays Acquired Troy Glaus, Dealt Orlando Hudson
It was five years ago today, on December 27th, 2005, that the Toronto Blue Jays shipped Gold Glove second baseman and fan favorite Orlando Hudson, along with Miguel Batista to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Troy Glaus and Sergio Santos.
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The Jays got two full seasons of Troy Glaus. He came as advertised in his 2006 season, where he earned...
Via Jays Journal
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December 27, 2010
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