Majors: Organization Reports: Los Angeles Angels: 2008
Sliding Back To Short
May. 11, 2008
The Angels drafted Brandon Wood as a shortstop five years ago, and from that day forward a chorus of analysts declared the Angels would have to move him to third base. He eventually did move to third base, but now he's back at shortstop. [...] Continue Reading »
The Next Rodriguez
May. 1, 2008
The contract of all-star closer Francisco Rodriguez expires after the season. Rodriguez could leave the Angels as a free agent, but the bullpen could be left with another Rodriguez. [...] Continue Reading »
Australian Idol
Apr. 10, 2008
If kids in Southern California aspire to be Vladimir Guerrero or Kobe Bryant, kids in Australia aspire to be Ian Thorpe or Ricky Ponting. Thorpe recently retired as one of the best swimmers in history; Ponting is the captain of the national cricket team. Rich Thompson grew up in Sydney, playing every sport he could before deciding baseball offered him the brightest future. He signed with the Angels for $50,000 in 2002, and six years later he has a fastball registering in the mid-90s and a spot on the Opening Day roster. [...] Continue Reading »
Knowing His Place
Mar. 27, 2008
Nick Adenhart could find himself in the major leagues fairly soon this season. If he does, he'll have a day against the Mariners to remind him of what not to do. [...] Continue Reading »
First-Round Expectations
Mar. 19, 2008
The Angels are keeping their fingers crossed that they signed a first-round talent last year, even if they didn't have a first-round pick. [...] Continue Reading »
Angels Organization Report
Feb. 29, 2008
Last year's prospects in Cedar Rapids are expected to stick together in Rancho Cucamonga this season. [...] Continue Reading »
Angels Organization Report
Feb. 18, 2008
Freddy Sandoval has been something of a late bloomer at third base. [...] Continue Reading »
Angels Organization Report
Jan. 25, 2008
The Angels traded Gold Glove shortstop Orlando Cabrera to the White Sox and indicated Erick Aybar, one of their perennial top prospects, would get the first chance to replace him. [...] Continue Reading »
Angels Organization Report
Jan. 11, 2008
Brandon Wood's phone call during the Winter Meetings wasn't as bad as he was expecting. [...] Continue Reading »
Angels Organization Report
Jan. 2, 2008
With Orlando Cabrera headed to the White Sox, Sean Rodriguez could open at Triple-A in 2008 and debut in 2009. [...] Continue Reading »
Sliding Back To Short
May. 11, 2008
The Angels drafted Brandon Wood as a shortstop five years ago, and from that day forward a chorus of analysts declared the Angels would have to move him to third base. He eventually did move to third base, but now he's back at shortstop. [...] Continue Reading »
The Next Rodriguez
May. 1, 2008
The contract of all-star closer Francisco Rodriguez expires after the season. Rodriguez could leave the Angels as a free agent, but the bullpen could be left with another Rodriguez. [...] Continue Reading »
Australian Idol
Apr. 10, 2008
If kids in Southern California aspire to be Vladimir Guerrero or Kobe Bryant, kids in Australia aspire to be Ian Thorpe or Ricky Ponting. Thorpe recently retired as one of the best swimmers in history; Ponting is the captain of the national cricket team. Rich Thompson grew up in Sydney, playing every sport he could before deciding baseball offered him the brightest future. He signed with the Angels for $50,000 in 2002, and six years later he has a fastball registering in the mid-90s and a spot on the Opening Day roster. [...] Continue Reading »
Knowing His Place
Mar. 27, 2008
Nick Adenhart could find himself in the major leagues fairly soon this season. If he does, he'll have a day against the Mariners to remind him of what not to do. [...] Continue Reading »
First-Round Expectations
Mar. 19, 2008
The Angels are keeping their fingers crossed that they signed a first-round talent last year, even if they didn't have a first-round pick. [...] Continue Reading »
Angels Organization Report
Feb. 29, 2008
Last year's prospects in Cedar Rapids are expected to stick together in Rancho Cucamonga this season. [...] Continue Reading »
Angels Organization Report
Feb. 18, 2008
Freddy Sandoval has been something of a late bloomer at third base. [...] Continue Reading »
Angels Organization Report
Jan. 25, 2008
The Angels traded Gold Glove shortstop Orlando Cabrera to the White Sox and indicated Erick Aybar, one of their perennial top prospects, would get the first chance to replace him. [...] Continue Reading »
Angels Organization Report
Jan. 11, 2008
Brandon Wood's phone call during the Winter Meetings wasn't as bad as he was expecting. [...] Continue Reading »
Angels Organization Report
Jan. 2, 2008
With Orlando Cabrera headed to the White Sox, Sean Rodriguez could open at Triple-A in 2008 and debut in 2009. [...] Continue Reading »
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