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   Is DH a skill set?

   January 31 by Erstad Grit

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   I'm not talking about hitting, but is specially the role of DH a quantifiable skill? With Ohtani as our permanent DH, we haven't had the option of rotating guys in to get them rest. The plan right now seems to be Drury at DH with Trout, Rendon, and maybe Hicks getting some time there. I have concerns with just assuming those guys can DH now and then and be successful. Personally I view DH as a unique skill set and would rather have JD locked in at DH and let the rest figure itself out.

   

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   ESPN, Fox, and Warner launching joint streaming service this year 1 2

   February 6 by mmc

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   OC Register: Angels 2024 spring training preview: Who’s in and who’s out?

   February 12 by AngelsWin.com

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   As the Angels head toward their first workout of spring training on Wednesday, here’s a reminder of the roster changes that have taken place over the winter: WHO’S IN? RHP Robert Stephenson, signed as a free agent from Tampa Bay LHP Matt Moore, signed as a free agent from Miami RHP Luis Garcia, signed as a free agent from the Padres RHP Adam Cimber, signed as a free agent from Toronto RHP José Cisnero, signed as a free agent from Detroit RHP Zach Plesac, signed as a free agent from Cleveland OF Aaron Hicks, signed as a free agent from Baltimore RHP Guillermo Zuniga, acquired in a trade with St. Louis WHO’S OUT? DH Shohei Ohtani, signed as a free agent with Dodger…

   

   Last reply by Inside Pitch, February 12

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   OC Register: Angels 2024 spring training preview: 5 key questions

   February 12 by AngelsWin.com

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   Here are some of the key questions the Angels hope to answer during spring training: What does Arte Moreno have to say? The Angels owner traditionally spoke to reporters on a wide range of topics near the beginning of spring training each year. Moreno abandoned that practice in 2021 and 2022, but he again answered questions in 2023. Now, there are a handful of pressing issues that fans would like to see him address, starting with whether he has plans to revisit the sale of the team after taking it off the market a year ago. Moreno can also speak to the way the Angels handled the Shohei Ohtani talks over the winter, and what he intends to do to help the team win now tha…

   

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   OC Register: Angels 2024 spring training preview: Key dates

   February 12 by AngelsWin.com

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   Tuesday: Pitchers and catchers report Wednesday: First workout Feb. 18: Full squad reports Feb. 19: First full-squad workout Feb. 24: First Cactus League game vs. Dodgers at Tempe Diablo Stadium, 12:10 p.m. PT March 5: Dodgers vs. Angels, at Glendale, Ariz., 5:05 p.m. March 24: Freeway Series (exhibition), Dodgers vs. Angels at Dodger Stadium, 4:10 p.m. March 25: Freeway Series (exhibition), Dodgers vs. Angels at Dodger Stadium, 6:10 p.m. March 26: Freeway Series (exhibition), Dodgers vs. Angels at Angel Stadium, 6 p.m. March 28: Opening Day, Angels at Baltimore Orioles, 12:05 p.m. April 5: Home opener, Angels vs. Boston Red Sox, 6:38 p.m. Related Articles Los…

   

   Last reply by AngelsWin.com, February 12
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   Angels Black History Month 1 2 3 4

   February 1 by tdawg87

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   What are your favorite memories from the black Angel players? GA's game 7 double is a top 5 moment all time for me. Figgy's awesome season. And Torii is the GOAT.

   

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   Angels announce spring training non roster invites

   February 9 by mmc

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   My rose colored glasses say: 1 2

   February 3 by johndw52

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   Contracts for... Lorenzen and Bellinger would put us into wild card contention. If our bullpen lives up to expectations I think its possible. Of course if injury demons continues to haunt us, all bets are off.

   

   Last reply by EDinTUSTIN, February 11

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    Billy Eppler suspended for a year for violating injured list rules

    February 9 by mmc

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    Last reply by Vegas Halo Fan, February 10

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    Angels acquire Guillermo Zuniga from the Cardinals for cash considerations - DFA Warren 1 2

    February 7 by mmc

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    Last reply by SlappyUtilityMIF, February 10

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    AngelsWin Today: Top Greatest Moments in Los Angeles Angels History

    February 8 by AngelsWin.com

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    Sponsored Article The history of the Los Angeles Angels is punctuated by moments of brilliance that have defined the team's journey in Major League Baseball. Each landmark achievement, from game-winning home runs to perfect games, contributes to the team's narrative, offering fans a repository of memories that underscore the team's impact on the sport. Nolan Ryan's No-Hitters (1972-1979) During his tenure with the Angels, Nolan Ryan etched his name into the annals of baseball history by throwing four no-hitters, a feat that underscores his dominance on the mound. Each performance showcased Ryan's exceptional pitching skills, contributing to his legendary st…

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, February 8
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    MLB Network Radio: Arte about to sell? 1 2 3 4 5

    February 4 by The Ghost of Bob Starr

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    MLB Network Radio host Jim Memolo said today that somebody who has worked in MLB told him “the #Angels are about to sell.” “Arte Moreno’s about to sell, according to this person.” The same person also speculated Mark Cuban as a potential buyer. probably a nothing burger - I’m waiting for Piodeportes, but maybe it is something.

