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   MLBTR: Top 50 Free Agents- With Predictions 1 2

   November 4, 2013 by AngelsAndRamsFan

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   http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/11/2014-top-50-free-agents-with-predictions-1.html#disqus_thread 2014 Top 50 Free Agents With Predictions By Tim Dierkes [November 3, 2013 at 7:49pm CST] The eighth annual MLB Trade Rumors Top 50 Free Agents list is here! The entire list of available free agents can be found here, and you can filter by position and signing team with our free agent tracker here. This is the third year for our free agent prediction contest, which allows you to test your prognostication abilities against those of the MLBTR writing team as well as other readers. Last year 5,239 people entered, with Josh Larabee taking home the batting title with 20…

   

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   Angels Official Website: Angels' Shuck recognized for defensive work

   November 8, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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   Left fielder J.B. Shuck was named the Angels' winner for the Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award on Thursday. Shuck probably turned in the best catch of the year, helping his case for the award. View the full article

   

   Last reply by AngelsWin.com, November 8, 2013
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   LA Times: Angels' Mike Trout is one of three finalists for American League MVP

   November 6, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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   Angels outfielder Mike Trout was announced Tuesday as one of three finalists for the American League most valuable player award. Angels outfielder Mike Trout was announced Tuesday as one of three finalists for the American League most valuable player award. View the full article

   

   Last reply by Corona, November 8, 2013

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   Y: Power outage hits MLB's free agent market

   November 7, 2013 by gotbeer

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   Power outage hits MLB's free agent market

   

   Last reply by Ohtaniland, November 7, 2013

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   George Brett loves to sign autographs

   November 7, 2013 by The Ghost of Bob Starr

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   Those auto hounds are douchey, but this is funny nonetheless. http://deadspin.com/george-brett-tells-dipshit-autograph-hunter-to-****-off-1460099050

   

   Last reply by Adam, November 7, 2013

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   We're saved! 2014 ST schedule is out! 1 2

   October 29, 2013 by LBHalos17

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   Yeah! A clean-slate! I imagine we'll be invading the Buttes and Dos Gringos Thurs. 3/6 til Fri. 3/14... We'll get the Doyyurs, Cubs, Reds, White Sox, and Mariners to name a few. Something to look forward to!...

   

   Last reply by katie, November 7, 2013

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   Kinsler or Andrus Might be Traded 1 2

   November 6, 2013 by YouthofToday

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   Plenty of caveats in the article. http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/11/06/th-rangers-could-shop-ian-kinsler-or-elvis-andrus/

   

   Last reply by WallyWorld, November 7, 2013

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   Future Salary Obligations

   November 7, 2013 by Ohtaniland

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   http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/11/teams-future-salary-obligations.html

   

   Last reply by ten ocho recon scout, November 7, 2013

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    This is gonna be fun!!

    November 7, 2013 by Docwaukee

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    At the very least, this off season stands to be very interesting. Limited budget potentially being up against the CBT Lot's of pitching needed with most position players in play for trades A high end Asian pitcher about to get posted Not much farm system to play with A new Trout contract Under performing and injured players coming back to form. Questionable front office/management friction or philosophical issues Gonna take a fair amount of creativity and quite a bit of activity to round this group into a more well rounded squad and I am looking forward as to how they proceed. Honestly, I'm kind of excited.

    

    Last reply by Mudville, November 7, 2013
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    Food for Thought: Platoon at 3rd Base? 1 2

    November 5, 2013 by ettin

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    Just some food for thought for today. Here are the 2011-2013 OPS splits (in the format of vs. LHP/vs. RHP) for the following four players currently on our 40-man roster: Grant Green: .847/.782 Luis Jimenez: .786/.824 Tommy Field: .798/.778 Chris Nelson: .854/.910 Clearly none of these numbers have translated (yet) to the Big Leauges but would the Angels be better off with a platoon at 3rd base in 2014? Can a platoon of say Grant Green and Chris Nelson provide an OPS over .800+ next season? What about Luis Jimenez's leadership and energy? Would it be better to have a platoon of Field (higher OBP) and Jimenez (probably better defense from the both of them…

    

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    Angels Official Website: Angels sign righty Volstad to Minor League deal

    November 7, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    The Angels believe there may be some upside left in Chris Volstad. And though they aren't counting on him to be more than a Triple-A starting pitcher next season, his age, his size, his Draft history and his clean bill of health made them feel he was at least worth taking a shot on. View the full article

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, November 7, 2013
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    LA Times: Angels unlikely to make Jason Vargas a qualifying offer; to pursue pitching via trade 1 2 3 4 7

    October 31, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    Payroll concerns are expected to keep the club out of the high-end free-agent market this off-season. Payroll concerns are expected to keep the club out of the high-end free-agent market this off-season. View the full article

    

    Last reply by Mark68, November 7, 2013

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    Phillies Join 21st Century

    November 6, 2013 by YouthofToday

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    Ruben Amaro finally hired a guy who understands "advanced" stats that aren't on the back of a baseball card: http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/11/06/the-phillies-hired-their-stat-guy/ Perhaps certain posters will take this as a sign to embrace the reality that advanced stats are a permanent fixture to the game and play a crucial role in deciding a player's value.

    

    Last reply by Mark68, November 7, 2013

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    Angels Official Website: Trout earns second straight Silver Slugger Award

    November 7, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    Two full seasons in the big leagues, two Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Awards for the 22-year-old Mike Trout. View the full article

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, November 7, 2013
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    Angels hire Rick Eckstein 1 2

    November 6, 2013 by Scott34

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    Ken_Rosenthal 4:07pm via Tweetbot for Mac Sources: Rick Eckstein joining #Angels’ coaching staff. I do not yet know position. His brother David won World Series with Angels in 2002. I'm guessing he will be asst. hitting coach. This is awesome.

