5/13Halo Hangout: Link Hangout: Erick Aybar looks to come back tonight, Tommy Hanson will miss another start and, Angels baserunning hasn’t been what it...
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5/12Halo Hangout: Link Hangout: Relievers are making time and a half, Ryan Madson has an encouraging outing and, Erick Aybar shouldn’t time on the disabled...
5/12Halo Hangout: Link Hangout: Relievers are making time and a half, Ryan Madson has an encouraging outing and, Erick Aybar shouldn’t time on the disabled...
5/10Halo Hangout: Link Hangout: Mike Trout is unfazed by expectations for an encore, a patient Mark Trumbo is drawing more walks and, Mike Scioscia might not...
5/5Halo Hangout: Link Hangout: Jered Weaver is set to throw off of a mound next week, Mark Trumbo and adaptability and, Josh Hamilton is getting booed at home....
4/5MLBTradeRumors: Notable April Extensions: Earlier this week, the Rangers officially signed Elvis Andrus to an eight-year extension with a vesting option for a ninth year...
3/22StanGraphs: 2013 AL West Preview: 1. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim For quite a while now, I have just been kind of comfortable assuming I’d pencil the Rangers...
3/20Twins Rubes: Must See TV: If you haven’t watched any of the 2013 World Baseball Classic yet, I suggest you tune in for these last five days. Only...
3/7Puckett's Pond: WBC Pool C Preview: Dominican Republic The Dominicans feature plenty of major leaguers and a star-studded infield that includes Jose Reyes, Hanley...
10/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar not expected back: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar (quadriceps) continues to nurse a right quadriceps injury, and he is not expected...[+] to return for the regular season finale Wednesday, Oct. 3, against the Seattle Mariners.
10/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar injured: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar (quadriceps) left the second game of a doubleheader with a strained right quadriceps...[+] muscle Sunday, Sept. 30. He's being listed as day-to-day.
9/22Halo Hangout: Link Hangout: The Angels are going with a closer by committee approach to close out the season, Torii Hunter wants to stay in Anaheim and a...
9/15Baseball Musings: Massive Tie Scenario: The AL saw pretty good results in the quest for a five-way tie between the AL East leaders and the wild card contenders. The Rays...
8/29SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 8/29:
When Boston Red Sox skipper Bobby Valentine suspended Alfredo Aceves last week, it was because he threw a hissy fit after being...
8/26Halo Hangout: Erick Aybar is Streaking: No, not that kind of streaking. Erick Aybar is having himself quite the August though at the plate. Aybar signed a four year $35M...
8/24SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 8/24:
As I was gathering my thoughts to write about last night's Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim game, I didn't really...
8/24SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 8/24:
As I was gathering my thoughts to write about last night's Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim game, I didn't really...
8/15Halo Hangout: The Dog Days Of August: For the Angels, more like doggin’ it days of August. Amirite? While July ended with the Halos taking the first two games...
7/31Halo Hangout: Let’s not forget Torii.: Torii Hunter. Number two in the batting order, number one in our hearts. Through the Angels acquisition of Albert Pujols, to the...
7/30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar taking grounders: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar (toe) started taking ground balls Monday, July 30, and he is expected to be ready...[+] to return from the disabled list Monday, Aug. 6.
7/28MLB Dirt: Angels Made the Right Trade: The Milwaukee Brewers traded right-handed ace Zack Greinke to the Los Angeles Angels last night in exchange for shortstop prospect...
7/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar lands on DL: The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim placed SS Erick Aybar (toe) on the 15-day disabled list Friday, July 27, due to a non-displaced...[+] fracture of his right big toe. The move is retroactive to July 22.
7/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | More on Erick Aybar: Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar (toe) is awaiting renowned Dr. Lewis Yocum to give definitive...[+] analysis of his latest set of X-rays. The original X-rays, taken Saturday, July 21, showed a line in the big toe, most likely indicating a fracture.
7/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar in walking boot: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar (toe) was spotted wearing a walking boot Monday, July 23. He was examined by the...[+] team's medical staff Monday, but no official word has come from the team on how long he'll be out and if he'll need a stint on the 15-day disabled list.
