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John Sickels' Top 20 Angels Prospects
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John Sickels' Top 20 Angels Prospects
All in all, the most upbeat assessment of our system I've seen from an outsider in a long time.
Rule 5 Draft - Who Could Get Poached?
9 days ago by
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Below the jump are the Angels' prospects who are eligible for selection in the Rule 5 draft. Mount, Statia, Moore, and Mendoza have all graced the Angels' top prospect rankings in the past, and Mendoza in particular is coming off of a strong season. I can see...
Morales 5th in MVP Voting
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Morales 5th in MVP Voting
Story is here:
Morales finished 5th behind Mauer, Tex, Cabrera and Jeter. He got 3 3rd place votes.
Not bad for a guy who had little production at the ML level coming into the season.
Mark Whicker: 6 Days Late Breaking Dumb Trade Rumors
10 days ago by
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How backward and out of touch is Orange County Register sportswriter Mark Whicker?
Sunday afternoon he reported the Paul Konerko-to-Anaheim via Adrian Gonzalez-to- White Sox rumors. The one where the Angels surrender great prospects to the Padres for one year of an arthritic has...
An Emotional Plea for John Lackey's Return
10 days ago by
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I am surprised by the general sentiments that have befallen over fellow HH’ers regarding John Lackey. It seems that many seem rather indifferent over whether we sign Big John or not. Many of the off-season posts are acting as if Lackey is as good as gone. Perhaps, this stems...
Mike Napoli Ranked Worst Defensive Catcher in Baseball
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Mike Napoli Ranked Worst Defensive Catcher in Baseball
"As for the bottom ranks... Josh Bard is at -7.3, the human swing machine, Miguel Olivo, is at -8.8, and the Living Stereotype, Mike Napoli, is at -9.7. No wonder the Angels think Mathis is a good defender."
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Gary Matthews Jr. Signs-This Date in Angels Blogging History
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by Charlie Riedel - AP
Everything is broken... (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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On this date in 2006, 3 years ago today, Halos Heaven went on record as saying that the...
A's Sign Dallas McPherson
10 days ago by
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A's Sign Dallas McPherson
Damn. I was hoping to see him back with the Bees. It's going to be very hard to root for a guy in the green and gold, but I'll do it. Good luck Dallas.
Happy Birthday Lyman Bostock
11 days ago by
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The late Angels outfielder Lyman Bostock would have turned 59 today.
Happy Birthday, wherever you are.
Report: Spiezio's Condo For Sale in Default
11 days ago by
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Report: Spiezio's Condo For Sale in Default
Rob McMillin breaks another sad chapter in this ongoing saga. Spiezio followed in his father's footsteps and won a world series ring with two different teams and may end up working in a furniture store like dad as well....
Aroldis Chapman & Kendry Morales now have the same agent
11 days ago by
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On mlbtraderumors.com is a report that Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman dumped API as his representation and is now represented by the Hendricks Brothers who Kendry Morales recently defected and jumped ship to as his new representation. What does this mean? Probably nothing but this...
Aroldis Chapman has signed with Kendry Morales' agent Randy Hendricks. Does this make signing...
11 days ago by
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Aroldis Chapman has signed with Kendry Morales' agent Randy Hendricks.
Does this make signing Chapman anymore of a reality for the Angels?
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/11/aroldis-chapman-drops-api.html
Angels 40-Man Roster Set at 38
12 days ago by
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As the rights to exclusive negotiations with their free agents closed, like every major league club, the Angels set their 40-Man Roster yesterday. It stands at 38. Here they are listed in order of the earliest that each can become a free agent.
* means a club option exists for...
Quinlan drawing interest, according to Quinlan
12 days ago by
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Quinlan drawing interest, according to Quinlan
I hate to bag on the guy, because he seems like a nice guy. He's just not a good baseball player.
Give a can, take a swing this weekend.
12 days ago by
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Give a can, take a swing this weekend.
The 9th annual groundskeeper's Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive. Take one swing at the plate for every can of food donated.
Read My Lips, No New Free-Agents!!!
12 days ago by
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The void that will be created with the departures of John Lackey, Chone Figgins, Darren Oliver, and Vladimir Guerrero will be felt long after they sign new contracts with their new teams. Lackey is a true number one Ace, Figgins is a true lead off hitter and has great defensive...
John Sickels' Initial Angels Prospect List
13 days ago by
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John Sickels' Initial Angels Prospect List
His preliminary grades should be up by tomorrow afternoon. I respect the breadth of his work - no other single person seems to wrap his head around all thirty organizations like he can.
Arte Can't Afford Both Figgy and Lackey
13 days ago by
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Blogger Bill Shaikin managed to get a few comments from Arte Moreno on his "Unplugged" blog:
LINK - to - BLOG
Some Highlights:
Can't afford both John Lackey and Chone Figgins
Nope to Matt Holliday
Maybe to Jason Bay
Vladimir Guerrero? Loves Vlad, no...
Justin Speier - This Day in Angels Blogging History
13 days ago by
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by Chris Carlson - AP
3 months ago:
Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Justin Speier, right, reacts after giving up a solo home run to Texas Rangers' Taylor Teagarden during the fifth inning of a baseball...
Shore up the Pen
13 days ago by
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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...
Derek Lowe for Gary Matthews Jr. Trade?
14 days ago by
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by Kathy Willens - AP
DEREK LOWE: Ugly as John Lackey, sweats like Kevin Appier ... what is not to like (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
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A National League baseball team...
#1 Free Agent priorty for the Angels
14 days ago by
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#1 Free Agent priorty for the Angels
If they sign anyone, this should be the guy.
(and no, it's not Granderson)
Scioscia named manager of the year!
14 days ago by
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Like we didn't expect Scioscia to get manager of the year. He did a great job this year, Congrats to Sosh and to the Angels.
It was Scioscia's second Manager of the Year award. He was named by the BBWAA in 2002, when the Angels claimed their first World Series title under...
According to sportslogo.net, this will be the Angels new practice uni for next year. Big difference...
14 days ago by
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According to sportslogo.net, this will be the Angels new practice uni for next year. Big difference is cap, used to be "A" on blue, now it is red. Can't wait to see the Angels 50th anniversary logo (Twins already rolled theirs out).
Mount Halos (instead of Mount Rushmore)
15 days ago by
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As the Angels prepare their 50th season who would you put up on Mount Halo? Like Mount Rushmore you can use 4 faces. They can be mascots, owners, players, coaches, anyone related to the Angels.
Congrats LA Angels (bc original name) on 50 years!
I would...
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