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   Angels To Replace Buttercup This Homestand (satire)

   April 18, 2013 by Eric

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   http://bit.ly/9Sbzag I think this is a much better selection.

   

   Last reply by Vegas Halo Fan, April 19, 2013

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   A Needed Day Off

   April 18, 2013 by Angelsjunky

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   Man, what a season. Hopefully the boys will get their shyt together in the meantime and come out ready to rumble tomorrow.

   

   Last reply by Brian Ilten, April 19, 2013

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   Jeter out until after ASB

   April 18, 2013 by fan_since79

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   New break in ankle, surgery not expected: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130418&content_id=45146236&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb

   

   Last reply by bloodbrother, April 19, 2013

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   interesting Trout stat...1 Stolen base??? 1 2

   April 12, 2013 by reteegz

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   He has 10 hits and 3 walks. 3 of the 10 hits are doubles and 1 is a triple. No homeruns. So he has had basically 9 opportunities to steal and he hasn't. WTF is going on here?

   

   Last reply by AZMike, April 19, 2013

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   The Latest from Alden Gonzalez - Despite talent, depth, Angels off to another slow start

   April 19, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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   The Angels came into the season with the resources and the talent to win a division, featuring a deeper bullpen, an explosive lineup, a rotation of innings-eaters and an entire roster decorated with household names. And yet, they currently sit at 4-10 in mid-April. View the full article

   

   Last reply by Bob Trop, April 19, 2013

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   LA Times: Angels struggling with runners in scoring position

   April 19, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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   Producing hits in the clutch is an area of weakness for the team, which ranked 13th in the American League with 52 runs going into Thursday. View the full article

   

   Last reply by AngelsWin.com, April 19, 2013
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   From the LA Times - Angels struggling with runners in scoring position

   April 19, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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   Producing hits in the clutch is an area of weakness for the team, which ranked 13th in the American League with 52 runs going into Thursday. The Angels take a major league-worst 5.43 earned-run average into Friday night's game against the Detroit Tigers, but pitching is by no means the only problem for an underachieving club that has won only four of 14 games. View the full article

   

   Last reply by AngelsWin.com, April 19, 2013
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   Silver Linings for April 17th

   April 17, 2013 by jshep

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   We won't get swept by the Twins tonight!

   

   Last reply by Angel Oracle, April 19, 2013

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    Who's after Scioscia? 1 2 3 4 5

    April 17, 2013 by tomahawksu

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    Would all those calling for his head actually be happy or would they just move on down the line for people to blame for a bad game/season/inning whatever it is. It basically feels like (after reading comments on facebook and several threads on here) that people are just saying fire him to basically hear themselves talk. Was the first fire Scioscia comment made after the first ball Weaver threw in Cincinnati since he clearly used his powers to move the ball out of the strike zone? The team sucks right now, that is obvious. With no pitching depth and the lack of a minor league support system, you can't win. Giving up 16 runs to the Twins in two games is all but an autom…

    

    Last reply by Troll Daddy, April 18, 2013

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    Who's team is it?

    April 18, 2013 by ten ocho recon scout

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    Well, obviously Sosh is the boss. But just about every team (sports, work, etc) has people on it that are the natural peer leaders. Looking at the roster right now......I dont see one. Looking at the world series team, I think a big part of the success was having a bunch of guys that grew up together. Then you throw in Percy, Erstad, Disar. The next generation had the remnants of that team, and guys like Lackey come into their own as that role. Now, weve got the younger guys like trout, trumbo, bourjos. Then theres the pitchers (who are almost all new faces). Hamilton isnt going to get in peoples faces. He's new, and he's in no position to right now. Pujols probab…

    

    Last reply by Tyler, April 18, 2013

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    Favorite / Least Favorite Players

    April 18, 2013 by Hubs

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    Everyone on this board seems to have a least favorite player, but who is everyone's favorite player? And for kicks, who is your least favorite player? Let's do position players separately than pitchers. My favorite player on the team was Torrii, but since he's gone, I'm really digging Trumbo, Kendrick, and of course Trout. My least favorite player is easily Alberto Callaspo (shock!, I know). Other least favorite players have been Benji Gil, Ben Weber, Juan Rivera, Rodney, Bobby Abreu. My favorite pitcher on the team is CJ Wilson, now that Santana is gone. Least favorite pitcher is easily Joe Blanton. I didn't understand the signing and unfortunately it looks like I wa…