7/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Jean Segura recalled: The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim recalled SS Jean Segura from Double-A Sunday, July 22. Manager Mike Scioscia said the youngster...[+] was recalled as 'infield coverage' with SS Erick Aybar (toe) nursing an ailment. The team optioned P David Carpenter to Triple-A Salt Lake in the corresponding move.
7/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Uncertain if Erick Aybar needs stint on DL: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar (toe) suffered a contusion to the big toe on his right foot when he fouled a ball...[+] off his foot Saturday, July 21. The team sent him for X-rays, but they are still waiting on definitive analysis from their medical staff. Aybar is expected to miss at least a couple of days, and he might require a stint on the 15-day disabled list.
7/16MLB Dirt: Pujols is an Entitled Boor: The box score of Sunday’s game between the New York Yankees and the Angels with the really long name shows that Albert Pujols...
7/15Baseball Musings: Early Power: Erick Aybar and Albert Pujols hit back-to-back home runs in the first inning against Ivan Nova to give the Angels a 2-0 lead over...
7/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Mike Trout scratched : Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Mike Trout (pinkie) was scratched from the lineup Monday, July 2, with a jammed right pinkie...[+] finger. SS Erick Aybar is hitting leadoff and OF Peter Bourjos is starting in center field and batting eighth.
6/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar's streak endsLos Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar's 11-game hitting streak ended Wednesday, June 27....[+]Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar's 11-game hitting streak ended Wednesday, June 27.
6/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar has hit safely in eight straight: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar pushed his hitting streak to eight games Friday, June 22, against the Los Angeles...[+] Dodgers.
6/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar breaks home run drought: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar hit his first home run since Sept. 18, 2011, as part of a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles...[+] Dodgers.
6/12High Heat Stats: Monday game notes: (Three outta four ain’t bad…?) Nationals 6, @Red Sox 4: Washington is 5-2 in interleague play, with a scoring margin...
5/31YankeeAnalysts.com: Yanks salvage series: Like Tuesdays game, but in the other direction, the third inning proved to be a big one in the Yankees/Angels matchup. Down 1-0...
5/28Baseballhotcorner.com: Power Alley: Power Outage The entire San Diego Padres team has 14 home runs this year in 1206 at bats. Ranger slugger Josh “Hambone”...
5/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar day-to-day: Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar (knee) is considered day-to-day with his bruised knee....[+]
5/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar sitting: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar (knee) is out of the lineup Wednesday, May 23, after he was hit on the right knee...[+] by a pitch the previous night.
5/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar finally catches fire: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar went 2-for-6 in the series finale Sunday, May 20, against the San Diego Padres, posting...[+] his third consecutive multi-hit game in the interleague series. He went 8-for-15 with two doubles, a triple and three RBIs with two stolen bases, raising his average from .189 to .225 in the three-game set.
5/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar in a slumpLos Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar is in a 2-for-21 slump....[+]Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar is in a 2-for-21 slump.
4/22MLBTradeRumors: MLBTR Originals:
A look at this week's original reporting and analysis from the MLBTR team..
Ben Nicholson-Smith looked at the top arbitration...
4/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar dropped to eighth: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar was bumped from the leadoff spot to eighth in manager Mike Scioscia's lineup after...[+] his .190 start to the season. Aybar went 2-for-4 Thursday, April 19, against the Oakland Athletics.
4/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar's extension official: The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim finalized their four-year, $35 million extension with SS Erick Aybar Thursday, April 19. He...[+] received a $1 million signing bonus, and he'll make $8.5 million in each of the next four years. Aybar will make an extra $75,000 for his next Gold Glove or Silver Slugger award, $50,000 for making the All-Star team, $75,000 as MVP of a league championship series and $100,000 as World Series MVP. He will earn $150,000 for winning the league MVP award.
4/19Baseball Musings: Aybar Signs: The Athletics beat the Angels 6-0 Wednesday night behind outstanding pitching from Bartolo Colon and another home run from Yoenis...
