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   Angels Official Website: Angels ink veteran McDonald to Minors deal

   January 16, 2014 by AngelsWin.com

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   The Angels signed slick-fielding infielder John McDonald to a Minor League contract on Thursday, giving the 39-year-old an invitation to Spring Training and presumably a chance to compete for the utility-infield spot. View the full article

   

   Last reply by disarcina, January 17, 2014
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   The Ker Extension is Baffling

   January 16, 2014 by UCLAngel

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   I get it, he's the best pitcher in the game. Young, mature, All-American, etc. I have no problem with the signing itself. He's the kind of guy you give a long-term contract to. However, the contract is baffling to me. Not because of the AAV, but for two other reasons. 1. Timing. 2. Opt out. 1. Timing The Dodgers don't want to risk him hitting the open market where his value might be driven up further, so they locked him up. But locking up a player before he's actually a free agent is all about risk allocation. When the Dodgers sign a guy to a long-term guaranteed extension, they take on the risk that he's going to be hurt or underperform in the year(s) b…

   

   Last reply by YouthofToday, January 17, 2014

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   The Tanaka Bottleneck

   January 16, 2014 by AngelsWin.com

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   By Robert Cunningham, AngelsWin.com Staff Writer - No, this is not a new imported Japanese beer brand (although if the Angels sign Masahiro it ought to be a marketing opportunity right?). However it is the unintended and undesirable effect that Masahiro Tanaka is having on the current off-season trade market. The entire pitching side of the trade market is at a virtual standstill (no wonder Tanaka likes the Los Angeles area… he’d be at home on the 405). In addition there are certainly teams out there that have proposed trade packages on hold until they can determine if they will be able to sign a particular player (the contingency trades). Also Tanaka’s ev…

   

   Last reply by ettin, January 17, 2014

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   29 Days until Spring Training

   January 16, 2014 by yvangelfan

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   Now we're in the 20's!!

   

   Last reply by autry's angels, January 17, 2014
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   Moreno speaks 1 2 3

   January 15, 2014 by Travis Painter

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   @jonmorosi: Angels owner Arte Moreno told me he is "very optimistic" about deal with Anaheim to keep team at Angel Stadium into mid-2030s. @jonmorosi: Moreno said deal being discussed involves team paying for infrastructure improvements and receiving revenue from redevelopment in area. @jonmorosi: Arte Moreno said Angels are still trying to improve pitching; they did not meet with Tanaka but he confirmed talks with Matt Garza.

   

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   LA Times: Angels sign veteran infield whiz John McDonald to minor league deal

   January 16, 2014 by AngelsWin.com

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   Veteran infielder John McDonald, 39, has agreed to a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim that includes an invitation to spring training, the team confirmed on Thursday. View the full article

   

   Last reply by AngelsWin.com, January 16, 2014
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   Angels Official Website: Expanded replay approved, to begin this season

   January 16, 2014 by AngelsWin.com

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   The 30 clubs of Major League Baseball on Thursday unanimously approved the expansion of instant replay, which will be in effect for the 2014 season and postseason. Both the Major League Baseball Players Association and the World Umpires Association have given their consent to the game's new protocols for instant replay. View the full article

   

   Last reply by AngelsWin.com, January 16, 2014
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   Tanaka

   January 16, 2014 by LightTheHalo

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   Last reply by IowaAngels27, January 16, 2014
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    Mike Trout has some HOPS 1 2

    January 15, 2014 by Chuck

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    http://instagram.com/p/jM9MVyJtbl/#

    

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    The new Cubs' logo...altered (some NSFW)

    January 15, 2014 by Glen

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    http://deadspin.com/contest-do-something-horrible-to-the-cubs-new-perver-1500558877 My favorite:

    

    Last reply by DW711, January 16, 2014

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    alden gonzalez projections on our current starting five

    January 15, 2014 by stevestevens

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    http://aldengonzalez.mlblogs.com/2014/01/15/do-the-angels-need-another-starter/ Honestly a lot better than I would have imagined. I still would like another starter to avoid the depth problems we will have if a guy gets hurt. We need to go into spring with a solid 5, skaggs in aaa and to be used as a spot starter, and Mulder solely as a possible nice surprise

    

    Last reply by Brent Maguire, January 15, 2014

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    First Mulder, Why Not Figgy?

    January 12, 2014 by nando714

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    If we're in the market for handing players a comeback opportunity Figgy is at it. Do we need 3rd base depth? http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/01/12/chone-figgins-preparing-a-comeback-attempt/

    

    Last reply by NJHalo, January 15, 2014

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    BA ranks Angels farm 30th (hilarious Servais quote) 1 2 3

    January 10, 2014 by Scott34

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    http://losangeles.angels.mlb.com/news/article/ana/angels-goal-to-continue-improving-farm-system?ymd=20140110&content_id=66468912 "I'm not going to cry in my beer over it," Servais said. "It's Baseball America. At the end of the day, the goal is to get much higher, and I believe we will."

