Juan Rivera

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Cross legging out a tripplehorn and more revealing facts! I mentioned earlier than the new Bill James Handbook* rates Juan Rivera the worst baserunner in baseball 2009, at about 40 total bases lost compared to the average player. Here’s how it breaks down, compared to an excellent baserunner, Chone Figgins (+35) and a slow, but more effective, baserunner, Mike Napoli (+7). (Overall, the Angels were second-best in baseball.) ...James notes...  

It took five long years for the mighty Yankees to get back to the ALCS, but the celebration did not last long, as the Yankees started to prepare for the war with their haunted rivals out west. In 2008, for the first time since 1995, the Yankees were not playing baseball in October. In the final season of the most historic ballpark in baseball, the Yankees were watching the postseason from home while their former manager, Joe Torre was...  

BOSTON (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero and the Los Angeles Angels shrugged off their postseason failures and swept the Boston Red Sox out of the playoffs. Guerrero hit a two-out, two-run single off Jonathan Papelbon in the ninth inning and the Angels rallied past Boston 7-6 in Game 3 yesterday, advancing to the AL championship series for the first time since 2005.  

The momentary controversy over whether Yankees reliever Mariano Rivera spit on a ball is over...at least, in the eyes of the MLB. The Commissioner's office spokesman said, "From the available video and still pictures that we have, there's no evidence that Rivera spit on the ball." Los Angeles Angels fan blog HalosHeaven suggested that the Sandman doctored the ball, but the Post reports, "On still pictures in MLB's possession, it apparently...  

I'm now working on the Washington Nationals. The next team in the queue is the Los Angeles Angels, so use this thread to discuss the Angels farm system.I'm driving to Arizona this week to take in some Fall League games and take part in the Baseball HQ First Pitch Arizona Fall League Forum.  

The blame for last night’s loss falls squarely on Manager Joe Girardi. From AP- When Derek Jeter led off Game 3 with a homer into the bullpen, this AL Championship Series seemed uncomplicated. Power hitting and steady pitching appeared to be driving New York to the World Series. About 261 minutes, 14 pitchers, six homers and several [...]  

The Yankees are trying to exercise their playoff demon that is the Angels, like LA did by beating the Red Sox in the LDS. Alex Rodriguez‘ bat is awake and he’s working towards shaking the “Playoff Choke” label. CC did what they brought him to NY to do in Game 1, and Jeter’s still the [...] No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.  

More photos » by Chris Pizzello - AP 8 days ago: The Los Angeles Angels mob the field after clinching the AL West title with an 11-0 win over the Texas Rangers in an MLB baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, Sept. 28, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) Browse...  

Chone Figgins, Kendry Morales and Juan Rivera are among those struggling at the plate. But Angels hitting coach Mickey Hatcher knows a timely hit means more. Chone Figgins, Kendry Morales and Juan Rivera are among those struggling at the plate. But Angels hitting coach Mickey Hatcher knows a timely hit means more.  

Bobby Abreu is getting credit for setting an example for his teammates. Here's how many pitches per plate appearance the Angel regulars have seen in 2008 and 2009: Mike Napoli: 4.14, 4.15 Kendry Morales: 3.47, 4.02 Maicer Izturis: 3.76, 3.82 Howie Kendrick: 3.44, 3.81 Erick Aybar: 3.26, 3.47 Chone Figgins: 4.08, 4.21 Torii Hunter: 3.53, 3.80 Juan Rivera: 3.36, 3.63 Vlad Guerrero: 3.37, 3.23 Every Angel regular except Vladimir Guerrero saw...  

ANAHEIM, Calif. When Derek Jeter led off Game 3 with a homer into the bullpen, this AL Championship Series seemed uncomplicated. Power hitting and steady pitching appeared to be driving New York to the World Series.  

Bobby Abreu, Juan Rivera and Brian Fuentes have not gotten the job done. Abreu is 2-for-16 with no RBI and a team-worst six strikeouts. Rivera is 2-for-17 with no RBI. And Fuentes, the closer, coughed up a victory in Game 2.  

New York TimesNY Yankees return home for workout, hoping to close out Los Angeles Angels in ...The Star-Ledger - NJ.comJulie Jacobson/The Associated PressDerek Jeter, Joe Girardi and Alex Rodriguez take in the Bronx night during the Yankees ...Hunter: Pressure is on YankeesNew York PostSlumping Swisher to be benched for Game 6?NewsdayHalos feel momentum favors themMLB.comBoston Herald -Hartford Courant -The Associated Pressall 2,118 news...  

Anaheim, Calif., Sept. 27: Kendry Morales had three hits and three RBI Sunday, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 7-4 win over the Oakland Athletics. Morales' 32nd homer of the season, a two-run blast, gave Los Angeles a 4-0 lead with two outs in ...