The
2008 Angels are the real deal. On September 10, 2008 the Angels clinched
the AL West fast than any other team in major league baseball history.
The 08 Angels overcame some pitching injuries from the start and have
proved many annalists wrong. With strong pitching from Ervin Santana,
John Lackey, Joe Saunders, and Francisco Rodriguez you can see that
the Angels will not give up a bunch of runs. They can score some runs
as well with the likes of Mark Teixeira, Vladimir Guerrero, Torii
Hunter, and more. Angels fans have a reason to be excited in 2008,
they will most likely have to battle the White
Sox, Rays, and Red
Sox for a shot to be the American League champs and represent
in the World Series.
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The Angels
became an expansion team in 1961, but were then known as the Los
Angeles Angels. In 1965 they changed their name to the California
Angels in an effort to appeal to the entire state. Then in 1997
they moved to Anaheim.
The home
of the Angels was originally named Anaheim Stadium, but after
$24 million worth of renovations in 1998, it was renamed Edison
International Field. In 2003, the stadium was renamed again to
its present name of Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
The Angels
have hosted Major League Baseballs All Star Game twice, doing
so in 1967 and again in 1989.
Anaheim has
won their Division three times, earning the title in 1979, 1982
and 1986. The team earned a spot in the 2002 playoffs as a Wild
Card team, and went on to win the 2002 World Series. That is the
only World Series that the Angels have been to in their franchises
history.
8 Hall of
Famers have played for the Angels, including: Rod Carew, Reggie
Jackson, Frank Robinson, Nolan Ryan, Hoyt Wilhelm, and Dave Winfield.
4 different
pitchers have pitched No-Hitters in Angels history. Bo Belinsky,
Clyde Wright, and Mike Witt each have pitched one, with Nolan
Ryan pitching 4. Witt's No-Hitter in 1984 was also the only Perfect
Game in Angels history. In 1990, Witt combined with Mark Langston
to pitch a No-Hitter. BUY ANGELS TICKETS Starting the 2002 season
with a new bright red color scheme, the Angels hoped to finally
reach the peak of the baseball world. After a franchise best record
of 99-63, the Angels would capture the American League Wild Card
spot and face the New York Yankees in the first round of the playoffs.
After defeating the Yankees in 4 games, the Angels faced the Minnesota
Twins, and would take that series in 5 games, earning there way
to the World Series. In the Fall Classic, the Angels faced the
Barry Bonds led San Francisco Giants. After a long 7 game series,
the Angels came out victorious, winning their first World Series
Championship. The Angels wanted to continue their past successes
in the 2003 season, but would struggle doing so. Injuries plagued
the Angels through much of the season as the team struggled to
remain above .500 for the season. The team would make history
though as the Disney Corporation sold the team to Arte Moreno
for $184 million. Moreno would be the first Hispanic owner of
a professional sports franchise. Finishing the season 77-85, the
Angels would acquire Bartolo Colon and Vladimir Guerrero. Injuries
would again plague the team during the 2004 season, but Guerrero
would have a stellar season (337 average, 39 home runs, 126 RBIs,
124 runs, 206 hits and 39 doubles) leading the Angels into the
playoffs after amassing a record of 92-70. The Angels would run
into the Boston Red Sox in the first round of the playoffs, but
would fall to the eventual World Champions. The Angels have worked
hard during the off-season to find the missing ingredient that
will get the back to the World Series.
<p>With the non-waiver trade deadline approaching Saturday, observers and analysts like to divide teams into one of two categories—buyers or sellers.</p>
<p>"I don't like labels," Angels general manager Tony Reagins said. "What I would say is we're going to look to improve. If we can, we will."</p>
<p>The Angels have been buyers, acquiring infielder Alberto Callaspo and right-hander Dan Haren last week. They were also willing to make a deal to "rent" a player to fill the void left behind by first baseman Kendry Morales' season-ending leg injury. A deal was reportedly in place for Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee before he used his veto power to block a trade to the Angels.</p>
<p>Circumstances have changed quickly, however.
