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   2014 Positional Power Rankings: Relief Pitchers (#16-30)

   March 27, 2014 by Docwaukee

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   http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/2014-positional-power-rankings-relief-pitchers-16-30/ no love here.

   

   Last reply by Ender, March 28, 2014

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   Angels Official Website: Home openers near, At the Ballpark app gets update

   March 27, 2014 by AngelsWin.com

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   As the first clubs prepare to play exhibitions Thursday night at their regular-season ballparks, Major League Baseball Advanced Media announced the 2014 update to its award-winning MLB.com At the Ballpark app for iPhone and Android smartphones. View the full article

   

   Last reply by ScottT, March 28, 2014
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   Tommy Hanson released

   March 26, 2014 by Cdaniel

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   Maybe he will be a Brave again.

   

   Last reply by disarcina, March 28, 2014

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   Dipoto's comments on Blanton 1 2

   March 26, 2014 by Spirit

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   Jerry Dipoto's statement regarding Blanton. "It’s a mistake on my part, there's no one else to blame, I made the call on signing Joe." I say good on him! It was a bad signing and he owned it. Now ... Let's turn the page!

   

   Last reply by disarcina, March 28, 2014

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   Angry Arte hates TJ Simers or....

   March 27, 2014 by ukyah

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   he's just doing what many owners have already done and the rest will follow suit. increase profit. http://losangeles.angels.mlb.com/ana/ticketing/halo.jsp

   

   Last reply by disarcina, March 28, 2014

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   Clayton Kershaw, upper back injury

   March 27, 2014 by fan_since79

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   An MRI has confirmed the injury to his upper back. He will miss Sunday's start. His next start will be determined by his progress next week. http://www.presstelegram.com/sports/20140326/clayton-kershaw-will-miss-sunday-start-with-upper-back-injury

   

   Last reply by Inside Pitch, March 27, 2014

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   Fun trivia before the season begins

   March 27, 2014 by deakscauz

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   Hey all, Just thought we might have some fun with some baseball trivia. Now I can't make any promises, but a cursory poll of my living room shows that an individual capable of answering all these questions correctly will be heralded among baseball keyboard jockeys everywhere! So let us begin. 1. What is unofficially the longest home run ever hit in an MLB game? Who hit it, where, and how far did it go? 2. What was a ground rule double ruled as before the 1931 season? 3. Who was the first African American player in the major leagues? 4. What year was the first year bats were regulated? 5. What is the record for the lowest attendance ever at an MLB g…

   

   Last reply by deakscauz, March 27, 2014

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   Gameday Rant Thread - Angels vs. Dodgers - March 27, 2014

   March 27, 2014 by Angel Oracle

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   And the beat goes on...the beat goes on..

   

   Last reply by Angel Oracle, March 27, 2014
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    Opening Day around the country

    March 27, 2014 by Broad Street

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    For those not living near LA, are you going to any Opening Days near you? Whether its MLB or MiLB, it doesn't matter. Just curious. Me? I have the distinct pleasure of watching the OKC RedHawks (Astros) vs. the New Orleans Zephyrs (Marlins) the day before my birthday. Should be a terrible game, but baseball is baseball!

    

    Last reply by Broad Street, March 27, 2014
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    Orange County Register: Angels close out Cactus League with victory

    March 27, 2014 by AngelsWin.com

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    THE GAME: Grant Green hit a two-run homer against the team that traded him last year, snapping a seventh-inning tie in the Angels’ 6-2 victory over the Oakland A’s on Wednesday at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. The Angels won their final eight Cactus... View the full article

    

    Last reply by Homebrewer, March 27, 2014

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    Forbes: Angels worth $775 million

    March 26, 2014 by Inside Pitch

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    Angels now valued at 775 Mil. http://www.forbes.com/mlb-valuations/

    

    Last reply by Deek, March 27, 2014

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    Angels projected to be 20th best rotation by Fangraphs

    March 27, 2014 by Brent Maguire

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    http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/2014-positional-power-rankings-starting-pitchers-16-30/ Seems like a fair projection. They were projected to be the 18th best rotation entering the 2013 season. It's using projected WAR, which undervalues guys like Weaver and Santiago so you could bump up the Angels a few spots. Rangers are projected 3rd(lol). Mariners are projected 7th. A's are projected 13th.

