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1. 

   Welcome to a new era in AngelsWin.com!

   February 22, 2013 by Spirit

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   Let the fun begin!!!

   

   Last reply by Chuck, February 23, 2013
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   Will there be a seperate MLB Forum?

   February 20, 2013 by gotbeer

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   Or are we going to merge them all into the Angels Forum?

   

   Last reply by Chuck, February 23, 2013

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   The Latest from the Blog 2013: Questions Answered, and Questions Raised

   February 23, 2013 by Chuck

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   By Christian Ilten, AngelsWin.com Contributor -- The date is December 8th, 2012. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, who had recently completed the 50th Year in Franchise History decided that the 2 year reign of the Texas Rangers would be halted, as owner Arte Moreno went all in, with the aid of GM Jerry Dipoto, signing a 10 year contract with slugger Albert Pujols, along with the premier pitcher of the 2011-2012 offseason, Left Handed Pitcher CJ Wilson. 2 days later, the new Southern California Superstars are introduced to around 4,200 fans at a public press conference to introduce the players to the media in front of Angel Stadium... The Angels were finally going to ge…

   

   Last reply by Chuck, February 23, 2013
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   Quick poll on the AW 2013 prospect reports

   February 22, 2013 by Scott34

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   Basically, how essential is the quickness of the reporting?

   

   Last reply by Chimi, February 23, 2013

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   Angels' Kevin Jepsen doesn't plan to change a thing

   February 22, 2013 by Redondo

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   Angels' Kevin Jepsen doesn't plan to change a thing Jepsen came into the last two seasons trying some fresh ideas. They didn't work, although he finished strongly last season after beginning poorly. This spring he plans to 'keep it simple.'

   

   Last reply by ELEVEN, February 22, 2013
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   Angels sign Ben Fritz to MiLB deal.

   February 22, 2013 by jshep

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   He was part of Oakland's Moneyball draft in 2002. http://www.ocregister.com/articles/fritz-496952-angels-league.html Fritz, who turns 32 next month, is making a comeback. The Angels put him thorugh a workout in January and were stunned to see him hit 94 m.p.h. on the radar gun. It's rare for any pitcher, even a major leaguer in his prime, to be able to throw that hard in January. Last week the Angels signed Fritz to a minor-league deal, and they'll give him a shot to pitch in some big league exhibition games, including this weekend, according to pitching coach Mike Butcher.

   

   Last reply by Turd Ferguson, February 22, 2013
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   Pudge to the Rangers

   February 22, 2013 by martinpa25

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   Season over...

   

   Last reply by Homebrewer, February 22, 2013

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   From Alden Gonzalez Trumbo confident he'll find his place among stars

   February 22, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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   How much action will he get at first base? When will he play in one of the corner-outfield spots? How will he adjust to producing as a designated hitter? These are the new questions that Mark Trumbo faces heading into the 2013 season View the full article

   

   Last reply by AngelsWin.com, February 22, 2013
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    New gig for Bobby Valentine

    February 22, 2013 by Vegas Halo Fan

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    Athletic Director at Sacred Heart University.There is something ironic about a guy with Valentine's reputation taking a responsible position at a church-sponsored school. Story

    

    Last reply by Chris, February 22, 2013
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    Baseball has begun!

    February 22, 2013 by fan_since79

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    Detroit vs. Atlanta, Grapefruit League. Finally! http://www.ajc.com/weblogs/atlanta-braves/2013/feb/22/4-12-months-later-its-braves-game-time/ LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- It’s an exhibition game in February, yes. But a baseball game is a baseball game, right? And, mercifully, we have a game today. We have sunny skies, temperatures rising to the upper-80s, and that oh-so-green outfield grass spread out before us. And a game about to be played upon it.

    

    Last reply by Jimmag, February 22, 2013
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    From Alden Gonzalez Madson unsure if he'll pitch in March games

    February 22, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    Ryan Madson can't exactly pinpoint a timetable for when he can finally progress past throwing off flat ground, navigate through a collection of bullpen sessions and actually start appearing in games again. For help, he conjures his memory. View the full article

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, February 22, 2013
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    Happy Birthday, Stodd

    February 8, 2013 by Bruce Nye

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    Vegas has the odds at 5:2 on getting lucky tonight.

