TEMPE, Ariz. — A few days before the Angels’ first full-squad workout of the spring, Manager Ron Washington said he’s eager to get an idea of what type of batting order he’s going to use. One question is looming particularly large for him. “The reality is, I’m looking for a fourth-hole hitter,” he said. “We’ll see where it goes.” Washington said so far he’s determined that his … [Read more...] about Angels’ Ron Washington ‘looking for a fourth-hole hitter’
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Angels Sign Shaun Anderson To Minor League Deal
The Angels have signed right-hander Shaun Anderson to a minor league deal, according to his MLB.com transactions tracker. The Wasserman client has been assigned to Triple-A Salt Lake but will presumably be in big league camp as a non-roster invitee. Anderson, 30, is a swingman who made six big league appearances last year between the Rangers and Marlins. He allowed 15 earned … [Read more...] about Angels Sign Shaun Anderson To Minor League Deal
Alexander: It’s spring training, so what’s the best – or worst – that can happen?
The world according to Jim: • Spring training has begun, and with it the traditional outsized optimism. And with it should come this reminder, and maybe all of us baseball scribes should be required to add this phrase the same way they do with ads for financial services products: Past performance is not an indicator of future results. … • This is a particular warning for those … [Read more...] about Alexander: It’s spring training, so what’s the best – or worst – that can happen?