Halo Hotline

Schill' To Call It Quits (Maybe?)

Well, it looks like Curt Shilling is getting what could amount to career ending surgery on Monday.  He reflects on his career on his blog, 38Pitches.com.  Take a read, and wish him luck.

More Inter-league Nonsense

Well, we're having more inter-league nonsense games today.  The Halos are starting a 3-game series against the Mets, after dropping 2 of 3 to the Braves.  No apologies here, I'm sick of the inter-league BS.  It was a novelty when it started, but, really, there is NO REASON for inter-league play.  If you disagree, tell me why it makes any sense.  The whole idea of the divisions is because the best team from each DIVISION will play in the end of the year in the World Series.  When you start adding in divisional play you might as well just do away with the divisions, and the post-season, and round-robin everyone for 162 games, winner takes all.

On a separate note, however, I do wholeheartedly support the Hall of Fame Game.  Too bad it was rained out today as the Cubs were scheduled to face the Padres in Cooperstown.

Tampa Bay Rays

Can we just win one game this year against joe's rays? So far 0-4!!!! And we have basically the best record in the AL!

Halo's Draft Local Talent In the 2008 First-Year Player Draft

The Angels selected Tyler Chatwood (East Valley HS, Redlands) in today's First-Year Player Draft.  He didn't go until the 74th round, however, and will be going to UCLA in the Fall.

"Rated the No. 81 prospect in the Draft by Baseball America, Chatwood had a 9-1 record with a 0.81 ERA while batting .521. He said he has no preference whether he plays in the field or pitches, and that playing in the Major Leagues has always been his goal, suggesting he's eager to sign with the Angels." - FROM MLB.COM