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Friday, November 30, 2012

Angels Acquire Tommy Hanson from the Braves for Jordan Walden

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Angels have been very busy this off season just going through another trade. The Angels traded Jordan Walden to the Braves for 26 years old right handed Tommy Hanson. (Angels)
 
Hanson has a record of 45-32 with a 3.61 ERA in 108 starts over his four seasons with the Braves. Last year year he went 13-10 with a 4.48 ERA in 174 2/3 innings this year.
 
 I like this trade even with the concerns with Tommy's shoulder. I feel like he will be a very good 4th starter that will not have to go deep into the games because the bullpen will be stronger this year. He is a very good pitcher and he is still young, Also he is a very cheap and effective pitcher with a $530,000 salary last year. He is entering arbitration years season.


Angels Might Be Out Of Zach Greinke Sweepstakes

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Zach Greinke's price tag might be a little too high for the Angels. Many people around baseball are estimating that Greinke is looking to get a massive deal perhaps as much as $25 million a year for up to 5-6 years.
 
However, according to CBS' Danny Knobler reported that the Angels were considered the frontrunner's for Greinke but because the price tag the Angels are looking somewhere else.
 
I personally will like if the Angels will look somewhere else because $25 million for 5-6 years is a little too much for me. Zach is a really good pitcher but I don't think he is the Cy Young pitcher he was in 2009 and to pay him soo much money for 2 or 3 more wins is not worth it. I rather see the Angels get someone less expensive like Brandon McCarthy because of the injury he had he should be pretty cheap. Also someone like Ryan Dempster, Kyle Lohse  that are ground ball pitchers or even Francisco Liriano if he come cheap because when he is on he is could be a really good 4 or 5 starter. I feel like the Angels could get two good starters that will eat up innings and will have 12-16 wins each. I believe that will allow the Angels to also sign one or two more relievers like Mike Adams and Kyuji Fujikawa. I feel like that will be money well spend and it will help the Angels in the long run.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Angels agree to terms with RHP Ryan Madson

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Its official the Angels sign RHP Ryan Madson.
 
Angels inked Ryan to a 1-year, $3.5-million deal with incentive of $2.5 million based on the number of days he spends on the active roster and an additional $1 million in games finished incentives. (LA TIMES)
I really like this signing because the Angels are very informed with Ryan's post surgery recovery because the Angels medical staff was the group that did the surgery and has been helping him in the rehabilitation so it is not like the Angels are going in with their eyes close.
 
According to Jayson Stark of ESPN, the Angels are making Jordan Walden available. However, I am not sure how I feel because Jordan is still young and he has a 100+ fastball. I just feel like he need to have confident in himself and learn from players like Scott Downs how to pitch. If the Angels sign one or two more relievers I might be ok with him being traded because I don't see the Angels getting much for him right now.


Tuesday, November 27, 2012

RIP Marvin Miller

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Marvin Miller dies this morning at the age of 95
 
In his 16 years as executive director of the Major League Players Association, starting in 1966, Miller fought owners on many fronts, winning free agency for players in December 1975. Read more(ESPN)
Best wishes to him and his family

Sources say Ryan Madson is the new Halo

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Angels seem to be getting ready to add a new arm in the pen
Free-agent reliever Ryan Madson has reached an agreement with the Los Angeles Angels on a one-year contract pending a physical exam, a baseball source told ESPN.(ESPN)

Just like I said earlier this month that the Angels should go after Madson because he is a very good closer if he is healthy. He will be a low risk high reward guy. If and when this deal goes through it will really help Ernesto and Downs to have a ideal set up role.



Monday, November 19, 2012

Angels sign 6 to minor league contracts

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Billy Buckner is a 29 year old RHP which pitched for the Red Sox last year. He was drafted by Kansa City in 2004 in the second round. Career stats 6-11 with a 6.25 ERA and 103 strikeouts. (Buckner)
 
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Luke Carlin is a 31 year old catcher that was selected by Detroit in the 10th round in the 2002 daft. Last season he finished in the Cleveland organization. Career stats .179 Ave,3 HR, 11RBIs.(Carlin)
 
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Brendan Harris is  a 32 year old infielder. He was drafted by the Cubs in the 5th round in the 2001 draft. He finished last season with the Rockies. Career stats .260 Ave, 29 HRs, 159 RBIs. (Harris)
 
