John Smith

The real problem with extending him now is that it will change his AAV. There is only so much money to spend in order to stay under the luxury tax line, something Moreno seems adamant to do.

Los Angeles Angels ‏@Angels 22m #Angels rookies all dressed up for annual tradition on last road trip of the year! pic.twitter.com/EP1oZLts0U Hide photo Reply Retweet Favorite

Pedro Moura ‏@PedroMoura 9m De La Rosa, Calhoun, Field, Navarro, Boshers and Brasier in their speedo getups RT @Trouty20 pic.twitter.com/tmo1tFzTrd Hide photo Reply Retweet Favorite

Mike DiGiovanna ‏@MikeDiGiovanna 55m #Angels have removed RHPs Daniel Stange and David Carpenter from 40-man roster. Stange outrighted to triple-A, Carpenter to double-A.

It appears as though he is trying, but can only get a few hairs on his chin.

Tim Tebow nearly drafted by MLB's Los Angeles Angelshttp://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000212495/article/tim-tebow-nearly-drafted-by-mlbs-los-angeles-angels "I believe he could have played in the big leagues," said Nease coach Greg "Boo" Mullins, who called Tebow a "six-tool player" and a potential Round 7 to 12 draft pick. "He had a strong arm and had a lot of power," said Red Sox Florida scout Stephen Hargett, who worked with Kotchman with the Angels. "He had leverage to his swing. He had some natural loft. He had some good power. He was a good athlete. He had enough arm for that position. He was a left-handed hitter with strength and some size. He stood out. He was bigger and stronger than everybody. ... It was just easy for him. You thought, if this guy dedicated everything to baseball like he did to football, how good could he be?"

"Most are Double-A and Triple-A Minor League players. Each club can opt to send two players below Double-A. Foreign players are allowed, as long as the player is not on his native country's primary protected player list. The league is designed for these prospects to refine their skills and perform in game settings in front of major and minor league baseball scouts and team executives, who are in attendance at almost every game." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona_Fall_League BTW: Last year, Assigned to Arizona Fall League: C Carlos Ramirez, 3B Kaleb Cowart, OF Randal Grichuk, OF Travis Witherspoon, RHP Bobby Cassevah, RHP Ryan Chaffee, RHP Kevin Johnson, LHP Buddy Boshers,

Jeff Fletcher ‏@JeffFletcherOCR #Astros mgr Bo Porter concedes umpires got the call right last night even though the way it was reversed was unusual.

08/17/2013 Orem Owlz RF Ryan Bolden retired. http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t=l_trn&lid=128&sid=t519 My eyes moisten, our farm system suffers. A moment of silence is in order.

Alden Gonzalez ‏@Alden_Gonzalez 1m Jimenez will play another day or two in Arizona and if all goes well, he'll rejoin the team in Triple-A shortly thereafter.

Alden Gonzalez ‏@Alden_Gonzalez 2m Turns out Luis Jimenez is NOT shut down for year. Dipoto corrected himself from earlier. He's actually done much better last couple days.

Is he from Arizona?

Mike DiGiovanna ‏@MikeDiGiovanna 13m Tony Phillips, 54, worked out for #Rangers MGR Ron Washington in Angel Stadium today. Tony hopes to play winter ball in Dominican Republic.

Barnstormers closer Jason Urquidez signs with the Los Angeles Angels Read more: http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/879565_Barnstormers-closer-Jason-Urquidez-signs-with-the-Los-Angeles-Angels.html#ixzz2b7Kx936Y Not sure why the AAA team needs to be replaced, they were leading their division.

Stocking up for the big trade!

Prospect Ratings by Baseball America: Pre-2003: Rated #40 Prospect Pre-2004: Rated #11 Prospect Pre-2005: Rated #9 Prospect Pre-2006: Rated #14 Prospect

Another Indy league player, season not over. http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4657339

Salt Lake fans have to be thrilled, they're trying to make AAA playoffs. Hard to believe his stuff will play in that park.

Alden Gonzalez ‏@Alden_Gonzalez 1m D-Train coming to Anaheim? #Angels have agreed to terms on a Minor League deal with Dontrelle Willis, who will report to Triple-A Salt Lake. William Boor ‏@wboor 3m Long Island Ducks announce that the #Angels have signed Dontrelle Willis http://www.liducks.com/news/current/?article_id=511 …

Alden Gonzalez ‏@Alden_Gonzalez 2m No update yet on Pujols. #Angels

Cowart remains in Top 100 on updated prospects list.Third baseman falls from 67th to 86th; Angels' system ranked 28th in 'prospect points' http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130726&content_id=54557612&vkey=news_ana&c_id=ana http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/prospects/watch/y2013/ http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/prospects/watch/y2013/#list=ana

The Mets will receive the Angels’ No. 2 slot value (the No. 51 overall slot), which carries a value of $360,500. The Mets now have an international bonus pool of $3,025,100, while the Angels’ pool drops to $1,633,200. http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/mets-add-international-slot-value-from-angels/

"The Angels sent international slot bonus to the Mets in exchange for two Minor Leaguers, outfielder Julio Concepcion and right-hander Andres Perez. Concepcion will be assigned to rookie-level Orem and Perez goes to the Arizona Summer League. The Mets essentially get an extra $360,000 to spend in this international signing period." http://aldengonzalez.mlblogs.com/2013/07/25/game-100-angels-athletics/ I would think you would get a decent prospect for $360,000.00.

Jeff Fletcher ‏@JeffFletcherOCR 1h Actually, here it is http://instagram.com/p/bwu_sHKRfW/#

Per John Mayo @ MLB.com: Jose Rondon Rank: 11 Orem Owlz ® ETA: 2016 Position: SS Age: 19, DOB: 03/03/1994 Bats: R, Throws: R Height: 6' 1", Weight: 160 Signed: Jan .13, 2011 Scouting Grades* (present/future): Hit: 4/5 | Power: 3/4 | Run: 5/5 | Arm: 6/6 | Field: 5/6 | Overall: 4/5The Venezuelan infielder made his United States debut in 2012, playing in the rookie-level Arizona League at age 18 and earning a late bump up to the Pioneer League. Rondon has gained 20 pounds in the last year and the Angels are hoping he’s ready for a big jump to full-season ball. He has the chance to hit with a little extra-base pop. An average runner, he has outstanding instincts for the left side of the infield with more than enough arm. He gets high marks for his makeup and competitiveness, which is why the Angels think he might be able to handle the Midwest League. http://losangeles.angels.mlb.com/mlb/prospects/watch/y2013/#list=ana Also Baseball Prospectus ranks him #9, Law @ #10, and Baseball America @ #19 with reports behind pay walls.