As most of you know Rex Hudler and Steve Physioc have been let go by the Angels. Now as we know more we will let you know, but the campaign to bring Rex back starts now. Please join our facebook group by clicking the link below, and let’s let the Angels know how we feel.

GoHalos.com is now officially dedicated to Rex Hudler. To us no free agent is as important to the identity of the Angels and Rex. Not only did he get us pumped up for every game (Including the Royals), he rivals Torii Hunter’s work in the community.

We are not going to get into why the Angels did this, because I think we all know why, and frankly it’s despicable. The Angels are a classy organization, which is why this is so upsetting.

Please help us bring back Mr. Angel.

Bring Back Rex Hudler

Now that Bobby Abreu is signed there are three other ex-Angel free-agents who’s futures are uncertain. So how should the Angels approach this offseason?

Priority #1- John Lackey and/or another solid starting pitcher. If the Angels were to lose Big John we would be left with four solid starting pitchers, but that’s a downgrade from what we had last season. With all due respect for O’Sullivan, Palmer, and Bell, none of them will be number one or each number two starters any time soon. You just can’t win without pitching which is why this is priority.

#2 - Bullpen. Along with mental mistakes our bullpen probably lost us a World Series this year. Luckily, unlike other positions, the options for solid bullpen pitchers is plentiful. I would like to see the Angels bring in someone like Putz, Soriano, or Gonzalez.

#3 - Third Base. This is something that can be filled in house if they finally give Brandon Wood a shot. But as we learned from Dallas McPherson that is not always a good idea. Look for the Angels to heavily pursue Chone Figgins, and possibly leave the DH slot open for a rotation that may include Brandon Wood.

#4 - Vlad. Because we hate to see him go, but will only pay so much.

-Tony C

1. Matt Holliday - Sure he was great in Colorado and St. Louis, but there is just too much down side for the price he will be asking. The Cardinals should have beat the Dodgers, and he is a big reason why they didn’t. The last thing we need is a playoff mental case.

2. R. Wolf - Outside of Dodger stadium Wolf is a mediocre pitcher at best. And that is in the national league. I don’t want another Jeff Weaver.

3. Johnny Damon - Damon really only hit well in games that weren’t really close in this years playoffs. He’s also tough to put in the outfield because of his poor arm. I’m definitely not as opposed to him as I am the others on this list, but with Bobby Abreu now signed I don’t think it’s a good idea.

4. Rich Harden - Sure he’s great when he’s healthy during the regular season, but again he’s hasn’t yet proven himself in the playoffs and thats what we need.

5. M. Cameron - The last thing we need is another Gary Matthews Jr.

6. Troy Glaus - He not a World Series MVP anymore. Remember he was on steriods then. Brandon Wood is a better option at third.

7. Marlon Byrd - He just a jerk, and has only really performed well in Texas.

Coming soon…The Angels Best Free Agent Options

- Tony C

Major Expiring Contacts:

Vladimir Guerrero
5 years/$70M (2004-08), plus 2009 club option
2009 Salary - $15 million

Kelvim Escobar
3 years/$28.5M (2007-09)
2009 Salary - $9.5 million

John Lackey
3 years/$17.01M (2006-08), plus 2009 club option
2009 Salary - $9 million

Chone Figgins
1 year/$5.775M (2009)

Bobby Abreu
1 year/$5M (2009)

In my view the Angels have a legitimate shot of keeping all of these guys with the exception of Escobar. Escobar’s 9.5 million will be gone and Vlad won’t make near as much as he is now. This will free up money for primarily John Lackey, who I think will be the Angels #1 target. Pitching is just too valuable, and Lackey is clutch.

Primary teams we’ll be competing with:

John Lackey - Rangers, Dodgers, Cubs, Astros, Mets, Cardinals (Yankees and Red Sox already an ace and have other holes to fill, but you never know)

Vladimir Guerrero - Mariners, White Sox, Blue Jays, Orioles (I know these teams look random, but he can’t go to the National League, and I really don’t think the big market teams want him)

Chone Figgins - Everyone (Figgins is so valuable due to his position eligibility and speed, I think he will be the hardest to keep)

Bobby Abreu - Same (Again, five tool player. His age and defensive abilities will bring the price down)

Other Nice Options:

Jason Bay, Matt Holliday

-Tony C