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   Game Day Predictions - Game #127 - 8/23/13 Angels at Mariners 1 2

   August 22, 2013 by tomsred

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   Post your predictions here for season game #127, 8/23/13 vs. the Seattle Mariners. Game time is 7:10 pm PST. The probable pitchers are Richards ® vs. Hernandez ®. Winners from game #126, 8/21/13 vs. Cleveland are shown below. The Predictions Scoreboard has also been updated, and is also posted below and in the Rules Thread above. Please note the following rule change that goes into effect on September 1st. This is the third warning. DUPLICATE PREDICTIONS Until September 1, 2013, duplicate predictions are allowed. Starting September 1, 2013, duplicate predictions will not be allowed. Should you predict the same entire prediction as someone did earlier, y…

   

   Last reply by paws, August 24, 2013
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   Angels Official Website: Wilson confident Hamilton will return to form

   August 20, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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   C.J. Wilson has a long history with struggling slugger Josh Hamilton, and the Angels starter has no doubt Hamilton will revert back to his traditional form next season. View the full article

   

   Last reply by Abbott25, August 24, 2013
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   Would you be opposed to the Angels signing Dice-K? 1 2

   August 21, 2013 by sneaky_flute

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   He just left Cleveland. I think he'd be a decent pickup, much better than Blanton

   

   Last reply by rageous, August 23, 2013

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   What Mike Trout’s Injury Means for the Angels 1 2 3 4

   August 22, 2013 by MLBN_Hakim

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   Hey I'm new here. I write for MLB Nation and I guessed you wanted to read this Angels article: http://www.themlbnation.com/2013/08/22/mike-trout/ Please tell me what you think, Thanks.

   

   Last reply by Mark68, August 23, 2013

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   Angels Official Website: Rasmus called up, Buckner designated for assignment

   August 23, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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   The Angels recalled relief pitcher Cory Rasmus prior to Friday's series opener against the Mariners and designated right-hander Billy Buckner for assignment in order to create room on the 25-man roster. View the full article

   

   Last reply by AngelsWin.com, August 23, 2013
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   Billy Buckner DFA'd(again), Cory Rasmus called up from Salt Lake

   August 23, 2013 by jshep

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   Mike DiGiovanna #Angels have DFA'd RHP Billy Buckner again. Third or fourth time, I've lost track. RHP Cory Rasmus called up from triple-A.

   

   Last reply by Tank, August 23, 2013

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   Who is the most likely to thrive after leaving Anaheim? 1 2

   August 20, 2013 by Waybackman

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   Many players who have had less than great stints with the Halos have gone on to succes with other teams. Who do you think will do better if/when they move on? Trumbo, Jepsen, Kohn, Howie, Aybar, Burjos, Hanson, etc?

   

   Last reply by yk9001, August 23, 2013

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   Anyone else think Sosh is toast 1 2 3 4 5

   August 22, 2013 by ghoetke

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   Yeah, I know he has several years left on his contract. That shouldn't stop Arte...he has deep pockets. Simply put, this team doesn't execute when its needed most-RISP and they strike out way too often. Don't get me started on the pitching. You don't need prior managerial experience to manage a MLB team. If you know baseball, have a competent coaching staff and can count, you can manage. Talent helps too. Possible Replacements ?? Kevin Kennedy Tim Salmon Rod Carew David Eckstein Darren Erstad any of those would do for me. Dipoto should go too.The Greinke trade is certifiably one of the dumbest on record. Any thoughts who might replace him ?…

   

   Last reply by OregonLAA, August 23, 2013

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    Jason Heyward hit in the face by 90-mph fastball

    August 21, 2013 by fan_since79

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    Taken to the hospital: http://ftw.usatoday.com/2013/08/watch-jason-heyward-get-hit-in-the-face-on-scary-pitch/

    

    Last reply by CaliAngel, August 23, 2013

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    Taking a look at the standings in both leagues...

    August 22, 2013 by Angel Oracle

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    ..this is a crazy season. Only 3 MLB teams (KC, Wash, and Ariz) are in the range of 8 games over .500 to 8 games under .500. Everyone else is either quite a few games over .500, or quite a few games under .500. When was the last time there was such a large number of good records and large number of bad records? Even as bad as the Halos have been since before the ASB (12-26), they still only have the 6th worst record in MLB, albeit just 1 game better than the #4 worst record Cubs, and only 3 1/2 games better than the #3 worst record ChiSox. And on the scoreboard, the Philles already won (thank you) and the Cubs are tied after 11 with Wash. Go Cubs Go! …

    

    Last reply by HaloMagic, August 23, 2013
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    I don't want to become a Dodger fan 1 2

    August 17, 2013 by fan_since79

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    It's unthinkable. But really! Are they ever going to lose another game?? What in the world is going on here?!