    

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    *New* AngelsWin.com's 20th Anniversary t-shirts and merch is here!!

    February 6 by Chuck

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    Proudly represent AngelsWin.com's 20th Anniversary year with our latest t-shirts and merch! We have you covered in sizes, styles and colors. Click on the image of the product you want to bring you to the page in our store to purchase. Men Women Mugs

    

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    AngelsWin Today: Women of Angels Baseball: Jackie Autry

    February 7 by AngelsWin.com

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    By Ellen Bell, AngelsWin.com Staff Writer - No series on the Women of Angels Baseball would be complete without Jackie Autry—arguably the most influential female in franchise history. During her time with the Angels, she witnessed the team’s transformation from a small baseball business into a corporate sports franchise. She also had a front row seat to watch a group of home-grown, unknown players develop into World Series Champions. During the All Star Game in New York, Jackie Autry continued her role as honorary American League President and introduced the AL Team Manager, Jim Leyland. Once again, she was at the heart of one of baseball’s biggest events of th…

    

    Last reply by Chuck, February 7

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    OC Register: Angels 2024 spring training position preview: Starting rotation

    February 2 by AngelsWin.com

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    Angels pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report to spring training on Feb. 13. As we count down the days until camp begins, we are going through the various position groups to give a breakdown of where the roster stands. Today, the starting rotation. Previously: outfielders, infielders, catchers. 2023 RECAP After an encouraging season in which the starters ranked sixth in the majors in ERA, they fell to 19th with a 4.47 ERA in 2023. Shohei Ohtani slipped to a 3.14 ERA and he made only 23 starts before going down with a torn UCL. Left-handers Patrick Sandoval (4.11 ERA), Reid Detmers (4.48) and Tyler Anderson (5.43), who had been an All-Star with the Dodgers in 2022,…

    

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    Does this organization value pitching less than every other organization in baseball? 1 2 3

    February 12, 2020 by mmc

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    It feels like the Angels are well behind pretty much every other organization in the league when it comes to acquiring pitchers. We don't draft pitchers high (Canning is the only top 2 round pick in the Eppler draft era), we don't seem to invest any international pool money in them (sans Ohtani), we don't spend money on them in free agency (never given a 9 figure contract to a pitcher), and we seem very hesitant to part with what is considered fair value in trades for pitchers. I get the sense that our organization just simply doesn't place a lot of value into pitchers. Why do we seem so hesitant to invest assets into acquiring pitchers by any means compared to every o…

    

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    AngelsWin Today: Angels prospect Zach Joyce defined by overcoming challenges

    February 3 by AngelsWin.com

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    by Ryan Falla, AngelsWin.com Staff Reporter There are few qualities better suited for the Major League grind than the ability to overcome adversity on a daily basis. We see this time and time again as Major Leaguers regularly fall into slumps and prospects slip into doubt as the game stays unpromised to those who do not work for it. 80 grade tools suddenly become meaningless if the athlete possessing such talent does not have the fortitude to apply himself against the pressures presented by the game. Angels pitching prospect Zach Joyce is no stranger to overcoming severe adversity as his journey through baseball has seen him overcome the heaviest challenge a person c…

    

    Last reply by Chuck, February 6

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    OC Register: Angels 2024 spring training position preview: Bullpen

    February 5 by AngelsWin.com

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    Angels pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report to spring training on Feb. 13. As we count down the days until camp begins, we are going through the various position groups to give a breakdown of where the roster stands. Today, the bullpen. Previously: starting rotation, outfielders, infielders, catchers. 2023 RECAP The Angels have spent significant money on their bullpen in recent years – giving out multiyear deals to free agents Carlos Estévez, Ryan Tepera and Aaron Loup – and re-signing Raisel Iglesias to a four-year deal. It hasn’t worked very well and 2023 was another disappointing year for the bullpen, which ranked 26th in the majors with a 4.88 ERA. Tepera wa…

    

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    AngelsWin Today: Taking stock as we approach spring training (and my take on the Perry Minasian Plan, v. 2024)

    February 3 by Angelsjunky

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    By Jonathon Northrop, AngelsWin.com Senior Writer So its February 5th and pitchers and catchers report in less than two weeks. Let's take stock of Perry's moves and where the Angels might go from here. Perry's made no major acquisitions - no starting pitchers, no positions players, only bench and bullpen guys. The team as it stands looks to be something like this (with likely 26-man roster in bold and potential first call-ups in parentheses): C - O'Hoppe, Thaiss (Mejia, Wallach) IF - Schanuel, Drury, Neto, Rendon, Rengifo, Sano (White, Stefanic, Soto, Lopez, Martin) OF - Trout, Ward, Moniak, Adell, Hicks (Dozier, Calhoun) SP - Detmers, Sandov…

    

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    Angels sign Aaron Hicks (1 year, $740k) - DFA Ingram 1 2 3 4 6

    January 29 by mmc

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    OC Register: Angels, reliever José Cisnero agree to 1-year contract

