Angels Roll Out Vernon Wells & 50th Anniversary Merchandise

by Rev Halofan on Jan 28, 2011 4:08 PM PST in Angels News

Went to the stadium today to select my season seats. Everywhere I looked I saw Bo Derek (the number 10) and Jack Lord (the number 50). The Angels are marketing their 50th anniversary at every turn and have more Vernon Wells merchandise available than they ever have had for any newly signed player.

The $830 nosebleed special was quite popular but I can already tell you that it is going to be a weird mixture of rowdy tattooed OC beerdrinkers and Inland Empire TJ-Maxx families. The seats themselves are terrible (think: nosebleed plus foul pole) and will only foment jumbotron culture to new heights. Compared to select-a-seat appointments in the past the inventory was overflowing. Numerous sections have been turned into "buy 2 get 2 free" which means that the team is basically holding a half-price sale on season seats. They are also offering $8 parking for season seat holders when all of the parking is purchased ahead of time. Parking will be $10 at the gate this year.

The first thing you see when you enter gift shop are your new Vernon Wells jerseys...

Look up and you will see them too...

But there is lots of other merchandise available if you like the number 50...

Wondering how you and the missus will look in all that merch?

Do you need any reminders of the trade that brought Vernon Wells here to celebrate the Angels 50th anniversary? No discounts yet on Juan Rivera or Mike Napoli merchandise...

And since we are on the subject of other teams, ESPN will be happy to know that the Angels team store has Derek Jeter and CC Sabathia jerseys. Is that Alber Pujols jersey a sign of things to come?

If you want to celebrate the Angels past but do not like the number 50 for some reason, here are a few numerical combinations that might tickle your nostalgia bone ... Scot Shields and Oakland resident Hideki Matsui.

And finally, the Angels have their new FRONT OFFICE dolls ready. No word on whether or not these are a limited edition, but you can take one home and pretend to make good trades, just like our own front office of Anaheim...

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As you were driving away from the stadium, did Elton John's "I'm Still Standing" come on the radio?

Whatever dude.

by Mayheminthehood on Jan 28, 2011 4:19 PM PST reply actions

Another couple things:

1. Have there always been other dudes jerseys in the team store? That kind of makes me mad, although I’m hoping/guessing it’s just leftovers from the All Star Game. Right? Right?!?!

2. Seriously, what are those Care Bear Rally Monkey Bunny things? I’m not “getting” whatever the hell those are supposed to be.

Whatever dude.

by Mayheminthehood on Jan 28, 2011 4:23 PM PST up reply actions

Yeah, those are leftover ASG jerseys.

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by Commander_Nate on Jan 28, 2011 4:33 PM PST up reply actions

Good. That'd be really weird otherwise.

Whatever dude.

by Mayheminthehood on Jan 28, 2011 4:39 PM PST up reply actions

All star BP jersey leftovers

they have a rally monkey for every holiday, those are easter – or the new steve physioc doll, not sure.

Good memory of that anecdote about the Elton John Song from 2009… When I left I thought about that oo, turned on KLOS or JACK and got Done Henley:

DIRTY LAUNDRY

by Rev Halofan on Jan 28, 2011 4:34 PM PST up reply actions

It's one of my favorite anecdotes, mostly because it was very cinematic and at the time I thought it was a perfect ending to a season. Or a rad baseball movie.

Whatever dude.

by Mayheminthehood on Jan 28, 2011 4:38 PM PST up reply actions

Looks like they still have to change the banner in Pic 1 (at left)

“Welcome Angel Fans – 2010 Angels Baseball!”

I love this team.

by Downing Rules on Jan 28, 2011 4:30 PM PST reply actions

Nice "alternate lifestyle" Rally Monkeys

And they are already holding hands – ready for a pride rally.

I love this team.

by Downing Rules on Jan 28, 2011 4:33 PM PST up reply actions

easter

they have halloween, christmas, 4th of july. Not sure about a CHE version for May Day but you get the picture,,, yeah?

by Rev Halofan on Jan 28, 2011 4:35 PM PST up reply actions

Ahhhhhh. K, makes $ense.

Whatever dude.

by Mayheminthehood on Jan 28, 2011 4:39 PM PST up reply actions

"Do Not Leave Singles"

A strippers’ nightmare dry erase board.

