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Relative Kidnapped
Relative Kidnapped
baseballmusings.com — Kidnappers in Venezuela snatched the mother of Victor Zambrano . Given the number of kidnappings in that country, I’m somewhat surprised that major league and former major league players haven’t moved all their close relatives out of the country. No word if the ransom demand ... (more) Relative Kidnapped
Good vs. Evil: Keeping John Lackey
Good vs. Evil: Keeping John Lackey
monkeywithahalo.com — It has been mentioned over and over the last several weeks, but the Angels have some tough free agent decisions to make this off-season. Fortunately, MonkeyWithAHalo.com is here to help figure this mess out with a little help from our old friends Good and Evil. First up for debate is whether ... (more) Good vs. Evil: Keeping John Lackey

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Rays exercise option on Crawford
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Rays close to trading Iwamura
bradenton.com — The Tampa Bay Rays are rumored to be in the process of finalizing a deal that will send second baseman Akinori Iwamura to a National League team. The trade is expected to be completed Tuesday night. (more) Rays close to trading Iwamura
Trades Of The Decade: Kazmir For Zambrano
mlbtraderumors.com — The Mets weren't particularly close to a playoff spot on the morning of July 30th, 2004. They were in fourth place in the NL East, six games out of first and ninth in the Wild Card race. That didn't stop Mets GM Jim Duquette from trading for Victor ... (more) Trades Of The Decade: Kazmir For Zambrano
The Fan's Been Sick
The Fan's Been Sick
passion4baseball.blogspot.com — {{Switching to first person}} I got a call from my son on Sunday. He said that he'd heard I'd been sick. "Yes," I wheezed. Sometimes he and his wonderful lady friend, who he should hurry up and marry, were supposed to come over for dinner, but I politely asked if he could let the old man moan ... (more) The Fan's Been Sick
National Sunday Night Baseball Nightmare One Step Closer To Over
National Sunday Night Baseball Nightmare One Step Closer To Over
310tojoba.blogspot.com — When you're hot, you're hot, I suppose. On a day already ripe with good news, ESPN has terminated Steve Phillips after he tried to play hide the salami with a fellow employee. Woopsies! Baseball analyst Steve Phillips was fired by ESPN on Sunday night, less than a week after he admitted ... (more) National Sunday Night Baseball Nightmare One Step Closer ...
BREAKING NEWS: Game 6 Rained Out, Angel Fans Secretly Rejoice
BREAKING NEWS: Game 6 Rained Out, Angel Fans Secretly Rejoice
monkeywithahalo.com — It’s official, Game 6 is off for Saturday and will be re-scheduled for Sunday at 5:20 pm PT. If a Game 7 is necessary (and we all hope that it is) it will be played on Monday at 4:57 pm PT. While I am sure many fans wanted to see a game tonight, many more realize that postponement plays ... (more) BREAKING NEWS: Game 6 Rained Out, Angel Fans Secretly ...
Roto-Rx
Roto-Rx
athbaseball.com — This is the Dr.'s inaugural post on our new site here as part of the Bloguin Network and we are happy to have him. Dr. Roto appears on our site twice each week answering your fantasy questions. If your question was not answered this time, you can go directly to the source @ ... (more) Roto-Rx
Halo Headlines - 10/22/09
Halo Headlines - 10/22/09
monkeywithahalo.com — The Story: Do Bobby Abreu or Johnny Damon have Hall of Fame credentials? The Monkey Says: I’ll save you the time and just let you know that it is a definitive “no” on both counts. The Story: Tim Salmon is returning to Angel Stadium to throw the ceremonial first pitch ... (more) Halo Headlines - 10/22/09
The Case for Expanding Instant Replay, Made in One Inning
The Case for Expanding Instant Replay, Made in One Inning
bats.blogs.nytimes.com — The case for expanding instant replay is made in one inning in Game 4 of the A.L.C.S. (more) The Case for Expanding Instant Replay, Made in One Inning
We Came Out West Together With a Common Desire
We Came Out West Together With a Common Desire
baseballanalysts.com — After spending two days in Austin, Texas to start my work week, I was happy to be coming home to Boston. Since I was on a Jet Blue flight from Austin to Boston last night, replete with leather seats and television screens, I was even happier since I would be able to watch Game 4 of the ALCS. ... (more) We Came Out West Together With a Common Desire
ALCS Game 4 Rewind: Return to Sender - Yankees 10, Angels 1
ALCS Game 4 Rewind: Return to Sender - Yankees 10, Angels 1
