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The “WAR” part — which, ideally, means real wins — has to come from somewhere, and that’s where the need for elite talent comes from. Even in their down years, the Athletics have done a fine job of producing good, affordable pitching — Gio Gonzalez,...
I'm very confident in my abilities." But can Cespedes hit big league pitching? Specifically, can he handle the pitching in the American League West? How will Cespedes do against some combination of Jered Weaver, Ervin Santana, C.J. Wilson and Dan Haren...
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Dan Haren throws to the plate during the first inning of their baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Monday, Sept. 26, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif. View Photo »
That wild-card playoff game will be more exciting than any other game other than the World Series ... But to play 162 games over a six-month span and have your fate decided by one game … that seems a bit rough. I've always thought the division series was too short as a five-game series, but hey, you bet...
In his three seasons with the Yankees, he hasn't pitched less than 186 2/3 innings. Burnett may be 35 years old, but he's certainly still capable as a starting pitcher. The knucklecurve is a pitch rarely used in today's game; some other current players...
He lowered his ERA to 3.99, good enough for a 114 ERA+. Unfortunately, that was the last season in which he pitched more than 150 innings. A litany of injuries besieged this promising young pitcher. On his way to being an ace in a rotation that...
D-backs farm director Mike Bell said. "They all have a legitimate shot to be No. 1 or No. 2 starters. I don't feel like that's a stretch." Each is in a different point in his development right now. Skaggs is the one with the most professional time under...
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Dan Haren collapses behind the mound after being hit by a sharply hit ball by Toronto Blue Jays batter Eric Thames during the eighth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Toronto September 21, 2011. View Photo »
He never hit enough to satisfy the Angels or their fans, but Mathis -- acquired for pitcher Brad Mills -- has a history of lifting pitchers' performance levels. Endorsements will be volunteered by Jered Weaver, Dan Haren and John Lackey, to name a few.
But it's dicey after that, with Roy Oswalt gone, Joe Blanton coming off injury and Vance Worley having to prove he can do it again. Los Angeles Angels : C.J. Wilson was the ace on the AL pennant-winning Rangers' staff, and he slides to the No. 3 spot...
Daniel John Haren (born September 17, 1980 in Monterey Park, California) is a baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Full Article
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Dan Haren looks down at his arm after a sharply hit ball by Toronto Blue Jays batter Eric Thames hit him during the eighth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Toronto September 21, 2011.
View Photo »Los Angeles Angels pitcher Dan Haren grimaces as he walks off the field with manager Mike Scioscia (L) after being hit by a sharply hit ball by Toronto Blue Jays batter Eric Thames during the eighth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Toronto September 21, 2011.
View Photo »Los Angeles Angels pitcher Dan Haren throws against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Toronto September 21, 2011.
View Photo »BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 16: Catcher Jeff Mathis #5 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim talks with pitcher Dan Haren during the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 16, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Orioles won 8-3.
View Photo »BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 16: Pitcher Dan Haren #24 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim throws to a Baltimore Orioles batter during the first inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 16, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland.
View Photo »Los Angeles Angels pitcher Dan Haren walks to the mound after giving up two runs to the Baltimore Orioles in the third inning of a baseball game on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Baltimore.
View Photo »Los Angeles Angels pitcher Dan Haren delivers against the Baltimore Orioles in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Baltimore.
View Photo »Los Angeles Angels pitcher Dan Haren delivers a pitch in the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners in Anaheim, Calif. on Sept. 5, 2011.
View Photo »SEATTLE - AUGUST 31: Starting pitcher Dan Haren #24 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim is removed from the game in the eighth inning by manager Mike Scioscia #14 against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on August 31, 2011 in Seattle, Washington.
View Photo »Los Angeles Angels pitcher Dan Haren is relieved after giving up a grand slam to Texas Rangers designated hitter David Murphy in the fifth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Arlington, Texas, August 26, 2011.
View Photo »Los Angeles Angels pitcher Dan Haren throws against the Texas Rangers in the second inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Arlington, Texas, August 26, 2011.
View Photo »Los Angeles Angels pitcher Dan Haren walks off the mound as Toronto Blue Jays batter Eric Thames (R) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Toronto August 14, 2011.
View Photo »NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 09: Dan Haren #24 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim delivers a pitch in the first inning against the New York Yankees on August 09, 2011 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.
View Photo »ANAHEIM, CA – AUGUST 04: Dan Haren #24 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitches against the Minnesota Twins in the third inning of the game at Angel Stadium on August 04, 2011 in Anaheim, California.
View Photo »DETROIT, MI - JULY 30: Starting pitcher Dan Haren #24 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim throws the baseball against the Detroit Tigers during a MLB game at Comerica Park on July 30, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan.
View Photo »Los Angeles Angels starter Dan Haren celebrates his complete-game win over the Detroit Tigers in a baseball game Saturday, July 30, 2011 in Detroit. The 5-1 win is Haren's 11th win of the season.
View Photo »Los Angeles Angels starter Dan Haren pitches against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 30, 2011, in Detroit.
View Photo »Los Angeles Angels' Dan Haren pitches against the Cleveland Indians in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, July 25, 2011, in Cleveland.
View Photo »ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 20: Dan Haren #24 of Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim is taken out of the game by manager Mike Scioscia as catcher Bobby Wilson #46 looks on in the fifth inning against the Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 20, 2011 in Anaheim, California.
View Photo »ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 20: Dan Haren #24 of Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitches in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 20, 2011 in Anaheim, California.
View Photo »OAKLAND, CA - JULY 15: Manager Mike Scioscia #14 of the Los Angeles takes the ball from pitcher Dan Haren #24 against the Oakland Athletics in the seventh inning during an MLB baseball game at the O.co Coliseum July 15, 2011 in Oakland, California. The Athletics won the game 5-3.
View Photo »Los Angeles Angels pitcher Dan Haren (R) meets with catcher Jeff Mathis during the third inning of their MLB American League baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Oakland, California, July 15, 2011.
View Photo »Los Angeles Angels' Dan Haren, right, speaks with catcher Jeff Mathis during the third inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics Friday, July 15, 2011, in Oakland, Calif.
View Photo »Los Angeles Angels pitcher Dan Haren throws to first base for an out during the first inning of his MLB American League baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Oakland, California, July 15, 2011.
View Photo »Los Angeles Angels pitcher Dan Haren fields a ground ball which led to an out during the first inning of his MLB American League baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Oakland, California, July 15, 2011.
View Photo »Los Angeles Angels pitcher Dan Haren looks down at his arm after a sharply hit ball by Toronto Blue Jays batter Eric Thames hit him during the eighth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Toronto September 21, 2011.
View Photo »That wild-card playoff game will be more exciting than any other game other than the World Series ... But to play 162 games over a six-month span and have your fate decided by one game … that seems a bit rough. I've always thought the division series was too short as a five-game series, but hey, you bet...
