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By Rev Halofan More photos » by Kathy Willens - AP Fallen Angels Reggie Jackson and Mark Teixeira. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) Browse more photos » Mark Teixeira is batting .105 in the Word Series Poll CAPTION THIS PHOTO Then My Wife Says It Stands For "Not Yet" OTHER (Post in Comments)   2 votes | Results

By Rev Halofan Angels Uniform #66 ... This jersey debuted at home against the White Sox on May 14, 2008 with Arredondo surrendering a homerun to the first batter he faced, Nick Swisher... 2008, 09: Jose Arredondo First new jersey # worn by an Angel since Joe Saunders debuted #68 at the Big A on August 16, 2005.

By Rev Halofan Angels Uniform # 68 ... Highest Angels Jersey # on the 2005 Team... 2005, 06: Joe Saunders 2008: Alex Serrano and Shane Loux 2009: Shane Loux Jersey #67 has never appeared in a regular season game with the Angels.

By Rev Halofan Angels Uniform #70 1999: Manager Joe Maddon 2009: Trevor Bell We have yet to see an Angel player wear #69

By Rev Halofan Brandon Wood LIVE with Jeff Biggs at 4:15 PM Click that link above and find the audio stream of KLAA 830 AM in the upper right corner of their website and find out what the future holds for one of the Angels' major-league ready prospects... Brandon Wood.

By rghan 19) Rolando Gomez, 20 - SS, Arizona Rookie League 16) Thomas Mendoza, 21 - RH SP, AA and AAA 15) Mike Trout, 17 - CF, Arizona Summer League 14) Brandon Wood, 24 - SS, 3B, AAA 12) Hank Conger, 21 - Catcher, AA 11) Gabriel Perez, 18 - Pitcher, Dominican Summer League

By imyhero This Saturday, November 7th, Angels icon Vladimir Guerrero will be signing autographs at the OC Dugout store.  Vlad will appear from 12 noon until 1 pm, possibly later.  Anyone who arrives by 1 pm will be guaranteed that their item(s) get signed.  Autograph prices are $69.99 for small items,...

By Rev Halofan Uniform #72 ... Highest Angels Uniform # in 1998 1998, 99: Jack McDowell Never been an Angel in jersey #71 appear in a regular season game.

By Rev Halofan Uniform #73 ... Highest Angels jersey in 1997 1997: Tony Phillips Phillips was the first Angel to wear a jersey numbered in the 70s. The number 73 is, to date, the highest prime number ever worn on an Angel Jersey.

By Rev Halofan Uniform #75 ... Highest Angel Jersey # in 1999 1999: Jeff Huson There's never been an Angel in jersey #74 or 76...

By Rally Manatee Hey Everyone. Here's a quick update. Melody Ann was born November 1st, at 2:59 pm! Check her out! She's almost 3 months premature. She's a little smaller than David Eckstein at 14 inches, 2 lb. 4 oz. She seems pretty healthy so far. Thanks to everyone who has been praying and wishing us well. Keep it u...

By Rev Halofan The 5 Angels Games For Sale on i-Tunes '02 Game 7 - Rub in Lackey's Free AgencyThe Donnie Moore Game.The Doug Eddings Game.'82 ALCS Game 5. Does Apple Hate Us?A July '94 Game Vs. Baltimore w/ 11 HRs, Big Whoopdy-Doo...

By Rev Halofan Uniform #77 ... highest Angels jersey # every season it has been worn. 2001-04: Ben Weber 2006-09: Reggie Willits Last # in the Seventies as far as jerseys go...

By Rev Halofan Uniform # 88 ... Highest Angel jersey on the 1992 and 93 teams. 1992, 93, 95: Rene Gonzalez Bullpen coaching maestro Orlando Mercado wears the Double Ocho these days. There has never been an Angel in an official game adorned with jersey # 78-87, nor with jersey # 89 - 98...

By rghan 32) Randal Grichuk, 18 - OF, Arizona Summer League. 30) Bobby Wilson, 26 - C, AAA 29) Jean Segura, 19 - 2B, Pioneer Rookie League, AAA 27) Francisco Rodriguez, 26 - RH RP, AAA 26) Pil Joon Jang, 21 - RH SP, Arizona Rookie League 25) Carson Andrew, 21 - RH RP, Pioneer Rookie League

By WiHaloFan On July 11th, the Angels placed Vladimir Guerrero and Torii Hunter on the disabled list retroactive to Wednesday July 8th.  At the time of this transaction, the Angels were in second place, one game behind the Texas Rangers.    This would be Guerrero's second trip to the DL, but at the time o...