4/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar contract update: Updating a previous report, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have agreed to terms with SS Erick Aybar on a four-year deal worth...[+] $35 million, all of which is guaranteed.
4/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar agrees to extension: The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have agreed to terms with SS Erick Aybar on a contract extension. Terms of the contract were...[+] not disclosed.
4/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar's deal to be announced soon: The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are close to signing SS Erick Aybar to a contract extension, and a deal is expected to be announced...[+] Thursday, April 19. Aybar will receive a $35 million deal over four years, with an average annual salary of $8.5 million, according to sources.
4/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Encouraged about extension talks with Erick Aybar: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim general manager Jerry Dipoto said the team has made progress in contract extension talks with SS...[+] Erick Aybar and is optimistic the two sides will be able to reach an agreement. The team would like to sign Aybar to a contract similar to the four-year, $33.5 million one 2B Howard Kendrick signed but Aybar is believed to be looking for a contract at least five years long worth $50 million.
4/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar close to extension: The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are nearing a contract extension with SS Erick Aybar Monday, April 16. Aybar is looking for...[+] a $50 million deal for at least five years, but the team prefers a four-year, $33.5 million contract.
4/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar saves team in opener: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar delivered a bases-clearing triple in the bottom of the eighth inning to break a scoreless...[+] tie Friday, April 6, against the Kansas City Royals. It was his only hit in four at-bats.
4/7Baseball Musings: Western Roundup: Jeremy Guthrie lasted seven innings in his Rockies debut as Colorado defeated host Houston 5-3. Colorado new comers Michael Cuddyer...
4/3Full Spectrum Baseball: Stealing One: For many fantasy league owners, the stolen base category represents somewhat of an afterthought. Maybe you draft 1 speedy outfielder...
2/28MLBTradeRumors: Would-Be Contract Years:
A slew of interesting players are entering their contract years for the first time, as they'll reach six years of Major League...
2/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar contract extension still a possibility: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim general manager Jerry Dipoto said an extension of SS Erick Aybar's contract is still 'very much...[+] a possibility,' but it is unlikely to happen before the start of the regular season.
1/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar avoids arbitration: The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim agreed to a one-year, $5.075 million deal with SS Erick Aybar Tuesday, Jan. 17, to avoid arbitration....[+]
1/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar files for arbitration: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar filed for arbitration Friday, Jan. 13. Aybar will be a free agent after the upcoming...[+] season, and the team has started extension talks with Aybar.
1/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Contract talks with Howard Kendrick, Erick Aybar: The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have had preliminary discussions on multi-year contract extensions with 2B Howard Kendrick and...[+] SS Erick Aybar, but nothing is imminent.
12/19High Heat Stats: Trivia Time #9: ("Number nine ... number nine ... number nine ...")These are the only qualifying hitters to achieve a certain statistical combination...
12/5Roto Think Tank: 2011 A.L. Shortstops: For the first time in at least five years, the 10 most expensive A.L. shortstops turned a profit. Ten Most Expensive A.L....
11/1i70baseball.com: Defense=Offense?: Yesterday, three finalists were named at each position for Gold Glove winners. As expected, Alex Gordon and Jeff Francoeur made...
9/18Baseball Musings: Come Fly with Me: The Angles knock out six doubles and three home runs as Jered Weaver gets plenty of support in the 11-2 drubbing of the Orioles....
8/28Roto Think Tank: 2011 J.J. Hardy:
So...you're one of the lucky duckies who bought J.J. Hardy at your auction this past spring. How ya feeling right about...
8/2Fragile Freddy's: This & That: Let’s spend a little time considering some of the issues of the day;Item: Tigers-Angels make faces at each other, don’t have...
7/28Baseball Analytics: Ervin Santana's No-No: The Angels' Ervin Santana no-hit the Indians on Wednesday afternoon -- but Cleveland still led the game until the fifth frame....
6/20Giants Nirvana: Some Not-So-Fun Facts: -- The Giants have hit 12 home runs at home this year. Jose Bautista, Curtis Granderson, Mark Teixeira, and Prince Fielder have...