    

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    Why the Angels should avoid Tanaka 1 2 3 4

    January 14, 2014 by Angelsjunky

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    According to Michael C Jones of Yahoo Sports. Key quotes: Is Tanaka the answer? In short, maybe, but it's not worth finding out the answer. .... Yes, Tanaka could be a game-changer for a team that's set up to win now like the Angels, but if signing him turns out to be the wrong move, then the Halos will be 0-for-3 (after missing the playoffs in years in which they signed Pujols and Hamilton in 2012 and 2013) on big-name signings over the last three seasons. That kind of risk-reward scenario is too much to take on for a team that's already swung for the fences and missed in a big way. Bringing in one player won't solve the depth issues that plagued the…

    

    Last reply by Brent Maguire, January 15, 2014

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    Angels Official Website: Halos prepare with four eligible for arbitration

    January 14, 2014 by AngelsWin.com

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    This month, the Angels will focus on four arbitration-eligible players: David Freese, Ernesto Frieri, Kevin Jepsen and Fernando Salas. Players officially file for arbitration on Tuesday, but that's just a formality. View the full article

    

    Last reply by Brent Maguire, January 15, 2014
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    Thoughts after listening to Jerry 1 2

    January 14, 2014 by IowaAngels27

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    I attended the Burlington Bees Winter Banquet the other night and listened to Jerry Dipoto, as he was the Keynote Speaker. Just some of the thoughts I took away from listening to him. He openly admitted that pitching was terrible last weekend and he has done everything to correct the problem. Seemed very excited about the improved bullpen. Talked a lot about all of the star power, but the lack of results with them. He said Josh has gained about 20 pounds this off season and is back to what he weighed in his MVP season, and Albert is healthy. Seemed very optimistic. Said one reason he signed Ibanez was to preserve the first round pick. He stated a lot that he is tryin…

    

    Last reply by nikkachez, January 15, 2014

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    ANGELS ANNOUNCE 2014 SPRING TRAINING NON-ROSTER INVITEES

    January 14, 2014 by Chuck

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    For Immediate Release Contacts: Tim Mead/Eric Kay January 14, 2014 ANAHEIM, CA - The Angels today announced the list of 19 non-roster players invited to 2014 Spring Training in Tempe, AZ. The announcement was made by club General Manager Jerry Dipoto. Below is a list of the non-roster invitees: PITCHERS (9) CATCHERS (2) INFIELDERS (6) OUTFIELDERS (2) Yeiper Castillo (RH) Jett Bandy Kaleb Cowart Zach Borenstein Hunter Green (LH) Luis Martinez C.J. Cron Matt Long Jarrett Grube (RH) Taylor Lindsey Wade LeBlanc (LH) Shawn O’Malley Michael Morin (RH) Eric Stamets Mark Mulder (LH) Alex Yarbrough Clay Rapada (LH) Mark Sappington (RH) Justin Thomas (LH) The Angels will ope…

    

    Last reply by nikkachez, January 15, 2014

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    Angels Official Website: Mulder, top prospects invited to Spring Training

    January 14, 2014 by AngelsWin.com

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    The Angles invited 19 players to Spring Training on Tuesday, highlighted by veteran left-hander Mark Mulder and a handful of top prospects. View the full article

    

    Last reply by nikkachez, January 15, 2014
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    Angels Official Website: Angels said to be among Tanaka's favorites 1 2

    January 13, 2014 by AngelsWin.com

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    The Angels offer a prime location, boast a star-studded team and have available funds. And according to a weekend report from the Japanese publication Sports Hochi, that combination has made them among three favorites -- along with the Yankees and Dodgers -- to land coveted 25-year-old right-hander Masahiro Tanaka. View the full article

    

    Last reply by Docwaukee, January 15, 2014

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    How Dominicans roll in the offseason

    January 14, 2014 by Chuck

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    Edwin Encarnacion rolling through town in the Dominican.

    

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    Derek Holland is OUT until Mid-Season with knee injury 1 2

    January 10, 2014 by Cdaniel

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    He suffered the injury in a fall at his home.

