Would you believe after the tragedy involving Nick Adenhart earlier this year and all the injury woes, that the Angels would set atop of the American League with the 2nd best record in MLB. With a roster that costs fractions of what the Yankees have the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are playing six hundred baseball.
Vladimir Guerrero has been a little of an enigma this year. After experiencing some injuries on the bench, Vlad is back and swinging the bat with ferociousness. His power is not only luminous, but down right intimidating. #27 hit home runs #399 and #400 all but guaranteeing his ticket will be punched to Cooperstown. However, there is still some debate on whether Vlad will be returning at the end of the season. How the heck can you not re-sign this guy? I hope the Angels re-sign him, but I guess the business of baseball takes precedent.
Ervin Santana not only has been battling injuries but also battling his propensity to just not pitch well. Since making his debut, Santana too has had a mysterious side. I have glossed the young man, Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Hyde. And as to the benefit of the Angels, Dr. Jeckyl took the mound Tuesday Night against the Tampa Bay Rays. Voodoo (as he is often referred to on the Premier Angels Baseball blog, Halos Heaven), pitched a 3 Hit, Complete Game Shutout against the very dangerous Rays. With the Angels having as many pitching woes as its faced and not being able to cash in on a starting pitcher before the trade deadline, the Angels look to move forward and to paraphrase the Rev. Halofan, ...Win With What We Got.
The final Milestone for this week is the 13th starter for the Angels this year. Trevor Bell is the grandson of the late Bozo the Clown. Bell who is the protege of Mark Langston had a pretty good outing against the Rays on Wednesday's day game. Off the top of my head can I name the 13 starters of the year?
In no particular order; Jered Weaver, Nick Adenhart, Joe Saunders, Dustin Mosely, Ervin Santana, John Lackey, Shane Loux, Matt Palmer, Anthony Ortega, Darren Oliver, Sean O' Sullivan, and Trevor Bell. Wow, I'm quite impressed with myself. Bell was impressive too. He gave up a couple of runs, but never looked out of the game. Never looked shell shocked. And Kevin Jepsen got the Win.
The Angels play Baltimore Orioles today. And lets see if they can break more milestones.
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