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   Should the Angels sign Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez? 1 2 3 4

   July 17, 2013 by Second Base

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   There's quite a lot that goes into this question. Everyone's simple answer is yes but is it really that easy? http://www.monkeywithahalo.com/2013-articles/july/a-complete-look-at-miguel-alfredo-gonzalez-and-the-angels.html

   

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   What Could Have Been 1 2

   July 25, 2013 by Angelsjunky

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   I know, I know - two things make this thread nothing more than an idle thought experiment - that hindsight is 20-20 and you never know how these players would have performed if they had stayed with the Angels. But for the sake of some fun, let's dial back to November last year and make a few changes. Just a note: I'm NOT saying what should or should not have happened, just looking at a different path the Angels could have taken. 1) The Angels keep Ervin Santana 2) The Angels keep Torii Hunter 3) The Angels sign Zack Greinke 4) The Angels don't sign Joe Blanton 5) The Angels don't trade Walden for Hanson That gives them a rotation of Weaver, Greinke, Wilson, Sa…

   

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   Leverage: Trump Trumbo

   July 22, 2013 by HaloRed16

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   They can put Conger at the DH and get a key piece or more for Trumbo or part of a package with Trumbo. It might also give Conger the chance to prove himself with the glove somewhere, still. They need another starting pitching with the Blanton investment souring and I've been saying all along that they need a catcher (aimed toward the Molina type) because that part has led to their demise since Benjie left. Conger and Ianetta have been killing them behind the plate and they need to position themselves better there. It's long overdue. So, trump Trumbo and perhaps Garrett Richards toward it.

   

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   {Fangraphs} Ervin Santana Changes the Trade Market 1 2 3

   July 25, 2013 by Angelsjunky

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   This article makes me feel slightly nauseous. Sullivan thinks the Royals could get at least as much as the Garza trade. So what bothers me is what is wrong with the Angels that Santana couldn't find his best self? Is it Butcher? Scioscia? "Change of scenery" and going from a medium to low-pressure situation probably helps, but there's more to it. Santana is having his best season since his career year in 2008, certainly as good or better than 2011. I'm hoping that the Angels FO is looking at Santana and asking, "What did we do wrong? What didn't we do?"

   

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   Shin Soo Oops

   July 26, 2013 by nate

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   lol. http://deadspin.com/shin-soo-choo-twice-falls-for-dodgers-fakery-on-one-pl-926625725?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

   

   Last reply by JAHV76, July 26, 2013
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   Trumbo and Downs on the block 1 2 3 4

   July 25, 2013 by kevinb

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   Take this with a grain of salt. But I was talking to a friend today who's buddy is room mates with Trumbo and what I guess Trumbo had told his room mate is that what he knows right now is that he and Downs are on the trading block. Figured I would pass this along. I would be sad if Trumbo left because he is the type of guy we should keep around, but in the same respect I think this team needs a complete over haul and the only guy I would not trade would be Trout everyone else could be had for prospects imo.

   

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   Can they test Colon for PED's before tonight's game?

   July 26, 2013 by The God of Runs

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   I just have no other way to explain how a fat dude can be having his best season at 40 years old. And, with Jerome going tonight, I would be pretty comfortable betting $10,000 against the Halos

   

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   The Deadline's Magic Number

   July 25, 2013 by Angelsjunky

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   So there are 7 games left until the trade deadline and the Angels play the Athletics and Texas for all 7. It is do or die time - this is basically the most interesting and important week of the year for the Angels. Anyhow, it struck me that Dipoto might have a "magic number" for how many games the Angels need to lose before he sells. Obviously chances of making the postseason are rather slim right now, but if they win six or seven of the next seven games he will be very tempted to keep all the pieces and hope for the best. So hypothetically speaking, if he has a "magic number" in terms of losses, what do you think it is? 2? 3? The point being, over the next se…

   

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    Yankees close to acquiring Alfonso Soriano

    July 26, 2013 by jshep

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    http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/07/yankees-close-to-acquiring-alfonso-soriano-1.html It is 2013 and it is sounding like the New York Yankees will have both Vernon Wells and Alfonso Soriano on their roster. Would not have guessed that.