By WiHaloFan Gary Matthews, Jr. wants to be traded. Barring that, he’d like to be released "to go somewhere to play for an organization that believes in my ability to play every day. " I’m assuming he doesn’t mean the Fullerton Flyers, but an actual Major League team. But if he were actually a free agent right...

By Rev Halofan Pitcher John Lackey just turned 31. His forearm injuries have been babied by a confident Angels staff that took the long-term approach. They are not chronic injuries. The question is "What is the absolute ceiling that the Angels should offer John Lackey?" followed by the question: "You wan...

By Rev Halofan The Angels could use Bradley in RF and at DH and toss in a speedy leadoff hitter in the field when Milton needs the rest that comes from DHing. With Brandon Wood at 3B, Mike Napoli DHing when Milton was in the field and Reggie Willits or Chris Pettit in RF on the days he DHs, we get speedy leadoff hi...

By WiHaloFan Three key Angels headed for free agency -- Chone Figgins, Bobby Abreu and Vladimir Guerrero -- have publicly expressed a desire to return to Anaheim, and center fielder Torii Hunter, after talking to free-agent pitcher John Lackey, is convinced the right-hander wants to remain an Ange...

By Rev Halofan about : Los Angeles Angels rookie pitcher Nick Adenhart's locker sits untouched in the Angels locker room on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009. Adenhart was killed in a car accident last April. After a season that began with a tragedy and ended in bittersweet defeat for the Los Angeles Angels, manager M...

By Moondoggy Well that was not very fun.  Once again, an exciting game that wound up being on the other side of the ledger for us.  Once again, there were no Halo fans in sight while this time sitting in the left field bleachers with my daughter.  This time, however, there were no personal attacks, but there w...

By Nashdiesel What should the Angels do with 40 million dollars leaving the payroll? Guerrero:  15,000,000 Lackey: 10,000,000 Escobar: 10,000,000 Figgins:  5,776,000 Abreu: 5,000,000 Oliver:  3,665,000 Quinlan:  1,100,000 Here is a list of Potential FA for 2010:

By Rev Halofan about : Los Angeles Angels' Vladimir Guerrero, right, questions a third strike call by homeplate umpire Dale Scott in the fourth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship baseball series against the New York Yankees Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

By Rev Halofan 7 days ago: Los Angeles Angels' Vladimir Guerrero listens to batting coach Mickey Hatcher, left, during a workout for the American League Championship baseball series against the New York Yankees Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, in Anaheim, Calif. The Angels play the Yankees Monday in Game 3 of the...

By Rev Halofan Seven Years ago today the Angels were traveling back from San Francisco to Anaheim with two must-win games ahead of them. Today is Game 6. Go Angels!

By Rev Halofan Angels Chone Figgins, 3B Bobby Abreu, RF Torii Hunter, CF Vladimir Guerrero, DH Kendry Morales, 1B Howie Kendrick, 2B Juan Rivera, LF Jeff Mathis, C Erick Aybar, SS Yankees Derek Jeter, SS Johnny Damon, LF Mark Teixeira, 1B Alex Rodriguez, 3B Jorge Posada, C Hideki Matsui, DH

By Rev Halofan about : New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez puts pine tar on his baseball bat before batting practice Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at Yankee Stadium in New York. The Yankees are scheduled to play the Los Angeles Angels in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on Saturday. (AP Photo/Julie J...

By Rev Halofan 5 days ago: Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia hits a ball to his players during batting practice before Game 2 of the American League Championship baseball series against the New York Yankees Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) Browse more photos »

By Rev Halofan Angel Teams W-L leaders with playoff record added to regular season record: Note: The 1979 ALCS champion Angels won 1 postseason game and lost 3, but their regular season record lags behind 3 Angels teams with better records - 1989, 2006, 1985 - that did not make the playoffs.

By WiHaloFan TV, radio calls for the Halos' first frame -  MLB.com TV and radio broadcasters make the call for the Angels' four-run first inning Lackey fans seven Yanks in 6 2/3 innings -  MLB.com John Lackey strikes out seven Yankees in 6 2/3 innings of work

By Trooper86 I actually supported Mike Scioscia's decision to Remove John Lackey the time, although I'll admit to cursing him a few moments later. However, here is why I think Scioscia made that move and why I originally agreed with the move. 1. The tying Yankees runner is at the plate and he is a slugger - Ma...