    

    Last reply by CaliAngel, August 23, 2013

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    Angelswin Fanfest Weekend Recap

    August 22, 2013 by Blarg

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    As promised, here's David Saltzer's highlights with video and tons of pictures of our Fanfest Weekend. Enjoy! http://angelswinblog.blogspot.com/2013/08/angelswincoms-2013-summer-fanfest.html

    

    Last reply by ELEVEN, August 23, 2013

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    FanGraphs: Multi-Year Deals for Relievers: An Ugly Retrospective

    August 22, 2013 by ettin

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    Article on why you shouldn't give 2+ year contracts to relievers: http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/multi-year-deals-for-relievers-an-ugly-retrospective/ Before this season even started Dipoto stated that he didn't like the idea of investing a lot of money in relievers. Unfortunately the one he did sign, Burnett, got injured and combined with other risk based signings such as Madson, left us in a difficult situation with a not-so-good bullpen. I agree with the principal of not overly investing in relievers but we do need to improve in this area in the off season so it may require a signing or two. Trades would probably be preferable in my mind to find a young, flamet…

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, August 23, 2013

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    We gave Cleveland a big boost this week

    August 22, 2013 by fan_since79

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    They're now only 2.5 games behind Oakland for the second wild card spot. So much for "spoilers". We can't even do that right.

    

    Last reply by yk9001, August 23, 2013

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    The value of keeping Dipoto and Scioscia 1 2

    August 22, 2013 by The God of Runs

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    In the end, I don't believe that either Scioscia or Dipoto will get fired. Much of the success of this franchise in the first decade of the 2000's had to do with continuity. The Halos played baseball the Scioscia way and it worked very well through that decade, when the Halos were able to amass division title after division title. Scioscia was able to get a lot out of the players and I don't believe he's lost his ability. Dipoto took a lot of gambles the past off-season and pretty much sevened out. But, there were a lot of factors, including major injuries, that contributed to one of the worst seasons in Angels recent history. Can we really blame Dipoto for Weave…

    

    Last reply by YouthofToday, August 23, 2013

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    Offseason To Do List 1 2 3 4 5

    August 20, 2013 by IowaAngels27

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    In this upcoming off season what would be a list of things that Arte and Jerry need to address. I want to know what people think is the most important. I'll start. This is by importance. 1. Release Joe Blanton 2. Fire Mike Butcher 3. Trade Kendrick and Bourjos for Starting Pitching 4. Resign Jason Vargas 5. Start talking with Trout and his agent about contract extension. Still have a couple of years on this, but needs to start this year. Just to name a few

    

    Last reply by Brandon, August 23, 2013

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    6 years ago today.

    August 22, 2013 by Troutipoo27

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    The Rangers beat the O's 30-3 here's. Only 4 pitchers pitched for te O's and the rangers only scored in 4 different innings. 2 Rangers had 7 RBI's and ever Ranger had at least 1 hit. 30 runs scored in a game set an American League record. http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=270822201

    

    Last reply by AZMike, August 23, 2013
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    Grant Green and Bunting

    August 21, 2013 by YouthofToday

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    https://twitter.com/MikeDiGiovanna/status/370282096809349120 Apparently Scioscia stated the As never taught Green how to bunt. I wish the Angels had the same philosophy.

    

    Last reply by Hollyw00d, August 23, 2013

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    Trout is starting to catch Cabrera in the batting race.

    August 8, 2013 by rageous

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    July 1st Cabrera .369 Trout .315 July 10th Cabrera .366 Trout .320 July 20th Cabrera .360 Trout .322 August 1st Cabrera .359 Trout .326 August 8th Cabrera .359 Trout .333 So in less than 40 days he has made up 28 points in the batting race and now has 26 points to go. He still has a chance at the batting title if he can remain hot throughout the rest of the season.

    

    Last reply by eaterfan, August 22, 2013

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    Meanwhile, in the Coast League

    August 22, 2013 by RenoHalo

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    Watching the Bees here in Reno with my Angel fanatic 12 yr old daughter. Coworker hooked me up with 3rd row ducats right next to Bees dugout. Kendall got some autographs before game, Lucho, Field, Keith Johnson, Drew Heid. Lucho was way cool, Johnson too. Tommy Field was kinda irritated, but signed anyways. Hanson looks shaky, living at 87-88 and hanging curveballs. Andy Marte hit one about 600' to LF, 1st pitch fastball cockshot, hit it over RR trax, a hike. My kid is beaming, way effing better than sitting home watching the 'big' club!

