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Halos Heaven (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
As the rights to exclusive negotiations with their free agents closed, like every major league club, the Angels set their 40-Man Roster yesterday. It stands at 38. Here they are listed in order of the earliest that each can become a free agent. * means a club option exists for an extra year. After 2010 Brian Fuentes * Maicer Izturis Scot Shields After 2011 Bobby Abreu * Scott Kazmir * Gary Matthews...
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Brandon Wood,
Brian Fuentes,
Cycling,
Dustin Moseley,
Erick Aybar,
Ervin Santana,
Gary Matthews,
Howie Kendrick,
Jason Bulger,
Jeff Mathis,
Jered Weaver,
Joe Saunders,
Jose Arredondo,
Juan Rivera,
Kendry Morales,
Maicer Izturis,
Mark Trumbo,
Matthew Brown,
Matt Palmer,
Mike Napoli,
NLL,
Peter Bourjos,
Rafael Rodriguez,
Rafael Rodriguez,
Rich Thompson,
Robert Mosebach,
Ryan Budde,
Scot Shields,
Scott Evans (sc),
Scott Kazmir,
Sports,
Terry Evans,
Torii Hunter
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Halos Heaven (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
The void that will be created with the departures of John Lackey , Chone Figgins , Darren Oliver , and Vladimir Guerrero will be felt long after they sign new contracts with their new teams. Lackey is a true number one Ace, Figgins is a true lead off hitter and has great defensive skills, Oliver isn't only a lefty specialist, and Vladimir was the face of the franchise. But like Tony Reagins said on...
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Brandon Wood,
Chone Figgins,
Darren Oliver,
Dustin Moseley,
Gary Matthews,
John Lackey,
Kendry Morales,
Maicer Izturis,
Mark Teixeira,
Matt Palmer,
Sports,
Vladimir Guerrero
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Halos Heaven (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
More photos » by Kathy Willens - AP Figgy Stardust (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) Browse more photos » The Angels wasted no time in re-signing Bobby Abreu . The terms appear to be $19 Million Guaranteed money ($9 M each year and a $1 Million buyout for 2012 if they do not pick up the option for then - and it kicks in if Abreu posts 550 PA in 2011 or a combined 1200 PA in 10-11) . With team leader...
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Halos Heaven (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009
More photos » by Paul Battaglia - AP Gary Matthews Jr. is a hot one... It's a Twister. (AP Photo/Paul Battaglia) Browse more photos » With his three-year no-trade clause with the Angels expired and two years left on his contract, like clockwork, Gary Matthews Jr. announced that he wants to play every day. His salary pretty much demands that we trade him for someone else's overpaid headache...
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Brandon Wood,
Chicago Cubs,
Chone Figgins,
Gary Matthews,
Lou Piniella,
Mike Napoli,
Mike Scioscia,
Milton Bradley,
Rage Against the Machine,
Ron Washington,
Sports,
Torii Hunter,
Vladimir Guerrero
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Halos Heaven (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009
More photos » by Chris Carlson - AP Los Angeles Angels left fielder Reggie Willits walks down the tunnel to the parking lot after cleaning out his locker in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009. Browse more photos » rallymonkeys: A pause for praise There are so many things to respect and admire about the Angels . Here are some that leap to mind in the afterglow of one of the franchise's...
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Darin Erstad,
Gary Matthews,
George Steinbrenner,
John Lackey,
Los Angeles Angels,
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Torii Hunter,
Vladimir Guerrero
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Halos Heaven (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
More photos » by Charles Krupa - AP Browse more photos » Veteran outfielder Bobby Abreu was a key contributor in 2009 for the Angels . With incentives, he was paid $6 Million (a bargain that arose due to financial uncertainties in the world economy over the past Winter) and scored 96 runs, walked 94 ties, hit 15 HRs and batted .293. He is one of 19 Angel players to drive in more than 100...
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Chone Figgins,
Gary Matthews,
Jason Bay,
Jered Weaver,
Juan Rivera,
Matt Holliday,
NLL,
Scott Boras,
Scott Evans (sc),
Sports,
Terry Evans
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Sliding Into Home (Free subscription) | 10/22/2009
*******Live chat at bottom of post******* ALCS Game 5 Yankees @ Angels Angel Stadium - Anaheim, CA Game Time: 7:57 p.m. TV: FOX | Radio: WCBS 880 Here are the lineups: YANKEES (3-1) Derek Jeter SS Johnny Damon LF Mark Teixeira 1B Alex Rodriguez 3B Hideki Matsui DH Robinson Cano 2B Nick Swisher RF Melky Cabrera CF Jose Molina C Pitching: RHP A.J. Burnett (0-0, 2.19 ERA) ANGELS (1-3) Chone Figgins 3B...
