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   How this team used to win

   July 30, 2013 by Docwaukee

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   The Halos are going to miss the playoffs for the fourth year in a row after making it in 6 of the last 8 years. Here is a list of ranks for the following categories Offense (WAR rank), (WPA rank) SP RP Defense (DRS rank) 2002 99 4th, 2nd 10th, 6th 10th, 4th 5th (UZR) 2003 - Missed playoffs 77wins 15th, 12th 23rd, 25th 4th, 10th 9th 2004 92 wins 9th, 11th 10th, 9th 2nd, 6th 18th 2005 95 wins 13th, 5th 2nd, 8th 1st, 2nd 11th 2006 89 wins 19th, 15th 1st, 16th 6th, 4th 15th 2007 94 wins 9th, 6th 2nd, 5th 11th, 6th 20th 2008 100 wins 17th, 5th 6th, 3rd 9th, 4th 15th 2009 97 wins 4th, 3rd 17th, 7th 13th, 10th …

   

   Last reply by Troll Daddy, July 30, 2013
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   Jason Giambi Quotes

   July 30, 2013 by happybat4

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   He became the oldest person to hit a walk off home run in mlb history. I was more impressed by his quotes as it reminds me of what the angels are not at the moment. "I'm a little old to be dunked with water. I love it. I've been preaching all year one guy is not more important than another and it's going to take all 25 of us, even more than that, to win ballgames and we've done it all year. It's just exciting to be a part of it." "That's what keeps you coming back," Giambi said. "There's no moment more special than when you get that embrace from your teammates and all those smiles. It's exciting." "I love how we're growing and that's what I keep telling …

   

   Last reply by sneaky_flute, July 30, 2013

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   ARod wants to be a role model

   July 30, 2013 by nate

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   He has jokes!

   

   Last reply by Lhalo, July 30, 2013

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   Honestly... 1 2

   July 30, 2013 by Scott34

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   Did anyone not see that coming? Because I would've been surprised if we won.

   

   Last reply by NrM, July 30, 2013

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   Do GM's make smarter moves, with a limited budget?

   July 30, 2013 by gotbeer

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   This is one of those things that I've been thinking about lately. You look at the playoff teams right now. Division Leaders Dodgers #2 Detroit #5 Cardinals #10 Braves #16 Oakland #27 Rays #28 Those .5 back. Boston #4 Baltimore #15 Pirates #20 Would Billy Beane be a better GM, if he had an unlimited or Max budget? I really don't think he would be. He works and stretches what he has, and knows when to sell to quickly rebuild. I think back to all the trades that people are bitching about that we made. And every single one of them had one purpose. To spend whatever it took to make the playoffs. And this philosophy goes all the way to the h…

   

   Last reply by thebloob, July 30, 2013
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   Sickels on the Downs-Rasmus trade

   July 30, 2013 by Angelsjunky

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   Read all about it. I like Sickels because he nicely balances scouting with sabermetrics and seems to have no clear agendas or biases. He likes the trade for both teams and gives a bit more about Rasmus' past. Evidently he missed quite a bit of time due to injury, which is why he's still in AAA at 26, and then couldn't maintain starting without further injury, which is why he is a reliever. Anyhow, I feel a bit more intrigued by Rasmus now. Relievers often peak a bit later anyhow, so 26 isn't exactly old. I don't quite see him being a major league closer but he could be a good, even very good, middle reliever, as soon as next year. My view of the trade went from "very …

   

   Last reply by disarcina, July 30, 2013

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   Another Reason To Love Minor League Baseball

   July 30, 2013 by Eric

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   Yes, I know it has nothing to do with the future Angels, I just thought this would be the most appropriate forum since it involves Minor League Baseball and their promotions. Granted this is no Midget Wrestling or Belvis (The Black Elvis), but it's still worthy of mention. Flying Squirrels throw an Anthony Weiner-inspired Scandal Night $1 Wieners all night, A Brett Farvereervverervere football tossing contest and a Tiger Woods golfing challenge. http://rvanews.com/sports/flying-squirrels-throw-an-anthony-weiner-inspired-scandal-night/99861

   

   Last reply by Eric, July 30, 2013
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   Kendrick & Aybar 1 2 3

   July 29, 2013 by nando714

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   Officially on the block & Angels officially sellers Per cbs sports

   

   Last reply by Sciosciapath, July 30, 2013

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    Grit: The key to success

    July 29, 2013 by T.G.

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    Admit it, when you saw the title of this thread - some of you chuckled... right? Well, take ten minutes to check out the idea that grit really does matter: Latest from True Grich There's actually some science behind it. I know there's a lot of things going on with the trade deadline right now - but I invite you to take a break and ponder on the subject of grit.

