THURSDAY ANGELS ROUNDUP: Baldie's Back?, Figgins Never Left

by WiHaloFan on Jun 25, 2009 8:32 AM PDT in Angels News

Angels' Vladimir Guerrero returns to power in 11-3 win - Los Angeles Times
The Dodgers weren't the only Southland team with a superstar slugger who has been missing in action for much of the season. Vladimir Guerrero hardly resembled himself recently, even before he sheared his trademark dreadlocks.

Off-duty officer shoots 2 men after Angels game - OCRegister.com
Police have talked to several witnesses who said the men hit the officer over the head with beer bottles, Martinez said.

Guerrero talks about his new 'do - Angels Unplugged - Los Angeles Times
"It's been three years growing that," he said of his hair through interpreter Jose Mota. "I just woke up yesterday and said, 'Let's do something different.' "

Team Reports - MLB at CBSSports.com
3B Chone Figgins was on base four times with three singles and a walk and scored three runs. Figgins has hits in 35 of his last 39 games and is batting .401 (59 for 147) since May 15.

Angels looking to deal? - MLB at CBSSports.com
In the countdown to the July 31 trade deadline, the Angels figure to be in the picture for any pitching that might be available.

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Thank you WiHaloFan!

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by Sweetmeats on Jun 25, 2009 10:43 AM PDT reply actions

something about the shooting incident doesn't seem right...

a guy w/his wife and kids attacked w/bottles and then choked. there are plenty of a-holes out there but there has to be more to the story. the victim/cop probably provoked the attackers by running his mouth at some tailgaters while trying to be tough guy/dad/husband of the year to some tailgaters. however, the story would be 100% plausible w/zero doubt in my mind if the attackers were wearing dodgers merch.

by thejd on Jun 25, 2009 2:04 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

My read is

dad returns to car after game, finds two guys trying to break in
(something possibly happens here)
dad calls 911 (possibly within ear shot to warn bad guys)
911 operator then hears scuffle (attack occurs now?)
attack continues
dad gets free, still under attack, draws weapon, fires.

We don't have a Bullpen. We have a Cowpen. Before we get to call it a Bullpen these guys gotta grow a pair.

by Stirrups on Jun 25, 2009 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions