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Tropical Storm Fay has decided to park over Florida's Space Coast, which is going to make my vacation trip more -- well, interesting.
We're supposed to fly to Orlando on Saturday and spend a week. The storm itself is not strong enough to cause immediate significant damage. It's just moving so slow that it's dumping a lot of water.
We have a friend who works at Kennedy Space Center. I just ...
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Tom Kotchman's 2008 Owlz won their thirteenth straight last night, surpassing the twelve won in 2003 by his Provo Angels.
The Orem Owlz set a franchise record Saturday night by winning their thirteenth straight game, 6-1 at Helena.
The old record of 12 was set by the Provo Angels in 2003. That 2003 team had Howie Kendrick, Brandon Wood, Reggie Wililts, Matt Brown, Bobby ...
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The flood waters long ago receded, but the
damage remains. A recent article in the Cedar Rapids
Gazette puts the actual number of flood victims in Cedar Rapids at about 12,000, of whom 3,000 were children. A study by the non-profit Iowa Fiscal Partnership found that, "The population hit by the June floods was vastly poorer, more likely to be minorities and renters, and occupied property ...
Orange County Register beat writer Bill Plunkett reports the Angels met the asking price of two top draft picks , yet they're unlikely to sign.
As the midnight deadline for teams to sign their 2008 draft picks approached Friday, Angels director of scouting Eddie Bane was prepared to lose two of the team's top five selections without compensation.
The Angels have been unable to reach ...
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Mark Trumbo is a favorite to win the
Angels' 2008 minor league player of the year award.
Chances are pretty good that all six Angels affiliates could play in the post-season this year. The parent club, of course, has the best ...
Brandon Wood continues to show signs he's just about ready for prime time.
In July, his AVG/OBP/SLG were .355/.439/.738. Seven games into his August, his numbers for this month are .346/.400/.731.
Woody has always had a high strikeout rate, so it's important to note that his whiffs are down too. In 26 August at-bats, he's struck out only three times.
With the Angels comfortably in ...
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Brandon Wood's batting stance in April 2007. Angels
coaches have lowered the position of his hands to
improve his plate coverage. Several "big bats" are enjoying notable seasons in the Angels farm system. At one time or another, they've ...
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Newly acquired Mark Teixeira will stay at the
Newport Beach home of his agent Scott Boras for
the rest of the season, the Orange County Register reports . Casey Kotchman, meanwhile, is saying all the right things with the Atlanta Braves. The ...
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"Finally, you really did it! You maniacs! You
blew it up! Damn you! God damn you all
to Hell!" Charlton Heston Planet of the Apes Would you trade fifteen years for three months? That's what the Angels may have done today when they swapped Casey ...
The Orem Owlz rallied today to win last night's suspended contest 7-4 over Idaho Falls, then beat the Chukars 4-3 in the nightcap to clinch the Pioneer League South Division's first half title. The Casper Ghosts were eliminated after losing 13-6 at Ogden.
I've no doubt that Tom Kotchman reminded them tonight not to rest on their laurels in the second half. The first half winner gets home ...
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The Tempe Angels have clinched the Arizona League's first-half title, which means they'll play in the title game August 31. Tempe is currently 20-7 (.741) with a three-game lead over the Mesa Cubs and Surprise (a town, not an exclamation) Rangers. The Angels knocked off the Rangers yesterday 11-5, clinching the first half.
Tempe isn't a team loaded with "name" top prospects. Their best ...
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Video highlights from the Tempe Angels games I worked earlier this week are now on-line. You need Windows Media Player and a broadband (cable modem, DSL) Internet connection to watch.
July 21 vs. Phoenix A's
July 22 vs. Peoria Padres Game #1
July 22 vs. Peoria Padres Game #2
Tyler Chatwood, the Angels' top 2008 draft pick, is the starting pitcher in Game #2 of the July 22 ...
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Back from Tempe, and I'm quite well toasted, thank you for asking.
I'll work on videos today. Meanwhile, enjoy some photos from yesterday's twinbill.
If you don't see a loved one -- or if you're a player, photos of yourself -- please be patient. I have a lot more than what you see here. They'll be on FutureAngels.com eventually in the Digital Photo Gallery.
Alexi ...
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