Fox sports is reporting the Angels are in serious discussions to obtain left-hander Scott Kazmir from the Rays, according to a major-league source.
var userStatus='vote'; // if this poll is the one for which they have answered, show results if (typeof(pollsVoted)!="undefined") { for (var i = 0; i The Rays would receive a package of prospects in the deal, which was first reported by MLB.com. Class AA left-hander Alex Torres and Class A third baseman Matthew Sweeney are two of the names under discussion.Kazmir was still in the Tampa Bay clubhouse as of 4:40 p.m. ET, prior to the Rays' game against Detroit, FOXSports.com's Jon Paul Morosi reported.
Are the Angels headed for fall?
The LA Times is reporting This pattern the Angels have perfected -- fall behind after a shaky outing by their starter, roar back behind their offense, which usually strings together multiple hits in a big inning for a comeback win -- played well in July, but will it play in October?
Marlins and Angels interested in Heath BellSD Union-Tribune is reporting Heath Bell called it the kiss of death.
“We just signed a one-year lease on a home in San Diego,” the closer said Thursday in the Padres' clubhouse.
“Before signing the lease, I didn't give a second thought to the possibility of being traded. But as soon as I signed the lease, I'm thinking, 'Oh, no.' ”
Angels ponder costly decisionThe Angels are interested in Halladay or Scott Kazmir but how much are they willing to pay?
Having been a buyer at the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline most of the decade, the Angels know how steep the prices can get to add talent. This year it might be more costly than ever.
Angels are looking to tweek their BullpenLA Times is reporting that the LA Angels are looking to add another pitcher for the stretch run. Yesterday Pitching coach Mike Butcher and bullpen coach Orlando Mercado held a lengthy closed-door meeting with the team's relievers and catchers. The Angels are believed to be looking at Colorado's Huston Street, Arizona's Tony Pena and Chad Qualls, Houston's LaTroy Hawkins and Tim Byrdak, and Cleveland's Matt Herges and Rafael Betancourt.
