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   Angels Official Website: Hamilton sits Friday nursing sore shoulder

   August 31, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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   National League rules and an inability to throw prompted Josh Hamilton's absence from the Angels' lineup for the first time since July 24. View the full article

   

   Last reply by AngelsWin.com, August 31, 2013
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   More Hamilton Analysis 1 2

   August 30, 2013 by nate

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   For those that can bear to read more... Hamilton no longer hitting hard

   

   Last reply by ten ocho recon scout, August 31, 2013

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   Angels Official Website: Disappointing season taking toll on Scioscia

   August 29, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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   The Angels entered the season with sky-high expectations and poised to make a run at the postseason. At the end of August, the reality is much more bleak for the Angels and manager Mike Scioscia. View the full article

   

   Last reply by jsnpritchett, August 31, 2013
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   Miguel Cabrera hurt 1 2

   August 29, 2013 by fan_since79

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   He made an awkward slide trying to stretch a single into a double, and had to leave the game. It looks like the hip. No word yet on the extent of the injury. http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/miguel-cabrera-limps-off-field-awkward-slide-second-191959971--mlb.html

   

   Last reply by fan_since79, August 30, 2013

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   Michael Fish Interviews with AngelsWin.com

   August 30, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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   Interview conducted by David Saltzer, AngelsWin.com Senior Writer One of the Orem Owlz who has taken the team by storm is Michael Fish. Not only has he gotten off to a fast start, he's showing an excellent eye at the plate. He's got power. He's got speed. And he has defense. As of the time of this writing, he's sporting .382/.433/.740 line on the season (split between the AZL Angels and Orem Owlz). Coming from New York, his favorite team was the Yankees. As he notes in the interview, the emphasis was on the word "was". He's an Angels player now, and is working hard to make the team in Anaheim. We recently caught up with Michael Fish to find out more about this up …

   

   Last reply by AngelsAndRamsFan, August 30, 2013

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   Time to trade Vargas? 1 2

   August 30, 2013 by HBMike

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   They can still sign him in the offseason, but I hope they can pull something off and get a decent prospect for him. What do you think, trade him or hold on to him?

   

   Last reply by wopphil, August 30, 2013

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   Game Day Predictions - Game #133 - 8/30/13 Angels at Brewers 1 2

   August 30, 2013 by tomsred

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   Post your predictions here for season game #133, 8/30/13 vs. the Milwaukee Brewers. Game time is 5:10 pm PST. The probable pitchers are Weaver ® vs. Peralta ®. Winners from game #132, 8/29/13 vs. the Tampa Bay Rays are shown below. Also shown below are a couple of messages of interest, the current monthly leaders with two games to go in August, prize structure, an important rules provision reminder, and an updated Predictions Score Board (that is also posted in the Rules Thread above). Winners from Game #132, 8/29/13 vs. Tampa Bay: 4 Points, 3 Points None 2 Points tomsred (Frieri 1.0 IP, 0 ER's) 1 Point ZachMartin1994 (Vargas 7.0…

   

   Last reply by paws, August 30, 2013
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   Angels Official Website: Vargas leads Angels to shutout, series victory

   August 29, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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   Jason Vargas may have finally regained his form. On Thursday afternoon, in the finale of a three-game series at Tropicana Field and in his fourth start since missing nearly two months with a blood clot, the veteran left-hander hurled seven scoreless innings against the Rays, leading the Angels to a 2-0 victory and a series win. View the full article

   

   Last reply by Chuck, August 30, 2013

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    Pitcher today with most old-school looking delivery?

    August 30, 2013 by notherhalo

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    anyone beat Russ Ohlendorf?

    

    Last reply by Brandon, August 30, 2013

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    There's the Dontrelle Willis we all love.....

    August 27, 2013 by Angel Oracle

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    ....and wonder why the heck he's even in this org. 3rd start = Just over 3 innings, 8 runs and SEVEN BBs.