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, July 30, 2013

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    Cano in the off-season?

    July 29, 2013 by Angel Oracle

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    So, who thinks Arte Moreno gets starry eyed yet again, and signs Cano in the off-season? All the while ignoring the pitching need, yet again?

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, July 30, 2013

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    How many feel the Angels should give up on 2014? 1 2

    July 29, 2013 by stormngt

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    I say this because many argue that we should trade Aybar and or Kendrick. We really don't have an adequate replacement for either for next year. Yes we could probably get a decent load of prospects for them if we traded them, but without an adequate replacement at 2b or SS wouldn't we have to give up on 2014 as well? Some may say we should. Some say this team is a good few years away from being a playoff team. If that is so maybe we should trade them. However, If you feel Hamilton can return to at least near all star play (he used to be one of the best) and if Pujols can be a consistent 280 30 HR player (something even a declining Pujols can be) that this team can b…

    

    Last reply by arch stanton, July 30, 2013

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    The AL Wild Crazy West

    July 29, 2013 by HaloRed16

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    If it makes anyone feel better, that's how it's going to end up by season's end. Oakland's peaked for too long now, they won't sustain for that winning clip the season remainder. Texas is falling back, who knows what will happen with the Angels, and then there's Seattle who could end out on top if they keep that momentum. It's been like waiting for The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown with the Angels, but watch Oakland lose control of this division.

    

    Last reply by Mark68, July 30, 2013

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    Shucks revenge!

    July 30, 2013 by LBHalos17

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    Had his first MLB homer reversed against Garza and the Cubs in Anaheim... Can't take this one away from him tho! Congrats JB! Hope to see you stick with the Big Club for a long while.

    

    Last reply by DMVol, July 30, 2013
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    Good luck rebuilding

    July 30, 2013 by Docwaukee

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    I keep seeing tons of posts about selling off the teams spare parts to make them better......eventually Yet a bad loss tonight and many are still pissed even with little doubt about the outcome of this season. On top of that, we traded a 38yo middle relief lefty specialist about to become a FA with half less than half a season left on his somewhat expensive contract (for his ability) and got market value which wasn't much yet we somehow should have parlayed him into a #3 starter for 2016. It's hard to imagine how many will react when we are left with Trout, Weaver, Wilson, Pujols, Hamilton and a bunch of prospects we traded for when we should have gotten more…

    

    Last reply by SoWhat, July 30, 2013

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    Tonight's debacle 1 2 3

    July 30, 2013 by Chuck

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    First off. Up yours, Frieri. His performance tonight was a microcosm of the past four seasons for the Angels. So much hype and expectations followed by shit in the end. Trade them all (except Trout and Weaver).

    

    Last reply by HaloMagic, July 30, 2013

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    Downs tonight

    July 30, 2013 by fan_since79

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    1.1 innings, 1 hit, 1 K, 0 runs. And the win! 1-0 with Atlanta.

    

    Last reply by Jay, July 30, 2013

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    The Angels have a great team

    July 30, 2013 by Lou E Ville

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    Too bad it's playing for all the other teams. Segura, Chatwood, Corbin, Skaggs, Napoli, Santana... All doing much better than the clowns we replaced them with or held onto. This is how you blow two straight seasons that you entered as a World Series favorite.

    

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    LA Times: Angels fall to Rangers, 4-3, after ninth-inning implosion

    July 30, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    Angels closer Ernesto Frieri gives up two home runs in ninth, including Geovany Soto's walk-off blast, to ruin strong outing by Jered Weaver.<br/><br/>ARLINGTON, Texas — Jered Weaver allowed one run and five hits in seven splendid innings, "the best I've ever thrown the ball in Texas," he said, and J.B. Shuck, who got the silent treatment after hitting his first big league home run, responded by walking the length of the dugout and hilariously high-fiving invisible teammates.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/latimes/sports/baseball/mlb/angels/~4/QRbNiFV77ZA" height="1" width="1"/> View the full article

    

    Last reply by CaliAngel, July 30, 2013
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    Angels Classic Rewind | Dateline: July 29th, 2002

    July 30, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    By Joe Haakenson, AngelsWin.com Contributor - JULY 29, 2002 GAME 104 - RED SOX AT ANGELS ANAHEIM -- The Angels fans stood on their feet, waiting to cheer the last out. But unlike in 1986, when the Boston Red Sox spoiled the Angels' best chance to go to a World Series, this time that final out came. Angels closer Troy Percival got Johnny Damon on a comebacker with the potential tying run on second base to give the Angels a 5-4 win over the Red Sox before 27,929 at Edison Field. The Angels rallied from a 4-3 deficit with two runs in the eighth inning to provide the margin of victory and send home these fans happy, at least this time around. With the win, the Angels…

