Halo Headlines - 10/19/09

Written by Garrett Wilson on Monday, 19 October 2009 16:03.

The Story: The two-year, $16 million deal rumored to be offered to Bobby Abreu appears to be a correct valuation. The Monkey Says: Nobody told Bobby though because he turned it down. He appears to want more money, but I think even after his great year that he is going to get much more than what the Halos are offering.
The Story: The two LCS series are doing well in the ratings so far. The Monkey Says: Having multiple big media markets on both coasts is certainly helping, but the ALCS ratings are sure to plummet if the Angels don't get back in the series this afternoon.
The Story: The Yankees couldn't sellout Game 1 of the ALCS. The Monkey Says: This just shows how the Yanks' homefield advantage is deteriorating. If the Angels can take care of business in Anaheim, they still have a good chance of stealing a game in the Bronx and winning the series, despite the events of the first two games.
The Story: Why does Jeter thrive and Vlad choke in the playoffs? The Monkey Says: No, Jeter isn't magical, he's just good and Vlad is breaking down physically and just can't hit good pitching anymore.
The Story: Jered Weaver refuses to let the Angels give up. The Monkey Says: I like the talk, now he better walk the walk and shutdown the Yankees tonight and get the win to give the Halos new life in the ALCS.
The Story: Why Vladimir Guerrero won't be moved out of the clean-up spot. The Monkey Says: Those are all valid reasons, but none of them hold enough water to support this continual exercise in stubbornness and myopia. For this reason alone I am hoping the Angels let Vlad walk in the off-season.
The Story: Torii Hunter had a bad feeling right before A-Rod's game-tying homer in Game 2. The Monkey Says: Torii saw trouble the instant he saw Mathis set-up his glove on that fateful 0-2 pitch. How does the centerfielder realize it was a bad idea but nobody in the battery did? In a related story, I hate my life.

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