monkeywithahalo.com — Hi, Tampa Bay? Yeah, this is Tony Reagins calling. Umm, this is kind of awkward but can we have Sean Rodriguez back? When we made this Scott Kazmir deal several weeks ago, we were told that he was supposed to be Red Sox and Yankee killer. That has not been the case, especially tonight. So ... (more) ALCS Game 4 Rewind: Return to Sender - Yankees 10, Angels 1
ALCS G4: Yankees @ Angels
theyankeeuniverse.com — Lineups provided by LoHud : YANKEES Derek Jeter SS Johnny Damon LF Mark Teixeira 1B Alex Rodriguez 3B Jorge Posada C Hideki Matsui DH Robinson Cano 2B Nick Swisher RF Melky Cabrera CF Pitching: LHP CC Sabathia (2-0, 1.23 ERA)  ... (more) ALCS G4: Yankees @ Angels
ALCS Game 4: Yankees at Angels
yankees.lhblogs.com — YANKEES Lineup TBA Pitching: LHP CC Sabathia (2-0, 1.23 ERA) ANGELS Lineup TBA Pitching: LHP Scott Kazmir (0-0, 7.50 ERA) TIME/TV: 7:57 p.m., FOX WEATHER: It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood – clear skies, temps in the ... (more) ALCS Game 4: Yankees at Angels
Tonight's Pitching Matchup
Tonight's Pitching Matchup
feedproxy.google.com — We took at a look at CC Sabathia's numbers against the Angels before Game 1. Here's how he did in the first game: Now let's take a look at the pitcher who CC will face tonight, Scott Kazmir: Scott Kazmir (0-0, 7.50 ERA. 6 IP, 5 H, 5 ER, 3 BB, 1 K, 1.333 WHIP) 2009: Report Created on ... (more) Tonight's Pitching Matchup
ALCS Game 4: One more time
ALCS Game 4: One more time
pinstripealley.com — by Julie Jacobson - AP View full size photo uploaded October 19, 2009 We just saw this guy 96 hours ago dominating the Angels ' lineup. The coaching staff is asking him to do it again, this time on short rest. In game one, ... (more) ALCS Game 4: One more time
ALCS Game 4 Countdown: Blood in the Water - Yankees @ Angels
ALCS Game 4 Countdown: Blood in the Water - Yankees @ Angels
monkeywithahalo.com — Do you smell that? It’s blood… Yankee blood. The Angels finally handed the Yankees their first loss of the post-season and now have an opportunity to steal the momentum of the series from the wounded juggernaut, all they need to do is get aggressive and attack. Just when the ... (more) ALCS Game 4 Countdown: Blood in the Water - Yankees @ Angels
ALCS Game 4: Climb To Safety
ALCS Game 4: Climb To Safety
fackyouk.blogspot.com — The first five games of the 2009 postseason weren't a cake walk for the Yankees, but they had made it through them unscathed. They were like a prizefighter, working his way through the early rounds, landing some good shots and avoiding getting hit. Well, the double 12th inning by Jeff Mathis ... (more) ALCS Game 4: Climb To Safety
Playoffs Today
Playoffs Today
baseballmusings.com — Just one game today as the extra day off takes hold in the National League. The Yankees send CC Sabathia on three days rest against Scott Kazmir of the Angels. Sabathia made his last three starts of the 2008 season on short rest, and frankly pitched very well. I doubt it’s going to make ... (more) Playoffs Today
Time For Teixeira to Step Up
Time For Teixeira to Step Up
nybaseballdigest.com — It is estimated that the Yankees saved roughly 40 runs in 2009, just by switching from Jason Giambi playing first base to Mark Teixeira. According to Bill James Fielding Bible, from 2006 to 2008, Jason Giambi rated a -30 (meaning he made 30 less plays than the average 1st baseman), while Mark ... (more) Time For Teixeira to Step Up
Sabathia will succeed tonight
Sabathia will succeed tonight
lennysyankees.com — While the Angels picked to use a four-man rotation, the Yankees have chosen a three-man rotation. There is no general right or wrong answer for all the teams. The decision varies for each team based on the starting pitching depth. In my mind, both team’s picked the right move here. The ... (more) Sabathia will succeed tonight
CC Sabathia faces Scott Kazmir in game 4 of ACLS
CC Sabathia faces Scott Kazmir in game 4 of ACLS
myteamrivals.typepad.com — ANAHEIM, Calif.— The American League championship series resumes today in Anaheim, with the New York Yankees sending 19-game winner CC Sabathia against the Los Angeles Angels' 10-game winner, and former Tampa Bay Rays star Scott Kazmir. The National League series... (more) CC Sabathia faces Scott Kazmir in game 4 of ACLS
Rested Kazmir set to face Sabathia
Rested Kazmir set to face Sabathia
nypost.com — ANAHEIM -- Scott Kazmir on eight days' rest vs. CC Sabathia on three. Joe Girardi had better be right about his hunch on Sabathia tonight, or the Yankees could be in deep trouble. After all, Girardi employed seven relievers yesterday in Game 3 of ... (more) Rested Kazmir set to face Sabathia
A lots going to...
