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Angels report: Inside pitch
 

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There are just under 100 games left in the season, and they could be 100 of the most crucial games of Vladimir Guerrero's career.

One of the best and most consistent hitters of his generation, Guerrero has that long to re-establish his credentials as an elite-level, franchise player before heading into free agency next winter.

The eight-time All-Star has looked like a player in rapid decline over the past two years. The first two months of the 2008 season was one of the worst extended stretches of his career. It wasn't until the Angels added Mark Teixeira -- an elite-level player in his prime -- that Guerrero's game perked up. He finished strong, reaching 25-plus home runs and a .300 average for the 11th consecutive season -- a stretch that only Lou Gehrig could match (1927-37).

But Guerrero appears to be breaking down physically. He underwent knee surgery in the offseason, setting him back in spring training, then tore the pectoral muscle near his right arm just as the season was starting. That landed him on the disabled list for 35 games and has limited him to DH duty all season so far.

Since returning from the DL, Guerrero's production has been a shadow of what the Angels could once expect from him. He has batted .300 (25-for-80) since returning -- but it has been a soft .300. Twenty of his 25 hits have been singles, and he has not hit a home run since April 12 (88 at-bats ago).

Angels manager Mike scioscia insists Guerrero has lost no bat speed and still has "incredible" power in batting practice. In games, though, Scioscia admits Guerrero might be pressing -- perhaps a sign that he knows how important these next 100 games will be in determining his future.

The Angels have made no contract overtures to Guerrero since exercising the $15 million option in his contract last fall. Guerrero has begun a throwing program that could put him back in the Angels' outfield before the All-Star break, re-establishing some of his value for the free agent market. But Guerrero could find himself in the same position that Bobby Abreu was in last winter, sitting and waiting for a job offer, then forced to accept a deep pay cut when it doesn't come.

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January 10, 2010 4:03 am

Here’s the deal Halo fans: Lackey went to the Tea Party, Figgins a homecoming in Seattle, Vlad to continue his destruction of the ballpark in Arlington with Oliver, who plans to begin his retirement. So the Mariners and Rangers picked up some talent; the ...(more)

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February 4, 2010 5:51 pm
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February 9, 2010 12:56 pm
Rumors out of Miami where the New Orleans Saints shock the world by winning the Superbowl over the Indianapolis Colts, is that the Florida Marlins possably are willing to part with their franchize and start over.  SS) HANDLY RAMIREZ and 2B) Dan Uggla are rumored ...(more)
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February 3, 2010 10:54 pm
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January 28, 2010 9:19 pm
I read and listen to the so called experts every year and they never give the Angels the respect they deserve. We have won more games the last two years than any other team yet they diss us by picking the M's as the champs of the west the 2nd year in a row. They claim they are better defensively by adding Figgons. Better than Beltre? I don' ...(more)
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January 16, 2010 4:12 am
I know that many of you have been a bit down this year in terms of the Angels offseason moves, but upon further reflection I think the Angels did a good job.  The reason I say this is because it would have been easy to sign a fat chech over to Bay or Holliday, however if you look at where the Angels should be in the next two to three y ...(more)
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January 21, 2010 1:30 pm
This Pineiro signing is just a bandage for Lackey.  My proposal is to go after Greinke - He probably isn't on the table but if the Angels make an offer that would wow the Royals, they might listen.  IMO greinke is in Halliday's class but makes far less money - hence a bigger ...(more)
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January 5, 2010 11:37 am
Longtime Angels broadcaster Rory Markas passed away today. He coined the phrase "Light up the halo!" He was recently named, along with Gubicza and Mota, the tv voice of the club. Very sad news. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and all Angels fans, he'll be missed.
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January 21, 2010 3:06 pm
The signing of JOEL PINEIRO is a blessing and gives the Angels now 5 real solid starters and some ability to move some kids or players to get some bats.  The ANGELS still need someone to play 3rd base because B WOOD is not the answer.  He can't hit and he proved it this winter batting only 210 if that much with 2 hr.  That is ...(more)
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February 4, 2010 6:59 pm
http://isportsweb.com/ needs an Angels Correspondent.  The job would include Season Preview and Review, after game write ups, and any additional topics on Angels baseball.  If you are interested I encourage you to send me a PM with some way to contact you(preferably email) in it so isportsweb can get ...(more)
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February 3, 2010 6:16 pm
Angels signed OF Cory Aldridge to a minor league contract.

He'll also be invited to Spring Training. Aldridge, 30, spent all of last season in the Royals organization, batting .316/.361/.582 with 22 homers and 71 RBI for Triple-A Omaha. He hasn't appeared in the majors sinc
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February 3, 2010 6:14 pm
Angels signed RHP Travis Chick to a minor league contract.

He receives an invite to Spring Training as part of the deal. Chick, 25, was 8-7 with a 4.22 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in 23 games (21 starts) with Double-A Chattanooga in the
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February 2, 2010 5:19 pm
The Angels and RHP Jered Weaver avoided arbitration on Tuesday by agreeing to a one-year, $4.265 million contract.

The 27-year-old was arbitration-eligible for the first time this winter. Weaver was 16-8 with a 3.75 ERA and 1.24 WHIP in a career-high 211 innings
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February 2, 2010 5:12 pm
Jeff Mathis requested $1.3 million and was offered $700,000 from the Angels when arbitration figures were exchanged Tuesday.
Mathis hit .211/.288/.308 in 272 plate appearances last season. He will return to a backup role with the Angels in 2010
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February 2, 2010 5:10 pm
The Angels and LHP Joe Saunders avoided arbitration on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $3.7 million contract.

It's just south of the midpoint between the $3.85 million Saunders asked for and the $3.6 million the Angels offered when arbitration figures were exc
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