Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Wiretap

Hunter: Twins Will Miss Me More Than Johan

Torii Hunter believes that the Minnesota Twins will miss him more than Johan Santana this season, according to the Star Tribune.

"Yeah, well, you know for me, I think pitchers give you one game, that's it," Hunter said Sunday at the Metrodome. "Pitchers give you one, that's it. So you miss Johan; Johan, he's going to win one game for you, but the other four, it's somebody else's turn."

"I think they'll miss a position player before they miss a pitcher. So, you're going to miss Johan, but I think they've got four or five pitchers out there -- you know, Scott Baker and other young guys, but they have so much talent, and I think that's going to be key for those guys, is pitching. Hitting, I don't think they're going to have a problem at all."

Via The Star Tribune


Angels Place Escobar, Lackey, Shields, Bootcheck On 15-Day DL

The Angels on Saturday placed righthanders Kelvim Escobar, John Lackey, Scot Shields, and Chris Bootcheck on the 15-day disabled list, according to a Yahoo Sports report.

The moves are retroactive to March 21.

Via yahoo.com


Rays Place Baldelli On 60-Day DL; Claim Haynes Off Waivers From Angels

The Rays placed outfielder Rocco Baldelli on the 60-day disabled list Friday and filled his roster spot by claiming outfielder Nathan Haynes off waivers from the Angels, as reported by the Associated Press.

Via AP


Angels Mar 2008 Archive

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    Kelvim Escobar, who won eighteen games for the Angels last season, revealed on Wednesday morning that he has a tear in his shoulder that could end his season and maybe even career.

  • Angels' Matthews Injures Ankle

    Gary Matthews Jr. twisted his right ankle while attempting to pull up at third base on Monday.

  • Vlad Guerrero Not Sold On DH Role

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  • Could Bengie Molina Return To Angels?

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  • 2008 Season Preview: Los Angeles Angels

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  • Angels' Lackey Out 3-4 Weeks

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  • Angels Expect To Host 2010 All-Star Game

    The Angels are the front-runners to host the 2010 All-Star game, and they expect to be awarded the annual game in the near future.