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28Jun 2014 by Jessica DeLine

Angels Trade Frieri for Older Frieri?

Clearly, the trade yesterday was an odd one. As the Angels seek to shore up their weak bullpen, they make a move that on the surface appears great - Ernesto Frieri traded! Great - but who did we get? Frieri in different clothing? There is really not much good to say about this trade except that Scioscia can no longer put Frieri in to situations where he doesn't belong. Shortly after Frieri got demoted to closer AGAIN, he almost blow the game on Thursday, giving up 3 runs in the top of the 9th. Dipoto must have said "screw you Scioscia", I'm sending him far away where you can't take him out to play again. So... that brings us to Jason Grilli from the Pirates and about the best thing…

26Jun 2014 by Jessica DeLine

The Angels need Pitching. Duh!

Angels, pitching

It's no surprise that the Angels are badly in need of pitching help. The questions are who and how? David Price rumors have recently been circulating and while there is no question he is a dominant pitcher that could greatly benefit the Angels starting rotation - do we need a starting pitcher when the Angels starters have the fifth best ERA in the AL and third best WHIP? Undoubtably, with the addition of someone like Price, the rotation would be incredible. Who would be the odd man out in a Price acquisition? Weaver and Wilson aren't going anywhere. Richards has been pitching like he's there to stay as well. Skaggs is set to make his return on Saturday and his spot would definitely be in question with a Price trade. Skaggs…