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• Angels sit Morales, but it's just for rest

  March 25, 2012 by TracyRingolsby

  Kendrys Morales was out of the Angels' lineup Sunday.

  No big deal, said manager Mike Scioscia.

  Morales, out since May 2010 because of a broken leg, was the designated hitter the three previous days, and it was time for a break. Morales made his 2012 debut on Thursday. It was the first time he played in a game since the injury May 29, 2010.

  "He has to get his body acclimated," Scioscia said.

  Scioscia is aware the switch-hitting Morales will need some days off during the regular season. Most likely, those days will come against left-handed pitchers.

  "He will DH against virtully every righty,'' Scioscia. "It's not going to be a playtton, but there are going to be times he needs a day off.''

  In his career, Morales has hit .295 with a .537 slugging average against right-handed pitchers. He has a .255 average and .403 slugging percentage against left-handed pitchers.

  — Tracy Ringolsby

  
  

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• Scioscia a consideration in hiring new Angels' GM

  October 01, 2011 by TracyRingolsby

  The first thing to understand in the search for a successor to Tony Reagins as general manager of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim is that the way the organization has operated, manager Mike Scioscia has extended powers.

  As a result, it's likely that the new GM will have some type of a working relationship with Scioscia.

  Bill Geivett, currently a vice president with Colorado in charge of scouting and player development, played in the Angels farm system. He also has worked in scouting and player development with Montreal, Tampa Bay, the Yankees and Dodgers as well as the Rockies.

  He has a strong relationship former Dodgers manager Tomy Lasorda, who is close with Scioscia.

  An interesting consideration would be San Diego manager Buddy Black, who was on a front-office fast track in Cleveland before he became Scioscia's pitching coach with the Angels. Black has had success in San Diego, but the ownership and front office in San Diego has undergone a complete overhaul since he was hired.

  Would Black feel he has accomplished enough on the field to go into the front office? Would his relationship with Scioscia be a lure?

  — Tracy Ringolsby
  

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• Angels interested in Podsednik

  December 20, 2010 by KenRosenthal

  Free-agent outfielder Scott Podsednik keeps getting linked to his most recent team, the Dodgers.
  
  Turns out that the other club in greater Los Angeles — the Angels — might be a better fit.
  
  The Angels, in need of a leadoff man, are showing interest in Podsednik, according to major-league sources.
  
  Podsednik, 34, likely would play left field, the position the Angels had reserved for free agent Carl Crawford, who instead signed with the Red Sox.
  
  The Dodgers would prefer a right-handed hitter to go with Jay Gibbons in left field, and might wait until spring training to address that need.
  
  Another option for the Dodgers would be to play Tony Gwynn Jr. in center, Matt Kemp in right and Andre Ethier in left.
  
  Johnny Damon, 37, could be another fit for the Angels, but the level of the team’s interest in him is unclear.
  
  Shortstop Erick Aybar, the Angels’ primary leadoff hitter last season, had only a .306 on-base percentage, though he was better when batting first, posting a .336 OBP.
  
  The Angels, following the free-agent defection of third baseman Chone Figgins, ranked only eighth in the AL with a .325 OBP out of the leadoff spot. The Mariners led the league at .360, followed by the Yankees at .358.
  
  Podsednik seemingly would be well-suited for the Angels' aggressive style under manager Mike Scioscia. He had a .342 OBP last season for the Royals and Dodgers, and stole 35 bases in 50 attempts.
  
  Damon had a .355 OBP for the Tigers, matching his career mark. However, he is challenged defensively in left, and the Angels plan to use Bobby Abreu at DH.
  
  — Ken Rosenthal

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