ANGELS NOTEBOOK: TRADE TALKS WITH RESERVATIONS.Byline: Joe Haakenson Staff Writer ANAHEIM - July is here and the Angels are in the thick of a pennant race, and that means general manager Bill Stoneman Trade talks are heating up and will stay hot until the July 31 trading deadline, though that doesn't mean moves will be made. The Angels could use bullpen help and maybe another bat, but with an uncertain labor situation, certain trades become less likely. ``It adds an element that normally isn't there,'' Stoneman said. `Any GM that would be giving up a young prospect player who could be a productive major-league player in the near future ... there is a value to those players that labor isn't going to get in the way of. If you trade a player like that for a player you're using for the final two months of the season, someone who is going to be a free agent, you could be giving up something of concrete value for, in effect, nothing.'' And to those who say a team in contention must make a move for the stretch run, Stoneman scoffs. ``To make moves just to make a move is not something I believe in,'' Stoneman said, adding he believes the way the Angels are put together now is good enough to win. ``Yes it is, given that the players play up to their capabilities.'' Still, Stoneman is making and fielding phone calls from opposing GMs and expects the practice to continue through the end of the month. ``We've had quite a few discussions lately,'' he said. ``But what's been indicated to me is that clubs, with the exception of Montreal Of Montreal is an American indie pop band formed in Athens, Georgia, fronted by Kevin Barnes. It was among the second wave of groups to emerge from The Elephant 6 Recording Company. , clubs in general are very reluctant to make young prospects available.'' --Triple double: The Angels' club record for doubles in a season is 42, held by Doug DeCinces
Garret Anderson Garret Joseph Anderson (born June 30, 1972 in Los Angeles, California) is a Major League Baseball left fielder who has played his entire career for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. has 28 and is on pace for 57; Tim Salmon Fullmer last played at the Major League level during the 2004 season with the Texas Rangers. (Montclair Prep of Van Nuys) has 21 and is on pace for 43. ANGELS vs. BALTIMORE Time: 7:05 p.m., Edison Field. TV/Radio: Fox Sports Net; 570-AM, 1090-AM (Spanish). Matchup: RH Ramon Ortiz (8-5, 3.47 ERA) will start for the Angels against Baltimore RH Rodrigo Lopez (6-3, 3.11). Ortiz hasn't lost in his past six starts, going 4-0 with two no-decisions since a loss to Minnesota on May 24. Starting tonight, the Angels' next 10 games come against teams currently under .500 - the Orioles, Tampa Bay and Kansas City. - Joe Haakenson CAPTION(S): box Box: ANGELS vs. BALTIMORE (see text) |
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