Like a sports car that's sat around the garage all winter, Howie Kendrick is having a hard time getting going this spring. Of the seven Spring Training games the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have played, their second baseman has only ... (Continue reading)
Before the next time Torii Hunter opens his mouth, he should think over what he wants to say or get a dictionary. If Hunter gets a big booing on Opening Day in Los Angeles, he better know for the future. He ... (Continue reading)
Man, I wish I could have been part of the arbitration process for Jeff Mathis. Mathis asked for $1.3 million, the team offered a measly $700,000. Hey that was an insult. The man hit .211, after all! Since I wasn’t there, ... (Continue reading)
I've already taken a look at the strong bullpens of Seattle and Oakland. The Angels' bullpen is less set than either the Mariners' or the Athletics', however. Candidates I'll be analyzing include: Brian Fuentes Fernando Rodney Scot Shields Kevin Jepsen Jason Bulger Brian Stokes Matt Palmer Rafael Rodriguez Fernando Rodriguez Francisco ... (Continue reading)
As I have said many times before, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are one of the best—if not THE BEST—run organization in baseball. They have one of the best owners in the sport, and just like with any business, ... (Continue reading)
There are some players who always appear to be on the cusp of breaking out, aren’t there? We’ve already discussed Johnny Cueto (click here to view), who certainly falls into this category. The oft-injured Rickie Weeks is another player who pops ... (Continue reading)
Forget the stale taste of yet another Yankees-Red Sox rivalry. If you're looking for relentless competition between heated rivals, do what your forefathers did: head out West. After a flurry of moves this offseason, the AL West has finally become major league ... (Continue reading)
There are always warning signs to addiction. Addicts often experience mental and emotional instability, changes in physical appearance, and a sudden rejection of family or friends. Fans, then, are addicts. First and foremost, we are fanatics, the root of the term “fan.” We ... (Continue reading)
My last article looked at the Texas Rangers' rotation. I gave their group a C+ overall, dragged down mainly by a D rating for Colby Lewis. Next up is the Los Angeles Angels' rotation, an interestingly balanced yet unspectacular group. At the ... (Continue reading)
The AL West consists of four teams; three of which look like they could win the division without a problem. The Angels, Rangers, Mariners, and Athletics are all talented teams. But, only one team can win the division. However this ... (Continue reading)