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   LA Times: From the hire point, the descent can be sudden for L.A. coaches

   May 5, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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   If you want to coach a major sports program in Los Angeles these days, lose your sense of pride, find your sense of humor and prepare to spend every waking hour apologizing for not being Phil Jackson. He was once the face of college basketball, Hoosiers personified, a small-town kid who this spring brought a smile, a swagger and a national championship resume to the UCLA program. View the full article

   

   Last reply by deepdrive, May 5, 2013
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   Trumbo!

   May 4, 2013 by fan_since79

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   He's on kind of a streak here! FIVE home runs in his last six games.

   

   Last reply by Scott34, May 5, 2013

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   Things quicker than Tommy Hanson to the plate

   May 4, 2013 by jshep

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   Albert Pujols running to 1st.

   

   Last reply by Michifan, May 5, 2013

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   Angels Classic Rewind | Dateline: May 5th, 2002

   May 5, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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   By Joe Haakenson, AngelsWin.com Contributor - MAY 5, 2002 GAME 30 - ANGELS AT BLUE JAYS TORONTO -- Ramon Ortiz spent much of spring training as the butt of his teammates' jokes. When the season ended last year, he was 26. But when he applied for his visa in January, a discrepancy between his birth certificate and passport was discovered, revealing he's actually 29. The native of the Dominican Republic, however, is no joke on the mound, as the Toronto Blue Jays found out Sunday afternoon before 24,046 at SkyDome. One out away from the first shutout of his major league career, Ortiz gave up back-to-back homers to Jose Cruz Jr. and Carlos Delgado before settling for a…

   

   Last reply by AngelsWin.com, May 5, 2013
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   Letter high fastball

   May 5, 2013 by AngelArcher

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   Is it just me or do Angels' pitchers not use this pitch anymore? There are a few guys on the team that can employ this pitch effectively. Guys like Jepsen, Richards, Frieri, Lowe(lol), yet they don't throw them often or at all and this goes back years. Only time they throw a high fastball is to set up the next pitch and It's always too high for the batter to chase. Percival used this pitch with great effectiveness and even as his out pitch. All around the league, guys that throw mid 90s use this pitch. How many times have opposing pitchers stuck out Trout on this exact pitch?

   

   Last reply by AngelArcher, May 5, 2013
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   11-19 is the worst start for Mike Scioscia as Angels Manager

   May 5, 2013 by Ohtaniland

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   11-19 is also tied for the worst start in franchise history. Scioscia 2000-present 2000 16-14 2001 14-16 2002 15-15 2003 13-17 2004 20-10 2005 18-12 2006 13-17 2007 17-13 2008 18-12 2009 16-14 2010 12-18 2011 16-14 2012 13-17 2013 11-19 All other seasons started at 11-19 1961 11-19 finished 70-91 1969 11-19 finished 71-91 1972 11-19 finished 75-80 1976 11-19 finished 76-86 1988 11-19 finished 75-87 1990 11-19 finished 80-82

   

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   In a tie game WHY pull a relief pitcher who JUST struck out the side??

   May 4, 2013 by CaliAngel

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   I understand if Hamilton pinch hit for Frieri, but he didn't. Absolutely asinine move my Mike Scioscia.

   

   Last reply by Angel Oracle, May 5, 2013

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   Starting pitching since mid April

   May 5, 2013 by Docwaukee

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   16 Starts 3.90era 101.2ip 12 of 16 starts 6ip or more 10 quality starts 1 of those was Roth's start of 3.1ip and 5er. 2 Garrett Richards starts of 5er and 7er All the rest of 4er or less meaning 9 of the last 12 starts by Blanton, Vargas, Hanson and Wilson have been QSs the three that weren't were Blanton at 6ip/4er and Wilson 5.1ip/3er as well as today's start by hanson For these 12 starts: 78.2ip 3.09era If you take out Roth's start its 3.57era 98.1ip avg of 6.2ip The team record in those games is 7-9. The bottom line is that the SPs we were worried about most have done exactly what they are supposed to do and that is to keep us wit…

   

   Last reply by HaloMagic, May 5, 2013
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    Nickname for Blanton

    May 3, 2013 by Scott34

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    Wooly Joe. Boom there it is.

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, May 5, 2013
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    LA Times: Struggling Josh Hamilton is held out of Angels' starting lineup

    May 5, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    Mike Scioscia calls it '100% a mental day' but the outfielder pinch-hits and flies out against Baltimore. After watching Josh Hamilton strike out five times in eight at-bats in the first two games against Baltimore, Angels Manager Mike Scioscia had seen enough of his struggling outfielder to know that he needed something more than just a pep talk. So rather than risk another poor performance in front of a national TV audience, Scioscia held Hamilton out of the starting lineup Saturday. View the full article

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, May 5, 2013

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    Stealing bases vs. hit and run

    May 5, 2013 by yk9001

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    Can someone explain the difference? All i see is that Angels get thrown out on botched hit and runs.

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, May 5, 2013

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    Angels New Theme Song - All Time Low

    May 4, 2013 by Eric

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    Last reply by Eric, May 5, 2013
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    oh boy, Buck and McDorkster

    May 4, 2013 by Chili83

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    The only words I've cared about from one are "Angels -- World Champions!" and the other is (finally!!) retiring at the end of the year.

