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   Albert has had Normal Offseason --> Sherman 1 2

   February 6, 2014 by YouthofToday

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   https://twitter.com/Joelsherman1/status/431422247514144768 We still owe number 5 $222,000,000.00. Dude better hit this year.

   

   Last reply by ELEVEN, February 7, 2014

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   BBA Top 100 Lists 90-Present

   February 4, 2014 by Inside Pitch

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   So, just found this link http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/top-100-prospects/all-time#2013 -- it basically tracks their top 100 lists since 1990 and their career stats.. Given all the fretting about the Angels lack of prospects in the top 100, it's fun to look at the actual numbers put up over the years.. It's neat to look back and see guys like Kotch, Mathis, Wood all ranked so highly and yet being completely outproduced by the guys in our system that weren't as highly ranked, or ranked at all.. Like Naps...

   

   Last reply by The Dude, February 7, 2014

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   Top 10 lineups: Rangers, Red Sox rank above all others 1 2

   February 5, 2014 by NrM

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   Angels rank in at number 4 behind the Redsox, A's and Rangers. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/texas-rangers-lineup-ranks-as-best-in-mlb-heading-into-2014-season?ymd=20140204&content_id=67423452&vkey=news_mlb Surprised to see 3 of the top 4 being AL West teams.

   

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   new CBA, good or bad? 1 2

   February 3, 2014 by floplag

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   This new CBA seems to have really killed free agency for anyone but the "top tier" guys in many ways. Unless they are a true superstar, a la Hamilton, Pujols etc..., the qualifying offer/draft pick issue seems to be killing the market for the rest of the field. Its easy to say hey that declined the offer yada yada... and thats true i mean 14.1 mil for a lot of these guys is really more than they were worth in my opinion, but still.. theres just nothing apparently on a lot of guys that are not bad players.. just seemingly not worth losing a draft pick. Now i hear the mlbpa is looking into collusion again... who didnt see that coming... i wonder whos idea that little pie…

   

   Last reply by Stradling, February 7, 2014

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   Angels Official Website: Around the Horn: Bullpen

   February 5, 2014 by AngelsWin.com

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   With depth and improved health, the bullpen -- not one of the strengths in 2013 -- could be one of the Angels' assets in 2014. View the full article

   

   Last reply by Angel Oracle, February 6, 2014

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   Freeman Contract (and what it means to Trout) 1 2

   February 5, 2014 by Hubs

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   Freeman is entering his first year of arbitration. His contract basically paid him for last season's performance when he finished fifth in the NL MVP voting. His first two years weren't nearly as good. I bring this up only to show all the Trout extension people what the Braves paid for a young player to acquire 5 free agent years and all three arbitration years. The article I read says that even if you assume that he would've taken home $30 M for the three arbitration years, which is a high estimate, they paid an AAV of $21 M for his five free agent years. Is Freeman a $21M a year player? Maybe by the first free agent year, but they are certainly gambling on poten…

   

   Last reply by ettin, February 6, 2014

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   AngelsWin - Prospect #29 - Kramer Sneed - Player Profile

   February 5, 2014 by Spirit

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   Prospect Profile: #29 Los Angeles Angels Kramer Sneed Bats: Left Throws: Left Height: 6’3â€� 185 lbs. DOB: 10/7/88 (AZL-Angels/Inland Empire): 7-5, 3.84 ERA, 25 BBs, 85 Ks, 93.2 IP Acquired by the Angels in exchange for Vernon Wells, Kramer Sneed came to the Angels as a left-handed starter with a high K/9 rate that might play out in the Angels bullpen down the line. Drafted by the Yankees in the 32nd round of the 2010 draft, Sneed had not yet broken out of High-A ball by the start of the 2013 season. Sneed throws a low-90s fastball, a mid-80s slider and a plus-changeup that has become his go-to pitch. He has an odd grip on his changeup, holding it similar to a …

   

