What Me Worry? May starts off with a No Hitter and a Pujols Home Run

April was an ugly month.  April gave me the hives.  April the Halos struggled to not only win games, but to throw strikes, to get runs, to do anything really.  But May... May our team is off to a good start.  Although the Halos are still dwelling in the cellar, the Machine has finally did it.  He finally hit a home run. And Mr. Jared Weaver has finally got credit for a No Hitter..  Dodger fans know he had one just a few years ago.  Is there cause for concern?  Absolutely.  Is there reason for panic?  I don't think so.  There are a couple of things that needs to happen and it'll spark the team. And if you have been paying attention... they have been.

The Bullpen Depth has been addressed.  DiPoto wisely jettisoned Alexi Amarista and Donn Roach  to the Padres for Ernesto Frieri.  This move looked good before Hawkins injured his pinky and Downs came up gimpy in a closing situation.  And with the way Frieri has pitched, it looks down right genius.  And as much upside Amarista had for the Angels, they have plenty of middle infield depth and with the extension of Kendrick and Aybar, the guy was blocked.  Here's hoping Amarista gets into a starting position besting Hudson or Bartlett soon. It was also announced today that in response to the injuries in the bullpen, the Angels have reacted by calling up David Pauley and Garrett Richards.  But it looks like Downs is available to pitch tonight.  Jepsen has been a problem and he's back in the Minors.  Takahashi must be on the chopping block next as the only shinning beacon of hope in the bullpen has been Scott Downs and now with Frieri coming in along with a healthy Hawkins, this bullpen might just work out.  Of course guys like Walden must be ready, but Pauley and Richards could be getting some junk time if games get out of control.



Mark Trumbo has to be in the line up every day, despite a few throwing errors at third, Trumbo's bat is too damn valuable to be on the bench or to pinch hit late in the game.  His stat line for the season looks something like batting .313 with 12 RBI, 4 Home Runs, 4 Doubles, 11 runs scored, and even a stolen base.  When the bats are having difficulty scoring runs, you can't afford to leave this power on the bench. 
Consistency in the batting order, with Mike Scioscia at the helm might not ever be too consistent.  However Pujols who DID just hit his first home run has been consistent at batting 3rd.  I still think Scioscia should commit to an everyday batting line up, but he's won a hell of a lot more baseball games than I ever have.  Trout was looking pretty good leading off. 

Here is what worries me... Scioscia has been loyal to his veterans to a fault.  At some point the Angels need to poop or get off the pot with Wells.  Obviously he isn't the player they were hoping for.  And its beginning to look like he won't ever be that player.  The outfield is extremely too crowded right now.  If Trout is to play, Borjous sits and vice versa.  Time to clear the path and make Trout your full time Left Fielder.  Otherwise, deal Petey for pieces to win now.