By highlandhalo Jose Molina, C: Former Halos backstop was almost no factor. Rating: 4. SUBS: LOS ANGELES ANGELS OF ANAHEIM: Vladimir Guerrero, DH: Good game. Tied the game at 6-6 after we coughed up the lead with a silly little single. Nice job big man. Rating: 7.

By Rev Halofan about : After jumping in an outfield waterfall, a fan reacts to the crowd during Game 5 of the American League Championship baseball series between the Los Angeles Angels and the New York Yankees Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

By Rev Halofan 4-3 ... tie game ... Angels down by 2 tie it up John Lackey was taken out after 104 pitches.

By 44FAN She met Scot Shields there. And Jered Weaver. Looks like they were fooling around trying to get Scot Shields to wear an Oakland A's cap. Scot Shields, Jered Weaver, Dallas McPherson, Jeff Mathis, and Mike Napoli were kind enough to offer one of the ladies their autographs.

By Rev Halofan about : A group of Los Angeles Angels stand in the outfield during baseball practice in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009. The Angels are scheduled to play the New York Yankees in Game 5 of the American League championship series on Thursday. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

By Caseys Kiss of Death In fact, just give us the ALCS. Given the last decade, and the '02 and '05 postseason, one can ANTICIPATE we'd beat the Yankees. And with the way the Angels have played the NL this year? Los Angeles Angels: 2009 World Champions of Anticipation.

By Rev Halofan about : The Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia, left, talks with third base umpire Tim McClelland about a fifth inning double tag by Angels catcher Mike Napoli against New York Yankees Robinson Cano and Jorge Posada at Game 4 of the American League Championship baseball series Tue...

By Rev Halofan about : Los Angeles Angels' Erick Aybar tags the New York Yankees' Derek Jeter at second base during the first inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship baseball series Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Browse more photos » Go Angels!

By Rev Halofan by Kathy Willens - AP AP Photo/Kathy Willens) View full size photo uploaded October 20, 2009

By Rev Halofan The New York Post is reporting that allegations originally published on Halos Heaven regarding video of Mariano Rivera appearing to spit on baseball in yesterday's ALCS game have been investigated by the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball.

By WiHaloFan The Angels and Yankees combined to hit six home runs in Game 3, tying the ALCS record for home runs in a game (one short of the major league record). The Yankees had not given up a home run in their first five postseason games this season until Kendrick went deep in the fifth inning Monday.

By Rev Halofan He has mastered the Angels so far in the ALCS but has Major League Baseball gotten a look at how he "warms up" for his appearance on the mound? You be the judge... Poll Does it Look to You Like Mariano Rivera is prepring an ILLEGAL Spitball in that video? YES. Ban Him Inconclusive, but it WOULD expla...

By Rev Halofan Final Score in 11 Innings in Los Angeles of Anaheim: Angels 5, Yankees 4 A grueling battle of men left on base, baserunning miscues, and lost opportunities, solo power shots and clutch hits was not wasted this time. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim got a 2-out walk-off double.

By Rev Halofan about : Los Angeles Angels' Jered Weaver answers a question at a news conference before a workout for the American League Championship baseball series against the New York Yankees Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, in Anaheim, Calif. The Angels play the Yankees Monday in Game 3 of the ALCS. (AP Photo/Ch...

By MurrietaMick The Angels still have a realistic shot to win the ALCS. I take heart in the fact that the Yankees have twice beaten a team that looks very little like the team we've been watching through most of the season--the one that plays excellent defense, that has good pitching, that is poised yet fired...

By Rev Halofan Jered Weaver and John Lackey at this afternoon's Angel Stadium practice. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) American League Championship Series - Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Versus New York Yankees, Best of Seven contest for the American League pennant and an appearance in the 2009 World Series.

By WiHaloFan about : Los Angeles Angels' Torii Hunter walks back to his dugout after striking out to New York Yankees' Mariano Rivera during the ninth inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship baseball series Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, in New York. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

By WiHaloFan Boxscore - Angels/Yankees - Sporting News What We Learned: Halos give Yankees some help - Bill Eichenberger - Sporting News Three things we learned from Friday's 4-1 victory by the New York Yankees over the Los Angeles Angels in Game 1 of the ALCS:

By highlandhalo That said, here are highland's completely unbiased biased player reviews for the series in which the Angels will eliminate the Yankees: Mike Napoli, (C for Mathis). Should have started probably and if he was blocking the plate might have put A-Rod out for the rest of the post-season. 4.