Trent Oeltjen is 29 year old outfielder. He was signed by the Twins in 2001, he was part of the 2004 Australian national team that won silver in the 2004 Olympics. He finished this last season with the Dodgers. Career Stats .220 Ave, 5 Hrs, 11 RBIs and 9 stolen bases. (Oeltjen)







Jo-Jo Reyes is a 27 yer old LHP. He was drafted by the Braves out of Riverside Polytechnic High School in the second round of the 2003 daft. He finished this past season with the Pirates organization. Career states 12-26 with a 6.05 ERA and 215 K's. (Reyes)

J.B. Shuck is the youngest of the group at 25 years of age. He could play all three outfielder positions. He was drafted in the 6th round by the Astros in the 2008 daft. Career stats .272 Ave, 9 Runs, 3RBIs (Shuck)

They all sign a minor league contract with a invitation to spring training.

Friday, November 16, 2012

Mike Trout Finish 2nd in the MVP Voting

 
Miguel Cabrera wins his first MVP award letting Mike Trout finishing second.
 
I must admit Mike Trout was the best player in baseball but having Miguel Cabrera winning the Triple Crown made it very hard for Mike to win the MVP.
 
Miguel Cabrera Stats
.330/.393/.606, 44 HR, 139 RBI, 165 OPS+, 6.9 WAR
 
Mike Trout Stats
.303/.379/.532,30 HR,83 RBI,49 SB,10.7 WAR
 
 
Player, Team1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9th10thPoints
Miguel Cabrera, Tigers226362
Mike Trout, Angels6211281
Adrian Beltre, Rangers116911210
Robinson Cano, Yankees61011321149
Josh Hamilton, Rangers3658231127
Adam Jones, Orioles1285432124
Derek Jeter, Yankees2141321173
Justin Verlander, Tigers23321158
Prince Fielder, Tigers15125556
Yoenis Cespedes, Athletics12232441
Edwin Encarnacion, Blue Jays25633
David Price, Rays13126
Fernando Rodney, Rays152124
Jim Johnson, Orioles111122
Alex Rios, White Sox15117
Josh Reddick, Athletics21214
Albert Pujols, Angels1118
Ben Zobrist, Rays1117
Joe Mauer, Twins136
Rafael Soriano, Yankees115
Matt Wieters, Orioles14
Felix Hernandez, Mariners12
Jered Weaver, Angels12
Raul Ibanez, Yankees11

Table is provided by MLB


Thursday, November 15, 2012

Jered Weaver Finished 3rd in AL Cy Young Voting

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Once again Jered Weaver Falls Short in the Cy Young Voting.
 
 He went 20-5 2.81 ERA 188.2 IP 1.02 WHIP O yea and throw a No-Hitter. Jered Weaver finished 3rd behind Justin Verlander and Cy Young Winner David Price. I felt like Jered had a very good chance to win this award but the last few games did hurt him. However, I fell this will give Jered something to look forward to for next year.
 
I really think that the Angels need to sign Zack to really help Jered next year. I feel if the Angels sign Zack that will help Jered hopefully win the Cy Young because Jered would be able to relax a little more and he would not have to be the stopper every time the team has a losing streak, He will be able to help winning streaks continue.
 
the following was the breakdown of the voting:
 
Player, Team1st2nd3rd4th5thPoints
David Price, Rays14131153
Justin Verlander, Tigers13132149
Jered Weaver, Angels2149270
Felix Hernandez, Mariners510641
Fernando Rodney, Rays154838
Chris Sale, White Sox14617
Jim Johnson, Orioles135
Matt Harrison, Rangers22
Yu Darvish, Rangers11


Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Jered Weaver Autograph Signing Sat Jan 12

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This signing will take place at the SoCal Baseball & Sports Collectors Expo at the Anaheim Marriott Saturday Jan 12.
 
Flats 8x10 and smaller $89

Baseballs, Mini Helmets, Bobble heads and larger flats up to 20x30 $99

Premium items: Jerseys, Bats, Equipment, Artwork $119

Inscriptions $39

more info will be provided as it gets closer.

 
 


Monday, November 12, 2012

Scott Spiezio Autograph Signing Sat Jan 5th

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Angels 2002 World Series Champion SCOTT SPIEZIO Autograph Signing Sat Jan 5th
 
Scott Spiezio will be joining our Troy Glaus Autograph Signing Sat Jan 5th 2013!~ Presented by OC Dugout & Honabach and Sons at Frank & Sons!

