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.
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The Terrible Two’s – Angels Season Outlook
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This off-season has marked one of the largest turnovers in Angel’s history. Lackey to the Red Sox, Figgins to the Mariners, and Vlad and Oliver to the Rangers. In response, the Angels quietly brought in three so-called “band-aid” free agents in Hideki Matsui, Fernando Rodney, and Joel Pinero. We have heard all off-season about how there are really no clear-cut “stars” on any part of this team. Torii Hunter is the favorite in the line-up, but even with his spectacular defense he usually struggles to hit .280. Weaver is the guy in the starting rotation, but he has yet to win more than 16 games in a season.
Read MoreAngels v. Yankees ALCS Preview
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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,
Read MoreAngels 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.
Read MoreAngels Have Options For Playoff Rotation
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September is here and in the next couple of weeks Mike Scioscia will look to adjust the rotation for the playoffs. This will obviously be done with caution as Texas is still breaching down our necks. So the question is what will the Angels playoff rotation look like?
Read MorePitching – SOMEONE HELP!
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John Lackey failed to get his 100th win again last night and the pitching problems for the Angels continue. Yahoo sports reported today that the Angels tried to get Billy Wagner but the Red Sox had the better waiver position. That would have been consider the Angels only have two relievers who have actually finished…
Read MoreDon’t Forget To Waive
It’s waiver time and the Chicago White Sox have already made their move by picking up Alex Rios. The Angels need to make a serious look at who is available out there to fill some holes in their starting rotation.
Joe Saunders finally went on the DL after 8 consecutive starts of giving up 4 or [...]
