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Quinlan drawing interest

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:04:29 +0000

From Robb Quinlan's camp comes word the Angels' versatile infielder/outfielder, entering free agency for the first time, has attracted preliminary inquiries from two National League clubs and one from the American League. Quinlan, who will be 33 next season, has seen...

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Bay Says No to BoSox Bucks: Let the Bidding Begin

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:13:37 +0000

The free agency pool got a little deeper yesterday as Jason Bay turned down a $60M (rumored) offer from the Red Sox that would span 4 seasons. The thirty-one year old, Canadian born left fielder is either tired of playing in the land where R’s go to die or he actually believes he deserves ...

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Halo Headlines – 11/20/09

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:57:31 +0000

The Story: Kendry Morales is going to be switching to the uniform number of 8 next year . The Monkey Says: Great, now I have to cross out the Kendry Morales jersey I asked for from my Christmas list to Santa. The Story: The Angels added Peter Bourjos to their 40-man roster . The Monkey ...

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Reviewing the Previous Off-Season

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:18:10 +0000

The Hot Stove League is now officially open for business, but before we start thinking too much about the future, it is always a good idea to reflect on the past. Tony Reagins will be making some tough decisions this winter, so to get a read on just how well he will perform, let’s look ...

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Juan Rivera maybe available

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:24:00 +0000

It's seems like the Mets are always interested in Juan Rivera, the 30 y/o right handed corner outfielder has been a mainstay of Mets rumors for several years. He is a lifetime .282 hitter, with a Slg. pct. .470 and an OBP .331/ OPS .801. Rivera has played one major league game at first, but ...

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MLB Free Agent Predictions

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:26:34 +0000

After slaving over this for many days, here are my free agent predictions! It is separated by current teams. I have written their new team next to their name. A/B=Elias Ranking. To make the list they must be ranked OR interesting free agents to me. ATLANTA BRAVES B - Anderson, Garret OF-Atlanta ...

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Arte Moreno: No to Matt Holliday, maybe to Jason Bay

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:16:00 +0000

Angels owner Arte Moreno spoke on a number of topics after the owners' meetings concluded today in Chicago. Among the highlights: On Matt Holliday: "He is not going to be an Angel. We are not looking at Holliday at all."...

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Roy Halladay sweepstakes could be another Yankees-Red Sox bout - Jon Heyman - SI.com

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:33:11 +0000

More trade talk 1. Adrian Gonzalez : Any acquiring team would have to put together a tremendous package for the superstar player with the most reasonable multiyear contract in baseball ($10.5 million over the next two years). The silliest rumor so far had Gonzalez possibly going in a three-way ...

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Morales going with ocho, no cinco

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:57:31 +0000

Angels fans are hoping for a repeat performance by Kendry Morales in 2010. But one thing will be different about the switch-hitting first baseman next season. His number. Morales will switch from No. 19 to No. 8 next season. The last Angels player to wear No. 8 on a regular basis was catcher ...

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Coaching staff will return intact

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:57:31 +0000

One day after Mike Scioscia was recognized as the American League Manager of the Year for 2009, the Angels announced that his coaching staff will return intact for the 2010 season. Hitting coach Mickey Hatcher, first-base coach Alfredo Griffiin and bench coach Ron Roenicke have been on the ...

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Lackey Wants $82.5 Million

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:40:00 +0000

"Last year it was CC Sabathia that set the market for free agent pitchers by landing a staggering deal with the New York Yankees worth $161 million. John Lackey might be "CC Lite" in this year's free agent sweepstakes, so his demands should be more modest. But by how much? Bill Shaikin of the ...

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Cubs in the hunt for Granderson

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:41:21 +0000

Club has prospects to pry center fielder away from cash-deprived Detroit Tigers > Along with the Yankees and the Angels, sources say the Cubs plan an aggressive push to land Tigers center fielder Curtis Granderson.

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Reports: Giants not interested in Jason Bay, but the Angels are

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:02:27 +0000

Where will the free agent Red Sox outfielder play in 2010?

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Red Sox Links: Bay, Ortiz, Ellsbury

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:09:45 +0000

MLB Trade Rumors - Angels not interested in Holliday, Bay an option WEEI Full Count - Ortiz says Sox needed a 30 HR guy LAST year. “I say that like a year ago and everybody looked at me like I was a (expletive) clown. I say, ‘We need another 30 home run hitting guy.’ ‘What, you crazy!’ [...] ...

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Matt Holliday Sweepstakes

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:03:21 +0000

I’ve begun to wonder what teams are actually interested in the services of Matt Holliday . The reason is that some very important MLB general managers have already said they aren’t interested. Jon Morosi of FOXsports.com wrote yesterday that he believed it will be a three team ...

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Braves not interested in Hart

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:05:31 +0000

The Braves see the Brewers as a potential suitor for Derek Lowe. But contrary to a report on FOXSports.com, they have never been interested in trading the veteran sinkerballer in exchange for Brewers outfielder Corey Hart. The report indicated that...

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Testing the Trade Market

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:16:35 +0000

This is one tough free agent market for the Angels. All of the top free agents either don’t really meet the Halos’ needs or are the Angels’ own free agents. Given payroll constraints, it just doesn’t look like free agency is going to be of much help to LAA this ...

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Angels Won't Pursue Holliday; Bay Is An Option

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0000

Angels owner Arte Moreno told Bill Shaikin of the LA Times that Matt Holliday is not an option for the Angels. "He is not going to be an Angel," Moreno said. "We are not looking at Holliday at all." Jason Bay , on the other hand, is a player "you have to look at," Moreno said. The Angels ...

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LA Angels Mike Scioscia 2009 AL Manager of Year

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:41:52 +0000

Despite being eliminated by the New York Yankees, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have something to smile about, as today it was announced that Mike Scioscia has been named the 2009 American League Manager of the Year.

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Halo Headlines – 11/19/09

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:58:30 +0000

The Story: Mike Scioscia is a natural-born leader . The Monkey Says: I would certainly hope so, otherwise the real secret to longevity as a Southern California baseball manager is really more about being an overweight Italian guy (see Tommy Lasorda). The Story: Once again Mike Scioscia ...

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