    

    Last reply by Ray McKigney, May 5, 2013

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    Around the Majors, 5-4

    May 4, 2013 by fan_since79

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    Yankees are getting some payback, leading Oakland 4-0 in the 7th inning. Seattle is all over Toronto, 7-1. Texas plays tonight in Boston. edit: in Texas.

    

    Last reply by fan_since79, May 5, 2013

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    Ryan Howard delivers

    May 5, 2013 by fan_since79

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    Feel-good story of the year. http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/ryan-howard-delivers-home-run-request-blind-young-183509912.html

    

    Last reply by Vegas Halo Fan, May 5, 2013
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    David Ortiz

    May 5, 2013 by fan_since79

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    Since his return from the DL, his line in 11 games is: .465/.489/.837 7 Doubles, 3 HR, 15 RBI 20 Hits Maybe he could give Hamilton some hitting advice.

    

    Last reply by rageous, May 5, 2013
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    LA Times: Tactical moves prove costly for Angels

    May 5, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    Mike Scioscia gives up the DH spot in one switch and then is forced to pinch-hit for the pitcher, which then leads to a 5-4 loss to Baltimore in 10 innings. Mike Scioscia has long been recognized as one of the smartest men in baseball. But Saturday the Angels manager may have outsmarted himself when a couple of moves he made backfired in a 5-4 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. View the full article

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, May 5, 2013
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    How come we never made a play for F. Garcia?

    May 4, 2013 by Angel Oracle

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    Dude was always lights out in Angel Stadium.

    

    Last reply by Vegas Halo Fan, May 5, 2013

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    Alden Gonzalez: Williams looks to even series in return to rotation

    May 5, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    Jerome Williams takes Garrett Richards' spot in the rotation, and will make his first start of the season against Jason Hammel and the Orioles in the series finale on Sunday. View the full article

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, May 5, 2013
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    This team does not do one fundamental thing well

    May 4, 2013 by Fontana Halo

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    -They don't play defense very well -They don't run the bases very well -They don't hold base runners very well -They don't manufacture runs very well -They don't make other pitchers earn their outs very well Anything else I'm forgetting about?

    

    Last reply by cysomeawfulpitcher, May 5, 2013

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    When will Richards find ANY kind of consistency?

    May 5, 2013 by Angel Oracle

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    Granted it's more difficult when you are moved in and out if the pen, but the guy has been in the org for 4 years plus 3 years in college. I sure hope he's one of those late developers like Koufax and the Big Unit. This sure ain't getting it done in the long run. Otherwise, he's yet another in a long line of Eddie Bane high risk draftees that have produced very little reward.

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, May 5, 2013
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    Angels Sign Tim Tebow (satire)

    May 4, 2013 by YouthofToday

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    http://weeklyworldnews.com/headlines/56072/tim-tebow-signs-with-the-angels/ “Artie wants Tebow in the outfield. He thinks that Tebow is fast and strong and most of all… he’ll fill the seats.�

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, May 5, 2013

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    Bench Hamilton! 1 2

    April 30, 2013 by Jay

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    but who do we start in his place?

    

    Last reply by seenoevil, May 5, 2013

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    Mind-numbing loss

    May 4, 2013 by fan_since79

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    My patience is wearing thin with this team. Mediocrity would be welcome at this point.

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, May 5, 2013

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    Alden Gonzalez: Shuck impresses as utility man, injury replacement

    May 4, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    Twelve days into the season, J.B. Shuck was on his way back to the Minor Leagues because the Angels needed an extra infielder, only to be called up the next day when Erick Aybar was placed on the disabled list. Now, with Peter Bourjos sidelined indefinitely with a left hamstring strain, Shuck is essentially an everyday left fielder. View the full article

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, May 5, 2013
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    Has April Showers Brought us May Flowers? 1 2

    May 4, 2013 by Chuck

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    The Starting pitching has been really good the past couple weeks and the hitting overall has been too (especially in the power department). I'm getting excited again to watch Angels Baseball. Oh and what else can you say about What the Shuck? Dude has been pretty damn good in Bourjos' absence.

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, May 5, 2013

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    Excellent Job, Vargas

    May 4, 2013 by nate

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    Shut out a tough team. Really great job pitching tonight. Hope the Angels get on a roll now. Need the offense to churn out more runs though.

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, May 5, 2013

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    GDT Angels vs Orioles 5/4/13 - Hamilton day off 1 2 3 4 11

    May 4, 2013 by nate

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    Freddy Garcia is no-hitting us

    May 4, 2013 by Troutipoo27

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    I figure I would say NO-HITTER because Freddy Garcia has a NO-HITTER against the angels today.

    

    Last reply by Brandon Wing, May 4, 2013

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    Anyone here ever quit chew?

    May 4, 2013 by Erstad Grit

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    I'm just curios how much that may be a factor in Hamilton. How long do you not feel right after quitting? Is that a possibility? If so any guesses on how long the detox takes?

    

    Last reply by Eric, May 4, 2013

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