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, August 30, 2013

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    Phillies Officially Sign Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez

    August 30, 2013 by SoWhat

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    "More than a month after the Phillies reportedly agreed to a six-year, $48MM contract for Cuban right-hander Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez, the team has officially announced that they have signed him to a drastically reduced three-year, $12MM contract with a vesting option for a fourth season." Wow, what a drop off in money. Something has to be up with his health

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, August 30, 2013
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    Orem Owlz Manager Bill Richardson Talks with AngelsWin.com

    August 30, 2013 by Chuck

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    Interview Conducted by David Saltzer, AngelsWin.com Senior Writer Last winter the Angels hired Bill Richardson to manage the Orem Owlz, their advanced short-season team. Taking over for Tom Kotchman, Bill was given the tough assignment of breaking in and molding many of the youngest and newest players in the organization and to help them adjust to the rigors of playing professional baseball. Prior to taking over for the Owlz, Bill had spent the past 5 years managing in the Texas Rangers organization. However, his route to managing professionally was not direct: like some of his players, he did not get the call to the pros until later in life. We'll let Bill explain h…

    

    Last reply by Chuck, August 30, 2013
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    Angels Official Website: Angels, Weaver get another taste of NL flavor in Milwaukee

    August 29, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    The Angels, who opened the season in Cincinnati and have also made a trip to Wrigley Field, will get another taste of the National League as they open up a series against the Brewers on Friday. Los Angeles will start Jered Weaver against Wily Peralta. View the full article

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, August 30, 2013

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    The offseason, off of the beaten path

    August 30, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    By Glenn McKee, AngelsWin.com Staff Writer - Way back in mid-March, long before this season was in the crapper and there was still some optimism – Hamilton is gonna bounce back after and we’ll have four guys hitting 30+ HR this year! – I joked that it was never too early to give up on a season. After seeing the results of a dozen or so spring training games, I was already worried. It was that same worry long-time (as in, pre-2002) Angels fans know well, having lived with it for just about every season. A small part of me was already giving up on the season, knowing how it would end – the same was most of my seasons rooting for the Angels (since about 1979) h…

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, August 30, 2013

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    Programming Note: Orem Owlz Interviews

    August 29, 2013 by Dave Saltzer

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    As many of you know, last week I was in Orem conducting interviews with the players and coaches to try and get to know many of the most recent additions to our organization. I had a great time, and there is a LOT of talent on that team! Angels fans, if you haven't started following them, you should--many of these guys will make names for themselves as they move up the organizational ladder. I won't be surprised if several of them even get a jump over Burlington next year and go straight to Inland Empire. While there aren't many games left on their season, I would highly suggest tuning into to their radio broadcasts at www.oremowlz.com and even joining the live chat (w…

    

    Last reply by Dave Saltzer, August 30, 2013

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    Cy Odorizzi

    August 29, 2013 by Angel Oracle

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    Of course, what else is new? 6.00 ERA in 4 previous starts (18 innings) earlier this year Do we even have advance scouts, Arte? Fortunately for these clueless hitters (Jimenez excepted), Vargas has rolled since leaving the bases loaded in the first inning.

    

    Last reply by YouthofToday, August 30, 2013
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    The Good in Baseball

    August 29, 2013 by Spirit

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    A great write-up from Jenelyn Russo �about our Fanfest weekend and support for the Miracle League of OC. http://blogs.ocfamily.com/the-good-in-baseball/

    

    Last reply by tomsred, August 30, 2013

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    Blind Player Pick 1 2

    August 29, 2013 by ettin

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    So who would you choose? Oh by the way Player A is 3 years older than Player B. Answer posted tomorrow (if any of you guess who these players are please keep it to yourselves until people have had a chance to vote).

    

    Last reply by arch stanton, August 30, 2013

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    Bourjos Can't hit 1 2 3 4

    August 20, 2013 by FireThemAll

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    Trade him before he goes back to being the .220 hitter he was last year. Could get some good pitching prospects for him.

    

    Last reply by Troll Daddy, August 30, 2013

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    Since we need pitching, which FA is most likely to become an Angel for 2014? 1 2 3

    August 28, 2013 by nate

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    Well?