    

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    Harrison Cooney Interviews with AngelsWin.com

    July 26, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    Interview conducted by Rick Dykhuizen, AngelsWin.com Contributor Those following the Angels organization know that the Angels have been woefully short on pitching. So, with the June, 2013 draft, the Angels went heavily after pitchers, especially in the early rounds. In particular, they went after hard throwing guys with upside. One of those players who fit that mold was Harrison Cooney. Taken in the 6th round, Harrison has a mid-90s fastball that he can dial up out of the pen. So far, that's where the Angels have been playing him, and that's a good thing. With the need for bullpen arms in Anaheim, hopefully Angels fans will be seeing Cooney soon! Click here to watch…

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, July 26, 2013
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    Angels Official Website: Cowart remains in Top 100 on updated prospects list

    July 26, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    With 2013 Draftees signed and entered into their respective clubs' pipelines, MLB.com has re-ranked its Top 100 Prospects and each club's Top 20 Prospects. Kaleb Cowart is the lone Angels prospect in the Top 100, and the club ranks 28th in terms of "prospect points." View the full article

    

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    Angels Official Website: Gutierrez ready to play role in Angels bullpen

    July 26, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    It had been a long 10 days for reliever J.C. Gutierrez, from the time the Royals cut him on July 14 until the Angels finally claimed him off waivers on Wednesday. On Thursday, the Halos guaranteed him a spot in their upstart bullpen, designating right-hander Billy Buckner for assignment. View the full article

    

    Last reply by YouthofToday, July 26, 2013
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    PMA + Smelling 100% Handsome...

    July 26, 2013 by FabulousFabregas

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    =WINNING

    

    Last reply by FabulousFabregas, July 26, 2013
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    Angels Classic Rewind | Dateline: July 26th, 2002

    July 26, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    By Joe Haakenson, AngelsWin.com Contributor - JULY 26, 2002 GAME 101 - ANGELS AT MARINERS SEATTLE – The Angels have spent all season chasing the Seattle Mariners, and in a series opener before 45,559 at Safeco Field, they caught them. Rookie starter John Lackey threw eight scoreless innings, scattering six hits, and eight different Angels had at least one hit in the Angels’ 8-0 victory, tying the Angels with the Mariners for first place in the A.L. West . Tim Salmon hit his 16th home run of the season, one of four Angels – along with Garret Anderson, Troy Glaus and Brad Fullmer – with two hits. Scott Spiezio had just one hit but drove in three runs. Lac…

    

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    LA Times: Angels rediscover their offense, beat Oakland Athletics, 8-3

    July 26, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    Albert Pujols has three of the Angels' 12 hits, and the team mounts a seven-run outburst in the fifth and sixth innings to back a strong effort by C.J. Wilson. OAKLAND — The Angels scored as many runs in the fifth and sixth innings against the Oakland Athletics on Thursday night as they did in their previous four games combined. They had more hits with runners in scoring position (six) in the game than they totaled in their previous eight games (five). View the full article

    

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    Angels Classic Rewind | Dateline: July 23rd - 25th, 2002

    July 26, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    By Joe Haakenson, AngelsWin.com Contributor - JULY 23, 2002 GAME 98 - A’S AT ANGELS ANAHEIM -- Fresh off their three-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners, the Angels had little time to breath to get ready for the Oakland A's who reminded the Angels there is more than one team to beat in the American League West. In one of the best-played games by both teams all season, the A's held off the Angels for a 2-1 win before 25,370 at Edison Field. The result created a three-way tie for the top spot in the wild-card race between the Angels, A's and Boston Red Sox. The Angels and A's trail the Mariners, who won Tuesday, by two games in the West. ``They're right there,'' A…

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, July 26, 2013
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    Best Deadline Deal Ever

    July 25, 2013 by Torridd

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    http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/38479/best-deadline-deal-ever-angels

    

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    Gameday Thread: 7/25/13 Angels vs. Oakland 1 2 3 4 7

    July 25, 2013 by AngelsAndRamsFan

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    @Alden_Gonzalez: #Angels lineup: Shuck LF, Trout CF, Pujols DH, Hamilton RF, Trumbo 1B, Kendrick 2B, Callaspo 3B, Conger C, Aybar SS; Wilson SP. #Athletics

    

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    LA Times: Angels lose some scoring power by hitting a lot of solo home runs

    July 26, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    Among many reasons the Angels have struggled is that more than two-thirds of their home runs are hit with the bases empty. Their 100 double-play grounders don't help. View the full article

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, July 26, 2013
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    Lucho Jimenez likely done for the year

    July 26, 2013 by Scott34

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    He's been on the DL for a month now, but as SL Bees radio guy Steve Klauke tells me, it is unlikely that he returns this year. Such a bummer.

    

    Last reply by mancini79, July 26, 2013
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    Most Overrated Manager 1 2

    July 24, 2013 by robblin17

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    Is Mike Scioscia the most overrated manager in MLB? If you voted no, then who is?

    

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    Throwing another log on the Conger vs. Iannetta fire

    July 25, 2013 by monkeywithahalo

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    Matt Klaasen released his latest update to the catcher defense ratings and, once again, Chris Iannetta rates next to last. What is more intriguing though is that Conger has jumped up to 41st (middle of the pack) when he was only a few spots ahead of Iannetta previously. And these ratings don't even take into account framing, where we know that Conger outclasses Iannetta by a mile. I still like the idea of them platooning because of the offensive contributions they both bring and because of Conger's durability issues, but if the defensive gap keeps widening, that is going to be harder and harder to justify.

