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   Angels Official Website: Trout, Hamilton bobbleheads highlight Halos' promos

   December 3, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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   The Angels unveiled their promotional calendar for the 2014 season on Tuesday, with giveaways that include Mike Trout and Josh Hamilton bobbleheads. View the full article

   

   Last reply by AngelsWin.com, December 3, 2013
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   Any non-tender pickups?

   December 3, 2013 by Docwaukee

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   Matt Daley maybe? anyone have thoughts?

   

   Last reply by Brent Maguire, December 3, 2013
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   Players you would hate even if they were on the Angels 1 2 3 4

   November 24, 2013 by Taylor

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   There are certain players, like C.J. Wilson, who I hated before their Angel tenure but started liking them when they joined the Angels. There are others, though, who I don't think I could ever tolerate, even in Angel red, such as A.J. Pierzynski, A-Rod, and Dustin Pedroia. Who are some of yours? In before Pujols and Hamilton are mentioned.

   

   Last reply by fatkook, December 3, 2013

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   Nationals acquire Doug Fister 1 2 3

   December 3, 2013 by Scott34

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   ChrisCotillo 4:42pm via Web Source: #Nationals acquire Doug Fister from #Tigers. BTW, Chris Cotillo is really making a name for himself.

   

   Last reply by jshep, December 3, 2013

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   Would You Be Happy If The Angels Signed Colon & Arroyo? 1 2

   December 2, 2013 by VariousCrap

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   Let's say worst case scenerio is that the Angels sign Colon to a one year deal and Arroyo to a two year deal, would you be happy with that? Weaver Wilson Colon Arroyo Richards Would you be happy with that rotation?

   

   Last reply by Mark68, December 3, 2013

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   Orioles trade Johnson to A's 1 2

   December 3, 2013 by Scott34

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   Ken_Rosenthal 8:38pm via Tweetbot for Mac Source: #Athletics acquire Jim Johnson from #Orioles for 2B Jemile Weeks. I'll take "what the hell were the Orioles thinking" for $200, Alex

   

   Last reply by Tank, December 3, 2013

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   A's acquire Jim Johnson

   December 3, 2013 by SoWhat

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   Ken Rosenthal �@Ken_Rosenthal20s Source: #Athletics acquire Jim Johnson from #Orioles for 2B Jemile Weeks.

   

   Last reply by ELEVEN, December 3, 2013
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   Daniel Hudson?

   December 3, 2013 by rafibomb

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   Was just non-tendered. Wouldn't mind giving him a chance. I'd actually be thrilled if we signed him as a 5. What do you guys think?

   

   Last reply by ELEVEN, December 3, 2013

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    Interesting quote from Jerome's agent

    November 30, 2013 by jshep

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    Chris Cotillo �@ChrisCotillo Williams agent Larry O'Brien: "I certainly hope #Angels don't tender Jerome Williams. There are many teams he could effectively start for."

    

    Last reply by jshep, December 3, 2013

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    LA Times: Angels don't extend contracts to four, including Jerome Williams

    December 3, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    The Angels trim almost $10 million from next season's payroll after passing on Williams, Tommy Hanson, Juan Gutierrez and Chris Nelson. The Angels declined to extend 2014 contracts to pitchers Jerome Williams, Tommy Hanson and Juan Gutierrez and third baseman Chris Nelson on Monday, moves that trim almost $10 million from next season's payroll and give the team more flexibility to pursue higher quality starting pitchers via trade or free agency. View the full article

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, December 3, 2013
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    Rosenthal: A's not optimistic about keeping Colon

    December 2, 2013 by Richard

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    @Ken_Rosenthal1h #Athletics not optimistic about keeping Colon. Exploring other options, as they did when they pursued Hudson, who went to #SFGiants instead. Could the Angels be on the verge of signing the 40 year old right hander?

    

    Last reply by Vegas Halo Fan, December 3, 2013

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    Tommy Hanson and Chris Nelson also non-tendered

    December 3, 2013 by jshep

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    Angels PR �@LAAngelsPR #Angels announce non-tenders Tommy Hanson, Jerome Williams, Chris Nelson and Juan Gutierrez. on the off chance anyone really cares about those ones.