Whatever dude.

by Mayheminthehood on Jan 28, 2011 4:36 PM PST reply actions

Or a high-class dancer wrote it...

she only wants Andrew Jackson or Ben Franklin. Keep your Washington’s to yourself, cheapskate.

I love this team.

by Downing Rules on Jan 28, 2011 5:12 PM PST up reply actions

what section did you get Rev?

"You realize that Ive been posting on AN since 07 on this name and I am one of the most rec'ed posters there right?" - Some douche named DFA from AN

by 2pintsofbooze on Jan 28, 2011 4:37 PM PST reply actions

538

ghetto

by Rev Halofan on Jan 28, 2011 4:42 PM PST up reply actions

still a good deal though

$2.56 per ticket per game ain’t too shabby.

if you can’t make a game and want to unload them, I got a $10 spot ready for you. jk

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by 2pintsofbooze on Jan 28, 2011 5:07 PM PST up reply actions

... in the house ...

I envy you. My plan to buy 40 games in the bully is falling through… gonna just go with stubhub vulture-swoops this season, last minute.

I love this team.

by Downing Rules on Jan 28, 2011 5:13 PM PST up reply actions

Is that the $830 special?

Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch

by red floyd on Jan 28, 2011 7:40 PM PST up reply actions

yes

and 530 of it was my christmas present.

by Rev Halofan on Jan 28, 2011 10:41 PM PST up reply actions

How much were they selling the Hunter ASG jersey for?

"Jeff Mathis is like Robb Quinlan without the sex appeal" - Sheisalovelyladyandmyapologiestoher

by ryanfea on Jan 28, 2011 4:38 PM PST reply actions

still ridiculous

not clear exactly but north over a hundred

by Rev Halofan on Jan 28, 2011 4:43 PM PST up reply actions

all the asg gear

is 70% off.

by Beat The Red Sux on Jan 28, 2011 6:07 PM PST up reply actions

no no no no no

All the All Star Game Gear is on sale UP TO 70% off… I could not find one item that was 70% off its original price. A lot of it is 20-40% cheaper than what I recall were the original prices.

by Rev Halofan on Jan 28, 2011 6:18 PM PST up reply actions

My wife got a sparkly all star shirt for $10 after 70% off

and I posted about the price of the Hunter ASG jersey below. They didn’t take the 70% off til you got to the register.

by BrownLunchSack on Jan 28, 2011 9:32 PM PST up reply actions

oh great

that was NOT made clear or I would have done some shopping…

by Rev Halofan on Jan 28, 2011 10:42 PM PST up reply actions

I had my select a seat on wednesday...

and the Hunter jersey said $115. I figured I’d get 70% off (roughly $35 total price). They then told me that the price was around $65, so I decided to pass. Still not a bad price, but I didn’t feel like spending it.

by BrownLunchSack on Jan 28, 2011 9:31 PM PST up reply actions

At this point, I think I'm just gonna find an old Anderson or Salmon jersey on eBay

Every player I ever thought of getting got traded or let go to free agency right beforehand. My Rivera jersey only laste 1.5 seasons. Might be time to get something a little more permanent and “safe.”

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by Commander_Nate on Jan 28, 2011 4:42 PM PST reply actions

I look on there all the time for my stuff. There's a pretty rad Chili Davis gameworn I saw last week, probably still up there.

Whatever dude.

by Mayheminthehood on Jan 28, 2011 4:43 PM PST up reply actions

i am saving up for a DAVIS

a miles Davis game-blown trumpet

by Rev Halofan on Jan 28, 2011 4:44 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs

Hey, cool jack, I can dig it. Get that axe and burn it down.

Whatever dude.

by Mayheminthehood on Jan 28, 2011 4:50 PM PST up reply actions

Era is important here, though...

1942-1948 is WAY less valuable than 1959-1973….

And more prone to missed notes and most likely afraid to replicate bebop phrasing…

But a mid-60’s vintage Davis trumpet….priceless.

RIP Nick...

Jim Scully
Jim Scully Home

by jimmuscomp on Jan 29, 2011 12:20 AM PST up reply actions

Have you ever come across an old California Angels jersey from the 90's?

From when they had the CA logo? One of those would be sick to have…

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by Commander_Nate on Jan 28, 2011 4:44 PM PST up reply actions

The Chili Davis one i'm talking about is with the CA logo, dark blue, gameworn. Shit is tight!

