Tag Archives: LA Angels

I Knew I’d Seen That Tim Tebow Throwing Motion Before

Posted on January 14, 2012 by theHoundDawg

After watching Tim Tebow for most of this season, it finally dawned on me who it is that his throwing motion reminds me of. It is none other than the guy I consider to be the greatest fielding second baseman … Continue reading →

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Fight Boredom Bowl Face Off All That Was Expected

Posted on December 31, 2011 by theHoundDawg

A T & T Park is a great place to watch a baseball game. The park itself is perfectly constructed to view the game, the accommodations are first class, the staff is friendly and helpful, and that view of San … 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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St. Louis Cardinals – World Champs

Posted on October 28, 2011 by theHoundDawg

Our pre-game post had it right – the St. Louis Cardinals are World Champs. Congrats to Tony LaRussa, World Series MVP David Freese, and the great fans in St. Louis. St. Louis Cardinals 2011 World Series Champions Gear With or … Continue reading →

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Dodgers, Angels Sit Home, Ex-Teammates Bask in World Series Glory

Posted on October 24, 2011 by theHoundDawg

The Angels have won a World Series in this Century; for the Dodgers, the last one was 1988. Neither team has even been in one since last winning. But seven ex-Dodgers and ex-Angels are busy this October, checking out ring … Continue reading →

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The Boston Red Sox Era is Over

Posted on October 13, 2011 by theHoundDawg

When Major League Baseball and Commissioner Bud Selig put together the three-way franchise deal of 2002 under which Jeffrey Loria sold his Montreal Expos to MLB, took over ownership of the Florida Marlins, and in which Marlin owner John Henry … Continue reading →

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Angels Part Deux – Their Three Man Starting Staff

Posted on August 16, 2011 by theHoundDawg

Early last year, I discussed Tony Reagins’ misguided decision to sign free agent pitcher Joel Pineiro (“Angels Pay, But Don’t Learn Any Lessons” Jan 22, 2010). Pineiro was a decent 10-7, 3.84 in limited duty last year, but this season … Continue reading →

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The Angels Would Be in First Place, IF ….

Posted on August 15, 2011 by theHoundDawg

….. Angel GM Tony Reagins had not made the trade I discussed on January 27: “As time marched on towards spring training, he [Reagins] felt compelled to make a move, and a move he did make. Making probably the worst … Continue reading →

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I Hate Barry Bonds – But…

Posted on March 24, 2011 by theHoundDawg

I hate Barry Bonds. I really hated him after he became a Giant, but I hated him a lot from the time he first came up to the majors with the Pirates, because his father was a Giant. I hated … Continue reading →

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Final Injury is the End for Jim Edmonds

Posted on February 8, 2011 by theHoundDawg

For most of the past two decades, Jim Edmonds was not only the best centerfielder in baseball, but the finest defensive player in the game. Period. No argument. Combine that with his power and overall hitting prowess, and above all, … Continue reading →

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