Los Angeles Angels

Jered Weaver has been outstanding for the Los Angeles Angels this season

chinmusic — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:45:00 +0000

Jered Weaver has really stepped up for the Angels this season. Weaver has started 14 games for the Angels this season and he is 7-3 with a 2.53 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP. Weaver has given the Angels big time innings this season working 3 complete games and saving the bullpen. In 96 innings this season Weaver has only allowed 76 hits while whiffing 78 batters. The Angels need Weaver to keep up the good work because the pitching staff has been decimated by injuries so far this season.

The Los Angeles Angels place Kelvim Escobar back on the D.L.

chinmusic — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:14:35 +0000

The Angels have placed righty starting pitcher Kelvim Escobar back on the disabled list after just one start. He lost the game allowing 2 earned runs and 8 baserunners in only 5 innings. The thinking in the Angels’ front office is to make Escobar a relief pitcher when he’s ready to return to protect his arm.

The Los Angeles Angels lose Scot Shields

chinmusic — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:12:41 +0000

The Angels have lost set-up man Scot Shields for the season due to knee surgery. Shields was pitching awful this season and maybe his bad knee was the cause. He pitched in 20 games (0 starts) for the Angels this season and he was 1-3 with 1 save, a 6.62 ERA and a 1.75 WHIP. The Angels will miss Shields who has been a big key over the years to the Angels’ bullpen success.

The Los Angeles Angels demote Howie Kendrick to AAA

chinmusic — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:54:52 +0000

The Angels have demoted Howie Kendrick to AAA. Kendrick played in 51 games this season for the Angels and he was 43 for 186 (.231 avg, .636 OPS) with 24 runs scored, 4 homers, 22 RBIs and 6 stolen bases. Maybe Kendrick will turn things around in AAA as he’s just too good of a player to continue playing like he was. The Angels have recalled 24-year old righty swinging Sean Rodriguez from AAA and he will likely replace Kendrick as the starting 2B. Rodriguez played in 57 games at AAA this season and he was 56 for 205 (.273 avg, .989 OPS) with 43 runs scored, 21 homers, 60 RBIs and 6 stolen bases. Rodriguez has a huge upside but he appeared overmatched in the majors in his first look last season so he will need to improve this time around to stay.

The Los Angeles Angels sign Rudy Seanez

chinmusic — Fri, 29 May 2009 05:41:57 +0000

The Angels have signed 40-year old righty reliever Rudy Seanez to a minor league deal. Seanez pitched in 42 games (0 starts) for the Phillies last season and he was 5-4 with a 3.53 ERA and a 1.45 WHIP. He has pitched in 544 games (0 starts) in his major league career now and he is 41-30 with 12 saves, a 4.10 ERA and a 1.41 WHIP. With all of the injuries on the pitching staff the Angels have suffered this season they hope that Seanez can help out in the bullpen.

Kendry Morales has done everything the Los Angeles Angels have wanted and more

chinmusic — Sat, 23 May 2009 04:36:34 +0000

When the Angels finally decided to drop out of the bidding for Mark Teixeira they were semi-confident that Morales would step up and earn the everyday job at 1B for the 2009 season. He has done that and has been a force in the middle to lower half of the batting order. Morales has played in 39 games for the Angels so far this season and he is 40 for 146 (.274 avg, .852 OPS) with 20 runs scored, 8 homers and 26 RBIs. The Angels will need Morales to maintain his current pace to give the offense the needed jolt with Vladimir Guerrero still out of action.

The Los Angeles Angels place Darren Oliver on the D.L.

chinmusic — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:39:17 +0000

The Angels have placed lefty starter/reliever Darren Oliver on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left triceps. Oliver has pitched in 3 games (1 start) for the Angels this season and he is 0-0 with a 2.35 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP. The Angels have recalled rookie righty starting pitcher Matt Palmer to replace Oliver in the starting rotation. Palmer won his debut with the Angels working 6 innings and allowing 6 hits, walked 3 batters and gave up 4 earned runs. Don’t expect miracles out of Palmer who would essentially be the #10 or #11 starter on the Angels if all of their pitchers were healthy.

The Los Angeles Angels place Kevin Jepsen on the D.L.

chinmusic — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:33:25 +0000

The Angels have placed righty reliever Kevin Jepsen on the 15-day disabled list with lower back spasms. His injury could have easily also been called whiplash due to his pitching this season. Jepsen has pitched in 5 games (0 starts) for the Angels so far this season and he is 0-2 with a 19.29 ERA and a 3.43 WHIP. He has allowed a stunning 11 hits and has walked 5 batters in only 4 2/3 innings for the Angels this season. The Angels have recalled 24-year old righty swinging infielder Brandon Wood to replace Jepsen on the roster. Wood has played in 7 games in AAA-ball this season and he is 9 for 26 (.346 avg, 1.356 OPS) with 5 runs scored, 4 homers and 8 RBIs. The Angels should get Wood right into the lineup as they are having problems scoring runs this season.

The Los Angeles Angels lose Dustin Moseley

chinmusic — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:03:15 +0000

The Angels have placed righty starting pitcher Dustin Moseley on the 15-day disabled list with right elbow tightness. Moseley has pitched in 3 games (all starts) this season for the Angels and he is 1-0 with a 4.30 ERA and a 1.57 WHIP. The Angels have recalled 24-year old righty reliever Rich Thompson and lefty reliever Dan Davidson from AAA to replace Moseley and Guerrero on the active roster. Thompson has worked 1 2/3 shutout innings this season in his only appearance thus far for the Angels. He also pitched in 3 games (0 starts) in AAA-ball this season and he was 1-0 with a 4.50 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP. Davidson worked 1 shutout inning in his debut for the Angels. He has also pitched in 3 games (0 starts) in AAA-ball this season and he was 0-1 with a 4.15 ERA and a 0.92 WHIP. The Angels don’t know yet who will start in Moseley’s place when his turn in the rotation comes up.

The Los Angeles Angels place Vladimir Guerrero on the D.L.

chinmusic — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 01:59:21 +0000

The Angels will be without Vladimir Guerrero for at least 1 month with a torn pectoral muscle. Guerrero has played in 8 games this season for the Angels and he is 8 for 32 (.250 avg, .658 OPS) with 3 runs scored, 1 homer and 3 RBIs. Gary Matthews will get the most time in the outfield replacing Guerrero. He has played in 6 games for the Angels this season and he is 3 for 17 (.176 avg, .476 OPS) with 1 run scored and 1 RBI. The Angels will miss Guerrero’s bat big time.