6/12Baseball Musings: Late Saturday Roundup: The Braves and Astros scored more in the tenth inning than they did in regulation as a 2-2 tie ends in a 4-1 Atlanta victory....
6/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar has three knocksLos Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar went 3-for-4 with one strikeout in a losing effort Wednesday, June 1....[+]Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar went 3-for-4 with one strikeout in a losing effort Wednesday, June 1.
5/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar drives in three runs: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar went 3-for-5 with a triple, two runs scored and three RBIs Sunday, May 29, against...[+] the Minnesota Twins.
5/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar drives in three runs Friday: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBIs against the Minnesota Twins Friday, May...[+] 27.
5/20B-R Blog: Hitting turnarounds in 2011: There were 29 players in 2010 to have at least 300 PA's and an OPS+ no better than 80. Of those guys, here are the ones with the...
5/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar's streak endsLos Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar's hit streak came to an end at 13 games Monday, May 16....[+]Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar's hit streak came to an end at 13 games Monday, May 16.
5/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Eric Aybar being more aggressive : Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar said he struggled last season because he wasn't very aggressive at the plate. 'Last...[+] year, I took too many pitches. Now I'm a little more aggressive,' said Aybar, who is seeing 3.3 pitches per plate appearance this season, down a quarter-pitch from last year when he became overly patient in the leadoff role. He has hit safely in a career-high 13 straight games and is hitting .343 since coming off the disabled list.
5/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar continues to hit the ball well: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar went 3-for-4 with a double, home run, walk and three RBIs Sunday, May 15, against...[+] the Texas Rangers. He extended his hitting streak to 13 games. During the streak, Aybar is batting .373 (22-for-59).
5/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar pushes hit streak to 12 games: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar went 1-for-5 Saturday, May 14, against the Texas Rangers, extending his hitting streak...[+] to 12 games.
5/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar has career-high 11-game hit streak: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, his first of the season, to extend his hitting...[+] streak to a career-high 11 games Friday, May 13, against the Texas Rangers. Aybar is 18-for-50 (.360) during the impressive span.
5/8Baseball Musings: Nail Biters for 1000: The Angels defeated the Indians 6-5 Sunday afternoon for Mike Scioscia‘s 1000th victory as a manager. The Angels fought...
5/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Three notch three hits: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar, OF Bobby Abreu and 3B Alberto Callaspo tallied three hits apiece against the Oakland...[+] Athletics Friday, May 6.
5/6Baseball Musings: Inside Aybar: At Baseball Analytics, I look at how the inside edge of the plate helps or hurts Erick Aybar against right-handed pitchers.
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5/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Bobby Abreu knocks in three: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Bobby Abreu went 2-for-6 three RBIs in a winning effort Thursday, May 5. He wasn't the only one...[+] who had a big day: SS Erick Aybar went 4-for-6 with two runs and one RBI, 2B Howard Kendrick went 3-for-6 with one run scored and two RBIs and OF Peter Bourjos went 3-for-4 with four runs scored.
4/27COSFBA: Waiver Saviors: April 26th, 2011: Waiver Saviors will be a semi-regular feature on COSFBA looking for players available in a majority of leagues (ESPN and/or Yahoo!)...
4/22SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 4/22:
While I was away for a few days, the Boston Red Sox finally picked up a road win when they split the series with the Oakland...
4/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar hitless in return to lineup: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar (oblique) was hitless in four at-bats in his return from the 15-day disbled list...[+] Wednesday, April 20, reports The Associated Press.
4/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar returns to lineup: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar (oblique) is back in the lineup Wednesday, April 20, at shortstop, according to The...[+] Orange County Register's Bill Plunkett. OF Bobby Abreu, who is 1-for-20 on the current road trip, is taking the night off.
4/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar activated: The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim activated SS Erick Aybar (oblique) from the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, April 20, according...[+] to CBSSports.com.
4/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar cleared to return Wednesday: The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are expected to activate SS Erick Aybar (oblique) from the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, April...[+] 19, after making a corresponding roster move after the game Tuesday, April 18, reports The Associated Press.
