Daily Links for the LA Angels including Pineiro already feeling better, Izturis aiming to avoid the DL this year, Trumbo returns to the lineup and much more...

Ready or not?  That is the big question that faces Kendrys Morales this season.  He's already failed his first test and landed on the DL to start the year, but can Morales rehab quickly and set himself up for a big comeback season?

2010 Stats: 193 AB, .290 AVG, .346 OBP, .487 SLG, 29 R, 11 HR, 39 RBI, 0 SB

2011 ZiPS Projections: 378 AB, .283 AVG, .330 OBP, .476 SLG, 48 R, 17 HR, 63 RBI, 1 SB

2011 Bill James Projections: 544 AB, .296 AVG, .343 OBP, .507 SLG, 75 R, 27 HR, 95 RBI, 1 SB

2011 Marcel Projections: 368 AB, .286 AVG, .340 OBP, .491 SLG, 48 R, 16 HR, 57 RBI, 2 SB

2011 MWaH Projections*: 425 AB, .274 AVG, .326 OBP, .459 SLG, 60 R, 17 HR, 72 RBI, 0 SB

*The MWaH projections are simply my best guess based off my own personal opinion and research

Time is running out for Brandon Wood.  His spring has been less than impressive and his roster spot is disappearing before his eyes, yet somewhere deep down he still has some of that potential that made him such a star prospect years ago.  What are the Angels to do?  Does he deserve more patience or is it time to finally just give up on Brandon Wood?

Time to vote!

Daily Links for the LA Angels including Morales officially headed for the disabled list, Pineiro leaves his start early with a shoulder injury, Scot Shields officially retires and much more...

Its been five years since Oakland has won the division, finishing behind the Angels every year since then. Now boasting a retooled offense and a few upgrades to their already phenomenal pitching staff, Oakland may be an obstacle in the long road back to the top of the AL West for the Angels. Will they falter like they have year after year since 2006, or will they make a run for it all on the back of their pitching?


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Hisanori was an under-the-radar free agent signing for the Angels that could pay big dividends this year or turn into another case of the Angels overpaying for mediocre bullpen talent.  Which will it be?

2010 Stats: 122 IP, 10-6, 8 SV, 3.61 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 114 K

2011 ZiPS Projections: 106 IP, 8-6, n/a SV, 4.16 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 95 K

2011 Bill James Projections: not available

2011 Marcel Projections: 94 IP, 7-5, 4 SV, 3.93 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 82 K

2011 MWaH Projections*: 87 IP, 7-3, 0 SV, 4.05 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 75 K

*The MWaH projections are simply my best guess based off my own personal opinion and research

Daily Links for the LA Angels including Morales is running out of time, Trumbo to rest his groin for a few days as a precaution, examining how the Angels can make an aging roster younger and much more...