By WiHaloFan League Championship Series American League Game 1: Los Angeles Angels at New York Yankees | Friday, Oct. 16, 7:57 p.m. (FOX) Game 3: New York Yankees at Los Angeles Angels | Monday, Oct. 19, 4:13 p.m. (FOX) Game 7*: Los Angeles Angels at New York Yankees | Sunday, Oct. 25, 8:20 p.m. (FOX)

By mattwelch KM: .304/.353/.571, 34 HRs, 85/107 GM: .251/.339/.362,  4 HRs, 43/48 Losing Teixeira highlights another issue, one that goes back to the question of what the Angels actually do that's distinctive. For 2009, the once-touted farm system doesn't have the impact bat to replace Teixeira or a pitch...

By Rev Halofan about : Los Angeles Angels' Kendry Morales, right, beats the tag from Texas Rangers catcher Ivan Rodriguez on Angels' Chone Figgins' single during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

By Rev Halofan Current Series Angels win the series 3-0 Fri 09/04 WP: Jered Weaver (14 - 5) SV: Brian Fuentes LP: Jamey Wright (1 - 5) 2 - 1 winSat 09/05 WP: Kevin Jepsen (5 - 3) SV: Brian Fuentes LP: Yasuhiko Yabuta (0 - 1) LP: Luke Hochevar (6 - 9) 7 - 2 win Los Angeles Angels Halos Heaven

By WiHaloFan Poll There's been talk of Kendry Morales for AL MVP, but is he even the Angels' MVP? Yes, he's the Angels MVP. No, Torii Hunter is the Angels MVP. No, Bobby Abreu is the Angels MVP. No, [BLANK] is the Angels MVP (comment below).   17 votes | Results

By WiHaloFan Brian Downing and Chuck Finley take their place in the Angels' Hall of Fame -- latimes.com Outfielder, pitcher are inducted into the Angels' Hall of Fame in a ceremony before Thursday's game. The Angels will win the American League West and draw the Red Sox in the first round.

By WiHaloFan Up next for the Angels: Saturday at Toronto -- latimes.com Ervin Santana vs. Scott Richmond Red Sox claim Billy Wagner off waivers - MLB Daily Dish The Red Sox put in a claim for Mets reliever Billy Wagner, giving the two sides till Tuesday to work out a trade.

By jjackflash The Yankees, with 657 runs on 1145 hits, score .574 runs per hit.  The Yankees need only 1.743 hits to score a run.  Thus, the Yankees score only .003 runs more per hit (i.e., for every thousand hits, the Yanks manage only three more runs).  This is despite the fact that the Yankees have 52 more home run...

By WiHaloFan Angels-White Sox Preview - FOX Sports on MSN While Chicago is heating up, the Angels are in danger of being swept for the first time since May 15-17 against Texas. Los Angeles, which entered this series winner of 17 of 20, has not been swept in Chicago since Aug. 18-20, 2003.

By rghan More photos » by Ben Margot - AP AAA Salt Lake Bees, 54 and 54 High A Rancho Cucamonga, 17 and 20 (second half) Mike Kohn , rhrp 1 W, 3.2 IP, 0 hits, 0 ER, 4 K/1 BB   Kevin Nabors, rhrp – 2 IP, 1 hit, 0 ER, 3 K/1 BB A Cedar Rapids, 20 and 15 (second half) Ryan Chaffee, rhsp– 1 W, 6 IP, 3 hits, 0 ER, 4 K/3 BB

By WiHaloFan Guerrero, Hunter take batting practice - angelsbaseball.com Torii Hunter and Vladimir Guerrero took early batting-practice swings on Friday at the Metrodome, with Guerrero "getting close" to returning to the Angels' designated-hitter role, manager Mike Scioscia said.

By WiHaloFan Angels' Erick Aybar has earned his wings - Los Angeles Times The Toronto Blue Jays are willing to part with Roy Halladay. The Angels don't appear ready to sacrifice Erick Aybar. Transactions - angelsbaseball.com 07/30/09 Los Angeles Angels optioned RHP Robert Mosebach to Salt Lake Bees.

By Zu Long One final note on this subject for those who claim we are undeservedly fortunate ... it wasn't very long ago that the Angels farm system was considered the best in baseball. Mike Napoli, Casey Kotchman, Dallas Macpherson, Jeff Mathis, Erick Aybar, Alberto Callaspo, Howie Kendrick, Brandon...

