Projecting the Angels’ Post-Season Roster

Shrowded in as much secrecy as a Cold War nuclear test or New England Patriots injury, the California Angels have yielded very few signals as to the makeup of their postseason roster. While the starting lineup is generally set, the rest of the team is in a state of flux.

There have been some indications, however, from sources close to the team of what their roster will look like in the ALDS. Most pundits agree on the following roster developments:

1) The team is confident in its first three starters: John Lackey, Jered Weaver, and Scott Kazmir.

2) The team will opt to go with either Joe Saunders or Ervin Santana in the fourth spot, though Saunders seems to be the frontrunner at the moment...

BOS 4, LAA 1: Dice is Nice

In his first game back since June 19, Daisuke Matsuzaka pitched a surprisingly decent an unagitating outing, as the Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim of California of the United States of North America, 4-1. The multi-million dollar man notched over six shutout innings, giving up only three hits. Unfortunately, he walked just as many batters, but the five strikeouts on 93 pitches were certainly a step in the right direction.

6/15: ALDS Preview… again?

GAME NOTES: The Angels come to town. We'll probably be facing them in the ALDS again -- the Angels could use a strong showing at Fenway Park to give them confidence going into the playoff series. The Angels aren't the pitching club they used to be, but boy, they can rake now. It's important, I think, to show them that their struggles at Fenway Park will continue. Oh, and Dice-K returns.

American League West Preview…And the rest of the remaining divisions too.

The Angels do not get on base much, and they haven't hit for all that much power of late. I am a stat-guy. So I believe that an offense needs to do these things to score enough runs. There is only so much that can happen as a result of "hit and runs" and taking the extra base. Now, taking the extra base is great, and often overlooked--as is baserunning in general. But a team must get on base enough, in order to score enough.

The Abreu acquisition was great. For that amount of money, the team put aside their philosophy of having only players who can play defense, and sacrificed "it" for a little offense. There is no risk in signing Abreu, and he should still hit for average, get on base, and flash enough power to make him a quality all-around player.

BOS 3, LAA 2: Lowrie, Sox headed to ALCS

Jed Lowrie got another chance to punch Boston’s ticket to the ALCS, and this time around, Lowrie delivered. Tied 2-2…

10/6: Lester on the hill

Prev. Gm: Los Angeles Angels (1-2) @ Boston Red Sox (2-1) John Lackey (0-1, 2.70)@ Jon Lester (1-0, 0.00) 8:37…

BOS 4, LAA 1: Bay, Lester take game one

Welcome to the playoffs Jason Bay. After striking out in his first two at-bats Bay lined a two-run home run…

Series Preview: Boston vs Orange County

This is not 1986. This is not 2004. This is not 2007. The 2008 Halos are 100-62 and, on paper,…

7/29: Step Up, Clay

Prev. Gm: Los Angeles Angels (65-40) @ Boston Red Sox (61-46) John Lackey (8-2, 3.02) @ Clay Buchholz (2-5, 5.81)…

LAA 7, BOS 5: Dice-K roughed up

A six run outburst in the sixth inning was the all the Angels needed dumping Daisuke Matsuzaka and the Boston…