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Damage Control: Stephen Strasburg Shutdown?

By Paul BourdettAug 23rd 2010 – 9:00AM

The "wince" in Washington (video here) is the injury news du jour. Will Stephen Strasburg be shut down for the rest of the season? Is he headed for Tommy John surgery? Will he miss all of next season? There have been so many conflicting reports over the last 24-48 hours, I'm not sure anyone has the answers. Here's what...

Speed to Burn: Rockies' Eric Young Is a Master Thief

By Paul BourdettAug 16th 2010 – 5:30PM

Each week, Speed to Burn gives you the lowdown on the speed matchups you should be exploiting in the upcoming period. In addition, the STB will highlight one widely available base thief who can potentially give you a leg up in the category. Cincinnati Reds (@ARI, @LAD) The Diamondbacks are one of the worst teams in...

Roto Rush: Lobbying for Increased Ownership for Aubrey Huff

By Knox BardeenJun 17th 2010 – 8:00AM

The fact that Aubrey Huff is only owned in 36 percent of fantasy baseball leagues is appalling, and there are a number of reasons why you should consider adding him to your roster. The first is a simple look at his statistics. Huff's batting .305 with 11 home runs, 36 RBI and 37 runs scored. Those are solid numbers...

The Pickup Artist: Angel in the Outfield

By Paul BourdettMay 26th 2010 – 10:30PM

Need help navigating the waiver wire each week? Let the Pickup Artist be your guide. Infielders Maicer Izturis (2B/SS/3B, LAA) - 18% How convenient was it for the Angels (and the shortstop-needy among us) that Brandon Wood and his .156 average went on the shelf with a hip flexor strain just as Izturis was about to...

Fantasy Baseball 2010 Preview: Angels

By Matt SnyderMar 9th 2010 – 10:00AM

With fantasy baseball season on the horizon, it's time to preview each individual team. Long the cream of the AL West, the Angels have seen Mark Teixeira, Francisco Rodriguez, Chone Figgins, Vladimir Guerrero and John Lackey exit the team via free agency in the past two offseasons. While some mainstream fans may believe...

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  • 05/23/12 Callaspo, Angels top A's in 11 innings Source: WFLA - AM 540 - Orlando FL Maicer Izturis hit an RBI single earlier for the Angels, who won the last two games of the series to snap a three-game slide.
  • 05/15/12 A's Shut Out Angels In Series Opener Source: NBC - KCRA 3 Josh Reddick belted a solo home run in the first inning and Tyson Ross pitched six strong frames as Oakland captured the opener of the two-game series.
  • 04/24/12 Izturis' hot bat leading to more opportunities Source: MLB - Los Angeles Angels Reserve infielder Maicer Izturis came into the year unsure when and where his at-bats would come.
  • 04/17/12 Final: Angels 6, A's 0 Source: Angels: From the Dugout Kendrys Morales broke out of his 1-for-23 slump with a three-run home run in the first inning — his first since badly injuring his left ankle on a homer-celebrating leap on May 29, 2010 — and the Angels breezed past the Oakland A's 6-0 Monday night.

Background on maicer izturis

Maicer Eduardo Izturis (; born September 12, 1980 in Barquisimeto, Lara State, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball third baseman, second baseman, and shortstop for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

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