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Alex Rodriguez,
Bobby Abreu,
Brett Gardner,
Chone Figgins,
Derek Jeter,
Erick Aybar,
Gary Matthews,
Hideki Matsui,
Howie Kendrick,
Jeff Mathis,
Jerry Hairston,
John Lackey,
Johnny Damon,
Jorge Posada,
Jose Molina,
Juan Rivera,
Kendry Morales,
Maicer Izturis,
Mark Teixeira,
Melky Cabrera,
Mike Napoli,
Nick Swisher,
Robinson Cano,
Sports,
Torii Hunter,
Vladimir Guerrero
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Baseball Crank (Free subscription) | 10/20/2009
Watching Mike Scioscia and Joe Girardi at work last night reminded me of one of the hardest things in managing: doing nothing. Anybody who has managed anything, even a Little League team or a Rotisserie baseball roster, knows that feeling: you've set your team, things go well, then they start getting tight, and you feel like you need to be doing something . Pull some levers, make something happen....
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The Sporting Blog (Free subscription) | 10/11/2009
Today, finally, things were going well for the Boston Red Sox. They had a 5-2 lead entering the eighth inning. They had, at long last, gotten production, a three-run homer off the bat of J.D. Drew tripling their runs from Game 1 and 2 combined. They had just gotten two no-hit innings from Daniel Bard, who escaped from a bases-loaded, nobody-out jam in the sixth by letting just one run cross the plate...
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Daniel Bard,
Erick Aybar,
J.D. Drew,
Jonathan Papelbon,
Juan Rivera,
Sports,
Torii Hunter,
Vladimir Guerrero
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Fire Brand of the American League (Free subscription) | 10/06/2009
Certain to be among the major themes in the ALDS are the Angels’ aggressiveness and superiority on the basepaths. Perennially among the league leaders in steals, the team placed third in 2009, behind Tampa Bay and Texas with 148 thefts. Anaheim will be sure to remind the Sox who’s boss every time their runners take first base. One of the fastest teams in the league, their lineup features...
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6-4-2 — an Angels/Dodgers double play blog (Free subscription) | 09/22/2009
The Angels eventually hided Andy Pettite, one or two runs at a time over the course of the three runs the long-in-the-tooth Yankees starter gave up over six innings. The Angels cruised and never trailed, with Hokie Joe Saunders posting a phenomenal game, getting to within two outs of a complete game. Despite Brian Fuentes' best attempts to make it interesting (including a long fly ball to Nick Swisher...
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Halos Heaven (Free subscription) | 09/08/2009
Tom Tango's defensive scouting report sample test. Multiple choice. Answer (A) - (D) to each of the following: 1. Chone Figgins ' reflexes at third base are ____________ A. cat-like. B. ninja-like. C. spider-like. D. girl-like. More questions after the jump. 2. Reggie Willits ' defensive play ___________. A. is bad. B. is really bad. C. doesn't matter--he's the designated pinch runner. D. ...wait,...
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Sports Chatter (Free subscription) | 09/02/2009
MLB Angels recalled outfielder Reggie Willits from Triple-A Salt Lake Angels recalled catcher Bobby Wilson from Triple-A Salt Lake. Angels recalled RHP Rich Thompson from Triple-A Salt Lake. Angels recalled RHP Sean O’Sullivan from Triple-A Salt Lake. Angels recalled infielder Brandon Wood from Triple-A Salt Lake Diamondbacks acquired RHP Kevin Mulvey from the Twins for cash considerations. Braves...
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Sports Chatter (Free subscription) | 08/17/2009
MLB Angels optioned outfielder Reggie Willits to Triple-A Salt Lake Angels activated outfielder Torii Hunter from the 15-day disabled list. Mets placed third baseman David Wright on the 15-day disabled list with post-concussion symptoms. Mets purchased the contract of infielder Andy Green from Triple-A Norfolk. NFL Ravens signed QB Cleo Lemon to a one-year contract. Broncos released RB Ryan Torain...
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