$29.00 Baseballs, Flats up to 16x20, Mini Helmets

$49.00 Equipment, Bats, Jerseys, Flats larger than 16x20

$15 per inscription (2002 WS Champ)

$10 PSA Authentication


Mike Trout Is ROY

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Just Announced today Mike Trout was officially awarded Rookie of The Year along with Bryce Harper.
 
Watching Mike Trout this year I was really impressed with his ability. He was the major factor for the Angels success this pass year. He put up some ridicules number this year some of the best ever for a rookie if no the best. I am very excited to watch him grow as a Angel.
 
 
He ranked third in the AL in on-base percentage (.399), third in slugging (.564) and second in OPS (.963). He led the Majors in runs scored (129) and steals (49), getting caught just five times for a 90.7 success rate.

Trout was the first player in history to combine a .320-plus average with 30 or more homers and 45 or more steals. He's also the first to score at least 125 runs with 30 or more homers and 45 or more steals.
 
The sky is the limits with Mike Trout. Can't wait to see what he could do in a full season in the bigs.


Friday, November 9, 2012

Angels Interested in Japanese right-hander Kyuji Fujikawa

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 General Manager Jerry Dipoto confirming on Thursday that there is a mutual interest between the team and free-agent closer Kyuji Fujikawa. Dipoto goes on to say that the feeling is mutual because Kyuji has shown interest in playing in the west cost.
 
Fujikawa, 32, was playing for the Hanshin Tigers last year going 3-3 with a 1.24 ERA and 41 saves in 56 games. He also pitched in the WBC in 2006 and 2009. The best park of Kyuji is that he does not come with a posting like Yu did last year for the Ranger.
 
Dipoto has a very good idea of what Fujikawa is all about because when Dipoto was with Arizona Diamondbacks he spent time scouting in Japan.“I’ve seen him pitch against major league hitters on a world stage,” Dipoto said. “His talent is not a question.” (LA Times)

I feel like this will be a good pick up if the Angels are able to pull it off because he is experience. Also he three really good pitches and he was really good during the WBC.

On a side note Angels sign Mitch Stetter a 31 years old lefty that was with the Milwaukee Brewers from 2007-2011

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Mike Trout Wins His First Silver Slugger Award

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Silver Slugger announced on Thursday.
 
Mike Trout won his first silver slugger award but that is not all for Trout because he is a finalist for the ROY and MVP. Which I think he has a very good shot at both, he would have won a gold glove if he would have meet the required amount of games played. However, I think the ROY is in the bag the MVP could go either way between him and Cabrera.
 
Trout became the first rookie position player to win one since Ichiro Suzuki in 2001. He did so by leading all AL outfielders in batting average (.326), on-base percentage (.399) and OPS (.963) while finishing first in the Majors in stolen bases (49) and runs scored (129). The 21-year-old smacked 30 home runs and 27 doubles while driving in 83 runs. (MLB)
 
This is the list of the Silver Slugger Award Winners
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Catcher: A.J. Pierzynski, White Sox.
First base: Prince Fielder, Tigers.
Second base: Robinson Cano, Yankees.
Third base: Miguel Cabrera, Tigers.
Shortstop: Derek Jeter, Yankees.
Outfield: Josh Hamilton, Rangers; Mike Trout, Angels; Josh Willingham, Twins.
Designated hitter: Billy Butler, Royals.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Catcher: Buster Posey, Giants.
First base: Adam LaRoche, Nationals.
Second base: Aaron Hill, Diamondbacks.
Third base: Chase Headley, Padres.
Shortstop: Ian Desmond, Nationals.
Outfield: Ryan Braun, Brewers; Jay Bruce, Reds; Andrew McCutchen, Pirates.
Pitcher: Stephen Strasburg, Nationals.

list provided by (SportingNews)
 


Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Angels Groundskeepers Thanksgiving Holiday Canned Food Drive

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Come Support the Angels Groundskeepers!!

