Yardbarker: Brian Fuentes

Fuentes in the Ninth

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:36:41 -0500

Brian Fuentes, the Angels closer, comes in to pitch the ninth in a tie game. Update: He starts strong, getting Damon to ground out and Teixeira to strike out. Now he’ll face A-Rod. I can’t believe it, the Angels are walking Alex Rodriguez intentionally! That’s showing a lot of confidence in the closer! What [...]

Can it Be Jespen AND Fuentes instead of Kevin OR Brian?

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:01:18 -0500

More photos » by Charles Krupa - AP about 21 hours ago: Los Angeles Angels closer Brian Fuentes, left, celebrates with Howie Kendrick after the Angels beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 in a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009. Fuentes got the save, and Kendrick drove in the go-ahead run. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Browse more photos » With all the talk about thinking outside the ...

A look into Brian Fuentes Stats

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:52:00 -0500

(AP Photo)Not sure what to make of them exactly, but I was curious so I looked up the following stats:Fuentes has appeared in 59 games this season, allowing earned run(s) in 14 of them. (45 scoreless appearances.)Of the games where he has allowed runs, he allowed one run 8 times, two runs 3 times, three runs twice and four runs once.Earned runs allowed during saves: 2Earned runs allowed during blown saves: 16Earned runs allowed during non-save situations: 6Saves in games entered with a 4-run ...

At Fenway Last Night, Fuentes Plays The Blame Game

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:19:00 -0500

The walk-off was the win of choice last night around MLB. Not only did the Yankees get their 14th walk-off win of the season, but several other teams, including the Red Sox, also won in dramatic, final at-bat fashion.The Red Sox win, against the Angels, was a basically a gift, and I'm not talking about the umpires blowing the ball/strike call during Nick Green's at-bat. The gift came when Juan Rivera failed to hustle when "attempting" to catch Alex Gonzalez's pop fly.But...

Fuentes endears himself to the fans

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:50:00 -0500

By Coral Marshall - Angelswin.com ColumnistRelief pitching has been an important baseball strategy since Firpo Marberry made the position relevant in the early 20th century. And when one considers how the game has evolved, the advent of the reliever is one of the most significant changes.When there were two man rotations relievers weren’t necessary, but as time has progressed and starting pitchers arms have become increasingly more valuable so has the role of the reliever. The numbers tell th...

No Angels in All Star Game

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:22:10 -0500

We got to see Brian Fuentes warm up ... BFD

Angels Sweep Yankees; Brian Fuentes Gets Save #26

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:41:49 -0500

Final Score in Los Angeles of Anaheim: Angels 5, Yankees 4 Poll Panther of the Game: Figgins Fuentes Izturis Lackey Oliver 15 votes | Results

MONDAY ANGELS ROUNDUP: Hunter and Fuentes Are All-Stars, Guerrero Takes The Field

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:12:04 -0500

More photos » by Keith Birmingham - AP Browse more photos » Up next for Angels: Monday vs. Texas - Los Angeles TimesJered Weaver vs. Kevin Millwood Angels rally for another victory - OCRegister.comThe Angels won three of four games in the series and play host to the Texas Rangers in a three-game set, starting Monday. The Angels and Rangers are tied for first place in the AL West. Back on the field, Guerrero powers Hal...

Baltimore 4th of July pregame picks

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:12 -0500

6:05 PM - Angels Vs. Orioles - Pregame Guess: Yes or No: Brian Fuentes and/or Justin Speier records one or more outs in tonight's game. Correct Guess = 3 Points Use the form and COMMENT BELOW!Check this link to ENSURE your picks are in (updates every 5)Add a note below if something is wrong Loading...

Brian Fuentes: A Shrewd Acquisition

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 01:06:00 -0500

It is impossible to replace someone like Francisco Rodriguez. That needs to be said before I go any further. There is nothing quite like seeing home grown players succeed, and one of the reasons the 2002 Championship was so satisfying for Angels fans was because the team was composed entirely of lifelong Angels and journeymen fillers.That being said, Tony Reagins’ acquisition of Brian Fuentes, and the closer’s subsequent performance holding together an otherwise collapsing bullpen, has gone w...

Angels Sign Fuentes

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:29:03 -0500

Angels sign Brian Fuentes for two years, $17.5MM, with $9MM 2011 vesting option based on games finished.
Analysis: Szymborski, Law, Carruth, Alper.
CHONE projection: 62IP, 5HR, 23BB, 63K, 3.48 ERA, 9 RAR.

This is rather obviously a better value than the Wood contract (2/20.5), which we gave a 6.6. Whether that makes it a superior move for the Angels is more debatable. Already having Shields and Arredondo at the back of the pen, LAA didn't necessarily need another stud reliever (never hurts, of course). Considering Burrell went for cheaper than this (still kind of hard to believe), it seems like signing him (or Dunn) may have been a better move. That's a minor complaint though, as it's hard to get past the fact that they spent less than $9MM per year and committed less than two years to a Proven Closer.

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Los Angeles Angels Sign Brian Fuentes To 2-Year Deal

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:08:03 -0500

Associated Press is reporting that closer Brian Fuentes and the Los Angeles Angels have reached an agreement on a two-year deal just minutes ago. Fuentes will get $17.5 million over the two seasons, and there is a club option for $9 million in 2011. The 33-year-old Fuentes will replace K-Rod for the Halos and take over as closer. The three-time NL All-Star, was 1-5 with 30 saves in 34 chances and a 2.73 ERA for Colorado last season, and struck out 82 batters in 63 innings pitched. What a stea...

In-Depth look at Fuentes

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:10:10 -0500

With the reports that Brian Fuentes will be coming to NY for a meeting with Omar, I decided to take a closer look at the pitcher. I have three concerns with the Mets bringing in Fuentes; Age- 31 y/oCan he handle pressure - he lost his job in a playoff runIs he injury prone Now I fully admit; I ...

Fuentes To Be Placed On Waivers?

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 14:00:01 -0500

According to Ken Rosenthal, the Rockies plan to place closer Brian Fuentes on waivers this week. Rosenthal says the Dodgers have waiver priority, but don't be surprised to see them pass on him for salary reasons. Yes, the Dodgers would get two draft picks if they signed him, but they would have to give up two solid prospects for him. That is definitely something the Dodgers do not want to do within their division. It is possible to see the Phillies make the claim to block the Mets from adding him. The Mets would like a closer and the Phillies are only helping their chances if they block him.