Sure we are only into the second week of April, but already Jered Weaver has 3 Wins. In fact, he's undefeated and is 3 for 3 in starts. Of course nobody is going to crown Jered Weaver the American League Cy Young, but maybe we should. Weaver's strike rate was one of the few things to celebrate in last year's sub par season. And even with terrible run support; Weaver has 13 wins, 23 strike outs, and an ERA of 3.01 and racked up a staggering 224 innings pitched of 34 starts. Weaver was also selected to the All-Star Team, even though he was ineligible to play. Regardless, Weaver was an All-Star on an abysmal team.
With upgrades in its offense and bullpen, Weaver has started the season 3-0 with a 0.87 ERA and 27 Strikeouts and recording a career high 15 Strikeouts in yesterday's game. Obviously this is way to early to predict any season awards, but I'm happy that Weaver is on the Angels staff. And I was pleasantly surprised that Angels' Owner Arte Moreno (who was on AM 830's Sports Lodge) say that when it comes to Weaver's contract negotiations "We are not expecting a home town discount." Weaver's agent Scott Boras hasn't exactly been seen as a friend to the Halos franchise and stands to look for a big contract for Weaver. And it sounds as though Moreno and his front office are prepared to offer Weaver such a contract.
Go Halos
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