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42 results for "veterans"
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Los Angeles Dodgers acquire Skip Schumaker from St. Louis Cardina...
Mark SaxonThe Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired utility player Skip Schumaker from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for minor league shortstop Jake Lemmerman, the Dodgers announced Wednesday.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2012 -
Los Angeles Dodgers designate outfielder Bobby Abreu for assignme...
Mark SaxonThe Los Angeles Dodgers designated veteran Bobby Abreu for assignment Wednesday to make room on their roster for newly acquired outfielder Shane Victorino
Story | Conversation | August 01, 2012 -
Are they inventing a new bullpen model?
Mark SaxonIn the late 1990s, relief pitcher Jose Mesa saw veteran sports writer Jerome Holtzman in the Cleveland Indians clubhouse and ran across the room to embrace Holtzman in a bear hug. That's not the typical behavior of major-league baseball players to...
Blog | June 25, 2012 -
Ervin Santana's window could be closing
Mark SaxonLOS ANGELES -- Angels manager Mike Scioscia continues to insist that Ervin Santana's spot in the rotation is secure, but that could soon change if the veteran right-hander doesn't get a grip on the poor command that has been plaguing him. Santana,...
Blog | June 12, 2012 -
Catching up to, not catching, Texas
Mark SaxonIt might appear as if the Angels and Texas Rangers are in similar places. Puffed up with new TV money, they've both become major off-season -- and, in Texas' case, in-season -- spenders. They both have veteran cores with good young talent aroun...
Blog | June 03, 2012 -
What to do with Vernon Wells?
Mark SaxonANAHEIM -- Since he went on the disabled list May 21, veteran Vernon Wells has seen Mike Trout start to produce at the level everyone predicted for him. He has seen Mark Trumbo continue to be the most productive bat in the Angels' lineup. He's awa...
Blog | June 01, 2012 -
3 up, 3 down: Angels 3, Mariners 0
Mark SaxonTwo key veterans re-established themselves with dominant games during the Angels' 3-0 win over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night at Safeco Field. Dan Haren pitched a four-hit shutout and Albert Pujols had three hits, including his 450th caree...
Blog | May 24, 2012 -
Bobby Abreu released by Los Angeles Angels
Mark SaxonThe struggling Los Angeles Angels released slumping outfielder Bobby Abreu on Friday night.
Story | Conversation | April 27, 2012 -
LaTroy Hawkins and Jason Isringhausen have two careers' worth of ...
Mark SaxonAngels hope two savvy veterans can steady a shaky 'pen.
Story | Conversation | April 04, 2012 -
Sources -- Los Angeles Angels discussing Bobby Abreu deal with Cl...
Mark SaxonThe Los Angeles Angels might have found a landing spot for veteran Bobby Abreu, with sources telling ESPNdeportes.com's Enrique Rojas on Thursday night that they're discussing a deal to move him to the Cleveland Indians.
Story | Conversation | March 29, 2012 -
Scioscia plans to accomodate Abreu
Mark SaxonBobby Abreu told Spanish-language reporters Thursday that he plans on playing six days a week during Cactus League play and Angels manager Mike Scioscia said Friday he thinks he can find the veteran that many at-bats. It's unusual for an establish...
Blog | March 02, 2012 -
Veteran helps Walden compartmentalize
Mark SaxonThe Angels' newest reliever, Jason Isringhausen, once blew a save with two pitches. Bernie Williams hit one over the right-field wall at Yankee Stadium and David Justice hit one over the center-field wall. The next day, the headline in the New Yor...
Blog | February 25, 2012 -
The mentoring of Jordan Walden
Mark SaxonAP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darren Calabrese The Angels hope to avoid scenes like this by pairing Walden with veteran relievers. If it seems the Angels are filling their bullpen with veterans whose most-dominant years are behind them, it's not an ...
Blog | February 23, 2012 -
Los Angeles Angels sign veteran reliever Jason Isringhausen to mi...
Mark SaxonAngels sign veteran reliever Jason Isringhausen to minor league deal.
Story | Conversation | February 22, 2012 -
Manager reaches out to Bobby Abreu
Mark SaxonTEMPE, Ariz. -- Mike Scioscia said he called Bobby Abreu about a month ago to discuss the veteran's role. Abreu has been the subject of frequent trade rumors all winter, most recently linked to discussions with the New York Yankees involving pitch...
Blog | February 20, 2012 -
Exploring Bobby Abreu's future
Mark SaxonChristian Petersen/Getty Images It seems pretty likely the Angels will trade veteran Bobby Abreu, but is now the right time? With Albert Pujols taking over first base every day and Mark Trumbo and Kendrys Morales without positions, Abreu figures ...
Blog | January 24, 2012