Dave Saltzer

Yes it is! And if you head out there tomorrow, try and grab a shot of our logo on the scoreboard!

I just posted the video of the entire segment. Again, thanks Juan, congrats, and good job!

Just so everyone knows, AngelsWin.com will be sponsoring the IE66ers on their radio broadcasts during all of their playoff games. We will be providing a segment in each game updating all the affiliate's playoff games. And, on tomorrow (Thursday) night's game at home, we will be on the scoreboard.

In behalf of everyone at AngelsWin.com we want to congratulate all of the affiliates who made the playoffs, are still hopeful for the Orem Owlz to make it, and congratulate all he players on another year of baseball.

Got it recorded on my DVR. I will be filming on my camera and posting it later tonight. Great job Juan representing AngelsWin.com!

From a marketing perspective. California Angels has a lot of appeal, especially with a lot of demographics Arte should be capturing. How many teenagers and Hispanics (two demographics that Arte has said to want to expand) have you seen some variation of a "California" shirt? I see tons of them and saw plenty of them up in Utah a few weeks ago.

As for Anaheim Angels, it has one big advantage:it would always be listed first in any alphabetical listing of teams. Many businesses covet being first, hence all the A-1 locksmiths of AAA Gold exchange.

I get the whole desire to expand marketing, but there are valid arguments for names other than LAA.

Frankly, I won't be upset with what he calls the team as long as he keeps the team where it is, continues to spend lavishly on the team, and isn't something like not Anaheim.

Howdy,

 

I can't make the games on Wednesday (9/4) or Thursday (9/5). I have parking for both games. Face on them is $150 each. I'll do each game for $150. I can meet you to deliver the tickets. These a prime seats, section 118 and on the aisle.

 

Please send me a message or reply in here. Thanks!

Exactly. Even after a bad season like this one, I will still go through baseball withdrawals and will go into that mini depression that will only be somewhat broken with the winter meetings and things. It will last exactly until pitchers and catchers report next February. So yes, let's enjoy it.

Thanks for finding ding this. I think Fox should do the honorable thing and let me do the 1st interview with Jeremy for the network with them filming since they got my article. Let's make that happen!

Another interesting Angels 3B prospect is at Orem right now--California Tower (pronounced two-ee). He is leading the league in walks and has some nice power and strong arm. I have an interview with him that will be coming up in our series on Orem.

One thing that this shows, for supposedly one of the worst farms in the Majors, we do have plenty of bright spots. They may be at the lower levels, but they will rise up.

Bumping for the morning crowd.

Way to research and write an essay - and I agree. But please wait until we win! And as I write this he comes in to close for the Bee's division win.

I hear you about wanting to see the Bees win. And, for his development, being part of a playoff bound team will be better for him. As Chuck said, hopefully they will win in short order, so that he can get up here quickly. The Angels need a different look in their pen, and I believe that Berg has earned his shot. With almost all the righties in the bullpen throwing the same stuff, it doesn't change what the opposition sees. And, when they all lose control of their sliders, all the opponents know to sit on their fastballs. At least Berg would be throwing something way different out there, and could be a real asset to the team.

Snyder is a good guy. Liked interviewing him a lot both last year at Orem and this year in IE. I wish he could have stuck at 3B, as his value would be that much higher. The guy has some very impressive power, and is a bit underrated. His path to the bigs in this organization is heavily blocked right now (as is anyone at 1B). so I could see a trade for him in the future. 

I think Zach will do well with Bill Richardson as a manager. I got a very good impression of him overall.

Okay, the interview with Bill Richardson is up in the main forum. Check it out.

Thanks Chuck.

 

I wouldn't focus too much on their differences. Both are great managers. Bill is a little bit more mellow than Tom, but both are preaching and teaching the same things. In fact, that's one of the things that I found interesting was to see how many similarities there were between the two (although Tom was well known for his practical jokes whereas I haven't heard of any to the same level under Bill). Both are molding young players into professional athletes. Both worked on the fundamentals. There is an Angels way of doing things in the Minor Leagues. Here is a good article on Bill as a manager that talks about managing in the Angels organization rather than the Rangers: http://www.baseballsacramento.com/Spotlight-BillRichardson.html

 

If you had to push me on one big difference between the two, it comes down to something specific about the bus trips that the team takes throughout the season. Gone are the days of videos of "The Rock". Everyone who played under Kotchman always talked about his love for that star (and how often they watched those videos) whereas under Bill, there has been a wider selection on the road trips!

As many of you know, last week I was in Orem conducting interviews with the players and coaches to try and get to know many of the most recent additions to our organization. I had a great time, and there is a LOT of talent on that team! Angels fans, if you haven't started following them, you should--many of these guys will make names for themselves as they move up the organizational ladder. I won't be surprised if several of them even get a jump over Burlington next year and go straight to Inland Empire.

 

While there aren't many games left on their season, I would highly suggest tuning into to their radio broadcasts at www.oremowlz.com and even joining the live chat (which can be found under the Fan Zone tab off the top menu) during their games. Trevor Amicone does a great job calling the game and follows along during the chat to make it a much more interactive experience. With the Owlz in the playoff hunt, it is especially exciting to listen to their games.

 

Over the next few weeks, I will be posting the interviews that I got during my time in Orem. Starting today with the manager Bill Richardson, I will post one player's interview per day during the week (Mon-Fri) to give each person his time to shine. These guys are good guys who are working hard to make their dream of making the Major Leagues, and our dreams of winning another World Series come true. So relax and enjoy over the next few weeks as you get to know the newest players in our system.

I am just putting the finishing touches on my interview with Bill Richardson that I did last week. He's a good guy, and I think our prospects will be in good hands for the AFL.

Being invited is a very good sign that the organization is very high on you as a prospect. Typically each organization only sends 6 players to the AFL, so the fact that we have 8 is a good sign. Since there are limited numbers allowed, there will always be some who didn't get the invite. One such person whom I thought would get a spot was Grichuk. But, there are always reasons why some guys don't go, such as injuries, life issues, or other winter ball opportunities. Hope that helps.

Scott, I really have to disagree with you. Grichuk has a great mental attitude and work ethic. It shows how he has been making adjustments each year at each level. I think he can hit 250-260 in the Majors with 20+ HRs for several years, with quality defense and maybe more for peak seasons. That's a good Of makeup there.

Ettin,

Not a party proper at all. Guys figure things out at different times and at different levels. As I said earlier, it's very early to tell, but he has been noticed. He still has a way to go, but I hope for the best for him, as I do for all the prospects.

If you have some of your own photos, please post them in here.

Reports I heard today are that he has been working out hard and working hard and making some adjustments. It's to early to tell, but he is starting to turn some heads. Hope that helps.

This is why I root for Jerome Williams. He's a good guy, and does the right thing. Thank you to him and his family!

I still believe that Grichuk will be a successful ML player. Where and how we get him in our lineup is a big question, but he's a great guy and I believe he will succeed.

Made his second start:

5.1 IP

6 H

1 ER

4 K

5 BB

Most importantly he got his first AA win. I still see him as a #3 or #4 workhorse in the future.