The Angels were looking for starting pitching, and they were seen as a possible fit for Tigers right-hander Rick Porcello. That doesn’t appear to be the case anymore. Wednesday night, the Angels and Mariners completed a trade that sends veteran left-handed starter Jason Vargas to Anaheim for switch-hitting designated hitter Kendry Morales. Vargas, 29, was … Continue Reading →
The Angels have had a pretty good offseason, particularly with the upgrades to their bullpen. They’e signed the motivated Ryan Madson, who will close a year removed from Tommy John surgery. And on Wednesday, they reportedly reached agreement on a two-year, $8 million deal for Sean Burnett, who might just have been the best left-handed … Continue Reading →
As the Tigers get set to kick off their biggest home stand of the year to date — four games against the Angels, followed by three against the American League Central-leading White Sox — it seemed as good a time as any to share a few things that are on my mind: * Give it … Continue Reading →
Two years ago, the Angels played nine postseason games. And it took them 18 days to do it. Absolutely absurd. At least, manager Mike Scioscia certainly thought so — and wasn’t shy about saying so. Those opinions probably were what landed him, along with Tigers manager Jim Leyland, on a makeshift advisory committee charged with … Continue Reading →