    

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    Positives in the Minor Leagues

    July 24, 2013 by IowaAngels27

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    I realize this isn't the minor league forum, but I thought I'd update everyone on how the teams in the Angels farm system are doing. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised, since we are supposed to have the worst farm system! AAA- Salt Lake sits in FIRST place at 58-46, 1 game up in a tough division in the PCL. AA- Arkansas sits in FIRST place at 51-49, 2 games up in the Texas League North Division. High A- Inland Empire sits in SECOND place at 55-48, 5 games back in the California League South. A- Burlington sits in seventh of eight at 38-57, 21.5 games back in the Mid West League, but really with out any of our top prospects. Just thought I'd show …

    

    Last reply by HaloMilliVanilli, July 26, 2013

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    Angels Official Website: Richards gets another chance in starting rotation

    July 26, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    The Angels announced after Wednesday's game that Joe Blanton was going to the bullpen and Richards was replacing him in the rotation, starting against the A's on Saturday, despite serving as a reliever for the better part of the last three months. View the full article

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, July 26, 2013
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    The future of Trout 1 2 3 4

    July 24, 2013 by fureousangel

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    So I get in my car after work excited the Halos game is still on and then I hear the score. They are a really bad team and I got to thinking. Is there any incentive for Trout to sign long term with the team? Does he want to break his back from carrying dead weight? The team is boring unless Weaver is pitching and is there really any help coming. What do you think?

    

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    Game Day Predictions - Game #100 - 7/25/13 Angels at Athletics 1 2

    July 24, 2013 by tomsred

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    Post your predictions here for season game #100, 7/25/13 vs. the Oakland Athletics. Game time is 7:05 pm PST. Probable pitchers are Straily ® vs. Wilson (L). Winners from game #99, 7/24/13 vs. Minnesota are shown below. An updated Predictions Scoreboard (Through Game #99) is also posted below, and in the Rules Thread above. In the July 2013 monthly race paws has a nice lead, with 7 games remaining in the month. The July leaders are: paws...19, 2002_halos_II...13, Ray McKigney...13, AngelsAndRamsFan...12, Ochocinco!...12, and Troutipoo27...11. 4 Points, 2 Points None 3 Points TCB (Pujols 1-4, 1 single) paws (Shuck 1-4, 1 run) 1 Point …

    

    Last reply by AngelsAndRamsFan, July 26, 2013
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    Los Angeles Angels Prospect Hotlist - July 23rd, 2013

    July 24, 2013 by Scott34

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    By Scott Stedman, AngelsWin.com Minor League Reporter - 1. Jose Rondon, SS, Orem Owlz Past 10 Games: 20/44 (.455), 4 Doubles, 0 Triples, 0 HRs, 6 Runs, 10 RBIs, 5 SBs Overall: .351/.419/.459 with 0 HRs and 5 SBs What’s Up: Jose Rondon is certainly making a name for himself in the Angels' system after surprising many with his terrific play in the Pioneer League. Seventh in the league in hitting, Rondon also shows his skills defensively, with just two errors this season. His range at shortstop is already plus and there is no reason for him to move off the position. He has 15 walks and just 14 strikeouts. Keep in mind, he is doing all of this at age 19. Althoug…

    

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    Around the Majors, 7-25

    July 25, 2013 by fan_since79

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    The Pirates have scored four runs in the top of the 9th to tie the Nationals, 7-7. Pittsburgh is 21 games over .500, while Washington is fading.

    

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    I interviewed Reds pitcher Bronson Arroyo for my rock news website

    July 25, 2013 by FabulousFabregas

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    I interviewed Bronson Arroyo from the Reds yesterday for my rock news website AlternativeNation.net. We talked a lot about Pearl Jam, Bronson was very cool. No real ego or anything, cool laid back guy with a sense of humor. In case there's anybody who happens to be into Pearl Jam on here, here's the interview. If not, please ignore and move along! Some fun stuff about Sean Casey and Theo Epstein in there. http://www.alternativenation.net/?p=29856 Would love to interview Trumbo, who is a rock enthusiast as well!

    

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    Flashback Article: The Perfect Catch: Angels' Trout turning everybody into believers

    July 25, 2013 by gotbeer

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    The Perfect Catch: Angels' Trout turning everybody into believers Reading the other piece, made me do some research. This was actually posted on the Original AW.com forum by Poozy. Didn't get much notice back then. http://angelswin.com/forum/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=65882 But it's is a great writeup on what happened in the draft, written in 2012. There is some great insight on who Mike Trout is, why he was picked by the Angels, and why he was picked behind Grichuk.

    

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