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It was nice while it lasted, Angels fans. With the stunning acquisition of Cliff Lee by the Texas Rangers from AL West rival Seattle, it is time for the Angels to cut their losses and let the fire sale begin. Not only should this be the nail in the coffin for the Angels, but maybe for the rest of baseball as well. Texas just assured themselves not only a trip to the ...

The Angels had the second best record in all of baseball for the month of June. The problem is, the Texas Rangers were the only team better, and they are the team the Angels are trying to catch. July has not started out with as much promise. The Angels now find themselves 5.5 games back in the AL West after being swept by the Chicago White Sox during a four-game series in Chicago ...

This is why you keep your mouth shut, Napoli. Just last week, Angels catcher Mike Napoli was the subject of trade rumors after he publicly ridiculed Manager Mike Scioscia for his lack of playing time. "I don't like coming in here and not seeing my name in the lineup," said Napoli. "I'm a competitor. I want to be on the field. I don't feel like a player who should be in ...

There was no bidding war with New York or Boston. There was no mob of reporters wrestling for position to photograph him putting on an Angels jersey for the first time at a press conference. All that greeted Joel Piñeiro upon his arrival in Anaheim was misplaced anger and disappointment by Angels fans who viewed his signing as an inadequate attempt at replacing John Lackey. Although his ...

With only three days until the first pitch, the 135th Opening Day in Major League Baseball history is almost here. It's only fitting to examine what is so special about this annual American rite of passage. Just say the words "Opening Day," and all American sports fans know exactly what you are talking about. No need to even mention the sport. Baseball's Opening Day stands alone. It seems as though something unique happens ...

Five out of the last six seasons the Los Angeles Angels have stood alone atop the American League West. In 2009, the Angels finished 10 games ahead of Texas and 12 ahead of Seattle. The Mariners seem to be the trendy choice to win the division this season. After seeing several sportswriters actually pick the Angels to come in dead last, it is time for a reality check. Here is a breakdown of ...