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   From the LA Times - Angels prospect Michael Roth a 'Catfish' victim too

   March 9, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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   The left-handed pitcher says that after being caught in a phony Internet relationship he could sympathize with Manti Te'o 'to an extent.' TEMPE, Ariz. -- Manti Te'o is not alone. View the full article

   

   Last reply by Wallerrrr, March 9, 2013
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   Cowart, Lindsey, Grichuk to minor league camp

   March 8, 2013 by John Smith

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   Tweet: #Angels assign top prospects 3B Kaleb Cowart, 2B Taylor Lindsey, OF Randal Grichuk to minor league camp. https://twitter.com/BillShaikin

   

   Last reply by Second Base, March 9, 2013
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   WBC Games / News - 3/8 1 2 3

   March 8, 2013 by Wallerrrr

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   Games: Pool 1 (Second Round) Final Japan : 4 Chinese Taipei : 3 *Japan beats Taiwan in 10th at WBC Pool C (First Round) Game Time : 5:30 PM (ET) Spain - Sergio Perez (0-0, -.--) Puerto Rico - Giancarlo Alvarado (0-0, -.--) Pool D (First Round) Final / Mercy Rule Canada - 4 Italy - 14 Game Time Weather - 61 degrees, 10% chance of rain *Location moved to Chase Field due to weather *Chris Colabello hits a 3-run HR early in the game to help lead Italy to a dominate victory over Canada. Box Score can be found HERE. Pool D (First Round) Game Time : 9:00 PM (ET) Mexico - Yovani Gallardo (0-0, -.--) USA - R.A. Dickey (0-0, -.--) Game Time Weather…

   

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   Gameday Thread: Angels vs. Diamondbacks

   March 8, 2013 by Chuck

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   Pretty good lineup today! As far as the pitching is concerned, not so much. Hope Cordero and Schugel have good starts though.

   

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   Cowart, Grichuk, Lindsey, Stamets and Yarbrough assigned to minor league camp

   March 8, 2013 by jshep

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   https://twitter.com/JeffFletcherOCR/status/310172381685637121 And then there were....5 fewer than there were before this.

   

   Last reply by tomsred, March 9, 2013
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   Report: Nolan Ryan could soon leave Rangers 1 2

   March 4, 2013 by John Smith

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   http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/blog/eye-on-baseball/21806193/report-nolan-ryan-could-soon-leave-rangers "Ryan's title with the team remains as CEO. But sources also say Daniels now has final say over all baseball decisions and George the final say over business decisions."

   

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   From the LA Times - Angels' Jerry Dipoto speaks to the SABR rattlers

   March 8, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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   Analytics can break player performance down to statistical categories, but the general manager still champions the the human aspect of the game. <br/><br/>PHOENIX — I write this column with a headache. I went to a meeting of the SABR Analytics Conference here Thursday night. The throbbing may never stop.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/latimes/sports/baseball/mlb/angels/~4/olVmxmXgTig" height="1" width="1"/> View the full article

   

   Last reply by jshep, March 9, 2013
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   Both Catchers are hitting well

   March 8, 2013 by Hubs

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   Iannetta is hitting .353 and Conger is hitting .429. Conger does have 6 strikeouts in 14 PA, but in 6 of the other 8 AB he's hit the ball hard. The guy has a .714 SLG. Iannetta has a .450 OBP in 20 PA, 2 walks, 6 hits and 4 K's in those PA. Not bad at all. I hope that these guys combined give us 30 HR and 30 2B as our 2 catchers this year. A couple of years ago, in 2010, we did this with Mathis, Napoli, and Wilson, but Napoli saw a lot of time at first base.. Then in 2009, they got 30 2B, and 25 HR from Mathis and Napoli. In 2008, They had 17 2B and 20 HR. I think this year, Iannetta should be good for 17-20 2B and 14-17 HR. Conger, if he hits, should be…

   

   Last reply by Taylor, March 9, 2013

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    FanFest Weather Forecast

    March 8, 2013 by Brian Ilten

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    It's raining today and the games will probably be cancelled. But never fear! Here is the forecast for FanFest!