    

    Last reply by Ender, March 27, 2014

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    Tim Mead's Dugout Talk at the AngelsWin.com Spring Training Fanfest 2014

    March 26, 2014 by AngelsWin.com

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    When it comes to the AngelsWin.com Spring Training Fanfests, there are numerous highlights to the event. To limit it to just one does not do the weekend enough justice. Not only did we get to meet two starting Major League players (Kole Calhoun and Hector Santiago), three of the top prospects in the system (Taylor Lindsey, Mike Morin, and Mark Sappington), the Angels GM Jerry Dipoto, the Angels media (Mike DiGiovanna, Jeff Fletcher, Jose Mota and Terry Smith), and a great Angels fan and comedian Sarah Colonna. How can we top all of that? Easy. The AngelsWin.com Spring Training Fanfest weekend isn’t over until Sunday morning when Tim Mead, the Angels Vice President of …

    

    Last reply by Rochambeau, March 27, 2014

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    Farewell Joe: Share your favorite Joe Blanton memories here 1 2 3

    March 26, 2014 by jshep

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    Last reply by Angel Oracle, March 27, 2014

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    Angels Official Website: Good vibes for Angels as Opening Day nears

    March 27, 2014 by AngelsWin.com

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    Many of the Angels will declare there's a better vibe and a greater energy this year -- and that certainly can't hurt matters. View the full article

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, March 27, 2014
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    Orange County Register: Simers: Angels to win it all? What's Miller thinking?

    March 26, 2014 by AngelsWin.com

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    I regret to inform you that Register muckraker Jeff Miller has lost it, the NFL is losing it, and the UCLA Bruins are goners.At the same time I wonder which college football team will go on strike first?Miller: The Register columnist, who called... View the full article

    

    Last reply by Spirit, March 27, 2014

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    Angels Official Website: Wilson on board with Motte's fundraising effort

    March 27, 2014 by AngelsWin.com

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    Spend some time in the Angels' clubhouse, and you're likely to see a lot of those red "K cancer" T-shirts that are gaining popularity these days. The idea sprang from Cardinals reliever Jason Motte last year, and it was brought to the Angels courtesy of C.J. Wilson, View the full article

    

    Last reply by Troll Daddy, March 27, 2014

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    Bo Porter (HOU Manager) on Closers

    March 26, 2014 by YouthofToday

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    http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/article/Astros-last-call-is-anybody-s-guess-come-closing-5349140.php Astros future looks very bright with Porter at the helm. Money quote: “You know what your role is? When your phone rings and your name’s called, go get people out,� Porter said. “That’s your role. That’s why you’re in the bullpen.�

    

    Last reply by ten ocho recon scout, March 27, 2014

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    Orange County Register: Angels decide Blanton's time is up

    March 27, 2014 by AngelsWin.com

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    TEMPE, Ariz. – About 16 months after he signed Joe Blanton to a two-year $15 million deal, Jerry Dipoto cut his – and the Angels’ – losses.The Angels general manager released the embattled right-hander Wednesday morning, a quick and somewhat... View the full article

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, March 27, 2014
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    LA Times: Angels release pitcher Joe Blanton, swallow his $8.5-million contract

    March 27, 2014 by AngelsWin.com

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    Joe Blanton, a right-hander who went 2-14 for the Angels last season, had a dismal spring training. GM Jerry Dipoto takes blame for signing him to a two-year deal in 2013. PHOENIX — Angels fans won't have Joe Blanton to kick around anymore. The Angels released the struggling and oft-criticized right-hander on Wednesday and ate the remaining $8.5 million on his contract, a move that was probably more difficult for General Manager Jerry Dipoto to digest than Blanton. View the full article

