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if thats the case then not too bad. you'd have to think he'll hit a little higher on the gun in another 2-3 weeks

Actually Wallerrrr, on average, velocity only increases by about a 1/2 mile per hour (usually no more than 1 mph) from Spring Training into the season.

However, 90 mph should be enough for Hanson if he can utilize his pitch mix which has a variety of speeds to keep hitter's off balance. His pitches have speeds ranging from the low 70's (Curve), to the low 80's (Slider and Change), to the high 80's/low 90's (Fastball) when running right. Somewhat similar to some of Jered's velocities except that Weaver is exceptional at precision control and maintaining his arm slot (hitting the corners and fooling the batters).

Conger!!!!!!!!!!! Woot!!!!!!!!!

Damn I wish I could have watched it!

Love me some Gangham Style Hank!

A review of Jeff Mathis' arbitration hearing on MLBTradeRumors.com: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/02/jeff-mathis-arbitration-case.html

"To help prove their case, Abbott and his group used 12 quotes from
Scioscia and other front office personnel to show how much weight the
club put on a catcher and his defense. They also used a three-year
comparable prior to their first time eligible arbitration years to show
that Mathis had more starts behind the plate during that time."

Poor Mike. Damned if he does, damned if he doesn't.

I feel Weaver's frustration. All this money talk was played out when he signed the contract. With a new season about to start, lazy reporting keeps bringing up the money issue. The guy just wants to talk baseball.

This. ^^

The press keeps wanting to make it an issue and frankly Weaver has said his peace on this topic and I for one am extremely happy that not only did he stay in Anaheim but that he also took a team-friendly contract which has allowed the Angels to continue acquiring great talent to make the team even better.

Jered realizes $85 million is a huge sum of money that will last him the rest of his life and stupid reporters keep wanting to enrage him by pointing to the millions that he could have had in free agency. Jered wanted to be in Southern California and he wanted to be an Angel. I think he loves the ballclub, the atmosphere, and that he learned from his brother's free agency mistakes.

Hat's off to you Jered! Thanks for sticking with the Angels, you are a class act in my book! Go Halos!

I would do this if it is ESPN. Yahoo is inaccessible from my work and that prevented me from playing in the one last year.

Well since Chuck has decided to mature the site's look and feel, I have no choice but to upgrade from a Baby Hank Conger photo to #16, himself, Hank Conger in full swing mode!

Looks great Chuck!