    

    Last reply by gotbeer, March 9, 2013
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    Bench INF / OF

    March 8, 2013 by Hubs

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    Looking over the first two weeks of stats in ST… I have to say I'm surprised by some players lines offensively. Before ST started, I'd have said that the Angels were going with 14 position players and 11 pitchers. I still think that's the way they start, excepting the fact that I think Cordero or Shoemaker starts with the club and Madsen starts on the DL. Yet the BP is another post. For the position guys, I thought we'd see: OF Trout, Bourjos, Hamilton, Wells, Calhoun DH Trumbo INF Pujols, Kendrick, Aybar, Callaspo, Romine C Iannetta, Conger And either Hester or Hall as the #14 guy. Now looking over the stats, I think it's changed. I think OF …

    

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    Team Mexico, including Giants star Sergio Romo, feels hostility amid Arizona's immigration battle 1 2 3 4

    March 7, 2013 by Wallerrrr

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    GLENDALE, Ariz. – A team full of Mexican citizens and Mexican-Americans played a baseball game here Wednesday. This would be of little note in 49 other states. In Arizona, where immigration has been politicized to the point of dystopian fiction, this was a recipe for jokes about how many of the team's players were asked for their papers on the way to the stadium. It might've been funny if not for the fact that a police officer really had stopped one. "I've been pulled over numerous times, driving a nice car," said Sergio Romo, the closer for the San Francisco Giants as well as the Mexican WBC outfit. "The first question is: What's your citizenship? The second questi…

    

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    Jose Bautista says Weaver is toughest righty he has faced in Majors

    March 6, 2013 by Ryan Kahnamelli

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    [–] 2 hours ago Who is the toughest pitcher you have faced in the majors? permalink [–]JoeyBats_19[S] 100 points 1 hour ago For right-handers it's Jered Weaver. For lefties it's CC Sabathia. permalink parent [–] 1 hour ago For those interested, his numbers against: Weaver: 0 for 6, 4 K, 1 BB. Sabathia: 1 for 19, 1 single, 8 K, 4 BB.

    

    Last reply by ac49ers, March 8, 2013

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    8x10 photos for fanfest

    March 8, 2013 by jlongphoto

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    If anyone is interested I will be selling 8x10 photos of the players for $5 each. You can either have them sign it or just hang it on the wall. I will be attending the fanfest and can deliver the photos to you there. If interested please go to my website and let me know which photo you would like. http://www.jlongphoto.com/baseball I have 3 different folders to look through so be sure to let me know what folder and the photo number you are choosing. Thank you all very much and I look forward to seeing you in Arizona!!

    

    Last reply by Chuck, March 8, 2013

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    The Latest from the AngelsWin.com Blog - Jered Weaver Player Profile & Projections

    March 8, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    By Robert Cunningham - AngelsWin.com Staff Writer 2013 Outlook: In 2012 we saw a slight concern with Jered as his average fastball velocity dipped down a full tick from 89 to 88 mph. However, Jered does several other things really well that compensate for the lost velocity. Look to Jered to be the team ace again this year as he does an incredible job entering each game with a plan of attack, throws first pitch strikes, pounds the zone, and pitches to contact which will allow the Angels excellent defensive arrangement to make even the most dangerous hits look routine. Jered's consistent release points combined with his pinpoint control (resulting in his low WHIP's) pl…

    

    Last reply by Wallerrrr, March 8, 2013
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    From the LA Times - Angels' Ernesto Frieri works on adding two pitches to his repertoire

    March 8, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    Frieri, who mostly used his fastball last season as a closer, is developing a cut fastball and a changeup during the spring. He's been pleased with the early results.<br/><br/>PEORIA, Ariz. — Ernesto Frieri came to spring training hoping to add an effective second pitch to go with the lively 95-mph fastball that thrust the 27-year-old right-hander into a closing role last season.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/latimes/sports/baseball/mlb/angels/~4/EGvtr4z64Jw" height="1" width="1"/> View the full article

    

    Last reply by shellback, March 8, 2013
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    WBC Games / News - 3/7 1 2

    March 7, 2013 by Wallerrrr

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    Talked with Chuck about this and came up with this idea...Now that we are getting into the "meat" of the WBC schedule a daily thread will be created that will list the games scheduled for the day along with any pertinent WBC news. The thread will serve as a game day thread for each game so the board isn’t cluttered with multiple WBC threads (not that it has been a problem thus far). Since the old MLB Forum (on the old AW.com) was eliminated this is just a way to streamline all the baseball information that does not necessarily pertain to Angels baseball. Games: Pool D (First Round) – Game 1 Final Italy : 6 Mexico : 5 *Anthony Rizzo doubled in the top of th…

    

    Last reply by Wallerrrr, March 8, 2013

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    Rodney

    March 8, 2013 by Bruce Nye

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    He's pitching tonight for the DR. His hat is almost 90 degrees.