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, March 27, 2014
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    LA Times: Chone Figgins is cherishing his opportunity with the Dodgers

    March 26, 2014 by AngelsWin.com

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    Last season, Chone Figgins didn't even play in the majors. Now at 36, he has made the Dodgers' opening-day roster and he won't take it for granted. For Chone Figgins, his reunion with the Angels in the Freeway Series will mark a triumph. View the full article

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, March 26, 2014
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    Okay I might be changing my tune on Pujols 1 2

    March 24, 2014 by NrM

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    The way he's hitting the ball with power the other way lately, is very encouraging. I could see a .900 OPS from him this year. Hell, he even legged out a triple http://m.mlb.com/video/v31646323/clelaa-pujols-hits-an-rbi-triple-to-score-trout/?game_pk=396318

    

    Last reply by FabulousFabregas, March 26, 2014

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    Gameday Thread - Angels vs A's - March 26, 2014

    March 26, 2014 by Angel Oracle

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    And yet another day of same old, same old hopefully

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, March 26, 2014

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    Puig Circus Starts in Sydney. Mattingly Not Happy 1 2 3

    March 23, 2014 by Homebrewer

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    SYDNEY -- The Los Angeles Dodgers won their first two games of the season, sweeping the Arizona Diamondbacks in Australia, but there were signs of some discord before the team jetted back to Los Angeles. http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/don-mattingly-questions-yasiel-puig/story?id=23023446

    

    Last reply by ten ocho recon scout, March 26, 2014

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    Who makes the bullpen?

    March 26, 2014 by wopphil

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    Assuming they go with seven relievers, and assuming DDLR either starts the season with the big club or is activated toward the end of next week, who takes the remaining spots? I think these guys are locks: Frieri Smith Jepsen Salas DDLR Maronde should also get a spot because we really need a left reliever. That leaves one spot for Rasmus, Lyon, or Kohn. Rasmus has had the best spring, Lyon has a proven track record, and Kohn has the best stuff (and is out of options, I am told). So who takes the last two spots?

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, March 26, 2014

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    Desktop Wallpaper for Insuffurable Fans

    March 26, 2014 by Lou Spirito

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    I've been noticing the angst here on the forums regarding the upcoming season. Given the last few years I'll admit it's warranted. During a break between projects, I threw this together so you all can proudly proclaim your anxiety. This desktop wallpaper is available is 16 native screen formats. Just head to the link below and click of the file that's most suitable: http://louspirito.com/baseball/angels/KeepCalm/ Cheers, Lou

    

    Last reply by Chuck, March 26, 2014

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    If You Could Pick Five MLB Players to Start Your Team.... 1 2 3 4 5

    March 24, 2014 by Chuck

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    If you were a GM and you could pick 5 players to start a MLB team, who would those 5 players be? Each player would be signed for seven years only. Ready. Set. Go. Here's mine: Mike Trout Clayton Kershaw Paul Goldschmidt Troy Tulowitzki Buster Posey

    

    Last reply by Jim, March 26, 2014

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    Angels Official Website: Moran progressing toward bullpen workout

    March 26, 2014 by AngelsWin.com

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    Brian Moran, who hasn't pitched since March 12 because of inflammation in his left elbow, has been throwing at a distance of 150 feet and is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Friday. View the full article

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, March 26, 2014
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    Yu Darvish 1 2 3

    March 25, 2014 by rick99gtp

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    Left spring training to see neck/back specialist Dr. Drew Dossett. Didn't he have back problems at the tail end of last year? This Ranger injury-train keeps on going.

    

    Last reply by Docwaukee, March 26, 2014

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    This should do it 1 2 3 4 8

    March 7, 2014 by nate

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    Blanton's line against the Rockies 3 1/3 IP, 8 H, 7 ER, 1 BB, 2 Ks, 4 home runs Just dump him now.

    

    Last reply by Blarg, March 26, 2014

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