4/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar unlikely to play: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar (oblique) is expected to return to the team Monday, April 18, but is unlikely to...[+] be in the lineup against the Texas Rangers, according to MLB.com's Cash Kruth. He is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday, April 19, or Wednesday, April 20.
4/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar begins swinging from right side: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar (oblique) took swings from the right side of the plate Saturday, April 16, and will...[+] continue to do so while being evaluated by the team, according to The Associated Press.
4/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Trio getting closer to returning: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 1B Kendrys Morales (ankle, foot), SS Erick Aybar (oblique) and SP Joel Pineiro (shoulder) will all...[+] head to Arizona to continue their rehab during the team's next road trip, according to The Orange County Register's Sam Miller. Aybar will likely return from the disabled list Monday, April 18. Morales has resumed running and is up to 10 sprints of 110 feet. Pineiro is expected to throw a simulated game Saturday, April 16, Sunday, April 17, or Monday, April 18. He is likely to make at least two rehab starts in the minors before returning.
4/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar placed on disabled list: The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have placed SS Erick Aybar (oblique) on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained oblique...[+] muscle on his left side, according to The Associated Press. The move is retroactive to Sunday, April 3.
4/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar could take batting practice Monday or Tuesday: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar (side) ran wind sprints and fielded grounders Saturday, April 9, according to Mike...[+] DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times. He could resume taking batting practice Monday, April 11, or Tuesday, April 12.
4/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar MRI shows mild strain: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar (oblique) underwent an MRI Wednesday, April 6, according to Bill Plunkett of The...[+] Orange County Register. The MRI showed a mild side strain and nothing more, according to manager Mike Scioscia.
4/6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar slated for MRI: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar (side) will have an MRI Wednesday, April 6, according to Bill Plunkett of The Orange...[+] County Register.
4/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar hoping to return soon: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar (side) is hoping to return to the lineup Wednesday, April 6, according to MLB.com's...[+] Lyle Spencer. 'It's just a little pain, not bad,'. 'I'm not worried about it.'
4/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar update: Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar (side) will not play either Tuesday, April 5, or Wednesday,...[+] April 6, according to Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register.
4/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar still out: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar (side) is still out of the lineup Tuesday, April 5, with SS Maicer Izturis taking...[+] his place for the second straight game, according to The Orange County Register's Bill Plunkett.
4/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar scratched Sunday: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia said Sunday, April 3, that SS Erick Aybar (side) was scratched from the lineup...[+] due to 'a little tightness in his side,' reports Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register. Aybar said he was fine and wanted to play, so apparently he was held out as a precaution.
3/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar looking to rebound: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar is looking to rebound from a down year in 2010, reports Kevin Baxter, of the Los...[+] Angeles Times. Aybar batted .253 and he made a career-high 21 errors. However, he suffered injuries to his left groin and left knee, and he had surgery to repair the knee in the offseason.
3/2Mastersball.com: The Sirius/XM Mock: I am not sure just how many mock drafts I have done at this point of the season, but I also think that writing about a lot of...
2/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Lineup taking shape: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia said he is leaning toward a batting order that will begin with SS Maicer Izturis,...[+] followed by OF Bobby Abreu, OF Torii Hunter, 1B Kendry Morales, OF Vernon Wells, 2B Howie Kendrick, SS Erick Aybar, C Jeff Mathis and OF Peter Bourjos, according to the Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna.
2/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar fine: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar (knee) said he is fine after undergoing knee surgery this offseason, according to...[+] MLB.com's Lyle Spencer. 'I'm able to go full speed again,' Aybar said. 'I feel great. I was running a lot on the beach, and worked with Tejada for a month and a half. He's a good guy to be around, with all of his experience.'
2/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar acknowledges knee surgery: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar (knee) had arthroscopic knee surgery shortly after the 2010 season ended, a fact...[+] Aybar revealed this weekend. The Orange County Register's Bill Plunkett reports Aybar is already in Arizona for training. Aybars surgery was described as a minor clean-out process and it is not expected to affect his spring preparations.