    

    Last reply by Catching Trout, August 30, 2013

    • FA 2014
    • hot stove

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    Eric Stamets

    August 29, 2013 by Toby Ziegler

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    Affectionately nicknamed "Peace" by his Inland Empire teammates, Stamets is the best defensive shortstop I've ever seen in person. No exaggeration. Defensively, he's MLB-ready right now. Quick release, strong arm, great range, makes all the routine plays, great footwork, can turn two with ease. I know for a fact that he also impressed Omar Vizquel, and that speaks volumes about his defensive wizardry. Offensively, he's a very good bunter and utilizes his plus speed. Gets a fair amount of infield hits with swinging bunts. I like his approach at the plate. I think he's capable of swiping 30+ bags and seldom getting caught. Good instincts. He can occasionally drive t…

    

    Last reply by Glen, August 30, 2013

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    LA Times: Jason Vargas shuts down Rays in Angels' 2-0 victory

    August 30, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    The veteran left-hander improves to 8-5 after giving up only two hits in seven innings. The Angels are 5-1 on a nine-game trip. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Angels were 18 1/2 games out of first place when they started what Manager Mike Scioscia called "our little burst" — winning five of six to start a nine-game trip. View the full article

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, August 30, 2013
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    A reporter needs to ask Scioscia who called for that bunt after the game

    August 29, 2013 by Halos of Anaheim

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    If Scioscia called for it and is man enough to admit it, he deserves to be fired solely on that. Conger hits a two bagger with two outs his previous at bat (with no runners on), then ''surprise bunts'' Conger with two outs (with runners on 2nd and 3rd), it had a Scioscia-esque play written all over it.

    

    Last reply by ten ocho recon scout, August 29, 2013

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    Robinson Cano

    August 29, 2013 by Glen

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    ...will still be on the Yankees next year. Quit worrying about Moreno signing him. Rivera is retiring, Jeter is in the sunset of his career, A-Rod won't be there, Granderson is a free-agent, Teixeira is gonna suck. The Yankees desperately need Cano back, and he will be back in pinstripes. He's not gonna be an Angel. Quit beating that drum. And while I'm bitching, it's Dipoto, not DiPoto. That's all.

    

    Last reply by notherhalo, August 29, 2013

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    Angels Official Website: Bourjos hitting ball hard, but frustrated with results

    August 29, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    Peter Bourjos struck out to end the seventh on Thursday and, in a rare display of emotion by the mild-mannered center fielder, spiked his bat on the Tropicana Field turf and watched it roll all the way to the Angels' dugout. View the full article

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, August 29, 2013
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    Pocket Aces 1 2

    August 28, 2013 by Troll Daddy

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    Weaver is a Ace (some here think different) Blank is a Ace (just have to fill in the blank) The top teams to go deep into the playoffs usually have two Aces in the hole. Some of you may or may not agree with that theory. Signing Vargas or Garza would be nice but I prefer they go after a Ace caliber pitcher. I think it would be essential is making the playoffs and going deep into them. Looks like a trade may be in order for that to happen.

    

    Last reply by Troll Daddy, August 29, 2013

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    AZL Mesa Solar Sox Roster

    August 28, 2013 by Toby Ziegler

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    http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/2013-preliminary-arizona-fall-league-rosters/ From the Angels: Pitchers: R.J. Alvarez Cam Bedrosian Mike Morin Michael Roth Catchers: Jett Bandy Infielders: C.J. Cron Taylor Lindsey Outfielders Zach Borenstein And the manager, Bill Richardson, is also affiliated with the Angels.

    

    Last reply by Dave Saltzer, August 29, 2013
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    LA Times: Jason Vargas, Angels shut down Rays in 2-0 victory

    August 29, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    The veteran left-hander improves to 8-5 this season after giving up only two hits in seven innings. Luis Jimenez and Kole Calhoun each drive in a run. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Jason Vargas gave up only two hits over seven innings and the Los Angeles Angels held off the Tampa Bay Rays, 2-0, on Thursday. View the full article

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, August 29, 2013
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    GDT: 8/29/13 Angels @ Tampa Bay 1 2 3 4 5

    August 29, 2013 by AngelsAndRamsFan

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    @Alden_Gonzalez: #Angels lineup: Shuck RF, Aybar SS, Trout LF, Hamilton DH, Calhoun 1B, Conger C, Green 2B, Jimenez 3B, Bourjos CF; Vargas SP. #Rays

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, August 29, 2013

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    "The Other Howard"

    August 29, 2013 by LightTheHalo

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    Remember when those awful commercials were the most troubling thing about the Angels? Sigh.

    

    Last reply by shellback, August 29, 2013

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