From the Angels website:
November 16-18 - Angels Groundskeepers Thanksgiving Holiday Canned Food Drive
The Angels' Groundskeepers will host their 11th annual Thanksgiving Holiday Canned Food Drive from Friday, November 16th thru Sunday, November 18th at Angel Stadium of Anaheim (weather permitting). All proceeds will benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County in the fight against hunger during the holiday season.
Donations of three cans of non-perishable food or $2 will be good for one swing against a pitching machine with a maximum of 20 pitches per participant. A donation of two canned food items or $1 per pitch will allow fans to test their pitching skills in the bullpen. Fans will also have the opportunity to shag fly balls in the outfield for a donation of $25 for 15 minutes. The Angels will provide bats, balls and helmets. The Angels Clubhouse Attendants will also provide a tour of the Clubhouse for a donation of $10.Hours for the food drive will be 8 AM - 4 PM. Participants can enter Angel Stadium through Gate #1. All proceeds will benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County in the fight against hunger during the holiday season.
Those who are unable to attend, but would still like to make a monetary donation, may send checks to: Second Harvest Food Bank, 8014 Marine Way, Irvine, CA 92618 or visit their website at www.feedoc.org (Angels)

This event is really amazing. I participated in this even last year and i was able to step on to the field and take batting practices just like Trout, Trumbo and Albert. The best part I was supporting a very good cause. Lets make a difference and help less fortunate families have a enjoyable Thanksgiving this year.

I plan to attend this event again because it was a very nice experience I will never forget it because how many people can say that they took batting practice at Angels Stadium. Come out and support the community bring your family and friends.

Monday, November 5, 2012

Important Dates In Baseball

 
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Watch Mike Trout receive the ROY and maybe the MVP on MLB Network
 
Trout was named the first Wilson Defensive Player of the Year in the American League, announced Sunday night on MLB Network. Trout is going to have a very nice collection of award this off season. He should win the ROY hands down and maybe the MVP but we will have to wait till Nov 15 for that one. Mark Trumbo deserved the ROY last year so let hope that Trout does not see that happen this year.
 
This is the list of Important Dates
November 12, 2012 AL and NL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Awards announced
November 13, 2012 AL and NL Managers of the Year announced
November 14, 2012 AL and NL Cy Young Award winners announced
November 15, 2012 AL and NL Most Valuable Players announced
December 3-6, 2012 Baseball Winter Meetings, Nashville, Tenn.
December 6, 2012 Rule 5 Draft, Nashville, Tenn.
 


Sunday, November 4, 2012

Kaleb Cowart played in the Rising Stars Game during the Arizona Fall League

 
 
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Angels #1 prospect Kaleb Cowart was selected to play in Saturdays Rising Stars Game.
 
Kaleb looked good during the Rising Start Game this passed Saturday. He did have a scary moment when he made a wonderful caught flying into the stands to get the fly ball.
 
Cowart went 1-2 with a run scored and a walk. I'm glad to see him improve very quick because he could be a nice addition at 3rd for the future because he will not be very expensive. Hope to see him in the bigs pretty soon.


Saturday, November 3, 2012

Help CJ Wilson Reach His Goal For His Birthday


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Let All Join Together and Make a Difference

In C.J.'s words...
On November 18, I'm turning 32.

As a kid, being 32 seemed unfathomable- reaching adulthood seems impossible or out of reach when you're just turning 5 years old.

Sadly- that is still a reality for millions of kids around the world- why? Because they don't have access to clean, safe water.

Being healthy is the best gift you can get as you age- So I'm celebrating my birthday like never before. I love giving back and here is how we can do it together.

I'm asking for $32 or any amount from everyone I know -- and every penny of the money raised will go directly to fund clean water projects in developing nations- so kids and their families can get access to clean water. Every cent counts.

Even better, charity: water will show us exactly which projects we funded once they've been fully completed (which takes about 18 months). That means we'll be able to see the communities we've helped!

My goal is to raise $10,000 for my birthday, November 18- the campaign goes until Dec 31. Watch this video and see what we can do now.

Please join me to make this birthday count- together we can make sure it does. (Clean Water)

Click Here To Make His Goal Possible

Friday, November 2, 2012

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Angels Trade Dan Haren To The Cubs For Reliever Carlos Marmol (@MikeDiGiovanna)

Mike DiGiovanna‏@MikeDiGiovanna
' Marmol has reportedly confirmed trade to to media in the Dominican Republic.