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12l6q615r/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=capress-bba_orioles_showalter_hired-4069806"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/capress/e1/thumbe.96db414140e80f9d27cc56d7038707a8/capress-bba_orioles_showalter_hired-4069806.jpg" width="116" height="130" alt="FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2006, file photo, Texas Rangers manager Buck Showalter prepares to walk back to the dugout after arguing a strike out call with home plate umpire Laz Diaz during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Arlington, Texas. The Baltimore Orioles have hired Buck Showalter on Thursday, July 29, 2010, to be their manager. Showalter's first game will be Tuesday night, Aug. 3 at Camden Yards against the Los Angeles Angels." align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>BALTIMORE - Buck Showalter was hired to manage the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday, his latest rebuilding project in a major league career full of them.</p><br clear="all" />
Newly acquired Angels pitcher Dan Haren expects to make his next start as scheduled despite a bruised forearm. The three-time All-Star plans to make his second start for Los Angeles on Saturday against the AL West-leading Texas Rangers. The right-hander was acquired Sunday in a trade that sent lefty Joe Saunders and three minor league prospects to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
When Marco Scutaro saw a changeup coming from one of the hardest-throwing relievers in baseball, Boston's scrappy shortstop knew exactly what to do with that stroke of good luck. His grand slam sent the Red Sox home from the West Coast with ample reason to believe they're still in the postseason chase.
Angels right-hander Joel Pineiro will miss six to eight weeks after straining a muscle in his left side while warming up for a start against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, dealing another blow to Los Angeles' chase of another playoff berth. Pineiro hurt an oblique muscle while throwing in the bullpen.
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Marco Scutaro hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the eighth inning, and the Boston Red Sox wrapped up a 10-game West Coast road trip with a 7-3 victory over the slumping Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, sweeping the three-game series.
John Lackey expected a little appreciation of his eight years with the Los Angeles Angels. He got mostly boos in his return to Orange County, perplexing the Angels' former ace. Lackey still left his old mound with another win when the Red Sox backed him with another late-inning rally. Lackey gave up seven hits while pitching into the eighth inning, and Jed Lowrie's two-run double in the...
Five no-hitters -- two of them perfect games -- and another gem that was spoiled by an umpire. By now, San Francisco Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow and others around baseball are beginning to expect a piece of pitching history every week. "I do. I can't explain it," said Krukow, who pitched in the majors from 1976-89.
When the line drive hit Dan Haren's right forearm with a sickening smack, a collective shudder pulsed through Angel Stadium. Not even the Boston Red Sox wanted Haren's debut with the Los Angeles Angels to end with an ugly injury. A few hours later, Haren grimaced gratefully when he rubbed the bandage on his bruised arm.
The Tampa Bay Rays finally wound up on the right side of a memorable pitching performance as Matt Garza's no-hitter highlighted an eventful evening of American League baseball.
Dan Haren left his first start for the Los Angeles Angels in the fifth inning Monday night after a line drive by Boston's Kevin Youkilis hit him in the right arm. The Angels said Haren has a bruised forearm. He will be re-examined Tuesday by Dr. Lewis Yocum. Los Angeles acquired Haren in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday, and immediately put him on the Angel Stadium mound against...
The Los Angeles Angels have promoted right-hander Michael Kohn from Triple-A Salt Lake and optioned right-handers Trevor Bell and Matt Palmer to their top farm club. The Angels shuffled their roster Monday before newcomer Dan Haren made his first start for Los Angeles against the Boston Red Sox. Kohn is set to make his major league debut after posting a 1.95 ERA this season with Salt Lake.
The Los Angeles Angels made a move to keep up with the Texas Rangers in the AL West by trading for infielder Alberto Callaspo last week. The next step was to add a quality pitcher, one who could counter the Rangers acquiring former Cy Young winner Cliff Lee. A three-time All-Star who's one of the most durable pitchers in baseball should do the trick.
The
2008 Angels are the real deal. On September 10, 2008 the Angels clinched
the AL West fast than any other team in major league baseball history.
The 08 Angels overcame some pitching injuries from the start and have
proved many annalists wrong. With strong pitching from Ervin Santana,
John Lackey, Joe Saunders, and Francisco Rodriguez you can see that
the Angels will not give up a bunch of runs. They can score some runs
as well with the likes of Mark Teixeira, Vladimir Guerrero, Torii
Hunter, and more. Angels fans have a reason to be excited in 2008,
they will most likely have to battle the White
Sox, Rays, and Red
Sox for a shot to be the American League champs and represent
in the World Series.
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