Things just got a lot better in Anaheim. Despite falling seven games behind the division rival Rangers, the Angels and their fans just received an injection of hope. Even if the addition of Dan Haren isn’t enough to push the Halos past Texas in 2010, it is a significant boost for the future of the organization.
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Dan Haren and the Angels Second Half
After a difficult, but not unexpected loss (with Trevor Bell on the mound) against the Rangers, the Angels find themselves 7 games back in the division and 9 games back in the wild card race. However, the Angels received some good news with the acquisition of Diamondbacks ace Dan Haren.
Read MoreUnderrated Acquisition
If you haven’t heard yet, the Angels acquired Royals infielder Alberto Callaspo for pitchers Sean O’Sullivan and Will Smith. This has made much of the Halosphere upset, saying that this is a pointless move. To those naysayers out there, I would advise you to wait this one out.
Read MoreTelling Stretch for Halos
It’s a rare occasion in baseball where a two-week stretch can ultimately make or break a team’s season. But that certainly seems to be the case with the 2010 Angels here in late July. Starting with Tuesday night’s rout of the Yankees, the Angels embarked on the most pivotal 12-game run of the year with the remaining 11 games against the American League’s toughest competition…
Read MoreHome Run Derby
First I would like to thank Chevrolet for sponsoring GoHalos.com to cover the Home Run Derby. It was truly a spectacular event which was able to raise $573,000 for a well-established and much needed charity, The Boys and Girls Club
Read MoreAngels First Half Report Card
Erick Aybar, SS (B+) – Aybar has filled in admirably replacing Chone Figgins in the leadoff spot, hitting .283 with a .340 on-base-percentage. He has played solid defense at one of the most important positions on the field and ranks second on the Angels in stolen bases with 14.
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AMERICAN LEAGUE
The Tampa Bay Rays may have been fighting in the dugout a week ago, but Week 13 saw them go 4-2 against key playoff competitors in Boston and Minnesota.
Read MoreJered Weaver Gets Snubbed…Again
Clay Buchholz will miss the All-Star game with an injury. This means that a spot has been opened up for another pitcher on the All-Star roster. And the spot goes to…Andy Pettitte? Don’t get me wrong, Andy Pettitte has had an amazing start, but should he really have the edge.
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