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CJ Wilson and Top of Rotation Are Sinking Angels’ Playoff Chances

Posted on August 19, 2012 by theHoundDawg

Remember the slow start Albert Pujols had the first month of the season, before hitting his grove? Well, the Angels other high-priced free agent signee, CJ Wilson, has had an opposite pattern this season, and he hit a season, and … Continue reading →

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What Happened? …while I was away: Baseball

Posted on August 17, 2012 by theHoundDawg

Away for a few days, and sooo much happened in baseball: On Saturday, Aug. 11, Mike Trout robbed yet another opposing batter of a home run, with a spectacular catch and throw, resulting in a double play: This gives Trout … Continue reading →

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What DO the Angels Do Now?

Posted on July 19, 2012 by theHoundDawg

After a dominating 2011 season, the Angels clearly did not expect Dan Haren to struggle so much this season. As he is now set to return from a short DL stint, his health and consistency are keys to the Angels’ … Continue reading →

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Angels, Rangers in Battle for World Series Spot

Posted on April 6, 2012 by theHoundDawg

Unlike the mediocre NL West, the AL West boasts the American League’s two best teams. The Angels and Rangers not only will be battling each other for the division title, but for the AL Championship. At the other end of … Continue reading →

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New Guys in Los Angeles

Posted on December 8, 2011 by theHoundDawg

So, in this off season which has been dominated in LA media by Dodgers’ talk, where speculation is rampant over who will win the Dodgers’ lottery, be it Mark Cuban, Magic Johnson, Dennis Gilbert, Steve Garvey, or some unknown zillionaire … Continue reading →

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Two Events That Shape LA Baseball

Posted on January 27, 2011 by theHoundDawg

In the past few years, two watershed events occurred in Los Angeles baseball, forever changing the course of two successful franchises, previously competing yearly for division titles, and league championships. Headlines for a year and a half now have detailed … Continue reading →

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Trades Solidify Division Leaders, Give Little Hope to Also-Rans

Posted on July 31, 2010 by theHoundDawg

Chaos is the word to describe the flurry of trades coming seemingly every few minutes as the trade deadline approaches. As of now, division leaders in the AL West and East and in all three NL divisions seem to have … Continue reading →

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Watch Your Step. Oh No!

Posted on July 9, 2010 by theHoundDawg

How about an infield of Vic Martinez at first, Dustin Pedroia at second, Jed Lowrie as short, and Mike Lowell at third. You’ve got Jason Veritek behind the plate, and Jacoby Ellsbury and Jeremy Hermida in the outfield. Starting pitchers … Continue reading →

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Best Pitcher in the AL May Not Be Enough for Angels, and More Stuff

Posted on July 1, 2010 by theHoundDawg

With Zack Greinke having returned to earth, Josh Beckett injured, and Ray Halliday in the National League, the AL’s best pitcher could well be the Angels’ Jared Weaver. The 27 year old Weaver leads baseball in strikeouts, has an ERA … Continue reading →

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Joe Torre, the Dodgers, and Angels, and More

Posted on June 27, 2010 by theHoundDawg

Throughout his tenure with the NY Yankee scumstripes, Joe Torre was perhaps criticized more for his handling of his pitching staff, and in particular his bullpen, than for any other aspect of his game. As the Dodgers looked like they … Continue reading →

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No Way to Celebrate, and Some Other Stuff

Posted on May 29, 2010 by theHoundDawg

Through decades of watching sports, and literally thousands (I guess) of great finishes and brilliant comebacks, I’ve always felt when seeing out-of-control celebrations, that someone was going to get hurt. Bad. Well, it happened to today, and the Angels season … Continue reading →

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Angels Survive Starters’ Injuries, Finally Beat Boston

Posted on October 12, 2009 by theHoundDawg

The Angels began the season with a makeshift starting staff as 4/5 of the rotation were injured. I always felt they could still win the West, if for no other reason than there was little real competition in the division. … Continue reading →

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