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John Lackey earns 100th victory with Angels

These are the glory days for the Angels. They used to go decades without a playoff appearance. Now they go to the playoffs just about every year.

When fans look back upon this era of excellence, John Lackey figures to be the starting pitcher who comes to mind. He earned his 100th win for the Angels on Sunday, joining Chuck Finley, Nolan Ryan, Frank Tanana and Mike Witt in that distinguished club.

“It’s a big deal,” Lackey said. “The list is pretty short of guys who have done it in this uniform. Those are some pretty big names. It’s cool to be in the same sentence with those guys.”

Click here to read the full article – By BILL SHAIKIN of Los Angeles Times

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Saunders hopes rest pays off

Over the last few years, starting pitching has been one of the main reasons the Angels have been so competitive in the American League West.

After all, from 2006 to 2008, the Angels’ starting pitchers ranked second in both the American League and the Majors with an averaged ERA of 4.17. And that was a major reason why the club won the division in both 2007 and 2008.

But this year has been about the offense for the Angels, with the club leading the Majors in runs scored, while the starting pitching hasn’t been as strong.

Click here to read the full article – By Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com

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August 26, 2009 Posted by GameSetMatch | Angels Apparel, Angels News, Los Angeles Angels, MLB | Angels, Angels Apparel, Baseball, Joe Saunders, LA Angels, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Angels T-Shirts, MLB | 1 Comment

Lackey sets sights on win No. 100

Chuck Finley, Nolan Ryan, Mike Witt and Frank Tanana. It’s an exclusive club — Angels pitchers with 100 or more victories — and John Lackey is on the verge of joining.

With a victory in the series finale against the Indians, Lackey will reach triple digits in wins in his career: 100, on the nose.

“It puts me in a certain class in the time I’ve been here, especially with the time I’ve missed the last two years,” Lackey said. “It means I’ve been out there, for the most part, and productive.”

Lackey has absorbed only 68 losses with his 99 wins, and his career ERA is 3.80 across 1,443 innings since making his Major League debut during the 2002 World Series championship run.

Click here to read the full article – By Lyle Spencer of MLB.com

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August 20, 2009 Posted by GameSetMatch | Angels Apparel, Angels News, Los Angeles Angels, MLB | Angels, Angels Apparel, Baseball, John Lackey, LA Angels, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Angels Hats, MLB | No Comments Yet

Bill Singer Upcoming Signing

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2-Time 20 Game Winner
Upcoming Signing – 10/10/2009

Here are the details:
Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel
When: 10/10/2009
Phone: (908) 258-7228

All Orders and Mail-Order need to be received by: 10/7/2009

Prices:
Any Item – $23

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August 6, 2009 Posted by sportsfan1 | Angels Memorabilia, Angels Signings, Los Angeles Angels, MLB | Autograph Signings, Bill Singer, Bill Singer Memorabilia, Bill Singer Upcoming Signing, Los Angeles Angels | No Comments Yet

Sean Rodriguez impresses the boss

Perhaps no player better embodies the Angels’ remarkable organizational depth and versatility than Sean Rodriguez, who is emerging as their new Chone Figgins with his ability to play capably all over the field.

“From the perspective of being an everyday player, he’s opened up a new dimension being able to play the outfield every day,” Angels manager Mike Scioscia said on Wednesday as Rodriguez was back with Triple-A Salt Lake following two superb games in left field in Minnesota over the weekend. “He’s got enough thunder in his bat to play corner outfield. He can play second base every day, shortstop, third base. He’s a baseball player, a terrific athlete.

Click here to read the full article – By Lyle Spencer of MLBlogs Network

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