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Kevin and I tackle the tough topics like, being awake for hours straight and changing clothes while podcasting about the Angels. We also touch on the lesser known topics like Ryan Madson, Jered Weaver and the rehab assignments that await them in the near future. We discuss Torii Hunter‘s crazy adjustment to baesball and whether or not it is sustainable. Personally, I’m missing Torii more and more each day especially with how he has almost completely re-invented himself as a baseball player. I also try to get to Kevin to talk bad about his favorite off season signing, Joe Blanton.

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What’s that Jerry? Mark Pryor is available? Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Arte Moreno: “Zero Chance Mike Scioscia Fired in-season”

Sounds like the same thing that Moreno said last year about the Big Catorce. But the key words to that headline could be “in-season.” I might be reading too much in that, but I might not be.

Money Quote:

“If everybody on the team was hitting .300, and the pitchers were undefeated, and all our relievers had done a good job and we’d made no errors, we wouldn’t be in this conversation,”

Oh, man. Wouldn’t that be nice.

Moreno Also Willing to Take Blame For the Angels Slow Start

OK, fair enough. But not a word has been said about Jerry Dipoto so far in these interviews. I really like the way that Dipoto brings in a new perspective with his position compared to that of the old guard. It would be a shame to lose that, all because Dipoto inherited a team that had been gutted prior to his taking the job.

Pujols Not Blaming Balky Knee, Foot For Dip In Power

Pujols doesn’t want to make excuses, great. That doesn’t mean that he should be seeing any time at first base. He’s not getting any healthier standing on the field, and it might be high-time that the Angels consider putting him on the DL for two weeks.

Jason Vargas, the One Thing Jerry Dipoto Got Right

To be fair, he also got DFA’ing Bobby Abreu right, which in turn means he got the ascension of Mike Trout right. Not trading Peter Bourjos was the right call, not to mention Ernesto Frieri. But yes, as far as this season goes, Jason Vargas has not been a miss. Which has been very pleasant.

Hamilton’s Bat Comes Around as he Battles Sinus Issue

I have to admit, it was nice seeing Josh Hamilton hit a home run off of a team not named the Houston Astros, and a monster one at that. But he followed it up with a relatively quiet game last night. One of Hamilton’s calling card’s during his career has been a hot streak that carries a team, I’m dying to see one of those while he wears Angel red.

Madson to Make Additional Rehab Stop at AAA

So he’s close right? or…..

Angels Plan to Keep Rehabbing Reliever Ryan Madson in the Minore Leagues for “Several Weeks”

Head. Desk. Well, at least he’s finally out on rehab assignment, right? I might there has to be a bright side to this. He can’t miss the whole season, can he?

May 7, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Los Angeles Angels shortstop Erick Aybar (2) reacts after striking out during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Angels Relievers Are Working Plenty of Overtime

Except Garrett Richards, who has now thrown just over three innings this month. Conversely, Ernesto Frieri is a freaking animal. In this age of one inning bullpen use, Frieri has finished the last three games, totaling 3.2 innings of work. Chances are that he will be unavailable tonight, but don’t rule out Mike Scioscia bringing him in if the situation calls for it.

Money Quote:

“I look at it as an opportunity for a lot of guys, to come up here and find their niche,” Butcher said. “… A lot of guys, through injuries, create their own opportunities. There’s been a lot of opportunities this year for several guys to come up here and show what they’re capable of doing. Some guys have taken advantage of that, obviously.”

Totes obvi.

Madson’s Brief Outing Encouraging to Angels

It’s encouraging to me too. When right, Madson is one of the most lock down relievers in all of baseball. And his availability at the big league level, would also negate the need for a less than adequate arm from AA, like Michael Roth.

Money Quote:

“One thing is, you don’t want a guy down there wasting bullets if he’s ready,”

No kidding. Have you guys seen the cost of ammunition these days? We’re screwed if the zombie apocalypse happens, especially if the Angels are wasting bullets.

C.J. Wilson: Reliever to Successful Starter

Obviously, this writer, has not been watching the same games as the rest of us. C.J. Wilson is no bum, to be sure, but his 2013 season up to this point, has been one forgettable start after another.

Replay Looms After Bad Week For Umpires

Oh, now it “looms.” When it comes to instant replay, I go back to Jim Joyce ruining what should have been the best day of Armando Galarraga‘s career. It’s not every day that pitcher who should be a mop-up guy throws a perfect game. But hey, Fill that page up with words.

Angels Hopeful That Erick Aybar Can Avoid the Disabled List

You know who else is hopeful that Aybar can avoid the DL? The fans are. I would really enjoy a week of play where this team doesn’t have to pull someone from the game and then sit them for a few days because of some nagging injury. We get it, baseball Gods, you’re mad at them for some reason. But can’t find someone else to punish for a little while? I’m sure wed all get a kick out of you screwing with A.J. Pierzynski for a few weeks.