    

    Last reply by Jay, April 18, 2013

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    Ramon Ortiz is back

    April 18, 2013 by mp170.6

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    For the Blue Jays. And about to get crushed. Top 7th, bases loaded, no outs

    

    Last reply by Taylor, April 18, 2013

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    The Latest From AngelsWin.com: Angels Classic Rewind | Dateline: April 18th, 2002

    April 18, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    By Joe Haakenson, AngelsWin.com Contributor - APRIL 18, 2002 GAME 15 - ANGELS AT A's OAKLAND -- This one, they couldn't blame on Tim Salmon. With Salmon on the bench to rest his sagging ego, the Angels' offense struggled against the Oakland A's No. 5 starter and lost, 4-2, before 9,145 at the Oakland Coliseum. Starting pitcher Eric Hiljus beat the Angels for the second time this season, holding them to four hits through seven innings. The Angels managed a solo home run by Scott Spiezio in the sixth inning and a sacrifice fly by Brad Fullmer -- his first RBI of the season -- in the eighth. The Angels finished with seven hits, dr…

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, April 18, 2013
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    The Latest From AngelsWin.com: Angels Classic Rewind | Dateline: April 17th, 2002

    April 18, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    By Joe Haakenson, AngelsWin.com Contributor - APRIL 17, 2002 GAME 14 - RANGERS AT ANGELS ANAHEIM – Ismael Valdes came back to haunt his formerteammates, the Texas Rangers pitcher holding the Angels to one run and threehits in 7 1/3 innings in the Rangers’ 4-1 victory Wednesday before 15,632 atEdison Field. The Angels scored their only run in the second inning onOrlando Palmeiro’s two-out RBI single. Palmeiro started in center field, givingDarin Erstad a chance to get off his feet, moving him to the DH spot. Valdes went 9-13 with a 4.45 ERA in 27 starts for the Angelsin 2001. Buy your Los Angeles Angels Tickets here! View the full article

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, April 18, 2013
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    Percival to save the day!?

    April 16, 2013 by Ochocinco!

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    http://touch.latimes.com/#story/la-sp-sn-angels-troy-percival-coach-20130416/

    

    Last reply by mtangelsfan, April 18, 2013

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    Highest team ERA in baseball 1 2

    April 17, 2013 by Troll Daddy

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    Yea , let's blame Scioscia ... LMFAO! If you guys need a escape goat ... then Butcher is your guy. We're not going anywhere unless our pitching gets much better. 5.43 team ERA Yikes!

    

    Last reply by dimitrig, April 18, 2013

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    Terry Smith defends his buddy Scioscia, but admits he could be fired 1 2 3

    April 17, 2013 by FabulousFabregas

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    Terry said this on Angel Talk: "This team has some shortcomings right now, and I don't think it's the manager." He blamed "injuries and lack of production in some areas." Langston said "darts will start to fly" on Scioscia and Butcher even though he believes it's not Scioscia's fault, he said it's the fault of the players not performing. He was talking about how managers tend to get fired for underperforming teams. Terry did add if we keep losing "something will happen, whether it's the manager, or the pitching coach, or trades, or the general manager." Langston agreed, saying the way the team is playing is unacceptable.

    

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    RE MS: With a long secure contract

    April 17, 2013 by ghoetke

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    I mean Geez look at him. I don't know how many post-game interviews I've watched where he has to wait to answer because his mouth is full of food. Arte is not getting his money worth....that's for sure.