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, August 22, 2013

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    Angels Official Website: Take MLB.TV back to school for just $19.99

    August 22, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    This is the time of year when students are heading off to school just as the pennant races are heating up. MLB Advanced Media has made the transition easier with Thursday's announcement of a limited-time $19.99 offer for a yearly subscription to MLB.TV Premium. View the full article

    

    Last reply by yk9001, August 22, 2013
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    on a positive note...

    August 22, 2013 by shellback

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    we drafted 22 pitchers in the 2013 draft. should get at least 2 winners out of that eventually.

    

    Last reply by JAHV76, August 22, 2013

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    A Former Player's Essay about PEDs (Great Read)

    August 21, 2013 by mancini79

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    Gabe Kapler wrote a fantastic essay about PEDs in MLB. This is the first time I've heard from a player what truly motivates them to take, or not to take, PEDs. http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=21574 **Warning- This is a very long, well written essay that may be above your level of reading comprehension**

    

    Last reply by Brandon, August 22, 2013

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    Angels Classic Rewind | Dateline: August 22nd, 2002

    August 22, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    By Joe Haakenson, AngelsWin.com Contributor - AUG. 22, 2002 GAME 126 - ANGELS AT YANKEES NEW YORK -- The Angels will have you believe it was only one loss, no more, no less. But their 4-2 setback to the New York Yankees Thursday night had a little more significance in the standings, what Angels manager Mike Scioscia calls their ``report card.'' For the previous two days, the Angels were among the teams in a three-way tie for first place in the American League West. After Thursday's loss before 43,222 at Yankee Stadium, it's now a two-way tie between the Seattle Mariners and Oakland A's, and the Angels are in third place for the first time since June 25. With a …

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, August 22, 2013
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    AngelsWin.com Summer Fanfest Coed Softball Tournament 1 2 3 4 13

    May 20, 2013 by Chuck

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    2012's AngelsWin.com Charity Softball Game Highlights When: August 17th @ 8:30 am (First pitch at 8:30 am, practice at 7:30 am to 8:15 am) Where: Address of the field is MLB-Angels All-Star Complex at Pioneer Park, 2565 E. Underhill Ave, Anaheim Why: This is our 7th annual softball tournament which will take place during our AngelsWin.com Summer Fanfest Weekend. Like last year, we will be asking all the players to donate a minimum of $10 as well as those viewing the game in an effort to donate $$$ to our favorite charity, The OC Miracle League. The Miracle League of Orange County is a non-profit organization that provides children with developmental…

    

    Last reply by Chuck, August 22, 2013

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    Shuck > Bourjos at hitting

    August 21, 2013 by The God of Runs

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    and his catch was a lot better. Man. I hope we can get something for the all glove all hacking CF.

    

    Last reply by Glen, August 22, 2013

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    $3072.00 Raised For The OC Miracle League Kids

    August 21, 2013 by Chuck

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    Ladies and Gents, the final totals are in. We raised $3072 over our AngelsWin.com Summer Fanfest Weekend. The golf tournament in our first charitable event raised $1020.00. Major props to Bruce Nye and Adam Dodge for pulling this off. You both did an amazing job! Very professional from start to finish. Our softball tournament and raffle prize giveaways raised the rest of the money, just over $2000 in total. Thank you all who participated, donated and showed love toward these special needs kids this past weekend. I'm truly honored to be a part of this and call many of you my friends. Despite a terrible season (and no playoff berths the past four years) …

    

    Last reply by Chuck, August 22, 2013

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    AngelsWin.com Summer Fanfest Tailgater!! August 17th, Under the Big A 1 2 3 4 6

    July 5, 2013 by Chuck

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    RSVP here members: http://www.angelswin-forum.com/forums/calendar/event/121-angelswincom-summer-fanfest-tailgater/ When: August 17th Where: Under the Big A What: Music. Food. Beverages. Games. Prize Giveaways. Guest Speaker from the Angels Also post in this thread if you're going and what you're bringing so we don't bring too much of the same food items. We have some pretty awesome things planned and we'll announce them in this thread, but plan on being under the Big A from 1:30 to game time on August 17th for tons of food, music, games, contests and fellowship with the AngelsWin.com & Angels fan brethren. I'm going to bring some bratwursts, bu…

    

    Last reply by Chuck, August 22, 2013

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    MLB Past and Future Payrolls

    August 21, 2013 by ettin

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    FanGraphs posted a link to this website that graphically displays team payrolls (and individual player pay): http://mrphilroth.com/mlbpayrolls/ Kinda cool tool. Also reminds you that Hamilton will make $32 million per year in the last two years of his contract....

    

    Last reply by YouthofToday, August 22, 2013
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    "just horrible execution AGAIN by the Angels"

    August 22, 2013 by WallyWorld

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    I love you, Mark Langston. Keep calling it like it is.

    

    Last reply by CaliAngel, August 22, 2013

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