    February 4 by AngelsWin.com

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    ANAHEIM — Reliever José Cisnero on Saturday to a $1.75 million, one-year contract with the Angels. A right-hander who turns 35 on April 11, Cisnero was 3-4 with two saves and a 5.31 ERA in 63 games for Detroit last season, striking out 70 and walking 25 in 59⅓ innings. He allowed a career-high 10 home runs, up from six in 2022. Cisnero averaged 94.4 mph with his fastball, up from 93.4 mph in 2022 but down from 96.4 mph in 2019. He is 13-17 with a 3.99 ERA in seven seasons with the Houston Astros (2013-14) and the Tigers (2019-23), striking out 275 and walking 130 in 259⅓ innings. Cisnero had Tommy John surgery on May 28, 2014, then he pitched for Mexico’s Sultanes de …

    

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    OC Register: Angels, reliever José Cisnero agree to 1-year contract

    February 4 by AngelsWin.com

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    ANAHEIM — Reliever José Cisnero on Saturday to a $1.75 million, one-year contract with the Angels. A right-hander who turns 35 on April 11, Cisnero was 3-4 with two saves and a 5.31 ERA in 63 games for Detroit last season, striking out 70 and walking 25 in 59⅓ innings. He allowed a career-high 10 home runs, up from six in 2022. Cisnero averaged 94.4 mph with his fastball, up from 93.4 mph in 2022 but down from 96.4 mph in 2019. He is 13-17 with a 3.99 ERA in seven seasons with the Houston Astros (2013-14) and the Tigers (2019-23), striking out 275 and walking 130 in 259⅓ innings. Cisnero had Tommy John surgery on May 28, 2014, then he pitched for Mexico’s Sultanes de …

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, February 4
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    A silly-but-fun poll question

    January 31 by Angelsjunky

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    Emphasis on 2024 only. Meaning, picking the first doesn't mean the Angels won't compete in 2025; picking the second doesn't mean Trout doesn't bounce back in 2025. I'm guessing most pick the second, but I'm actually picking the first - at least for 2024. More than anything, I want to see some semblance of the old Trout back, and feel that if he doesn't bounce back this year, he never will. Maybe it is because I don't have much expectations for contention this year and can another two or three years. I just feel like seeing Trout back would be immensely enjoyable.

    

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    Netflix documentary -- "Facing Nolan'

    May 3, 2023 by disarcina

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    Perhaps old news - but I just saw it on NetFlix - get documentary -- our pal (formerly. Pinetar here - Rob Goldman - author of "when they were Angels' and also a book about. Nolan Ryan is in the documentary quite. a bit - talking about his. days as an Angels bat boy and about watching Nolan Ryan Anyway, it's a great documentary about one of. MLB's greatest pitchers of all time, It talks about Ryan's Texas roots -- and the documentary made me more understanding why it's OK for Nolan Ryan to be wearing a. Texas cap in the HOF -- even if his best seasons and best stats. were during his Angels years -- although. - as the documentary points out -- Ryan had some great…

    

    Last reply by Vegas Halo Fan, February 3

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    MLB.com's MLB Pipeline Top 100 Prospects: Schanuel (#95) is the only Angel 1 2

    January 27 by jsnpritchett

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    https://www.mlb.com/news/top-100-prospects-list-mlb-pipeline-preseason-2024

    

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    Anthony Rendon Interview 1 2 3 4 14

    January 11 by Chuck

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    Votto? 1 2 3

    January 25 by Torridd

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    https://www.mlb.com/angels/news/mlb-rumors-trades-and-signings?t=trades-and-transactions&partnerId=zh-20240125-1149768-MLB-1-A&qid=100000026&utm_id=zh-20240125-1149768-MLB-1-A&bt_ee=5C%2FV0JG4jN1TKw9wJYwFsqlg%2F1gzMMmTRudFM9%2BfQqiEJiVVfJHNYzmwnibO2AE2&bt_ts=1706201880680 I hope they aren't serious.

    

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    Sam Miller: Mike Trout Is Fun: Fact. Staring through binoculars at the perfect franchise player.

    January 31 by Chuck

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    Installment 11: “When Mike Trout reported to spring training in mid-February 2020, he had more career WAR through the age of 27 than any player in Major League Baseball history.” —Me OR "Since 2014, Mike Trout's 151 home runs are the fourth most in baseball." —Fun Fact on the Angels’ Stadium scoreboard, May 2018 1. When a game begins, Mike Trout is in center field. In the top of just one first inning, he: kicks grass, smoothes kicked grass, stares into his glove, fiddles with straps of glove, removes glove, checks the count on the left-field scoreboard, checks the hitter’s stats on the right-field scoreboard, randomly salutes at nothing, checks his b…

    

    Last reply by halodground, January 31

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    The Official Random Notables of Angels Baseball Thread (Past & Present)

    January 2 by Chuck

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    I thought we needed a thread where we can bring attention to some random historical stuff from yesteryear or stuff that just pops up in the present day that you would like to bring attention to. I'll kick this thread off with Darin Erstad regarding his season in 2000.

    

    Last reply by NJHalo, January 31

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    Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton, Joe Mauer elected to the HOF 1 2

    January 23 by mmc

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    Last reply by arch stanton, January 31

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