    

    Last reply by T.G., November 6, 2013

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    CJ Cron involved in the first expanded video replay review.

    November 6, 2013 by Thomas

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    http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/mlbs-proposed-expanded-replay-trial-begins-with-flawless-first-test-game?ymd=20131106&content_id=63715408&vkey=news_mlb

    

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    Hope for Trumbo's trade value?

    November 6, 2013 by Docwaukee

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    http://sports.yahoo.com/news/power-outage-hits-mlb-s-free-agent--trade-markets-062513098.html interesting article. maybe he could net us a nice young arm with front of the rotation upside.

    

    Last reply by SoWhat, November 6, 2013

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    Trade value for Mike Trout 1 2

    November 5, 2013 by Troll Daddy

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    It should be understood that I'm in no way advocating that the Angels should trade him. Trout's trade value may be at it's highest this off season. Coming off back 2 back seasons with a 10+ WAR value. Personally, I don't care for the stat but it has it's uses. He has one free year and 3 arb years left before he becomes a free agent. I'm fairly sure the Angels will try to sign him to a 5+ year deal ... but what if he declines? If you were going to trade him ... I think a NL team would be best. Such as the Nationals/Phillies/Mets. In reality what could Trout bring to the Angels in a trade? btw this is just for fun

    

    Last reply by Hoops McCann, November 6, 2013

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    Angels Official Website: 'In good shape,' Pujols starts swinging bat 1 2 3

    November 5, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    If there was ever any doubt that Albert Pujols would have a normal offseason, there's this: He's already begun to swing the bat. View the full article

    

    Last reply by stevestevens, November 6, 2013

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    Napoli at his finest 1 2 3

    November 3, 2013 by SoWhat

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    http://deadspin.com/mike-napoli-stumbles-around-the-streets-of-boston-1457691643 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/11/03/mike-napoli-drunk-shirtless-on-the-streets-of-boston/

    

    Last reply by YouthofToday, November 6, 2013

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    Tanaka is gonna cost a fortune 1 2 3 4 5

    October 11, 2013 by Glen

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    http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/10/yankees-expected-to-aggressively-pursue-tanaka.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook We're talking Josh Hamilton money here.

    

    Last reply by SoWhat, November 6, 2013

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    A's to play at AT&T Park? 1 2

    November 4, 2013 by Troll Daddy

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    It's a possibility if they can't hammer out a short term deal with their current venue. Might make it worth going on a road trip.

    

    Last reply by Vegas Halo Fan, November 6, 2013

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    League wide Qualifying offer news 1 2

    November 4, 2013 by gotbeer

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    Yankees make qualifying offers to trio

    

    Last reply by Vegas Halo Fan, November 6, 2013

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    Angels Official Website: Angels add former hitting coach Eckstein to staff

    November 6, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    The Angels may have finished rounding out Mike Scioscia's coaching staff, coming to terms on an agreement with former Nationals hitting coach Rick Eckstein to serve as a hybrid seventh coach, an industry source confirmed Tuesday to MLB.com. View the full article

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, November 6, 2013
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    Angels Official Website: Fantastic follow-up warrants Trout MVP consideration

    November 6, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    In two full seasons, most of which came before the age of 22, Mike Trout established himself as possibly the best player in all of baseball. And once again, he'll garner heavy consideration for the American League's Most Valuable Player Award. View the full article

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, November 6, 2013
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    Cheap Risk/High Reward 1 2

    November 5, 2013 by Broad Street

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    What are some buy low candidates on the FA market that you can see as being a cheap low risk/high reward type player? Kurt Suzuki Johan Santana Mark Ellis Obviously Santana's arm not falling off is key, but when he's healthy (yes I understand he hasn't been for a while) he's a pretty darn good pitcher. I'm sure he's going to look to get a chance to start somewhere, but if we were able to bring him in on a low cost deal as a depth piece... He'd be better than Blanton, that's for sure.

    

    Last reply by DW711, November 5, 2013

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    Ubaldo Jimenez 1 2 3

    November 2, 2013 by Chuck

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    I'd really like the Angels to sign him him as a FA this off-season. The Indians discovered a mechanical flaw in his delivery that got him back to his days when he was a true #1 with the Rockies, and it showed as he dominated from June on. Overall, Jimenez went 13-9 this past season with a 3.30 ERA over 32 starts and 182 2/3 innings. He struck out 194 batters and had a 1.33 WHIP. For the money, I think adding Jimenez and Vargas and shoring up the BP may be the best route to go this offseason. Tanaka is going to cost a fortune and isn't a sure thing in the big leagues, and David Price is going to cost an arm and a league. Unless of course we can get him for the cos…

    

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    Angels Official Website: Former Angel DiSarcina joins club as third-base coach

    November 5, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    The Angels have hired former infielder Gary DiSarcina to be their new third-base coach in place of Dino Ebel, who was promoted to bench coach. View the full article

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, November 5, 2013
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    Olney: Trumbo & Bourjos on Trade Block 1 2 3 4 8

    October 29, 2013 by YouthofToday

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    https://twitter.com/Buster_ESPN/status/395134402184753153

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, November 5, 2013

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    Joe Nathan 1 2

    November 2, 2013 by Season Over

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    Joe Nathan voided his option and the Rangers didn't give him a qualifying offer. He'd be a serious upgrade at closer and wouldn't cost a draft pick.

    

    Last reply by Marsaka, November 5, 2013

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