It seems the grass isn't the only thing getting trimmed down in Tempe Arizona.

It seems the grass isn't the only thing getting trimmed down in Tempe Arizona and I for one couldn't be happier.  Obviously there is always a learning curve in baseball and during Spring Training that curve is extended at times to include fringe players who may or may not make it to the team.  Unfortunately some of the players over the years you start to grow fond of.  It was no surprise that on Monday guys like Brad Con or Efren Navarro would be re-assigned to the minor league roster.  And you had to know top prospect Trevor Reckling would be securing a spot in either Salt Lake City or at the very least with the Travelers, the Angels AA club.  But you hear about guys like Trevor Bell and Will Smith who down the road look to at the very least join the ball club in Relief pitching roles.

Today the Angels sent another seven packing and honestly, it was time.  The team's 3-9 record is the Worst in the Cactus League and second worse in all of Spring Training.  I guess that's why they don't have a championship game for Spring Training.  Although these games have no meaning in the Wins and Loss column it is certainly away to see where certain players will be slotted in the upcoming year.  With that said, familiar faces to the Angels bullpen, Bobby Mosebach, the Other Francisco Rodriguez, and Rich Thompson are all heading back to Minor League Roles.  The Catcher of the Future Hank Conger is also heading back to the Minors, most likely Salt Lake City.  As we say good-bye to these fringe players, let us remember that the season is less than 20 days away and the Halo faithful are looking forward to another American League Western Division Championship.

Go Halos!