It was like $150 bucks or so when I looked at it, though.

Whatever dude.

by Mayheminthehood on Jan 28, 2011 4:47 PM PST up reply actions

It aint on there anymore, unfortunately.

Whatever dude.

by Mayheminthehood on Jan 28, 2011 4:48 PM PST up reply actions

Just a plain one would be cool

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by Commander_Nate on Jan 28, 2011 4:50 PM PST up reply actions

I agree. I love those jerseys. I only know about the Chili Davis one because I almost bought it with Xmas bonus money that was left over.

I lagged too much on it, though, and ended up buying some shitty E-reader that I’ve already returned.

Whatever dude.

by Mayheminthehood on Jan 28, 2011 4:52 PM PST up reply actions

Although maybe this one will grab your sack(note: the Davis one i was talking about was one of the dark colored ones, with the CA over the left chest area)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320648623273#vi-content

Whatever dude.

by Mayheminthehood on Jan 28, 2011 4:54 PM PST up reply actions

Hmm...good find

Will look at more when I get home…not sure I can afford one right now, but good to know they are out there.

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by Commander_Nate on Jan 28, 2011 4:56 PM PST up reply actions

Here's a funny one...same era, but for Tim Fortugno, who apparently never even played for the team.(was made when he was in AAA, then went to W.Sox)

http://compare.ebay.com/like/130457406171?ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&rvr_id=204707232402&crlp=1_263602_304662&UA=WXF%3F&GUID=724e14db12d0a0645c744d44ff0854e2&itemid=130457406171&ff4=263602_304662

Whatever dude.

by Mayheminthehood on Jan 28, 2011 4:58 PM PST up reply actions

I'm pretty sure he started a few games for them in the early 90s.

by Red114 on Jan 30, 2011 8:47 PM PST up reply actions

Last one, this ones cheap, too.

http://compare.ebay.com/like/190483460211?ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&rvr_id=204670035126&crlp=1_263602_304662&UA=WXF%3F&GUID=724e14db12d0a0645c744d44ff0854e2&itemid=190483460211&ff4=263602_304662

Whatever dude.

by Mayheminthehood on Jan 28, 2011 4:59 PM PST up reply actions

I'm pretty sure they're gonna sell them at the stadium this year.

I loved it when they wore those last season against the Mariners.

Representing the Angels in Sin City.

by maze88 on Jan 28, 2011 7:26 PM PST via mobile up reply actions

That'd be cool

Where’d you hear that?

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by Commander_Nate on Jan 28, 2011 8:59 PM PST up reply actions

I think Vernon Wells

Is permanent and safe.

"Jeff Mathis is like Robb Quinlan without the sex appeal" - Sheisalovelyladyandmyapologiestoher

by ryanfea on Jan 28, 2011 4:46 PM PST up reply actions

I do not love him yet

Though I am looking forward to seeing what he can do.

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by Commander_Nate on Jan 28, 2011 4:48 PM PST up reply actions

He has a safe in his house, I would imagine

I love this team.

by Downing Rules on Jan 28, 2011 5:14 PM PST up reply actions

Maybe you should start thinking about buying a Mathis jersey

by Epic Dean on Jan 28, 2011 4:47 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs

Heh, I thought of that

FYI, two of the other players I considered were GA and Kotchman.

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by Commander_Nate on Jan 28, 2011 4:49 PM PST up reply actions

LOL

I was thinking about getting a Kotch jersey just before he was traded

by Epic Dean on Jan 28, 2011 4:55 PM PST up reply actions

This.

I’ve already started a fund for my own.

Light up that halo! RIP, Nick.

by Clutch on Jan 28, 2011 5:26 PM PST up reply actions

Please, get a Mathis jersey

I think we’ll all pitch in to get that mojo going.

by rspencer on Jan 28, 2011 6:21 PM PST up reply actions

Do they do the yard sale thing every year? Last year it was around Easter, not sure how early they'd announce it , if it is indeed going down.

Whatever dude.

by Mayheminthehood on Jan 28, 2011 5:02 PM PST reply actions

if it happens, I'm there

and I’ll have my eyes on a Napoli jersey

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by 2pintsofbooze on Jan 28, 2011 5:04 PM PST up reply actions

Keep away from my game worn Pat McAnulty jersey, and everything will be fine.