Breaking News
Dan Haren Trade did not go through. So before the 9pm Friday dateline the Angels declined Dan Haren's option of $15.5 million, so they paid the $3.5 million buyout. After Dipoto tried to make something happen he was not able to. However, don't roll out Dan Haren coming back to the Angels with a one year contact. (MLB)

To be honest I was not sure how i felt about this trade if it would have gone through because Carlos was owed $9.8 million which is a lot for a reliever that has some times pitched when he wants to pitch. Don't get me wrong when he is on he is good but that's only when he is motivated to pitch. When Carlos does not want to pitch he walk a lot of batters and is not very reliable.

Not having Haren or Santana this year, the Angels really need to sign Zack Greinke and make sure the Rangers don't sign him . He will be a very good 1-2 punch with CJ and Richards at the back end.

Troy Glaus Autogrpah Signing

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Finally Troy Glaus will be having a autograph signing.

 The OC Dugout's 1st signing of 2013, They will be hosting Troy Glaus' 1st ever public autograph signing.
The 2002 World Series MVP will be signing autographs on Saturday, January 5th.
Frank & Son Collectible Show
19649 E. San Jose Ave.
City of Industry, CA 91748
For more info please visit ocsportscards.com

2013 Off Season Bullpen Wish List

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Joakim Soria became a free agent when Royals decline his 2013 option. Soria missed 2012 season after Tommy John surgery.(ESPN)

 
Reasons Why he will be a good fit
  • He is 28 years old
  • Has been a proven closer with 143 games safe under his belt (7th highest from 08-11). (ESPN)
  • He has a career record 13-15 with a 2.40ERA with 341 Ks in 315 1/3 inning. (ESPN)
  • Angels could probably buy low and could get very good results as a closer or set up man
 

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 Jonathan Broxton pitched 2012 for the Royals and Reds. He was a free agent last year and the KC took a chance on him and got a really good pitcher. He signed a one year $4 million deal with KC and how is a free agent again.
 
Reasons Why he will be a good fit
  • He is 28 years old (ESPN)
  • Proven closer and he also was a good set up man for Chapman with the Reds. (ESPN)
  • Collected 27 saves 10 holds just 6 blown saves and a 2.48ERA. (ESPN)
  • He might be a little more money but still should not be getting a big contract

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Ryan  Madson did not pitch at all in 2012 due to Tommy John surgery after signing a one-year, $8.5MM deal with the Reds last winter. Madson declined his half of a mutual option for 2013, reports Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com. The option was worth $11MM, and he'll instead receive a $2.5MM buyout. (MLB Trade Rumor)

Reasons Why he will be a good fit
  • He is 32 years old
  • From 2009-2011 he pitched to a 2.78 ERA with 9.6 K/9 and 2.4 BB/9. (MLB Trade Rumor)
  • He is a proven back end pitcher and closer. He will be looking to close this season and he will  probably be looking for a 3-4 year deal similar deal as Brandon League sign with the Dodgers. (MLB Trade Rumor)
Please feel free to comment Let me know what you think.
 

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Mike Trout Signing

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Mike Trout Signing
Private Signing
Major League Alumni Marketing
Promoter's Email Address:
Promoter's Phone Number:
(719) 475-1847
Promoter's Mailing Address:
640 Southpointe Court, Suite 200 Colorado Springs, CO 80906            
Your Merchandise Due By:
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16 x 20
Customer's: Bobblehead$195.00
Customer's: Baseball or Flat$160.00
Smaller than 16 x 20
Promoter's: Baseball Jersey$550.00
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Please contact the promoter for more info

SoCal Baseball and Sports Collectors Expo

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SoCal Baseball and Sports Collectors Expo - Anaheim Marriott Hotel January 11 - 13, 2013 Featuring... Adrian Gonzalez, Tony Gwynn, Bill Mueller, Luis Cruz, Hubie Brooks, Brett Butler and more.....
visit the link above for more information

Rumors that are going on this off season

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Rumors Around the League

  • According to some sources there is a rumor that the Angels are trying to pull a packaged deal that will send Dan Haren and Vernon Wells the Boston Red Sox for John Lacky. ( I  guess bad for bad). (Trade Rumors)
  • It is also rumored that the Braves are looking for a center fielder if Michael Bourn sign somewhere else like expected to. The Braves have been watching Peter Bourjos and they also have the bullpen arms that the Angels need. (Trade Rumors)
  • Expect Haren to be traded by Fridays deadline.

