2010 Offseason Review: AL West

AL West
Los Angeles Angels
Key losses- Vladimir Guerrero, John Lackey, Chone Figgins, Darren Oliver
Key additions- Hideki Matsui, Joel Piniero, Fernando Rodney
Off-season grade- C
Justification- Losing Lackey hurts, but if Piniero can pitch like he did in 2009 he’s a better pitcher and cost less than Lackey. Matsui is a good choice to take over the DH spot. [...]

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim’s Top Ten Prospects 2010

1) Mike Trout-SP
Outstanding stuff. Bull dog mentality and a real mound presence. All the makings of a future ace.
2) Trevor Reckling-SP
Had a real solid campaign in AA even though he was real young. I expect him to take another step forward this year. Throw in some injuries and he might debut this year.
3) Peter Bourjos-OF
Real [...]

West Coast Shakeup

Well, the hot stove has been awfully lukewarm thus far this winter, but the Roy Halladay three-team deal brought some much-anticipated heat. It also brought what could figure to be the first step in the changing of the guard in the AL West, as according to the dynamics of the deal so far, Cliff Lee [...]

Our Tribute to a Fallen Angel

There isn’t anyone who hasn’t heard the story and tragic death of Angels promising right hander. It’s one that will pull at your heart strings and make you think about what’s truly important in life. Nick Adenhart was tragically taken from his family, friends, teammates, organization, and baseball fans across the country due to Thomas [...]

Lackey Being Fitted for Pin Stripes?

John Lackey picked a heck of an offseason to become an unrestricted free agent. Being arguably the only ace type starter on the market, it’s pretty obvious he’s going to get an AJ Burnett like package or better, the main question is gong to be….who gives it to him?
There’s a lot of hype out there [...]