    

    Last reply by greginpsca, April 18, 2013

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    Tony Gwynn Jr. Deals With Heckler

    April 17, 2013 by Rochambeau

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    Hope this isn't a Craig... Funny way to deal with heckler: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAixaI6iO4c

    

    Last reply by Ochocinco!, April 18, 2013

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    From the LA Times - Angels' Mike Butcher says pitchers 'need to be more in attack mode'

    April 18, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    Pitching coach whose team has a major league-worst ERA doesn't work in fear of losing his job. 'We can definitely pitch better than we've shown,' he says.<br/><br/>MINNEAPOLIS — Mike Butcher is aware of the chatter. The pitching coach knows there are legions of fans who look at the Angels' major league-worst 5.43 earned-run average and think he should be fired. He also knows people above him in the organization might feel the same way.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/latimes/sports/baseball/mlb/angels/~4/ydo7rAuz76o" height="1" width="1"/> View the full article

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, April 18, 2013
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    The Latest from Alden Gonzalez - Harris' homer a reversal in fortune

    April 18, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    Brendan Harris' home run on Monday night at Target Field carried some irony, simply because the last time he had gone deep was against the Angels while playing for the Twins, and this time it was reversed. View the full article

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, April 18, 2013
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    Gameday Thread: Angels vs. Twins (4/17) 1 2

    April 17, 2013 by Chimi

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    Shuck lf Trout cf Pujols dh Hamilton rf Trumbo 1b Kendrick 2b Iannetta c Harris ss Jimenez 3b

    

    Last reply by TooCool, April 18, 2013

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    Better to hope we get crushed? 1 2

    April 17, 2013 by Greenbaumer

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    As a Chargers fan, I was SHOCKED that Norv Turner and GM AJ Smith came back last year. I told my wife I hoped the team would just bomb so we could finally move on to a new regime. Horrible fan? Yes and no. I took a big step backwards at my last job because I needed a different type of experience which helped me land my new job. Whether its Scioscia, Butcher, Dipoto...whatever, change is needed. It's not just about this season, it's the fact that we continually miss the playoffs recently. Is it better to just continue the skid until a change. Hs to be made? I'd rather lost the next ten and make something happen later in the year than to be 12 games out at theAS Break wit…

    

    Last reply by tomsred, April 18, 2013

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    The Latest from Alden Gonzalez - Butcher seeks answers for starting staff

    April 18, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    Although it's early, and their track records suggest they will be better and pitch deeper, nobody is taking the Angels' starting pitching troubles lightly -- especially not pitching coach Mike Butcher. View the full article

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, April 18, 2013
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    The Latest from Alden Gonzalez - Series finale against Twins postponed

    April 18, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    Inclement weather at Target Field caused the postponement of Wednesday's series finale between the Angels and Twins, who probably won't make this game up until late in the season. View the full article

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, April 18, 2013
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    Brewers sign K-Rod

    April 17, 2013 by CanadianHalo

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    @MikeVassallo13: The #Brewers have signed RHP Francisco Rodriguez to a minor-league contract. He will prepare in Maryvale. 30 days to assign him somewhere.

    

    Last reply by GoodTimesGoneBad, April 18, 2013
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    The Latest from Alden Gonzalez - Series finale vs. Twins postponed

    April 18, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    Inclement weather at Target Field caused a postponement of Wednesday's series finale between the Angels and Twins. View the full article

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, April 18, 2013
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    Vernon Wells looks back fondly at his 2011 season

    April 17, 2013 by FabulousFabregas

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    Vernon was on Intentional Talk today, said this about 2011, "That year worked out well for me [makes fart noise with his mouth]."

    

    Last reply by Amazing Larry, April 17, 2013
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    Okay, I'll ask this question re the pitching.

    April 17, 2013 by Angel Oracle

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    Is part of the issue having so many new pitchers trying to establish rapport with new catchers?

    

    Last reply by AZMike, April 17, 2013

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    FanGraphs: Daily Notes: Notable Performances of the Texas League So Far

    April 17, 2013 by ettin

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    Some Grichuk Goodness out of some early Texas League results: http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/daily-notes-notable-performances-of-the-texas-league-so-far/ Notably you'll see Rolando Gomez, Taylor Lindsey, Jett Bandy, and Mike Piazza on those Scout leaderboards as well. Early results but encouraging ones within the Texas League player pool.

    

    Last reply by ettin, April 17, 2013