   Last reply by Angel Oracle, February 6, 2014
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   Only 9 Days Left to Purchase Fanfest Tickets at Introductory Rate

   February 6, 2014 by AngelsWin.com

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   by Geoff Stoddart, AngelsWin.com Director of Social Media The countdown clock on the official Angels homepage tells us that there’s only 7 days left until Spring Training! Before we know it, all the boys of summer will be back in action! That also means we’re one step closer to the 2014 AngelsWin.com Spring Training Fanfest! Time is running out to get your tickets at the discounted introductory rate, so don’t delay! Buy your tickets before the prices go up on February 15th! It is going to be an amazing night! While we’re still in the process of completing our final list of special guests, here’s who we have confirmed so far … Angels Front Office …

   

   Last reply by Spirit, February 6, 2014
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    AngelsWin - Prospect #28 - Sherman Johnson - Player Profile and Interview

    February 6, 2014 by Spirit

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    Prospect Profile: #28 Los Angeles Angels Sherman Johnson Bats: Left Throws: Right Height: 5’10â€� 180 lbs. DOB: 7/15/90 Burlington: .261/.371/.372 with 4 HRs and 14 SBs Inland Empire: .308/.367/.500 in 6 games Johnson is the prototypical leadoff hitter that the Angels could use in Anaheim right now to set the table for Mike Trout and the big boys. An excellent batting eye and understanding of what opposing pitchers want to do, Sherman reminds me a lot of former Angels' third baseman Chone Figgins. Like Figgins, Sherman has little power, but speed that can steal 30-40 bases a season, though he's still learning how to get good jumps off pitchers. When at Florida …

    

    Last reply by Spirit, February 6, 2014
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    MLB.com: Jeter takes batting practice, "hits with authority"! 1 2

    February 3, 2014 by fan_since79

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    My life is fulfilled now. Everything is right with the world once again! http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/derek-jeter-hits-with-authority-during-first-batting-practice-session?ymd=20140203&content_id=67396244&vkey=news_mlb

    

    Last reply by Make Angels Great Again, February 6, 2014

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    So Close

    February 6, 2014 by IowaAngels27

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    We are about one week away from pitchers and catchers reporting. I really do believe that this team has enough to win a World Championship. Jerry did a great job improving this team and now it's Sosh's turn to get it done. Here's to healthy season that is one to remember!

    

    Last reply by Redondo, February 6, 2014

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    Vegas Odds 1 2

    February 4, 2014 by floplag

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    Someone noted these in another thread, i think it was DW.... i thought it merited some discussion on its own. Vegas generally isnt wrong.. they didnt become Vegas being wrong... they just made a killing on the SB so... for what its worth here are the Vegas odds for the 2014 WS according to CBS sports. Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 Detroit Tigers 8-1 Washington Nationals 9-1 St. Louis Cardinals 10-1 Boston Red Sox 12-1 Cincinnati Reds 15-1 Los Angeles Angels 15-1 Oakland Athletics 15-1 New York Yankees 16-1 Texas Rangers 16-1 Atlanta Braves 17-1 San Francisco Giants 22-1 Pittsburgh Pirates 25-1 Baltimore Orioles 28-1 Cleveland Indians 28-1 Tampa Bay Rays 29-1…

    

    Last reply by HaloRed16, February 6, 2014

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    Angels Baseball Tickets Enclosed

    February 5, 2014 by LAAMike

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    Great to see this envelope yesterday for my spring training tickets. When do the regular season tickets show up?

    

    Last reply by LAAMike, February 6, 2014
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    Angels sign Torrealba 1 2 3

    February 1, 2014 by Travis Painter

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    @JonHeymanCBS: #angels agree to minor-league deal with yorvit torrealba. good spot for him.