    

    Last reply by Wallerrrr, March 8, 2013
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    Season Tix Are Shipping

    March 8, 2013 by Rochambeau

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    Got my UPS notification, mine were last spotted in New Mexico, but won't be here until Monday.

    

    Last reply by Aaronkv, March 8, 2013
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    The Latest from Alden Gonzalez - Cactus tickets can be swapped for Classic tickets

    March 8, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    With the forecast in Arizona looking ominous, those holding a ticket to one of Friday's Cactus League games will have the opportunity to purchase a $5 ticket to a World Baseball Classic contest instead. To take advantage of the offer, bring tickets for rained-out games to the box office at Phoenix's Chase Field. View the full article

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, March 8, 2013
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    The Latest from Alden Gonzalez - Pujols gaining strength through running program

    March 7, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    Though Albert Pujols made his spring debut on Tuesday, he did it in the designated hitter's slot while the Angels stood ready to use a designated runner for Pujols if he made it on base. He went 0-for-3, and spent the following two days working on running drills in preparation for his next start, expected to come on Friday at home against the D-backs. View the full article

    

    Last reply by Ohtaniland, March 8, 2013
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    Matt Young

    February 24, 2013 by LAAMike

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    How many hits or how high an average would Matt have to post in Spring Training to make the team?

    

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    The Latest from Alden Gonzalez - Frieri adding cutter and changeup to arsenal

    March 7, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    Ernesto Frieri is working on getting better, adding a changeup and cutter to complement his fastball. View the full article

    

    Last reply by Chuck, March 8, 2013

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    Gameday Thread: 3/7 Angels @ Padres 1 2 3

    March 7, 2013 by CanadianHalo

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    Trout LF Callaspo 3B Kendrick 2B Trumbo 1B Wells RF Iannetta C Bourjos CF Jimenez DH Romine SS CJ Wilson P

    

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    Baseball Longevity

    March 6, 2013 by fan_since79

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    Not Angels-related, but fun nonetheless. Chester "Red" Hoff, the oldest ex-major league player ever, died in 1998 at the age of 107. A pitcher who appeared in only 23 games, he struck out the first batter he ever faced, Ty Cobb. He considered that the highlight of his career. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Hoff

    

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    From the LA Times - Spring training: Angels 12, San Diego 3

    March 8, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    Howie Kendrick lines a solo home run to left in the first inning and singles in the sixth.<br/><br/>Angels 12, San Diego 3<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/latimes/sports/baseball/mlb/angels/~4/BgmuvDOjq2E" height="1" width="1"/> View the full article

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, March 8, 2013
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    From The OCR Angels Blog - Recap: Angels 12, Padres 3

    March 7, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    THE GAME: The Angels put together their best game of the spring, beating the Padres 12-3 at Peoria. The Angels, who hit four homers, are 3-8-2.PITCHING REPORT: LHP C.J. Wilson gave up one run in a busy three innings. The Padres had seven baserunners... View the full article

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, March 7, 2013
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    From The OCR Angels Blog - Operation Cutter still going smoothy for Frieri

    March 7, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    With every outing, Angels reliever Ernesto Frieri seems to get more excited about the prospect of having one or two more pitches to use.After his third scoreless inning of the spring today, Frieri was beaming over the success of the cutters he threw... View the full article

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, March 7, 2013
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    More bad news for Yankees; Teixeira out 8-10 weeks 1 2

    March 6, 2013 by Richard

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    BREAKING: @Yankees 1B @teixeiramark25 to miss 8-10 weeks with strained right wrist.

    

    Last reply by ELEVEN, March 7, 2013

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    The Latest from Alden Gonzalez - Halos want Conger's arm to catch up with bat

    March 7, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    Hank Conger is earning manager Mike Scioscia's confidence as he bids to be the Angels' backup catcher behind Chris Iannetta. View the full article

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, March 7, 2013
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    WAR is Nonsense 1 2 3 4 5

    March 6, 2013 by Angelsjunky

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    According to Bob Ryan. Discuss.

    

    Last reply by Lifetime, March 7, 2013

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