A lots going to...
slidingintohome.blogspot.com — A lots going to be said over the next 18 hours till the next game of the ALCS. A lot of double guessing and second thought will take place and rightfully so, there was some ambiguity to the loss. But remember, The Yankees have been successful so far this post season and shown that they are ... (more) A lots going to...
Angels' starters will all pitch in
lohud.com — NEW YORK - Mike Scioscia has a plan and he's sticking to it. So neither rain nor cold nor wind, nor a schedule that everyone thought might be altered by biblical rain, will keep the Angels' four starters from making their appointed rounds. Whether the ... (more) Angels' starters will all pitch in
Los Angeles Angels say Tampa Bay Rays got a good player for Scott Kazmir in Sean Rodriguez
tampabay.com — NEW YORK — Trading LHP Scott Kazmir to the Angels was about the money, in that it allows the Rays to keep the core of their team together for 2010 and helps going forward with Carlos Pe ña , Carl Crawford and Grant Balfour headed toward ... (more) Los Angeles Angels say Tampa Bay Rays got a good player ...
Rain, rain go away
yankees.lhblogs.com — As those of you in the area already know, it’s not particularly nice out. The forecast for this weekend isn’t much better. So what does rain do to the Yankees chances in the series? The biggest issue is how it affects the starting ... (more) Rain, rain go away
Watch: Peterson on Yanks vs. Angels
Watch: Peterson on Yanks vs. Angels
nybaseballdigest.com — We are nearing game time, but why not get some more analysis from the experts. Rick Peterson over at 3p Sports provided the below analysis on on both teams pitching. You can also listen to Rick talk pitching on my show by downloading his appearance here . (more) Watch: Peterson on Yanks vs. Angels
Kazmir and Peterson
Kazmir and Peterson
baseballmusings.com — Scott Kazmir credits biomechanical analysis and Rick Peterson for turning around his season . Part of Peterson’s help was that he created a baseline for Scott when he was in the Met’s minor league system: The lab had baseline information on Kazmir from when Peterson took him there ... (more) Kazmir and Peterson
How Kaz got his groove back
How Kaz got his groove back
nypost.com — Angels lefty Scott Kazmir would not be where he is now; starting Game 4 of the ALCS against the Yankees, if not for the work he did on a high school field in New Jersey in early June with pitching guru Rick Peterson, two ex-Mets working together. Kaz... (more) How Kaz got his groove back
The Yankee Gameplan
The Yankee Gameplan
nybaseballdigest.com — For once, the breathless hyperbole, the “Series of the Century of the Week” might actually fit. The Angels vs. the Yankees—the two best teams in the league fighting it out—might actually be a true classic. But before the Yankees gear up, if they want to make the World Series for the first ... (more) The Yankee Gameplan
Angels' Rotation Reflects Recent Fortunes
bats.blogs.nytimes.com — Angels Manager Mike Scioscia has constructed his rotation for the series against the Yankees with Jered Weaver's home record in mind. (more) Angels' Rotation Reflects Recent Fortunes
Why It May Not Matter If CC Or Gaudin Go In Game 4
Why It May Not Matter If CC Or Gaudin Go In Game 4
slidingintohome.blogspot.com — I know I may be getting a little ahead of myself, but I'd like to bring up the fact that all this controversy over using a 3-man rotation and weather to start Chad Gaudin or CC Sabathia in Game 4 may not mean anything come the day of Game 4. Here's why: First of all, the Yankees are playing the ... (more) Why It May Not Matter If CC Or Gaudin Go In Game 4
MLB Playoffs 2009
insider.espn.go.com — The Los Angeles Angels dispatched one of the best teams in the postseason in three games. The New York Yankees did the same to the playoffs' worst team -- and didn't show the firepower they had during the regular season. When the Yankees are up 1. ... (more) MLB Playoffs 2009
Scioscia Announces His Rotation
Scioscia Announces His Rotation
slidingintohome.blogspot.com — From Sam Borden over at LoHud: Mike Scioscia was a little more forthcoming at his post-workout media session in California, revealing his four-man series rotation. John Lackey, as expected, will pitch Game 1, with Joe Saunders pitching Game 2, Jered Weaver in Game 3 and Scott Kazmir in Game 4. ... (more) Scioscia Announces His Rotation
Angels announce their ALCS rotation
yankees.lhblogs.com — Mike Scioscia was a little more forthcoming at his post-workout media session in California, revealing his four-man series rotation. John Lackey, as expected, will pitch Game 1, with Joe Saunders pitching Game 2, Jered Weaver in Game 3 and Scott ... (more) Angels announce their ALCS rotation
Angels Set ALCS Rotation Incorrectly
Angels Set ALCS Rotation Incorrectly
monkeywithahalo.com — Mike Scioscia has been trying to play coy with his rotation plans, but the official Angel website went and spoiled his secrecy by posting his list of probable pitchers for the American League Championship Series . The planned rotation and TV schedule for the ALCS is as such, but look closely ... (more) Angels Set ALCS Rotation Incorrectly
Scioscia to juggle playoff rotation; Kazmir or Saunders likely to start Game 2
latimesblogs.latimes.com — Angels Manager Mike Scioscia won't announce his playoff rotation until Wednesday, but he said before today's workout today that "in every scenario we've discussed, we'll have a left-hander in Yankee Stadium in Game 1 or 2" of the American League... (more) Scioscia to juggle playoff rotation; Kazmir or Saunders ...