    

    Last reply by jshep, December 3, 2013
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    Matt Garza?!?! Yes or No 1 2

    December 2, 2013 by Chuck

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    Would you be happy if the Angels signed Matt Garza?

    

    Last reply by Docwaukee, December 3, 2013

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    A's sign Scott Kazmir for 2/$22 1 2

    December 2, 2013 by jshep

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    http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/athletics-close-to-signing-scott-kazmir.html He returns to the scene of THIS game http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/OAK/OAK201007100.shtml

    

    Last reply by Brent Maguire, December 3, 2013

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    Angels Official Website: Angels non-tender Williams; Jepsen to get offer

    December 3, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    The Angels non-tendered Jerome Williams on Monday, saving about $4 million in payroll commitments as they pursue at least two additional starting pitchers. View the full article

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, December 3, 2013
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    Angels Official Website: Switch to sidearm delivery pays dividends for Smith

    December 2, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    Reluctant at first to switch to a sidearm delivery in college, new Halos reliever Joe Smith has parlayed the success into a lucrative three-year deal. View the full article

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, December 2, 2013
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    My super sleeper target to be our 5th starter: Marco Estrada

    December 1, 2013 by Docwaukee

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    Who? Seriously, I was looking up some stats on som other guys and found this dude tucked away on the Brewers roster Doesn't throw hard by any stretch, but misses bats, and doesn't walk guys. 30yo in his second year of arb. Could come pretty reasonably. http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=1118&position=P

    

    Last reply by Homebrewer, December 2, 2013

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    Back in our division..

    December 2, 2013 by RenoHalo

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    http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/mariners-to-sign-willie-bloomquist.html Fk.

    

    Last reply by RenoHalo, December 2, 2013
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    Thanks a lot Arte 1 2

    December 1, 2013 by Scott34

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    That Kendrick for Lee and Withrow deal looks awfully good right now. This could be the one (non) move that ruins the offseason. So thanks again, for committing your 3rd huge mistake in the last 2 years. Stay out of it. Not that I trust Dipoto much more but Arte needs to back way off. If Williams or Blanton are anywhere near the #5 spot in the rotation I'm going to puke.

    

    Last reply by Scott34, December 2, 2013

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    Notes on the Joe Smith Press Conference

    December 2, 2013 by Dave Saltzer

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    Here are some of my notes from today's press conference with Joe Smith and Jerry Dipoto: Joe Smith is happy to be here. His girlfriend works out here. The biggest factor for him signing with the Angels was the inclusion of a third year and the chance to play near his girlfriend. Jerry Dipoto targeted him early and made an early offer. Other teams were interested, but the Angels were made solid offers early on that made the decision easier. For Dipoto, getting Smith, who throws side-arm was an important factor to give the bullpen a different look. Smith throws 89-92, which Dipoto believes will pair up well with the young power arms in the pen. Dipoto is not…

    

    Last reply by fan_since79, December 2, 2013

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    Angels Official Website: Angels could free up payroll with non-tenders

    December 2, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    With two starting pitchers still needed, and a payroll that's already dangerously close to the luxury-tax threshold, Monday's non-tender deadline is far more than a formality for the Angels. It's an opportunity to add about $10 million to their budget. View the full article

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, December 2, 2013

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    Anyone else not want to trade Howie? 1 2 3 4 5

    December 1, 2013 by GoodTimesGoneBad

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    Streaky hitter but when he's on he's on. He's got some pop and his contract is extremely reasonable. I understand you gotta give up value to get something of value back but I think Kendrick's play would be sorely missed. Maybe the Angels should just tender Jerome and run Hanson and Blanton out there. If not for the slow start the Angels would've been a contender for a wc spot and then anything is possible.

    

    Last reply by Jimmag, December 2, 2013

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    Angels tender contract to Jepsen

    December 2, 2013 by beatlesrule

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    http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/angels-will-tender-contract-to-kevin-jepsen.html On today's conference call to introduce free agent signee Joe Smith, Angels GM Jerry Dipoto told reporters, including MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez, that right-hander Kevin Jepsen will be tendered a contract for the 2014 season (Twitter link). Dipoto said he "[n]ever thought it would be an assumption he wouldn't be (tendered)."