    

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    Angels Classic Rewind | Dateline: July 27th - 28th, 2002

    July 30, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    By Joe Haakenson, AngelsWin.com Contributor - JULY 27, 2002 GAME 102 - ANGELS AT MARINERS SEATTLE – It might have been fun while it lasted, but the Angels’ hold on first place in the A.L. West was short-lived, their 3-1 loss to the Seattle Mariners before 45,974 at Safeco Field dropping them back into second place, a game behind the Mariners. Angels starter Jarrod Washburn saw the end to his personal 12-game winning streak, but it wasn’t because he didn’t pitch well. Washburn (12-3) pitched a complete game, allowing all three runs but only four hits. The big blow was a two-run home run by Edgar Martinez in the fourth inning. The Angels out-hit the Marin…

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, July 30, 2013
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    They're having fun in Cleveland

    July 30, 2013 by nate

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    http://deadspin.com/justin-masterson-endures-barrage-of-water-and-seeds-dur-957470099?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

    

    Last reply by Tank, July 30, 2013

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    Teams are sitting on Frieri's fastball now

    July 30, 2013 by ghoetke

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    He has some serious heat but no appreciable breaking ball to set up the hitters. That and his spordic control means we've probably seen his best. The Padres cut him loose because of control problems.

    

    Last reply by 19HALO71, July 30, 2013

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    And in other games...

    July 30, 2013 by fan_since79

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    Oakland is leading Toronto 5-0 after three innings. A.J. Griffin has retired the first 12 Blue Jays.

    

    Last reply by Tank, July 30, 2013
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    Angels Official Website: Angels send Wilson to mound in bid to snap skid

    July 30, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    If the Rangers are going to win consecutive games for the first time since July 7-9, they will have to do so against a familiar face. Former Texas lefty C.J. Wilson starts for the Angels, and he'll take on southpaw Derek Holland on Tuesday. View the full article

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, July 30, 2013
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    Without Trout this team would be......................

    July 30, 2013 by Ohtaniland

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    30-74 I think Mike Trout has saved a lot of FO jobs and Scioscia. I think we will end up at least 20 games behind the A's when all of the dust settles.

    

    Last reply by Lhalo, July 30, 2013

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    Former Cubs pitcher Frank Castillo drowned in Arizona Sunday

    July 29, 2013 by AngelsAndRamsFan

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    @EyeOnBaseball: Former Cubs pitcher Frank Castillo drowned in Arizona Sunday http://t.co/c2FKW10LwB via @cbssports Frank Castillo has died at the age of 44. (USATSI) Former Major League Baseball pitcher Frank Castillo has died in a drowning accident, his family has told KVIA El Paso Monday. The accident occurred Sunday in Arizona's Bartlett Lake, which is reportedly near Castillo's home. He was out with a friend on a pontoon boot when he went out for a swim. He didn't come back up from under the water so his friend reportedly called for help. Castillo spent parts of 13 seasons in the majors between 1991 and 2005. He appeared in 297 games, starting 268. He was 82-104 w…

    

    Last reply by LBHalos17, July 30, 2013
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    It's hard to think of a GM worse than Dipoto right now... 1 2 3

    July 30, 2013 by FireThemAll

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    Honestly, name a GM or two in the game that has been worse than Dipoto the last two years. -signed Pujols to terrible contract (maybe Arte's fault) -signed Hamilton to terrible contract -Hanson for Walden looks terrible right now -Segura for Greinke -Joe Blanton -Chatwood for Iannetta -Didn't go get Anibal Sanchez when Greinke left -Ignored bullpen in 2012 -Madson hasn't played -Burnett has been hurt -Traded Erivn Santana for a bag of balls (Ervin is having an incredible season) Terrible. Fire this guy immediately.

    

    Last reply by YouthofToday, July 30, 2013

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    LOL: Hank Conger

    July 29, 2013 by Chuck

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    I can't stop laughing looking at this pic. Screen captured in a game recently by Devon who goes by @Halos949 on Twitter. Caption this picture....

    

    Last reply by 2002_halos_II, July 30, 2013

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    OK What idiot on this board said this year's bullpen was light years better than last years? 1 2

    July 30, 2013 by stormngt

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    Who was it? Stand up and be a man!

    

    Last reply by stormngt, July 30, 2013

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    Yes, Frieri screwed up, but.....

    July 30, 2013 by yvangelfan

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    when we're hanging on to a 1 run lead in the 8th with 1st and 3rd and nobody out, why aren't we bunting in a run anymore? At least I don't have to watch Sosh leave Albert on 1st in the 8th anymore this season... jeez

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, July 30, 2013

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