Angels @ Red Sox Open Thread: Frozen Chicken
Angels @ Red Sox Open Thread: Frozen Chicken
thebiglead.com — It’s a very early 12:07 pm start today at Fenway Park and the Red Sox are facing elimination. The place is going to be loud, boozy and full of Sully’s. It’s also Sunday, which means shortly after this game ends, the Patriots will ... (more) Angels @ Red Sox Open Thread: Frozen Chicken
This Makes My Brain Hurt. So Let's Make It Better
This Makes My Brain Hurt. So Let's Make It Better
mvn.com — I remember really enjoying this feature on Raysbaseball.com (devilrays.com for awhile). But I guess that was before I got super interested in statistics and better baseball knowledge in general. Now those questions fans sent in give me headaches . Question #1 : To sum up a three paragraph ... (more) This Makes My Brain Hurt. So Let's Make It Better
ALDS Game 3 Angels @ Red Sox: Angels 0, Red Sox 0 (In Progress)
6-4-2.blogspot.com — Bottom 2nd: Home plate umpire Eric Cooper is calling a very tall strike zone; a lot of low pitches that, from my view, ought to be called strikes are getting labeled balls. After hammering a towering moon shot foul inside the left field line, Kevin ... (more) ALDS Game 3 Angels @ Red Sox: Angels 0, Red Sox 0 (In ...
ALDS Game 3 Rewind: How Sweep It Is - Angels 7, Red Sox 6
ALDS Game 3 Rewind: How Sweep It Is - Angels 7, Red Sox 6
monkeywithahalo.com — The Angels swept the Red Sox. Go ahead and read that sentence again. Really soak it in. The Angels swept the Red Sox. Feels good doesn’t it? The Angels soak in their sweep of the Red Sox. Beating the Red Sox in the ALDS is one thing, but sweeping them is quite another and ... (more) ALDS Game 3 Rewind: How Sweep It Is - Angels 7, Red Sox 6
LAA 7, BOS 6: The End Is Here
LAA 7, BOS 6: The End Is Here
firebrandal.com — “Uninspiring” is the word that you’re probably looking for… The Red Sox apparently carried their lack of motivation with them into October. The Los Angeles Angels handedly swept the Red Sox, and for a third night in a row, the Red Sox simply beat themselves by playing uninspired baseball.  ... (more) LAA 7, BOS 6: The End Is Here
Lineups
yankeesredsox.com — Back to Game 1's lineup which isn't a surprise, but I would have like to have seen Gardner get a shot to run on the turf.  This game just got a little bigger for the Yankees because the Angels are now in the ALCS and will have Lacker, Weaver and Kazmir lined up for Games 1,2+3.  If ... (more) Lineups
ALDS Game 3 Preview: Red Sox vs Angels
ALDS Game 3 Preview: Red Sox vs Angels
bottomlinesox.com — The Sox are down 2-0 and the offense is in full fledge hibernation mode right now, but nothing wakes this team up like Fenway Park. The Sox were Clark Kent-like on he road this season, fumbling through games and posting a 39-42 record away from The Fens. But here in Boston, the Sox beat up ... (more) ALDS Game 3 Preview: Red Sox vs Angels
10/11: This feels familiar
10/11: This feels familiar
firebrandal.com — ALDS Game 3: Angels vs. Red Sox (more) 10/11: This feels familiar
Kazmir's "historic dominance over the Sox"
Kazmir's "historic dominance over the Sox"
rotosavants.com — In the middle of the season I saw the following "statistic" about Pedro Martinez - Advice: Martinez (1-0, 5.40 ERA) will likely make his next start Tuesday night at home against Arizona. The right-hander hasn't faced the Diamondbacks since June 11, 2006, but was 3-0 with a 0.67 ERA in his ... (more) Kazmir's "historic dominance over the Sox"