    

    Last reply by Cdaniel, January 14, 2014

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    Scouting note on Tanaka from Wayne Graczyk from the Japan Times & Japanball 1 2 3

    January 12, 2014 by Chuck

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    Those of you who were with us back in 2010 when we signed Hideki Matsui may remember I was interviewed from Wayne Graczyk from the Japan Times for an Angels fan take of having Godzilla on our team. I then in turn interviewed him later on for his work with JapanBall.com and life as an American reporter in Japan working for the Japan Times. (I'll post those links later, I'm mobile) Anyhow, I reached out to Wayne to see if he can add anything new on Tanaka that we don't already know and he had this to say. Hi Chuck: Nice to hear from you. I really can't add much more about Tanaka, other than he has all the tools & all the pitches necessary to make him a successful ma…

    

    Last reply by Jimmag, January 14, 2014

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    John Sickels Top 20 Angels Prospects for 2014 1 2 3

    January 11, 2014 by Angelsjunky

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    An interesting read.

    

    Last reply by Hardball13, January 14, 2014

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    Jerry Dipoto To Return To AngelsWin Spring Training Fanfest�

    January 13, 2014 by AngelsWin.com

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    by Geoff Stoddart, AngelsWin.com Director of Social Media With each passing year, our AngelsWin.com Spring Training Fanfest becomes more and more special. The number of fans that make the trip out to Tempe increases, while our special guests are popular fan favorites. In the last two years alone we’ve welcomed Arte Moreno, Tim Salmon, Jerry Dipoto, Tim Mead and Victor Rojas, to name just a few. Today we are extremely excited to announce that Angels' General Manager, Jerry Dipoto, will once again be joining us for the AngelsWin.com Spring Training Fanfest! I was fortunate enough to be able to interview Jerry at last year’s event. He was engaging, candid, informat…

    

    Last reply by Chuck, January 14, 2014

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    Alex Rodriguez sues to overturn ban 1 2

    January 13, 2014 by gotbeer

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    Alex Rodriguez sues to overturn ban Hahahhahahahhahahahaha.

    

    Last reply by tj_, January 14, 2014

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    Bosch claims indicates benefits of PED use. 1 2

    January 12, 2014 by Michifan

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    The ESPN article about Bosch's comments on 60 minutes show that there is a clear benefit derived from those who have "enhanced." Actual benefits get called into question from time to time by those who wonder whether anything is actually achieved from such use. The relevant comments are in his descriptions of AFraud's remarks. He talks about AFraud's involvement in what he was taking, that he would carefully study the products trying to get maximum results and texted him after a 3 rbi day with a comment "Really good. Explosive." So what I see from that is that Rodriguez is able to recognize the results from a recent injection and recognize its results compared to others he…

    

    Last reply by Michifan, January 14, 2014

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    Question re Tanaka's services

    January 13, 2014 by Torridd

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    When a GM tries to sway a free agent to his club, could (or should) he also demean another area or try to dissaude against going somewhere else? Would romancing a free agent be just about hyping your area or does anything go?

    

    Last reply by Mark68, January 14, 2014

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    Question re: AROD, Yanks, Salary Cap and AAV

    January 13, 2014 by stormngt

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    I am a little confused. I know AROD has been suspended and many on here say the Yanks now have 25 more million to spend under the cap because of the suspension. But this is my question. The salary cap is based not on what you are paid this year, but the AAV for the length of the contract. AROD's contract was not voided. Yes, the Yankees do not have pay AROD this year, but dont' they still owe him like another 100 million? Wouldn't that 100 million apply toward the cap? Can someone help clarify this for me?

    

    Last reply by Docwaukee, January 13, 2014
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    Tim Salmon on Hot Stove

    January 13, 2014 by Torridd

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    I didn't see this on any of the newer threads. http://wapc.mlb.com/laa/play/?content_id=31296153&topic_id=7417714&c_id=ana

    

    Last reply by Angel Dog and Beer, January 13, 2014

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    2014 HOF Vote (Angelswin Results are in!) 1 2 3 4 10

    January 4, 2014 by mancini79

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    If you had to turn in a ballot, who would you vote for? Any player that gets 75% of the vote would make the HOF. It will be interesting how the Angelswin results compare to the official results. ***BBWAA results are in bold *** Results are in! From this loaded ballot, we would have inducted a grand total of THREE players. That's it. Maddux: 100% 97.7% Glavine: 83.3% 91.9% Thomas: 81.0% 83.7% Piazza: 71.4% 62.2% Biggio: 61.9% 74.8% Bagwell: 50.0% 54.3% Raines: 47.6% 46.% Martinez: 38.1% 25.2% Smith: 33.3% 29.9% Clemens: 31.0% 35.4% Bonds: 28.6% 34.7% Mussina: 28.6% 20.3% Schilling: 23.8% 29.2% Morris: 19.1% 61.5% Trammell: 16.7% 20.8% McGwire: 11.9% 10.…

    

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