Whatever dude.

by Mayheminthehood on Jan 28, 2011 5:08 PM PST up reply actions

Pat?

Um…that’s PAUL McAnulty.

"Erstad says he's got it, Erstad...MAKES THE CATCH! The Anaheim Angels are the champions of baseball!" - Rory Markas, October 27, 2002

by Of Maicer and Men on Jan 28, 2011 5:12 PM PST up reply actions

Sorry, Paul. I wont get your name wrong again.

Whatever dude.

by Mayheminthehood on Jan 28, 2011 5:17 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs

Do you use it as a blanket?

by TheKingfish on Jan 28, 2011 5:44 PM PST up reply actions

If jersey buying is the kiss of death...

…then I may want to burn my game-worn Maicer Izturis spring training jersey—although I got it three years ago, so the kiss may have worn off.

"Erstad says he's got it, Erstad...MAKES THE CATCH! The Anaheim Angels are the champions of baseball!" - Rory Markas, October 27, 2002

by Of Maicer and Men on Jan 28, 2011 5:14 PM PST reply actions

I will still wear my away game gray Anahiem Jersey

And surprise i have never watched it

Meet up for Angels vs. A's Doubleheader Saturday, Jul 16, 2011
Let me know I am Tailgating it up good.

by DAD OF VLAD on Jan 28, 2011 5:22 PM PST reply actions

You don't watch your jerseys?

What kind of trouble do they get into while you’re not watching them? :-D

Light up that halo! RIP, Nick.

by Clutch on Jan 28, 2011 5:27 PM PST up reply actions

I had a couple jerseys in my closet I didnt' watch. I went in there one morning and there were a whole bunch of babydoll tshirts.

Whatever dude.

by Mayheminthehood on Jan 28, 2011 5:28 PM PST up reply actions

Nice. Can I have one?

Light up that halo! RIP, Nick.

by Clutch on Jan 28, 2011 6:30 PM PST up reply actions

dont want to wash the luck away

Meet up for Angels vs. A's Doubleheader Saturday, Jul 16, 2011
Let me know I am Tailgating it up good.

by DAD OF VLAD on Jan 29, 2011 11:13 AM PST up reply actions

Washed?

Dude… I ONLY dry-clean my jerseys; dangerous proposition running a $300 jersey through the Kenmore.

You are lucky to have a road grey Anaheim… I always wanted one of those.

I love this team.

by Downing Rules on Jan 28, 2011 5:27 PM PST up reply actions

Agreed

By the time I could get one, they dropped the Anaheim.

Nick, you will always be an Angel. And you will be missed.

by anaheimisnotla on Jan 29, 2011 1:26 AM PST up reply actions

grey Anaheim jersey? You probably should watch it, otherwise I'm gonna jack that sucker.

Those jerseys rock.

Whatever dude.

by Mayheminthehood on Jan 28, 2011 5:30 PM PST up reply actions

really i hated it once they got rid of the Anahiem

Meet up for Angels vs. A's Doubleheader Saturday, Jul 16, 2011
Let me know I am Tailgating it up good.

by DAD OF VLAD on Jan 29, 2011 11:14 AM PST up reply actions

Does the jersey come with Anaheim spelled wrong too?

by Epic Dean on Jan 28, 2011 7:16 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs

ye s

Meet up for Angels vs. A's Doubleheader Saturday, Jul 16, 2011
Let me know I am Tailgating it up good.

by DAD OF VLAD on Jan 29, 2011 11:14 AM PST up reply actions

Besides the 90's CA Angels jersey

The other one that I’d really love to find online would be that “Anaheim” roady…that shits hard to find. One time I saw a tourist wearing one at a casino I worked in and I wanted to A) buy it off of him or B) mug him on his way to his room when he’d be drunk.

Representing the Angels in Sin City.

by maze88 on Jan 28, 2011 7:23 PM PST via mobile up reply actions

love it

Rev, perfect description of the am 830 seats, gonna be fun to “wash” those seats, especially when some sucker dodger fan buys one off stub hub, being surround by that crowd of Angels fans. Those “front office” dolls are just hideous, but the easter ones are the worst.

by Beat The Red Sux on Jan 28, 2011 6:31 PM PST reply actions

My sister married into a Wells family this last Summer.

