MONDAY ANGELS ROUNDUP: Hunter and Fuentes Are All-Stars, Guerrero Takes The Field

by WiHaloFan on Jul 6, 2009 6:31 AM PDT in Angels News

Up next for Angels: Monday vs. Texas - Los Angeles Times
Jered Weaver vs. Kevin Millwood

Angels rally for another victory - OCRegister.com
The Angels won three of four games in the series and play host to the Texas Rangers in a three-game set, starting Monday. The Angels and Rangers are tied for first place in the AL West.

Back on the field, Guerrero powers Halos past Orioles - USATODAY.com
Guerrero, who made his first appearance in the outfield after missing 35 games with a torn pectoral muscle, hit home runs in back-to-back games for the first time since July 19-20 last year when he faced the Boston Red Sox.

All-Star starters, pitchers, reserves - nbcsports.msnbc.com
All-Star rosters hae been released.

Torii Hunter, Brian Fuentes make All-Star team - Los Angeles Times
Chone Figgins is one of five candidates for the final roster spot, which will be determined by an Internet vote of fans.

Team Reports - CBSSports.com
Chone Figgins has a campaign manager for his All-Star bid. "I'm going to get six different e-mail addresses and vote for Figgy," Angels outfielder Torii Hunter said.

Tribute set for Jon Wilhite - Los Angeles Times
Wilhite, injured in the car crash that killed Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart, will throw the first pitch at a minor league game at Fullerton on Monday night.

Team Reports - CBSSports.com
RHP Sean O'Sullivan was optioned back to Triple-A Salt Lake after his start Saturday against the Orioles. With an off day Thursday, the Angels will not need a fifth starter again until after the All-Star break. The move allows O'Sullivan to continue starting on a regular basis through the break. He or Matt Palmer could rejoin the Angels' rotation after the break.

Ryan still brings high Texas heat - FOX Sports on MSN
"I told Doug, 'I've never seen a team hit five home runs off another team in my career and not one person was pushed off the plate, knocked down, or anything,' " Ryan said.

Lurie: Baseball's current division winners have history on their side - FOX Sports on MSN
Traditionalists say that if you are leading your division or league on July 4th, then there is an excellent chance you will be a playoff team come October. In 2008, the division leaders on July 4th were the Tampa Bay Rays, the Chicago White Sox and the Angels in the American League with Boston the wild card team. When the season ended those four teams comprised the playoff picture in the Junior Circuit.

St. Louis seeks a cut of All-Star roster bonuses - STLtoday.com
Tax Collector Gregory F.X. Daly hasn't stopped at ballplayers' salaries, though. Last year, Daly sued former Cardinals broadcaster Wayne Hagin — now the radio voice of the New York Mets — for an unpaid earnings tax bill of $4,600, including interest and penalties.

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Which Angel, not selected, deserves to be an all-star?

Mike Napoli

23 votes

Jered Weaver

183 votes

John Lackey

6 votes

Juan Rivera

39 votes

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Hunter

Is there a better teammate than Torii Hunter?

Outisde of the coaching staff, Hunter appeared to be the glue which held together the team during its rough start and subsequent shock over Adenhart. His offense and defense has carried the team on some games. He roots for his teammates and their success. He provides quotes for the reporters, often facing the press after a tough loss when nobody else wants to talk.

His contract, thus far, is a freaking bargain.

by George Kaplan on Jul 6, 2009 9:01 AM PDT reply actions

100% agreement.

When he signed with the Angels, I thought he’d be an upgrade over GMJ, but not by much.

Was I ever wrong. I don’t know where the Angels would be this year without Hunter. He’s runaway team MVP (so far), and – if he continues through the 2nd half like the 1st half – should be in the top 5 for AL MVP.

by sothball on Jul 6, 2009 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions

I agree too

When the Angels first signed him I was excited to get a player like him on the team, but thought they over-paid for him. I was wrong, he’s been worth every penny for all he does on and off the field.

by WiHaloFan on Jul 6, 2009 9:31 AM PDT up reply actions

Fuentes has me eating crow

While I thought Fuentes would give the Angels a different look in the 9th inning, I also thought he would have a few more implosions by now.

He does it with no drama, no pomp, no point to the sky celebrations – which may mean Fuentes is comotose or maybe a good thing for peace of mind [for Angels fans] after four years of K-Rod.

Hopefully the good run for Fuentes continues through the second half.

Or is Kendry perhaps the one who needs to sit?

by BBFan1 on Jul 6, 2009 2:26 PM PDT reply actions

I've been saying all along.......

any (decent) pitcher can succeed as the closer here with the Angels…….they get a ton of opportunities…I knew that after a full season the difference in stats for Frankie and for Fuentes wouldnt be too far off…..

Godspeed Nick - RIP - 1986-2009

by norcaliangelsfan on Jul 6, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions