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Another Injured Angels Pitcher?

By Tom FornelliApr 7th 2008 – 1:32PM

If you just look at his numbers so far on the season, you probably don't see anything wrong with Angels closer Francisco Rodriguez. In three appearances so far, K-Rod has thrown three innings and allowed only one hit and no runs as he picked up all three save opportunities.If you look a little closer at Francisco's...

More Trouble For Kelvim Escobar

By Tom FornelliMar 26th 2008 – 12:25PM

And the hits just keep on coming for the Angels.This spring has already been hard on the Halos as they've already put four pitchers on the disabled list (Kelvim Escobar, John Lackey, Scot Shields, and Chris Bootcheck) and they'll probably be putting Gary Matthews Jr. on it as well in the coming days. It seems that every...

Gary Matthews May Start Season on the DL

By Tom FornelliMar 25th 2008 – 12:00PM

The Angels disabled list is filling up rather quickly this spring. It seems like everyday they're having to place another player on it. So far, it's been an affliction that's only affecting their pitching staff as the Angels have four pitchers on the disabled list in John Lackey, Kelvim Escobar, Scot Shields, and...

Jered Weaver Parties Like a Rock Star

By Tom FornelliJun 30th 2007 – 2:10PM

I missed this the other day, but just had to share it with you now. Apparently rest and relaxation weren't what helped Jered Weaver recover from his sore shoulder and strep throat. It was rap music. More specifically, the Shop Boyz "Party Like a Rock Star."Moments before taking the field to close out a three-game...

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