I could have saved a bundle on the custom Angels Jersey I gave her as a Wedding Present if only this deal had gone down sooner.

Now she just looks like a Reagins fan. Sorry, sis!

by AlanFalcon on Jan 28, 2011 9:05 PM PST reply actions

My iPhone is apparently eating my posts and spitting up duplicates.

Pretend I said something clever about saving money on custom jerseys.

by AlanFalcon on Jan 28, 2011 9:10 PM PST up reply actions

Rev, welcome (back?) to the season ticket holder family!

2011 will be an interesting year for sure, and I look forward to introducing myself to you at a game some time this year. I’ll be in section 510 this year. I used to be on that side in 530 a few years ago but the sun shines down a little bit too much for me at dusk.

by BrownLunchSack on Jan 28, 2011 9:35 PM PST reply actions

yeah i think i will be getting the glare there

all summer long

by Rev Halofan on Jan 28, 2011 10:56 PM PST up reply actions

Four Eyes

Relax, Rev.org, please?

by Halotosis on Jan 28, 2011 10:21 PM PST reply actions

Left field is a great place to stand and watch the game

I’ll buy a nosebleed ticket and stand there. It doesn’t beat the RF pavillion, but it’ll do.

by yeswecan on Jan 28, 2011 11:22 PM PST reply actions

Anyone --

Does Jesus love us?

No, seriously?

by Halotosis on Jan 28, 2011 11:30 PM PST reply actions

Master J

Loves us. All good.

by Halotosis on Jan 29, 2011 12:24 AM PST up reply actions

Orson Welles loves us...

I mean Vernon Wells.

Representing the Angels in Sin City.

by maze88 on Jan 29, 2011 4:18 PM PST via mobile up reply actions

But Bonzi Wells

Thinks we’re just OK.

"If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless."
--Woody Paige's Blackboard

"I came back with an I-Don't-Care attitude. If I had an open shot, I was taking it."
--The Robert Horry

I pledge allegiance to the Oakland Raiders, New York Giants, Los Angeles Lakers, Anaheim Angels... and Quentin Tarantino.

by The_Power_and_the_Glory_of_Robert_Horry on Jan 29, 2011 11:59 PM PST up reply actions

That looks good. I can’t wait be three.

by Musicfan4 on Jan 29, 2011 12:41 AM PST reply actions

Why is this all italics?

i don’t understand this
THINGS AT ALL
please don’t be waiting for me

(name the song)

by Rev Halofan on Jan 29, 2011 1:28 AM PST reply actions

Would that be "Holidays in the Sun" by the Sex Pistols?

by the way Rev, did you partake in some “Throwbacks” fare after the stadium visit? I dashed in there at about 3 p.m. or so after work but it was pretty empty, saw all the cars at the stadium but I had many errands to do so no time to check out the tickets and fan store.

12/14/10 4:30 a.m. pst. I wake up to find out that Cliff Lee screwed over both the Yankees and Rangers. The world has truly become a better place.

by steelgolf on Jan 29, 2011 6:52 AM PST up reply actions

THROWBACKS

For me it was STARBUCKS, which by the way has removed their large Angels mural and taken out all couch seating.

by Rev Halofan on Jan 29, 2011 12:58 PM PST up reply actions

Yeah, my boss goes to that Starbucks, people keep giving me the Starbucks gift cards

and I keep giving them away because I really don’t go there, I make my one cup of coffee a day at home and drink it on my way to work. (high blood pressure does not mix with drinking coffee all day). My office is on Katella between Throwbacks and the Stadium, part of the “Golden Triangle” which seems to be more pewter since the economy took a dump. When things turn around my boss will sell the property to some developer or develop it himself and make a killing.

12/14/10 4:30 a.m. pst. I wake up to find out that Cliff Lee screwed over both the Yankees and Rangers. The world has truly become a better place.

by steelgolf on Jan 29, 2011 7:03 PM PST up reply actions

Hey, rev!

Our son and his friends were there and got section 504. He said is was funny the way they released everyone in their group to go pick their seats….they basically said," the elevators and escalators are all working. GO!" Guys were running, elbowing each other, shoving old ladies out of the way and stealing golf carts to drive up the ramps (ok I made that part up) But his description of the whole scene made me picture you for some reason.

by firebird81 on Jan 29, 2011 10:34 AM PST reply actions