    

    Last reply by disarcina, February 6, 2014

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    Rangers Ballpark in Arlington gets a new name

    February 5, 2014 by bloodbrother

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    Halos will be squaring off @ Texas in Globe Life Park in Arlington from now on

    

    Last reply by Vegas Halo Fan, February 6, 2014

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    Baptism in the Bronx

    February 4, 2014 by AngelsWin.com

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    By Rob Goldman, AngelsWin.com Historical Writer - Yankee Stadium, August 20, 1992 Traveling in the minor leagues can be tough. As a player you endure long all-night bus rides and early-morning wakeup calls when you finally get to fly. It can be even tougher on the wives. In Edmonton, we flew to most of the cities we played in but our wives would have to pile in a car and make the trips on their own. It was on one such trip to Calgary on where Marci arrived just before game time only to find that I wasn’t in the lineup. I had some good news and bad news for her. Our manager Max Oliveras had informed me just before game time that I would not be playing that night be…

    

    Last reply by JAHV76, February 6, 2014

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    Prospect Profile: #29 Los Angeles Angels Kramer Sneed

    February 5, 2014 by AngelsWin.com

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    Bats: Left Throws: Left Height: 6’3â€� 185 lbs. DOB: 10/7/88 (AZL-Angels/Inland Empire): 7-5, 3.84 ERA, 25 BBs, 85 Ks, 93.2 IP Acquired by the Angels in exchange for Vernon Wells, Kramer Sneed came to the Angels as a left-handed starter with a high K/9 rate that might play out in the Angels bullpen down the line. Drafted by the Yankees in the 32nd round of the 2010 draft, Sneed had not yet broken out of High-A ball by the start of the 2013 season. Sneed throws a low-90s fastball, a mid-80s slider and a plus-changeup that has become his go-to pitch. He has an odd grip on his changeup, holding it similar to a circle change, but leaving it a bit open at the thumb. He…

    

    Last reply by Docwaukee, February 5, 2014
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    2014 Angels PECOTA Projections 1 2

    February 4, 2014 by KevinStockerIsGod

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    Angels Position Players: Player: AVG/R/HR/RBI/OBP/SLG Conger: .224/39/9/40/.309/.381 Pujols: .287/79/28/87/.369/.521 Kendrick: .281/53/9/50/9/.324/.414 Aybar: .275/72/7/50/.314/.383 Freese: .270/65/16/70/.340/.412 Hamilton: .272/67/22/76/.330/.473 Trout: .305/110/24/84/.393/.515 Kalhoun: .262/62/15/62/.332/.431 Ibanez: .240/56/17/65/.300/.408 Bench: Iannetta: .222/31/8/29/.338/.381 Shuck: .275/34/1/21/.330/.346 Green: .263/22/4/22/.302/.386 Pena: .206/16/5/17/.328/.394 It looks like the big winner is David Freese, where PECOTA sees him having a nice bounce back year. They show some regression with Trout. They show Hamilton with a projected…

    

    Last reply by LAAMike, February 5, 2014

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    Freeman close to extension 1 2

    February 4, 2014 by Brent Maguire

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    @jonmorosi: Freddie Freeman’s extension with Braves will be for huge dollars. One source told me it is in $100 million range. @FOXSports1

    

    Last reply by Mark68, February 5, 2014

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    Russell Wilson is a Ranger

    February 3, 2014 by YouthofToday

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    The winning quarterback of the Seattle Seahawks was a Rule 5 pickup by the Rangers. He will report to there spring training facility. The tWtW is strong with Texas. http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/03/russell-wilson-plans-to-go-to-spring-training-with-the-rangers/

    

    Last reply by YouthofToday, February 5, 2014

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    “Ratboy� Gary DiSarcina by Tim Salmon

    February 3, 2014 by AngelsWin.com

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    By Rob Goldman, AngelsWin.com Historical Writer - One of the toughest things about winning in World Series in 2002 was not being able to celebrate on the field with a player who had a tremendous influence on many of our lives. Gary DiSarcina was the heartbeat of the Angels teams in my early years. A natural leader, everyone looked to him for insight, direction, and when things needed firing up. Every team needs a guy who stirs things up once in a while and holds everyone accountable for their jobs. “Disarâ€� was a throwback of sorts who insisted that you appreciate the game by playing it the right way, not by showing people up. If you stepped out of that mold aro…

