Majors: Organization Reports: Los Angeles Angels: 2009
L.A. Native Pettit May Make A Home In Angels' Outfield 
Oct. 1, 2009
After missing time with injury last season, Chris Pettit works his way up to the big leagues.
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Angels Final Report 
Sep. 17, 2009
Pettit, Reckling, Amarista recognized in Angels Final Report.
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Conger Catches Up 
Sep. 8, 2009
After brief stint in Double-A last season, Conger impresses at Arkansas.
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Almost-Perfect Promotion 
Aug. 24, 2009
Sean O'Sullivan pitched the first no-hitter in Triple-A Salt Lake history and earned a promotion to the majors. He may stick around for awhile after the Angels failed to land a pitcher at the trading deadline.
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By Any Means Necessary 
Aug. 10, 2009
Angels talented prospect Brandon Wood accepts shift to first base if it means he gets a shot at the big leagues.
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Another Pint-Size Hero? 
Aug. 6, 2009
Alexia Amarista resembles David Eckstein in size. The Angels hope he'll have similar results on the field.
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Angels Midseason Report 
Jul. 13, 2009
Bill Shaikin selects midseason award winners for the Angels system, designating prospects in the Best Player, Biggest Leap Forward and Biggest Disappointment categories.
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Back On Track 
Jun. 26, 2009
Sweeney is off to a fast start in the Cal League after missing all of 2008 with an ankle injury.
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Angels For The Outfield 
Jun. 9, 2009
The Angels intend to grow their own starting outfielders with the back-to-back selections of prepsters Randal Grichuk and Mike Trout in the first round of the 2009 draft.
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Help From A FriendJun. 1, 2009
Bobby Wilson is out to prove that when the Angels tabbed him in the 48th round of the 2003 draft, it wasn't just because of family friend Tom Kotchman.
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Now Appearing 
May. 15, 2009
Lack of fastball command kept the Angels' Tyler Chatwood back in extended spring training.
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Sidearm Delivery 
May. 1, 2009
An adjustment in his delivery helped the Angels' Dan Davidson thrive.
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Seeking Outfielders 
Apr. 16, 2009
Upcoming draft could help replenish outfielders in Angels system.
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Second Chance ComingApr. 6, 2009
After tearing up the minors, Nick Adenhart had a tough, and brief, introduction to the majors last season. He's now ready to give it another shot.
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Walk Like A Man 
Mar. 20, 2009
The traditionally free-swinging Angels drew more walks through the first two weeks of spring training than any other club.
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Waiting For Liftoff 
Feb. 19, 2009
Two promising Angels prospects are still waiting to get started after a series of injuries.
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A Late Starter 
Feb. 10, 2009
David Austen hadn't started more than 10 games in a season since playing at South Florida—six years ago. So, of course, he went to the Venezuelan League for winter ball—as a starter—and led the circuit in ERA.
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Virgin Islands Revival 
Jan. 22, 2009
John Young, a scout in Los Angeles, started the program now widely known as Reviving Baseball in the Inner Cities, or RBI. Arnold Brathwaite, a scout for the Angels, works with this motto: Reviving Baseball in the Virgin Islands.
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A Plethora Of Picks 
Jan. 7, 2009
Losing free agents is nothing new for the Angels. The Angels lost two premier free agents and awaited June with anticipation. They stocked up on draft picks they could use to rebuild their farm system.
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Farewell To Arms 
Jan. 6, 2009
The Angels left the Winter Meetings with fewer players than they showed up with. They didn't sign anyone, and they lost three pitchers in the Rule 5 draft, weakening the depth of a team that has thrived on it.
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