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Successful surgery has Torii optimistic

Angels center fielder Torii Hunter underwent surgery on Monday at Baylor University Hospital to repair a hernia on his right side. "The surgery was a success," said Hunter, who was driven home after the procedure by his wife, Katrina. "I did my ...

From LYLE SPENCER, MLB.com,  23 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Torii Hunter,  Dodger Stadium,  Dr. John (musician),  AT&T Inc.,  Matt Kemp

Morales' marvelous year nets fifth place

ANAHEIM -- Angels first baseman Kendry Morales (.306 batting average, 34 homers, 108 RBIs) finished fifth in the American League Most Valuable Player balloting announced on Monday by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Minnesota's Joe Mauer ...

From LYLE SPENCER, MLB.com,  23 Nov 2009
Related Topics: New York Yankees,  Kendry Morales,  American League,  Joe Mauer,  Miguel Cabrera

Morales in running for AL MVP Award

ANAHEIM -- Few players in the Majors were as productive in 2009 as Angels first baseman Kendry Morales, who batted .306 with 34 homers and 108 RBIs, finishing second in the American League in slugging, tied for fifth in RBIs and sixth in total ...

From LYLE SPENCER, MLB.com,  22 Nov 2009
Related Topics: American League,  Kendry Morales,  Mark Teixeira,  Mike Scioscia,  Joe Mauer

Coaching staff remains intact for 2010

ANAHEIM -- Mike Scioscia, selected as 2009 American League Manager of the Year by the Baseball Writers' Association of America on Wednesday, will have his entire coaching staff back in 2010. Scioscia will be joined when Spring Training opens in Tempe, ...

From LYLE SPENCER, MLB.com,  19 Nov 2009
Related Topics: American League,  Mike Scioscia,  Ron Roenicke,  Mike Butcher,  Dino Ebel

Speedy Bourjos added to 40-man roster

Angels now have 38 players in fold prior to free agency Peter Bourjos batted .281 in 110 games at Double-A Arkansas and stole 32 bases. (Bill Mitchell/Four Seam Images) ANAHEIM -- The Angels added outfielder Peter Bourjos to their 40-man ...

From LYLE SPENCER, MLB.com,  19 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Major League Baseball,  Bill Mitchell,  John Lackey,  Darren Oliver,  Kelvim Escobar

Angels focused on own free agents

ANAHEIM -- The waiting game continues for the three-time reigning American League West champion Angels. With six players eligible for bids when free agency's doors swing open at 9:01 p.m. PT on Thursday night, the Angels have much to resolve before ...

From LYLE SPENCER, MLB.com,  19 Nov 2009
Related Topics: American League,  John Lackey,  Chone Figgins,  Vladimir Guerrero,  Darren Oliver

Scioscia tops in AL for remarkable year

ANAHEIM -- The most emotionally challenging of his 10 seasons as leader of the Angels culminated in Mike Scioscia's selection on Wednesday as 2009 American League Manager of the Year by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. It was Scioscia's ...

From LYLE SPENCER, MLB.com,  18 Nov 2009
Related Topics: New York Yankees,  Mike Scioscia,  American League,  Ron Gardenhire,  Joe Girardi

Inbox: Any interest in free agents?

The Inbox is back. I apologize for not being more consistent with this popular format, formerly known as the mailbag. I keep putting it on the back burner. The Angels never seem to stop making news, keeping me busy on a daily basis. I'll try to make ...

From LYLE SPENCER, MLB.com,  17 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Adrian Beltre,  Jose Valverde,  Vladimir Guerrero,  Chone Figgins,  John Lackey

Scioscia led an extraordinary year

ANAHEIM -- Mike Scioscia's 10th season as manager of the Angels was unlike any other. It began with the death of one of his most promising young players, Nick Adenhart, in the season's opening week and ended in Yankee Stadium in a gripping American ...

From LYLE SPENCER, MLB.com,  17 Nov 2009
Related Topics: New York Yankees,  Mike Scioscia,  Nick Adenhart,  Bobby Cox,  Joe Girardi

Scioscia looks to join Torii with hardware

ANAHEIM -- Mike Scioscia's big moment might be coming on Wednesday with the announcement of the Baseball Writers' Association of America's American League Manager of the Year, but center fielder Torii Hunter -- with his ninth Gold Glove and first ...

From LYLE SPENCER, MLB.com,  16 Nov 2009
Related Topics: American League,  Mike Scioscia,  Torii Hunter,  Kendry Morales,  Jered Weaver

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