    

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    Prospect Profile: #30 Los Angeles Angels Michael Snyder

    February 4, 2014 by AngelsWin.com

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    Bats: Right Throws: Right Height: 6’4â€� 230 lbs. DOB: 6/17/90 (Inland Empire): .280/.337/.506 with 25 HR and 92 RBI The 6-foot-4, 230-pounder out of Florida Southern and younger brother of former first round pick of the Orioles Brad Snyder was selected in the 23rd round of the 2012 amateur draft. Snyder Was named first team All-Sunshine State Conference in 2011 and 2012 and also first team All-Region by Daktronics, the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association and American Baseball Coaches Association. Snyder is a big, strong presence who possesses raw plus power, both in batting practice and in-game contests. Snyder hit 25 home runs (tied for 3rd in the Ca…

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, February 4, 2014
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    AngelsWin.com Presents: Los Angeles Angels 2014 Top-50 Prospects 1 2

    January 30, 2014 by AngelsWin.com

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    Introduction For the past two years, a word has been used to describe the Los Angeles Angels organization overall: Most scouts and other publications have described the Angels system as “thinâ€�. AngelsWin.com would have to agree with that assessment, provided fans use the term correctly. For most scouts “thinâ€� means refers specifically to the number of high-impact players within the organization. For many publications, thin also refers to the number of high-draft prospects within the organization (which often may overlap with the number of high-impact prospects within the system). There is a difference between a system that is “thinâ€� and a system that is…

    

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    Suk-Min Yoon 1 2

    December 19, 2013 by edgur1995

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    Guy is pretty legit. Maybe we should think of signing him to our pen and if he polishs enough then he can start him. Could be a cheap arm as well..

    

    Last reply by YouthofToday, February 4, 2014

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    Michael Young and Lance Berkman 1 2

    January 31, 2014 by Tank

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    Cross them off your wish list. They're both retiring.

    

    Last reply by ten ocho recon scout, February 4, 2014

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    LA Times: Goodbye, Super Bowl, hello ... baseball? In dead of winter? Well, yeah

    February 4, 2014 by AngelsWin.com

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    Football's over, and L.A. fans' usual transitions to spring—Lakers, UCLA hoops, etc.—lack sizzle. Enter Dodgers, and Angels. It's a baseball town now. It's baseball season. View the full article

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, February 4, 2014
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    Angels Official Website: Angels individual tickets to go on sale February 22

    February 3, 2014 by AngelsWin.com

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    Individual tickets for Angels regular season games will go on sale starting Saturday, Feb. 22, at 10 a.m. PT, the team announced Monday. View the full article

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, February 3, 2014
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    Breakout Years 1 2

    February 1, 2014 by OregonLAA

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    I was wondering if any baseball history buffs older than I could think of any huge breakout years in the 70's or 80's or before. Unfortunately I'm very skeptical about guys like Chris Davis and Jose Bautista who just blow up out of nowhere and have monster seasons. I just want to know if there were seasons like this before steroids became part of the conversation.

    

    Last reply by ten ocho recon scout, February 3, 2014

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    Dodgers Significantly Increase Ticket Prices 1 2

    February 2, 2014 by YouthofToday

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    Looks like a classic case of supply and demand. When you win, more people want to see the winning product. People don't pay to see stars – they really pay to see winners. latimes.com/sports/dodgersnow/la-sp-dn-dodgers-raise-season-ticket-prices-140-percent-20140201,0,5118954.story

    

    Last reply by ten ocho recon scout, February 3, 2014

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    Incoming Kershaw Mega Deal 1 2 3 4

    January 15, 2014 by YouthofToday

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    http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/clayton-kershaw-los-angeles-dodgers-contract-extension-arbitration-cy-young-011514 Most assuredly going to be more than $200 million. Dodgers have more money to throw around than Fed.

    

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