    

    Last reply by beatlesrule, December 2, 2013
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    Angels interested in Arroyo 1 2 3 4 5

    November 18, 2013 by Scott34

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    JimBowdenESPNxm 1:08pm via Web Bronson Arroyo told us that the Phillies, Dodgers, Angels, Twins and Orioles have all expressed in him but he has yet to get an offer XM 89 I like him on a 1-2 year deal, no more than 5M per.

    

    Last reply by jshep, December 2, 2013

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    Tanaka is going to cost exponentially more than what anyone thought 1 2

    December 1, 2013 by Erstad Grit

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    Holy smokes, watching these average (at best) SP rake it in really bumps his price up. Hope you have a backup plan JD. Blanton and Jerome will not be part of a playoff rotation. They will have a nice game here and there but overall kill the bullpen when they get routinely shelled by the 5th inning. Last year Blanton had 9/20 starts not go more than 5 innings and Jerome had a stretch of 5 starts where he pitched a total of 18 innings. (I like Jerome, but as a swing guy for insurance, not a consistent starter.)

    

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    Dipoto's strategy 1 2 3 4 5

    November 29, 2013 by stormngt

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    At least what I am guessing what it is. I believe they are going "all in" on Tanaka (think that is his spelling). I believe Dipoto has tested the market; however, the other teams know we are desperate for pitching so they are trying to low ball on everyone. It worked for the Bourjos-Grichulk/Freese trade. However, Bourjos was expendable because of our glut of outfielders. Right now trading anyone else would weaken the team greatly. By pursuing Tanaka, the Angels will get a mid to top of the order pitcher who would be young and under club control. He is more desirable than current free agent because of his age. By winning the Tanaka sweepstakes, the Angels woul…

    

    Last reply by Halos of Anaheim, December 2, 2013

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    My new offseason idea

    December 1, 2013 by Glen

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    Trade Iannetta and Conger for pitching, sign AJ Pierzynski. Do it, Dipoto.

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, December 2, 2013

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    If Trumbo is traded who is the DH? 1 2 3

    November 26, 2013 by Angelsjunky

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    Hypothetically, of course, as it seems less likely now that Bourjos is gone. Is it a rotation of different players - Conger, Hamilton, Pujols, and Calhoun? Or would the Angels hope that Cron could help sooner than later?

    

    Last reply by Docwaukee, December 2, 2013

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    Next important Date 1 2

    November 25, 2013 by gotbeer

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    December 2nd is the Tender deadline. We should get a clearer view of who's staying and who's not going to be tendered by this date. Already, the Pirates and the Padres seem to be busy trading players that they otherwise wouldn't tender. For the Angels, these seem to be non tender candidates. Hanson $3.9 million Williams $3.9 million Jepsen $1.4 million Gutierrez $1.1 million Nelson $1 million Total $11.3 million I still think Williams is going to be kept, because he can start in an emergency, and his relief numbers were pretty good last year. IMO, Williams has more problems when it's the second/third time through the order. Which for a reliever i…

    

    Last reply by AngelsAndRamsFan, December 2, 2013

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    MLBTradeRumors Comments - Price Kemp

    December 1, 2013 by gotbeer

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    Saw these tidbits on MLBTradeRumors. Cafardo On Samardzija, Price, Kemp, Pierzynski Sounds like they are asking for the moon. For the Angels, I don't even thing a Callhoun, Cron, Lindsey, Moronde would get them to the table. If that's the case for Kemp, shouldn't the Angels at least see if there is interest in Hamilton? Hamilton has 4/$98 left on his contract. If the market is opening up for Kemp at 6/$80-90 which is $13-$15 a year, why not Hamilton at $15 a year? 2013 Kemp .270/.328/.395/.723/0.5 WAR Hamilton .250/.307/.432/.739/1.5 WAR Career Kemp .293/.350/.493//843 Hamilton .295/.354/.530/.884 Kemp 3 years removed from a high …

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, December 2, 2013

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