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Hunter to undergo sports hernia surgery

2009-11-20T08:39:04Z

Hunter to undergo sports hernia surgery

John Sickels' Initial Angels Prospect List

2009-11-20T01:03:49Z

John Sickels' Initial Angels Prospect List

His preliminary grades should be up by tomorrow afternoon. I respect the breadth of his work - no other single person seems to wrap his head around all thirty organizations like he can.

"The Angels added outfielder Peter Bourjos to the 40-man roster, preventing him from being selected...

2009-11-19T23:42:16Z

"The Angels added outfielder Peter Bourjos to the 40-man roster, preventing him from being selected by another club in next month's Rule 5 draft. Bourjos, considered the fastest player in the Angels' organization, batted .281 at double-A Arkansas last season, with 16 doubles, 14 triples, six home runs, 32 stolen bases and a .354 on-base percentage.

The Angels also announced that first baseman Kendry Morales would switch his uniform number from 19 to 8 and outfielder Terry Evans would switch from No. 64 to No. 17."

-- Bill Shaikin

Angels: Peter Bourjos added to roster; new number for Kendry Morales

A little music to enjoy from a punk band called "Men With No IQ's". Pretty good, and they come from...

2009-11-19T19:39:06Z

A little music to enjoy from a punk band called "Men With No IQ's". Pretty good, and they come from the 80's.

Link to: WFMU's Beware of the Blog

#1 Free Agent priorty for the Angels

2009-11-18T22:42:25Z

#1 Free Agent priorty for the Angels

If they sign anyone, this should be the guy.

(and no, it's not Granderson)

Scioscia tops in AL for remarkable year

2009-11-18T19:22:34Z

Scioscia tops in AL for remarkable year

'nough said

Granderson Silliness

2009-11-18T16:54:23Z

Granderson Silliness

I know we're all having lots of fun with the Granderson rumors, including this thread.I'm beginning to think we have a new meme here... I can see it during the season: "See, we should have traded for Granderson".... Just a random thought.

Nationals Targeting Lackey

2009-11-18T16:54:04Z

Nationals Targeting Lackey

According to mlbtraderumors.com ....They want him to mentor their young guns...could be the wild card in the Lackey sweepstakes

According to sportslogo.net, this will be the Angels new practice uni for next year. Big difference...

2009-11-18T16:49:02Z

According to sportslogo.net, this will be the Angels new practice uni for next year. Big difference is cap, used to be "A" on blue, now it is red. Can't wait to see the Angels 50th anniversary logo (Twins already rolled theirs out).

Our 9 Millionth Page View

2009-11-17T23:50:10Z

Our 9 Millionth Page View

Big Day here at Halos Heaven as we just recorded our 9 millionth page view. Congratulate yourself for being part of the biggest and best Angels fan community anywhere outside of an actual Angels game.

Ryan Ghan Interviewed by OC Register's Sam Miller

2009-11-17T19:02:34Z

Ryan Ghan Interviewed by OC Register's Sam Miller

Halos Heaven's minor league guru (and all around good guy) Ryan Ghan was interviewed by Sam Miller. Ryan was asked about his minor league performance rankings.

Dallas McPherson Is A Free Agent!

2009-11-17T18:49:40Z

Dallas McPherson Is A Free Agent!

Just in case Brandon Wood is the next Dallas McPherson...oh, wait.

Nevermind.

Padres-Sox-Angels 3 way deal

2009-11-17T03:09:05Z

Padres-Sox-Angels 3 way deal

"Initial trade talks involving the White Sox, San Diego and the Los Angeles Angels would send Padres left-handed-hitting first baseman Adrian Gonzalez to the Sox, first baseman Paul Konerko to the Angels and prospects to the Padres."

www.chicagobreakingsports.com

Ben Sheets FTW?

2009-11-16T21:51:48Z

Ben Sheets FTW?

A NL executive has said that the Angels are one of the 6 teams that are likely to pursue him if he indeed can be ready by spring training. Sheets would be cheaper than going after Halliday and has an elbow injury similar to Andy Pettitte's in 2004, so it has been proven that you can come back. My prediction is that he signs with the Angels late January.

CHONE Projections Up

2009-11-16T18:42:21Z

CHONE Projections Up

Sean Smith makes two gigantic annual contributions to the baseball-loving community: his CHONE projections, historically the most accurate projection system for MLB players in the upcoming season, and his TotalZone defensive metrics, which were featured here on Halosheaven over the past two weeks. The 2010 CHONE projections are now available at Sean's website, www.baseballprojection.com. Check these out if you want to dominate your fantasy league!

Torii Hunter wins Branch Rickey Award

2009-11-15T17:23:04Z

Torii Hunter wins Branch Rickey Award

Make that three for the face of our franchise.

History was made back on June 12, 1970, and is retold in this kick ass cartoon.

2009-11-14T18:28:35Z

History was made back on June 12, 1970, and is retold in this kick ass cartoon.

'09 Division Champs Hat: $10

2009-11-14T00:22:27Z

'09 Division Champs Hat: $10

Was $29.97. Scoop 'em up, fans.

The Indians are willing to move Kerry Wood, who has one year remaining on his two-year, $20 million...

2009-11-13T17:03:32Z

The Indians are willing to move Kerry Wood, who has one year remaining on his two-year, $20 million deal. Signing Wood made all the sense in the world for them a year ago, when it seemed the Indians might compete in the AL Central. But in the aftermath of the trades of Victor Martinez and Cliff Lee, Cleveland is in rebuilding mode and thus Wood is an expensive bauble. Given that there are so many closers available on the market, however, the Indians might not be able to move Wood's contract without eating some money.

Buster Olney Insider

Angels Talking Granderson Trade?

2009-11-13T16:18:56Z

Angels Talking Granderson Trade?

News hit this morning. Could be interesting.