{"id":35868,"date":"2011-03-16T00:51:28","date_gmt":"2011-03-16T07:51:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.capperspicks.com\/blog\/?p=35868"},"modified":"2023-02-07T07:38:18","modified_gmt":"2023-02-07T15:38:18","slug":"odds-2011-la-angels-predictions-gambling-preview-16311","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/capperspicks.com\/blog\/mlb-baseball\/odds-2011-la-angels-predictions-gambling-preview-16311\/","title":{"rendered":"L.A. Angels Predictions | 2011 Season Betting Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"

2011 MLB Team Preview: Los Angeles Angels<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Hard to believe, as some of us still have VERY cold temperatures outside, that the Boys of Summer are almost back. But it\u2019s true; teams have started reporting to 2011 Major League Baseball training camps and it\u2019s time to start our team-by-team baseball gambling<\/a> previews for the year. <\/p>\n

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Angels Calender<\/strong><\/p>\n

FEB. 1-18, 2011 – Salary arbitration hearings
\nFEB. 14, 2011 – Voluntary Spring Training reporting date for pitchers, catchers and injured players
\nFEB. 19, 2011 – Voluntary Spring Training reporting date for non-pitchers and catchers
\nFEB. 26, 2011 – Mandatory Spring Training reporting date for all players<\/p>\n

2010 must\u2019ve felt pretty awkward for the Los Angeles Angels. These guys won the American League West in 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008 and 2009. Last year marked just the second time in seven seasons that L.A. didn\u2019t reach the big dance.<\/p>\n

So was 2010 a hiccup? Or will the Angels be watching the Rangers\u2019 and Athletics\u2019 behinds again this year? I think it\u2019s the latter.<\/p>\n

LOS ANGELES ANGELS<\/strong>
\nWorld Series odds: +4000<\/p>\n

The Angels\u2019 success through the 2000s was largely the result of two key components: power and pitching. While they still have a few noteworthy contributors in both categories, I\u2019d argue they\u2019ve regressed overall in those areas.<\/p>\n

They\u2019ll look to Kendrys Morales, Torii Hunter and Vernon Wells to be the top run producers this season. Unfortunately, all three are major health risks. Morales is a fantastic hitter in his prime but is working his way back from a broken leg that cost him most of last season. Is he ready to be elite again? Hunter and Wells are two very similar players, guys with pop and former Gold-Glove outfielders who are losing their speed and breaking down. Either guy\u2019s production could fall off the map any year now.<\/p>\n

Bobby Abreu is yet another aging vet expected to be a stalwart on offense for the Angels this season. 2010 snapped a streak of seven straight 100-RBI campaigns. While moving him to DH could spike his production back up, it\u2019s no guarantee, as Abreu is 37 years old. <\/p>\n

The rest of the Angels\u2019 lineup is a popgun attack. Howie Kendrick is talented and everyone raves about how he\u2019ll win a batting title someday but he\u2019s made it through one full season without getting hurt. He\u2019s the AL version of Rickie Weeks. Alberto Callaspo, Jeff Mathis, Erick Aybar and Peter Bourjos fill out the order. At least Bourjos is a young guy with wheels. \"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Since it looks like the Angels\u2019 offense is on the decline, that puts more pressure on the pitching staff to deliver. At the top, L.A. is just fine. Jered Weaver led the majors in strikeouts during a breakout 2010 season. Dan Haren wasn\u2019t quite himself last year but is almost always an ace and should bounce back.<\/p>\n

The other components of L.A.\u2019s rotation are question marks, however. Over the last three years, Ervin Santana was terrific, horrific, then terrific again. Does that pattern suggest he\u2019s due to tank? As for Scott Kazmir, I\u2019ve lost faith. He can\u2019t hit the plate anymore. Will he even make the team?<\/p>\n

If the Angels are smart, they\u2019ll give Scott Downs a chance to close this season. He\u2019s a lefty but he was lights out and much more than a specialist with the Blue Jays. He\u2019s arguably a better option than the erratic, overrated Fernando Rodney.<\/p>\n

2011 OUTLOOK<\/strong><\/p>\n

I believe the 2010 Angels are the real Angels. Their key offensive cogs are aging, their best guys are injury risks and their young guys are unproven. They have two aces but someone else has to start three out of every five games. The Angels have too many holes and concerns to be a playoff team. A .500 season seems more likely.<\/p>\n

Prediction: 3rd, American League West<\/strong><\/p>\n

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