1/25PaulLebowitz.com: Mania: The speed with which we get information today can be a good or bad thing. Many times it’s positive as in cases of Amber...
1/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Two avoid arbitration : The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim avoided arbitration with 1B Kendry Morales and SS Erick Aybar Tuesday, Jan. 18, by agreeing...[+] to one-year deals with both players, according to FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal. Morales will make $2.975 million and Aybar will earn $3 million.
1/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Six file for arbitration: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Jered Weaver, 1B Kendry Morales, OF Reggie Willits, 2B Howie Kendrick, SS Erick Aybar and C Mike...[+] Napoli filed for salary arbitration Friday, Jan. 14, according to The Orange County Register's Bill Plunkett. Hearing will not be scheduled until later this month.
1/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Eight up for arbitration process: The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have eight players who may file for arbitration when the filing period begins, according to...[+] MLB.com's Lyle Spencer. Eligible players are SP Jered Weaver, 1B Kendry Morales, C Mike Napoli, C Jeff Mathis, 2B Howie Kendrick, SS Erick Aybar, IF Alberto Callaspo and OF Reggie Willits.
11/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar staying: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim general manager Tony Reagins said it's highly unlikely SS Erick Aybar is anywhere but starting at...[+] shortstop for their team, FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report.
10/21B-R Blog: 2010 Least Valuable Player: Who was the least valuable player in the majors this year? Let's start with the following list of 23 players. These are the players...
9/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar shut down: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar (hernia) will be shut down for the remainder of the season because of a sports hernia...[+] in his left groin, according to the Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna. Aybar will be examined by Dr. John Preskitt Tuesday, Sept. 21. If surgery is recommended, it would not impact Aybar going into next season. He finishes the year hitting .254 with 18 doubles, 68 runs, 27 RBIs and 20 stolen bases.
9/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Two likely done: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar (hernia) and RP Scot Shields (elbow) are likely done for the season, The Los Angeles...[+] Times' Kevin Baxter reports. Aybar has what doctors suspect is a sports hernia, and Shields has an inflamed elbow.
9/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar has sports hernia: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar (sports hernia) will be evaluated in the next few days after a recent MRI exam revealed...[+] that he had a sports hernia, according to The Associated Press.
9/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar scratched Thursday: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar (leg) was scratched from the lineup Thursday, Sept. 16, with a strained left leg,...[+] according to The Associated Press.
9/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar to undergo MRI: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar (leg) could have sustained a sports hernia and will undergo an MRI exam Friday, Sept....[+] 17, according to The Orange County Register's Bill Plunkett. Aybar said he first injured himself last week and aggravated the injury Wednesday, Sept. 15.
8/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar out Wednesday: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar is taking the day off Wednesday, Aug. 25, his third day off since the All-Star break,...[+] according to The Orange County Register's Dan Woike. 3B Brandon Wood is starting at shortstop.
8/22Baseball Musings: Twin Injuries: The Twins lost two pitchers to injury during Saturday’s game, Kevin Slowey and Ron Mahay: Slowey left after the third inning...
8/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar resting Wednesday: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar took the day off Wednesday, Aug. 18, because he has just four hits in his last 30...[+] at-bats, according to the Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna. 'Erick's swing is too long right now,' manager Mike Scioscia said. 'He has a little power, and sometimes that can be a double-edged sword for a guy who is not a home run hitter.'
6/30Baseball Musings: Beltre Belted: Omar Beltre gives up a home run to the first batter he faces in the majors as Erick Aybar takes him deep to give the Angels a...
6/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar ends slump Sunday: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar ended an 0-for-13 slump with a single in the fifth inning Sunday, June 27, reports...[+] The Associated Press. Aybar finished the game 2-for-5.
6/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar to return to lineup Saturday: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar (knee) will start against the Colorado Rockies Saturday, June 26, according to The...[+] Associated Press. He appeared as a pinch hitter Friday, June 25, after having been sidelined with a hyperextended left knee since June 14.
