Archive for September, 2009

Angels v. Yankees ALCS Preview

joe-saunders

 

Joe Saunders takes the mound tonight for what could be a possible postseason preview between the Angels and Yankees. The Angels have not had much trouble with the Yankees in the past, but this is a new Yankee team with a different manager. This team is more aggressive, and as Torii Hunter says,

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Closer By Committee With Defensive Subs

Kevin Jepsen

 

Closer by committee seems to be Mike Scioscia’s temporary solution the end of game blunders that previously affected the Angels. Last night Scioscia brought in Kevin Jepsen to face the right hander, Jason Bay, and he struck him out. He then brought in Brian Fuentes to finish out the game. In addition Scioscia brought in Reggie Willits at the end of the game and kept him at left for Juan Rivera. Maybe a message?

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Angels v. Red Sox Pregame 9/17

Angels(86-59) v. Red Sox(86-58) @BOS 4:10pm TV:FS-West

Pitching Matchup:
Ervin Santana(7-8 5.52 era) v. Josh Beckett(15-6 3.82 era)
Hopefully all of you have mostly recovered from last night. Remember, it wasn’t a playoff game. Ervin Santana has been the Santana of old this past couple of months so we’ll see if he can put up a [...]

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Blown Calls, Closer Controversy, Lazy Rivera

scoscia

 

I know all you Angels fans are hurting this morning, so let’s talk about it. The Angels blew another game to the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. I’m not sure if there is something in the air there, but this was disappointing to say the least. It’s not as if we are losing every game there, because last year we had a very good record at Fenway, but when it comes to the close games we can’t seem to finish. So what happened?

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The Curse of the Red Sox, Will Break, I Hope

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I don’t need to go through the history of the Angels losing to the Red Sox in the postseason. We all know it. For some reason when October rolls around, and the Red Sox show up to town they can’t be beat. So why is that?

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Angels v. Red Sox Pregame 9/15

Angels(86-57) v. Red Sox(84-58) @BOS 4:10pm TV:FS-West

Pitching Matchup:
John Lackey(10-7 3.53 era) v. Daisuke Matsuzaka(1-5 8.23 era)
The Angels get set for a possible postseason preview(again), against the rival Boston Red Sox. John Lackey will take the mound tonight to not only get some postseason prep, but also continue his hot streak and sure up the [...]

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Angels Make or Break Road Trip

The Angels get set to embark upon the road trip of the year. The Angels are six games up so a little struggle wouldn’t kill us, but coming out at about .500 for the trip should sustain our division league. This is, however, easier said than done as we get set to face the Yankees, Red Sox, and Rangers. This week will be must see TV for Angels so be sure not to miss these matchups.

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AL Cy Young Award Rankings Top 10

jered-weaver

 

As my MVP Rankings did, these will likely change rapidly, but we will give it a shot anyway. It looks like Zack Greinke has all but locked it up at the top, but there are many behind him who would like to have their say including our own Jered Weaver. (I wish I didn’t have to include Sabathia, Lester, and Beckett)

 

1. Zack Greinke(KC): Wins(13), K’s(210) ERA(2.22)

 

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