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TEMPE, Ariz. As things stand now, Scioscia is essentially looking a
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Albert Pujols is leaving his St. Louis home Thursday for spring training, only this time he's heading in the opposite direction, venturing west in a seismic move that still is shaking the baseball landscape. Pujols, who is stopping in Southern California
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Albert Pujols is leaving his St. Louis home today for spring training, only this time he's heading in the opposite direction, venturing west in a seismic move that still is shaking the baseball landscape. Marlins' Hanley Ramirez will be sliding over to p
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All of it -- at least at first glance -- has been for the better. It began with the appointment of a new general manager in Jerry Dipoto -- the sharp-minded, personable, enthusiastic, up-and-coming executive plucked out of the Arizona Diamondbacks' baseb
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For a team that's supposed to have a gaping hole at third base, the Angels got pretty good production out of their third baseman last season. Alberto Callaspo led all qualifying third basemen in on-base percentage (.363), was second in batting average (.
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ANAHEIM -- Later this month, every team in baseball will be deploying to their Spring Training facilities to make key decisions toward their 25-man rosters. For the Angels, Tempe, Ariz. , will be the site where they'll pick a fifth starter, map out their
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He led the Angels in batting average and on-base percentage and played above-average defense last year, so why is everybody ready to dump Alberto Callaspo as the team's third baseman? It's about power, perception and potential. Mark Trumbo made a major s
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The list of possible hitters that could fill the Tigers’ leadoff spot continues to dwindle this offseason. The Oakland A’s re-signed free-agent outfielder Coco Crisp to a two-year, $14 million deal late Tuesday that includes a club option for 2014, accor
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Kirby Lee/US Presswire The Angels got the prize of the offseason, Albert Pujols, but he'll likely be their only .800 OPS hitter. Mark Saxon of ESPNLosAngeles.com asks: Why pitch to Albert Pujols? In other words: There's a reason the Angels finished 10th
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Kim Klement/US Presswire Mark Trumbo showed in his rookie season that he could make plays all over the field. We know how Albert Pujols impacts a team offensively. That’s easily visible and quantifiable. But how will he impact the Angels defensively? Let
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This is not Carl Crawford or Mark Teixeira or anyone else who got away. This is not Reggie Jackson or Mark Langston or anyone else who bit the hook. This is Albert Pujols. There are no other fish in his sea. He rides solo. Reservation for one. The Angels
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A division ridiculed for years as not only the smallest but the weakest of the six in Major League Baseball has suddenly taken on the physique of Mr. Universe. Nobody, not even the AL East titans, will be kicking any sand in the faces of the Angels and R
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Over the past few offseasons, the Los Angeles Angels and particularly their owner, Arte Moreno, grew frustrated as top free agents chose other destinations over playing in Anaheim. Since signing Torri Hunter to a five-year, $90 million dollar contract i
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Thanks for some facts in the middle of the hysteria Baggs! Uh, Sabean, you’d have more to spread if you weren’t shelling out $5 million on a second left-handed reliever, if you weren’t so committed to having one of the deepest bullpens ever, at the expen
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Reporting from Dallas -- Jerry Dipoto won't enter his first winter meetings as Angels general manager with an Arte Moreno-signed blank check, so don't expect him to fill his entire off-season wish list — reliable starting pitcher, short reliever, big bat
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If the Brew Crew grab Rollins, you can forget about a 6th consecutive NL East title. Possibly forget about a winning season. if milwaukee signs Rollins....you have to sign Reyes. No doubt about it. LNix wanted a 1year deal at league minimum, Rube insiste
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The Detroit Tigers today agreed to terms on a two-year contract with infielder Ramon Santiago through the 2013 season. Santiago, 32, batted .260 with 11 doubles, three triples, five home runs and 30 RBIs in 101 games for the Tigers in 2011. General manag
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Motor City Bengals has been throwing darts at the free agent and trade market dart board for over a month now, trying to identify and analyze players that may be a fit for the Tigers. Well, we have hit on a couple of guys that the Tigers appear to have s
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The Tigers have interest in trading for Angels infielder Maicer Izturis, major-league sources told FOXSports.com, and it’s believed that he ranks behind Atlanta’s Martin Prado on Detroit’s trade wish list. The Tigers are looking for upgrades at second ba
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Jerry Lai/US Presswire Aramis Ramirez should be an attractive option for a number of teams. It was not a good season for third basemen. Only 11 managed to receive 500 plate appearances. Stars like Ryan Zimmerman , David Wright , Evan Longoria , Pablo San
About Maicer Izturis
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Maicer E. Izturis (pronounced /ˈmaɪsɛr ɪsˈtʊərɪs/) (born September 12, 1980 in Barquisimeto, Lara State, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball infielder who plays for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He bats switch and throws right-handed. Full Article
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Los Angeles Angels' Maicer Izturis (13) is mobbed by teammates after hitting the winning RBI sacrifice fly to centerfield to score Jeremy Moore (not pictured) to defeat the New York Yankees 2-1 during the ninth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Anaheim, California September...