Meet The New Halo

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Brandon Sisk was acquired in the Santana trade
  • Brandon is 27 years old, 6'2" ,220 lefty that pitched last year in AAA. (Royal Revival)
  • He has been in the minors for three years. (Royal Revival)
  • In 273 career innings Sisk has posted a 2.60 ERA. He's averaged 10 K/9 while allowing 3.4 BB/9.(Royal Revival)
  • Dipoto said Sisk will compete for major league bullpen job and, though he has average fastball and better slider, not nec. a LH specialist. ( this will help the bullpen because it will allow Downs to be used in the later innings)

Santana Traded to the Royals

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As speculated Ervin Santana has been traded to the Kansas City Royals for LHP Brandon Sisk
  • Oct 31 2012 the Angels picked up Ervins option for 2013 worth $13 million then traded him to the Kansa City Royals for Sisk. (Bleacher Report)
  • Its not a shocked that Santana got traded the Angels were not looking to keep him around for the 2013 season after the horrible season he had with a 9-13 record and a 5.16ERA and a -1.5WAR. (Bleacher Report)
  • the Angels had two options accept Santana's option of $13 million and hope he shapes up and get that's slider under control or buy him out for $1 million.
  • Dipoto being the mastermind that he is went with a combination of the two option and took on the option of $13 million but then shipped him out along with $1 million to KC to get Sisk.
  • Dipoto said "it's an opp for both teams to get something they did not have. Royals didn't have rotation depth. We didn't have bullpen depth."

Pujols and CJ go under the knife


Pujols and Wilson got minor surgeries this off season
  • Puljos went back to St. Louis to undergo knee surgery which was described as a clean up that would need minimal rehabilitation. (SI)
  • According to a source Puljols has already began to condition. (SI)
  • CJ Wilson had surgery to remove bone spurs on his left elbow, according to Aiden Gonzalez of MLB.com
  • CJ told reporters that he has been pitching with bone spurs in his left elbow for "the last couple of months"

Wilson Leaves Hank Conger Seeks Opportunity


Bobby Wilson gets claimed by the Blue Jay
  • As Bobby leaves this opens the door for Hank Conger to step up as the back up catcher for Chris Iannetta which just sign a extension.(Angels)
  • This gives Hank a opportunity to learn at the major league level while not feeling the pressure of having the full responsibility of handling the starting pitching yet. He will have 3years to show that he could become a major league catcher.(Angels)
  • Hank is a very good hitter he just need to show it at the highest level.

Angels Add INF Angel Sanchez

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Angels singed infielder Angel Sanchez to minor league deal

  • Sanchez will be invited to the Angels Major League Spring Training (Angels)
  • Sanchez is 29, played last year for the Astros, hit .240/.305/.285 in 328 plate apperances (Angels)
  • Sanchez is espected to replace Maicer Iztures as Iztures is espected to sign elsewhere as a free agent. (Angels)

Mike Trout Does Not Win Gold Glove

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Mike Trout Got Robbed!!

  • Mike Trout deserves a gold glove no one in the league had more highlights this season on the defense than Trout
  • Just by watching the catch that he made off JJ Hardy should have put him on the top
  • He saved almost 11 runs more then the average center fielder and he had 23 defensive runs saved as a center fielder
  • Adam Jones the winner of the gold glove at center was one of the worst at that position
  • Many people are saying the reason why Mike Trout did not win the Gold Glove was because he did not have enough innings under his belt (which I think is ridiculous because he still save more runs than Jones and played much better center field). Trout played less then 900 innings which the cut off is 950 innings. (Bleacher Report)

Gold Gloves Winners Announced

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CATCHER

I been



2012 Gold Glove Winners*Gold glove winners
POSAL winnerNL winner
CMatt Wieters, BALYadier Molina, STL
1BMark Teixeira, NYYAdam LaRoche, WAS
2BRobinson Cano, NYYDarwin Barney, CHC
SSJ.J. Hardy, BALJimmy Rollins, PHI
3BAdrian Beltre, TEXChase Headley, SD
LFAlex Gordon, KCCarlos Gonzalez, COL
CFAdam Jones, BALAndrew McCutchen, PIT
RFJosh Reddick, OAKJason Heyward, ATL
PJeremy Hellickson, TB
Jake Peavy, CWS
Mark Buehrle, MIA
 looking at this list and I think they are missing someone or maybe there is a typo because MIKE TROUT is not on here.
*List of gold glove winners was provided by MLB