30 Copyright 2008, CBSSports.com http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/view/7721457 en-us Angels post-game and post-series wrap-ups and general news and notes about the goings on of the Halos. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:36:23 EST http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/10993381?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/10993381?source=rss_blogs_MLB Manny is in Dodger blue, Papi looked like he aged five years since last season's ALDS, Beckett was not his dominating self and Schilling is not in uniform, off blabbing somewhere to anyone that will listen. And the Boston Red Sox still beat the A ... Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:16:13 EDT http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/10993381?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/10678693?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/10678693?source=rss_blogs_MLB When I booked my trip to visit Yankee Stadium for the first (and last) time, I didn't realize at the time that I would be attending the third to last game EVER at the House that Ruth Built. As a baseball fan, it was a place I had to see before th ... Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:21:51 EDT http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/10678693?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/10455821?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/10455821?source=rss_blogs_MLB While it's been a foregone conclusion for a few months now, the Angels repeating as AL West champions was not exactly a "gimme" when the team broke Spring Training. Injuries to the team's two best starters from 2007, trading away a ... Sat, 20 Sep 2008 16:08:55 EDT http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/10455821?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/9789285?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/9789285?source=rss_blogs_MLB Even though their batting averages are flirting dangerously with the Mendoza Line, the Angels catching duo of Jeff Mathis and Mike Napoli have given the team outstanding production from behind the plate. In fact, it's tough to find another Major ... Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:03:00 EDT http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/9789285?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/9381087?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/9381087?source=rss_blogs_MLB I posted this on the main baseball board in response to a thread about Francisco Rodriguez filing for free agency after the season. Here are my thoughts on the matter... ... Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:08:50 EDT http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/9381087?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/8567257?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/8567257?source=rss_blogs_MLB Starting pitching: Check. What was supposed to be a weakness in the early part of the season with John Lackey and Kelvim Escobar missing time has been anything but. Joe Saunders and Ervin Santana have been two of the better pitchers in the AL, and no ... Fri, 06 Jun 2008 3:51:32 EDT http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/8567257?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/8497137?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/8497137?source=rss_blogs_MLB The Halos exorcised some demons in Toronto, taking 2 of 3 from the Blue Jays, and now head to the South side of Chicago for a three-game set with a scorching hot White Sox club. The Sox have won eight games in a row, mostly with good starting pitchin ... Sun, 25 May 2008 2:30:22 EDT http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/8497137?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/8450574?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/8450574?source=rss_blogs_MLB With the Angels 3-1 win over the Blue Jays (in Toronto, no less) and the A's 3-2 loss to the Rays, the Halos have opened up a nice little three game lead in the division. It looks right now like the A's will be the only threat to the Angels t ... Fri, 23 May 2008 8:51:50 EDT http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/8450574?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/8306783?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/8306783?source=rss_blogs_MLB No sooner did I hit the "enter" key on a previous blog post singing the praises of the Angels success on the road then they go and get swept in Tampa Bay by the Rays. Timing, as they say, is everything. The Halos have now lost four straight ... Tue, 13 May 2008 17:16:49 EDT http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/8306783?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/8220833?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/8220833?source=rss_blogs_MLB After last night's 5-3 win over the Royals in Kansas City, the Angels record away from the Big A stands at a league-best 12-5. Very impressive, considering the team did most of its damage in the friendly confines of Angels Stadium last season and ... Mon, 12 May 2008 18:07:37 EDT http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/8220833?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/8189061?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/8189061?source=rss_blogs_MLB After dropping game one of the three-game set with the Orioles, the Angels stormed back to defend the Big A and took the final two games to win yet another series. Game one was there for the taking too, as we mounted a nice little rally in the 9th, b ... Mon, 05 May 2008 18:47:19 EDT http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/8189061?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/8138192?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/8138192?source=rss_blogs_MLB Well, the Angels and A’s just split a four game series that was, uh, odd. To say the least. Games one and four were blowouts with the A’s putting up 14 and 15 runs en route to easy wins. The middle games were dominated by Angels pitching ... Fri, 02 May 2008 12:53:34 EDT http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/8138192?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/7980165?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/7980165?source=rss_blogs_MLB In a previous post I called this road trip a “test.” Well, half the test is done, and after taking 2 of 3 from the Red Sox (albeit, a flu-ridden, sore neck-ridden Sox club) in Fenway, which has been less than hospitable to the Halos in re ... Tue, 06 May 2008 12:59:34 EDT http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/7980165?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/7911816?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/7911816?source=rss_blogs_MLB Not that the Angels schedule so far has been easy, but it is about to get much tougher as they embark on a roadie that has them playing three in Fenway against the scorching hot Red Sox and three in Detroit against the resurgent Tigers, who are start ... Tue, 22 Apr 2008 3:04:32 EDT http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/7911816?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/7884864?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/7884864?source=rss_blogs_MLB By about the sixth inning I was scrambling to my computer hoping I wasn't too late. I quickly logged into my Yahoo! fantasy baseball league and let out an audible sigh of relief. Ervin Santana was still available. Heck, I didn't even have to ... Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:44:18 EDT http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/7884864?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/7857587?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/7857587?source=rss_blogs_MLB The Halos have defeated the mighty Royals...finally. ... Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:10:27 EDT http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/7857587?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/7836254?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/7836254?source=rss_blogs_MLB That road trip to Boston and Detroit is looking pretty inviting right about now. Seriously, anyone but the Royals...they own us. Last night's 3-2 win ran their streak to six in-a-row over the Halos dating back to last season. They beat Jered Weav ... Fri, 18 Apr 2008 3:02:25 EDT http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/7836254?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/7796857?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/7796857?source=rss_blogs_MLB It wasn't easy watching the catching tandem that helped bring the Angels a World Series title go elsewhere. Bengie and Jose Molina held down the position with class and professionalism together for five seasons, Bengie getting clutch hit after cl ... Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:23:05 EDT http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/7796857?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/7758523?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/7758523?source=rss_blogs_MLB Yeah, I know, it's a corny title. But since we're in Seattle, I thought I'd tie-in a coffee reference. Before I get into the game particulars, did we even get Raul Ibanez out once that series? I mean, I know we got him out, but geez...he ... Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:06:38 EDT http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/7758523?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/7747976?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/7747976?source=rss_blogs_MLB Pitching, defense and timely hitting wins ball games, and the Angels haven't done much of any so far in this series in Seattle. Another sub-par pitching performance, this time by Garland, two errors and Raul Freaking Ibanez did in the Halos as th ... Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:06:10 EDT http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/7747976?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/7733489?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/7733489?source=rss_blogs_MLB Too much Raul Ibanez and not enough bullpen tonight as the Angels dropped game one of the three-game series against the division-rival Mariners 8-5. Weaver looked pretty good through five innings (unless Ibanez was batting) and then ran out of gas in ... Sat, 12 Apr 2008 3:52:26 EDT http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/7733489?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/7721698?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/7721698?source=rss_blogs_MLB The ball was flying out of the yard on Wednesday for the Halos to the tune of a grand salami courtesy of Mike Napoli, a 3-run bomb from Vlad that was last seen heading north on the 57 freeway and a pair of solo shots by Garret and Kotch. The pitching ... Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:56:35 EDT http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/7721457/7721698?source=rss_blogs_MLB 100 http://images.sportsline.com/images/cbsdm/spec/cbssportscom.gif http://halos02.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/view/7721457 100