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Los Angeles Angels' Maicer Izturis, right, and teammate Erick Aybar celebrate a sacrifice fly by Izturis in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees in Anaheim, Calif. , Friday, Sept. 9, 2011. The Angels won 2-1.
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Los Angeles Angels' Maicer Izturis watches his sacrifice fly in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees in Anaheim, Calif. , Friday, Sept. 9, 2011. The Angels won 2-1.
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Los Angeles Angels' Maicer Izturis, right, scores on a single by Peter Bourjos as Seattle Mariners catcher Miguel Olivo looks on during the eighth inning of their baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif.
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Los Angeles Angels' Maicer Izturis hits a two RBI double during the eighth inning of their baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, in Anaheim.
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ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 07: Erick Aybar #2 and Jeremy Moore #55 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim celebrate their two runs with the dugout off a Maicer Izturis #13 double to take a 2-1 lead over the Seattle Mariners during the eighth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 7,...
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ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 07: Maicer Izturis #13 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim doubles to score two runs for a 2-1 lead over the Seattle Mariners during the eighth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 7, 2011 in Anaheim, California.
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ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 07: Charlie Furbush #41 of the Seattle Mariners leaves the game after allowing a two run double by Maicer Izturis #13 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to take a 2-1 lead during the eighth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 7, 2011 in Anaheim, California...
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ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 07: Charlie Furbush #41 of the Seattle Mariners reacts with Justin Smoak #17 after a two run double by Maicer Izturis #13 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to take a 2-1 lead during the eighth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 7, 2011 in Anaheim,...
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ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 06: Second baseman Maicer Izturis #13 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim bobbles but recovers to throw out Mike Carp (not pictured) #20 of the Seattle Mariners in the first inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 6, 2011 in Anaheim, California.
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Los Angeles Angels' Torii Hunter right, greets Maicer Izturis, left, at the plate after Izturis scored when Hunter hit a three-run home run against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, in Seattle.
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ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 23: Alexei Ramirez #10 of the Chicago White Sox waits to tag out Maicer Izturis #13 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at second base in the first inning during the MLB game at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 23, 2011 in Anaheim, California.
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ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 21: Peter Bourjos #25 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim is congratulated by teammates Maicer Izturis #13 and Howard Kendrick #47 after hitting a two-run home run against the Baltimore Orioles in the fourth inning of the game at Angel Stadium on August 21, 2011 in...
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ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 21: Peter Bourjos #25 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim is congratulated by teammate Maicer Izturis #13 after hitting a two-run home run against the Baltimore Orioles in the fourth inning of the game at Angel Stadium on August 21, 2011 in Anaheim, California.
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Los Angeles Angels' Maicer Izturis, right, steals third after Baltimore Orioles shortstop Blake Davis misses the tag during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif. , Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011.
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ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 15: Elvis Andrus #1 of the Texas Rangers makes a throw to first base for a double play in front of a sliding Maicer Izturis #13 of the Los Angeles Angels as teammate Ian Kinsler #5 looks on during the first innig at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 15, 2011 in Anaheim,...
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Los Angeles Angels' Maicer Izturis loses a ball hit by New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira for an error, to load the bases, in the eighth inning of a baseball game in New York, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011. The Yankees won 6-5.
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New York Yankees catcher Russell Martin tags out Los Angeles Angels runner Maicer Izturis (R) in a rundown between home plate and third base in the fifth inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, August 9, 2011.
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Los Angeles Angels' Maicer Izturis is tagged out in a rundown between home plate and third base by New York Yankees catcher Russell Martin in the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011, at Yankee Stadium in New York.
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ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 04: Maicer Izturis #13 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim hits a RBI single to right field against the Minnesota Twins in the fourth inning of the game at Angel Stadium on August 04, 2011 in Anaheim, California. The Angels lead the Twins 6-0.
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ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 02: Maicer Izturis #13 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim makes a catch from a knee for an out of Denard Span #2 of the Minnesota Twins during the third inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 2, 2011 in Anaheim, California.
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Los Angeles Angels' Maicer Izturis (13) is congratulated by third base coach Dino Ebel while rounding the bases after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Friday, July 29, 2011, in Detroit.
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CLEVELAND, OH - JULY 27: Maicer Izturis #13 of the Los Angeles Angels tosses his helmet after striking out to end the top of the seventh inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on July 27, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Los Angeles Angels' Maicer Izturis (13) reaches second safely ahead of the tag from Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis on a double in the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 27, 2011, in Cleveland.
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Los Angeles Angels' Torii Hunter (48) high-fives teammate Maicer Izturis, left, after they defeated the Baltimore Orioles 9-3 in a baseball game on Sunday, July 24, 2011, in Baltimore.
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Los Angeles Angels' Maicer Izturis (13) is mobbed by teammates after hitting the winning RBI sacrifice fly to centerfield to score Jeremy Moore (not pictured) to defeat the New York Yankees 2-1 during the ninth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Anaheim, California September...
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