2008 Angels Preview: First Base

With Casey Kotchman starting at first base, it is clear that the Angels lack the traditional big, brawny basher that could hit for thirty home runs in a single season. While Kotchman won’t rack up a bunch of home runs, he will still be more than capable of producing and scoring runs.
Last season the 25 [...]

Bedard Makes M’s Serious Contenders

Just last Friday, the Seattle Mariners finally made their big splash this winter by trading for Baltimore Orioles’s ace Erik Bedard.
The left-handed pitcher was Baltimore’s opening-day starter last season but appeared to be relieved after escaping the Orioles’ massive rebuilding project. In return for Bedard, Baltimore received Seattle’s top outfielder prospect Adam Jones, left-handed reliever [...]

Another Angels-Sox Trade?

Back in mid-November, the Los Angeles Angels and the Chicago White Sox swapped players with shortstop Orlando Cabrera going to the Windy City and pitcher John Garland returning to Southern California. Now the two A.L. foes are looking to deal again with Sox first baseman Paul Konerko and Angels second baseman in the middle of [...]

What I Want For Christmas

When six and seven year olds ask Santa Claus for toys, I thought I’d ask him for some help in the sports world. So please Santa, this is all I want for Christmas:
7. For the Pac Ten to play on ESPNThe Pac Ten finally gained some respect nationally this past season and it would have [...]

Rumor Mill: Cabrera to LA a Strong Possibility

Just last week the Los Angeles Angels were polishing off a giant check for center fielder Torii Hunter. Spending $90 million on a center fielder might seem like a lot for one offseason, but it appears that the Halos may they be making another big splash in the not too distant future. Their long-rumored discussions [...]

America’s Top Sports Cities: #6 Los Angeles

Teams: Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Who says this town needs the NFL? Los Angeles is home to some of the most successful sports franchises in history. The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Dodgers have won a combined twenty world championships. [...]

Stoneman Steps Down

Today it was announced the Angels general manager Bill Stoneman will be stepping down from his position and be moving into a role as team consultant.
As general manager of the Angels, Stoneman has had his share of successes and failures with the team. He helped construct the, 2002 World Series championship team that defeated the [...]

MLB Playoff Preview: First Round

It’s that magical time of year again, October. This is the season where unsung heroes step to the plate (Josh Beckett in 2003) and curses are broken (Boston Red Sox in 2004). What will happen this year?
Boston Red Sox v. Los Angeles AngelsAs an Angels fan it pains me to say this but the Red [...]

Will the Angels miss Erstad?

Yes, without a doubt, the Halos will miss Darin Erstad, especially his locker room presense. How much? That remains to be seen.
They won’t really miss his on the field play for he only appeared in forty games last season. Injuries began to pile up and he just wasn’t the same and productive player that he [...]

Angels Preview: First Base

It is clear that the Angels are not satisfied with their first base position. Over the offseason they explored trades for Atlanta’s Adam LaRoche and Colorado’s Todd Helton. However, these potential moves failed and the Angels are now stuck with a group of players including the likes of Casey Kotchman, Kendry Morales, Robb Quinlan, and [...]