    

    Last reply by Spirit, February 22, 2013
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    I like the new blog/front page

    February 19, 2013 by nate

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    Looks sharp

    

    Last reply by Chimi, February 22, 2013
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    Bug topic

    February 20, 2013 by gotbeer

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    Need to have a category for bug reports. Western Conference WESTERN GP W L OTL PTS ROW SOW SOL HOME ROAD GF GA DIFF L10 STRK 1 Chicago 15 12 0 3 27 11 1 3 4-0-1 8-0-2 51 31 +20 7-0-3 Won 2 2 Anaheim 15 12 2 1 25 8 4 1 5-1-0 7-1-1 53 39 +14 9-1-0 Won 5 3 Vancouver 14 8 3 3 19 6 2 3 5-2-2 3-1-1 41…

    

    Last reply by Chimi, February 22, 2013
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    Will Craig continue to live on here?

    February 21, 2013 by RallyMo

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    Does anybody know?

    

    Last reply by m0nkey, February 22, 2013
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    Link to the old forums

    February 20, 2013 by gotbeer

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    Since we can't tranfer the old forum stuff, should there be a link in the top tabs to send us there, whatever the address that's decided it becomes? An Angelswin.com Classic or something in that nature.

    

    Last reply by AZMike, February 22, 2013
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    From the LA Times Hank Conger needs to stake claim with Angels this season

    February 22, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    Conger is looking to establish himself as the No. 2 catcher behind Chris Iannetta. He hasn't been able to stick with the team before, and his window with the Angels could close. TEMPE, Ariz. -- The Angels are offering Hank Conger a plum opportunity to gain a foothold in the big leagues this season as a left-handed-hitting complement to starting catcher Chris Iannetta. View the full article

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, February 22, 2013
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    PEDS in MLB

    February 6, 2013 by Brian Ilten

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    I have an idea.... if they find proof of players using PEDs in MLB we should publicly hang them at their next home game.

    

    Last reply by tomsred, February 21, 2013
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    Comments on the Blog Entries?

    February 20, 2013 by gotbeer

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    Intentional or not? See the Wooten one.

    

    Last reply by Brian Ilten, February 20, 2013
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    The Latest from the Blog We’re Gonna Need A Bigger Boat!

    February 20, 2013 by Chuck

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    By Geoff Stoddart, AngelsWin.com Director of Social Media -- “In the beginning Chuck created AngelsWin.com. And the site was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the message board.” We’ve come a long way since the humble genesis of AngelsWin.com. (See what I did there?) What started out as just an inkling has turned into the “Internet Home of Angel Fans!” Technology has also come a long way since the initial launch of our website. Once accessed primarily via large desktop computers, members now want to engage with us via laptops, smartphones and tablets. Technology has changed the way people communicate and engage over the internet, and it’s clea…

    

    Last reply by Chuck, February 20, 2013
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    The Latest from the Blog Thanks Mark

    February 12, 2013 by Chuck

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    By David Saltzer, AngelsWin.com Senior Writer -- Baseball and autographs: the two go hand in hand. There’s something about being a kid, meeting a real player, and getting his autograph that is part of the national culture. It’s one of the things that all kids do, and it’s part of what makes baseball great. Last Saturday was the “Field Day” for my son’s Little League team. This was my first experience with Little League, so I’m learning as I go. As a dad, I couldn’t be more proud of my son or glad to be a part of Little League. It’s a good organization, and watching my son’s baseball skills grow has been a pure joy. “Field Day,” though, wasn’t a walk in the park. Little…

    

    Last reply by Chuck, February 12, 2013
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    The Latest from the Blog Countdown to the AngelsWin.com Spring Training Fanfest

    February 11, 2013 by Chuck

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    By Geoff Stoddart, AngelsWin.com Director of Social Media -- Forget what that groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, says. Forget the images you’re seeing on TV about snow storm Nemo. For Angels baseball fans, spring has strung! Pitchers & Catchers officially reported to Tempe Diablo this morning for the start of Spring Training! Baseball is back! With today’s start of Spring Training, the countdown to the AngelsWin.com Spring training Fanfest begins in earnest. This year’s event is going to be absolutely amazing! Our special guest include Angels owner Arte Moreno, GM Jerry Dipoto, TV announcer Victor Rojas, Tim Mead, Kole Calhoun, Randal Grichuk, and Travis Witherspoon . Th…

    

    Last reply by Chuck, February 11, 2013
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    The Latest from the Blog WBC Preview - Brazil