6/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar expected back this weekend: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar (knee) is expected to play this weekend and avoid a trip to the disabled list, according...[+] to MLB.com's Lyle Spencer. Aybar went through an extensive workout Thursday, June 24, and came away with no ill effects. 'I did everything today,' said Aybar, who sprinted, did agility drills, took groundballs and went through a round of live batting practice after hitting in the cage. 'I feel normal. If it was up to me, I'd play today.'
6/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar decision coming Thursday: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia said he expects to decide Thursday, June 24, whether SS Erick Aybar (knee)...[+] will go on the disabled list, according to The Associated Press.
6/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar likely to go on DL: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar (knee) is likely to land on the 15-day disabled list after receiving a cortisone...[+] injection in his left knee Tuesday, June 22, according to the Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna. Aybar has been shut down from baseball activities for two or three days. The team is expected to decide on a move Thursday, June 24, or Friday, June 25. Aybar's DL stint would be back dated to June 15, making him eligible to return June 30.
6/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar update: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia said SS Erick Aybar (knee) had a good workout Saturday, June 19, taking grounders...[+] and running in the outfield, The Associated Press reports. He'll be re-evaluated Monday, June 21.
6/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | More on Erick Aybar: Updating an earlier report, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar (knee) rode a stationary bike Friday, June 18, the Orange...[+] County Register's Bill Plunkett reports.
6/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar may avoid DL: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia said he's encouraged that SS Erick Aybar (knee) could avoid the disabled list,...[+] the Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports. 'Until he runs the bases 100%, it's tough to know where he is, but he's feeling a lot better,' Scioscia said. 'We're feeling very optimistic he won't go on the DL, but he still has some hurdles to clear.'
6/16Baseball Musings: Reading the Meniscus: Erick Aybar damaged his knee:
Shortstop Erick Aybar was examined by the team’s medical director, Dr. Lewis Yocum, and underwent...
6/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar unlikely to return soon: Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia is not optimistic that SS Erick Aybar (knee) will...[+] return soon, according to ESPNLosAngeles.com's Mark Saxon. 'If you play another position, maybe catcher or first base, and you tweak your knee, there's still a chance you can go out there and still function,' Scioscia said. 'It's tough to do if you don't have your range and your agility to play a position like shortstop or center field, so it's going to take a little time to see where it sets up.' Scioscia is also not ruling out surgery as an option.
6/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar has damage in knee: Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar (knee) had an MRI reveal damage to his meniscus in his...[+] left knee, ESPNLosAngeles.com's Mark Saxon reports. He'll be re-evaluated Friday, June 18.
6/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Erick Aybar injured on play at second base: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar (knee) was injured when he was in an awkward position, leaping for an errant throw...[+] from first base when Milwaukee Brewers 3B Casey McGehee slid hard into the bag trying to break up a double play Monday, June 14, ESPNLosAngeles.com's Mark Saxon reports. Aybar limped out of the clubhouse with what is being called a hyperextended left knee, and he'll be examined Tuesday, June 15, to determine if there is more damage.
6/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Maicer Izturis resting Thursday: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim IF Maicer Izturis is taking the day off Thursday, June 3, with SS Erick Aybar back in the leadoff...[+] spot, according to The Orange County Register's Bill Plunkett.
6/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Maicer Izturis hit leadoff Wednesday: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim IF Maicer Izturis hit leadoff Wednesday, June 2, and manager Mike Scioscia hinted that it was not...[+] a temporary fill-in for SS Erick Aybar, who received the day off, according to the Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna. 2B Howie Kendrick returned to the No. 2 spot after going 9-for-28 with 10 RBIs in his last seven games. 'We're going to go on a day-to-day, matchup basis,' Scioscia said of his plans for the leadoff spot. 'Erick is definitely going to hit up there at some point.'
News -- May 2010
5/14B-R Blog: Not As Easy As 1-2-3: Via Baseball-Reference.com's Play Index Batting Season Finder...players this season with 145+ PA and 3 HR or less...
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News -- April 2010
4/20B-R Blog: Doubling up: Since the 2000 season, there have been 99 occasions in which a single player has hit at least 2 triples in a game. Here are the...