By Rev Halofan Rev Halofan (Halos Heaven): The Angels are not necessarily for real and their health will dictate who wins the American League West. No matter how great Scioscia is, he is no Lewis Yocum. 67MARQUEZ (Athletics Nation): Texas and/or Seattle hang around, and the A's knock the Angels out of the...

By WiHaloFan Up next for Angels: Thursday vs. Minnesota - Los Angeles Times Jered Weaver vs. Scott Baker The Angels will try to extend their winning streak to six games Thursday night in the opener of a four-game home set against the Minnesota Twins, who have given up a boatload of runs lately.

By WiHaloFan Yankees have a new owner: It's the Angels - Los Angeles Times Angels continue their remarkable success against the mighty Yankees, scratching out a 5-4 victory to complete a three-game sweep. The Los Angeles Angels Need To Replace Bats with Balls - Bleacher Report

By WiHaloFan Halos bullpen faces critical test down stretch - Scott Miller - CBSSports.com The Angels' bullpen ranks 13th in the American League and 28th in the majors with a 5.01 ERA entering Wednesday. Only Cleveland (5.13) and Washington (5.58) have been worse.

By WiHaloFan Up next for Angels: Tuesday at Texas - Los Angeles Times Joe Saunders vs. Scott Feldman Guerrero steps up throwing program - Angels blog - OCRegister.com Vladimir Guerrero threw to bases as part of his pre-game throwing workout today

By WiHaloFan That ball was crushed," Hunter said. "Oh my God, that would have been out in old Tiger Stadium, which was 440 feet to center."   Napoli didn't get too caught up in the moment. Asked whether he got all of the pitch, he grinned and said in an understated tone, "Yeah, it felt pretty good."

By WiHaloFan Up next for Angels: Saturday at Arizona - Los Angeles Times Pitchers: John Lackey vs. Doug Davis. Jose Arredondo becomes latest to go on the DL - Los Angeles Times The pool of in-house candidates who could bolster the Angels' late-inning relief corps continues to dwindle.

By WiHaloFan Up next: Dodgers versus Angels on Sunday - Los Angeles Times Clayton Kershaw vs. John Lackey Angels sign Randal Grichuk - Los Angeles Times The Angels signed their top pick in the June 9 draft, 17-year-old high school outfielder Randal Grichuk, to a bonus of $1.225 million on Saturday.

By WiHaloFan Weaver vs. Weaver set for Saturday - Angels blog - OCRegister.com Since the game will be played in an American League park, the DH rule will be in effect. Jered joked that if he ever had to pitch to his older brother, he’d throw his pitches "high and tight".

By WiHaloFan Poll Without regard to stats or numbers, who's your favorite Angels' pitcher? Jered Weaver Joe Saunders John Lackey Ervin Santana Kelvim Escobar Matt Palmer Brian Fuentes Rich Thompson Other (add to comments)   5 votes | Results

By WiHaloFan Up next for Angels: at Tampa Bay - Los Angeles Times John Lackey will pitch against Jeff Niemann. Starved for power - Angels Unplugged - Los Angeles Times 44 -- Home runs hit by the Angels through Sunday's game, last in the American League.

By Rev Halofan Brian Downing was a core offensive contributor to three Western Division titles for the Angels. Recent research by Angel Lifer Matt Welch indicates that in 1979, Downing had the best season ever by an Angels Catcher, as well as the 3rd Best in 1978. Realizing his offensive prowess, and mini...

By cupie 5 days ago: Los Angeles Angels' Jered Weaver pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Sunday, May 17, 2009, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Poll Blame of the Game: Abreu Mathis   146 votes | Results

By rghan 2) Sean Rodriguez, 23. SS/2B/3B/CF/LF/RF. AAA - .306/.397/.645  MLB - .204/.276/.317 4) Brandon Wood, 23. SS/3B. AAA - .296/.375/.595.  MLB - .200/.224/.327 9) Nick Adenhart, 22. RHSP. AAA – 0.74/1.43/1.33.  MLB – 0.33/0.31/1.38 10) Mark Trumbo, 22.5. 1B.  AA - .281/.325/.540 

By Rev Halofan I don't have a problem with it, but after years of suffering obtuse self-impressed internet screeds calling us funny permutations on our name, I have to point out that we are not the Arizona City Angels (Arizona City, California), which is how the Missouri Royals fans ought to be treated b...

By Rev Halofan It is either Mathis or Escobar, but it was pretty apparent by the fifth batter that the outside corner was a wasteland and that pitches to Righties there were not going to be called a strike. And yet one or both of these players insisted on placing the ball just there, time and time again. Escoba...