    February 9, 2013 by Chuck

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    By Brian Waller, AngelsWin.com Columnist -- Brazil I know I know, there are some people that can’t get excited or pumped up for the World Baseball Classic (WBC) no matter how much hype the tournament gets. It’s definitely not for everyone and there are obvious flaws in the set-up, format, etc. but I still find it very intriguing. As fans of Major League Baseball (MLB), we all have our favorite teams that we pledge allegiance to. That’s the beautiful thing about the MLB; there is a team for everybody. What I love about the WBC is that all rivalries are thrown out the window in the name of national pride. There are no Yankee/Red Sox or Phillies/Mets rivalries for abou…

    

    Last reply by Chuck, February 9, 2013
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    The Latest from the Blog The Tragedy of Lyman Bostock

    February 8, 2013 by Chuck

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    By Rob Goldman, AngelsWin.com Historical Writer -- By 1977, Angels owner Gene Autry had committed to do whatever it took to produce a championship caliber club. In 1976 he had acquired Dan Baylor, Joe Rudi and Bobby Grich through free agency. Though weary of the process, Autry knew free agency was the fastest way to produce a winner and was prepared to take full advantage of it. In the winter of 1977, the best free agent on the market was hard hitting outfielder from Minnesota, Lyman Bostock. As one of the best young talents in the game Autry ordered his general manager, Buzzie Bavasi, to look into it. A fine defensive center fielder, Bostock could hit, r…

    

    Last reply by Chuck, February 8, 2013
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    The Latest from the Blog Holiday Road

    February 8, 2013 by Chuck

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    By Ellen Bell, AngelsWin.com Columnist -- For many years, I made the trip to Arizona via a quick, one hour plane ride from John Wayne to Sky Harbor. No fuss, no trouble. But a couple of years ago I decided to change things up a little and travel to Spring Training the old school way, on an All American, gas guzzling road trip. My companion and dashboard photographer was my 83-year old father, Merle Baker, King of the Family Road Vacation. Think Clark Griswold with an AARP card. Although my dad is a veteran interstate traveler, he was a Spring Training rookie, and I couldn’t wait to share one of my favorite annual traditions with him for the first time. I know what yo…

    

    Last reply by Chuck, February 8, 2013
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    The Latest from the Blog Where Are They Now - Shawn Wooten

    February 7, 2013 by Chuck

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    By Brian Waller, AngelsWin.com Writer -- Although it’s fun to see what former Angel greats like Tim Salmon, Jim Edmonds, or Chuck Finley are up to these days, I actually enjoy following up on the lesser known players that once wore an Angel’s uniform; players who weren’t mega stars but still made key contributions to the big club. I tend to think back to the championship team from 2002 when doing these “where are they now” pieces. It was a team filled with role players and unsung heroes. It was a team without a superstar but it was a cohesive unit that took baseball by storm. A player I was always fond of was Shawn Wooten. He didn’t have huge pop or blazing speed but he …

    

    Last reply by Chuck, February 7, 2013
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    The Latest from the Blog Our Spring Training Tradition

    February 7, 2013 by Chuck

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    By Ellen Bell - AngelsWin.com Columnist He was nine years old. Even though I’m only 5’3, I could rest my arm on his shoulder. His red hair was trimmed in a neat, military buzz cut and his eager face was covered with freckles. We were on a quest. It was 2003. The Angels were World Series Champions and we couldn’t wait for another season to start. So we boarded an airplane for Phoenix. Just my boy and me. We arrived at The Buttes hotel after dark and, as we walked towards our room, we saw a bright light at the end of the hall. We followed it outside and found that we were overlooking Tempe Diablo Stadium, fully lit and ready for the next day’s game. We stood ther…

    

    Last reply by Chuck, February 7, 2013
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    The Latest from the Blog Here We Go Again

    February 5, 2013 by Chuck

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    By Ellen Bell - AngelsWin.com Columnist I’m a Spring Training Veteran. For the past 11 years, I haven’t missed a March in Tempe. Every year holds special memories, but last year was different. Last year was epic. It was no longer the lazy, laid-back collection of afternoon games in the desert sunshine. Albert Pujols was was in town and the stakes had gone through the roof. Major League Baseball focused its attention on little Tempe Diablo Stadium with expectations that even the most optimistic fan couldn’t fathom. A lock to win the AL West? We’re used to that. Best rotation in the game? That’s a little less familiar. But heavy favorites to win the World S…

    

    Last reply by Chuck, February 5, 2013