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In my book, I'd just give the job to Mike Trout. His speed and defense are good enough until his bat comes around, but he'll likely begin the season in Triple-A. 3B Alberto Callaspo/ Maicer Izturis For all the talk about the Angels upgrading third base...
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The strength of Callaspo and free agent Maicer Izturis was handling balls most likely to be outs. Angels third basemen posted a combined Revised Zone Rating of 75.8 percent , second-best in the majors. If Trumbo’s skill backhanding balls can be...
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Oakland Athletics' Kurt Suzuki, left, of Japan, scores on a hit by Jemile Weeks as Los Angeles Angels catcher Jeff Mathis looks on during the eighth inning of their baseball game, Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif. Weeks reached first on an... View Photo »
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Hunter's and Abreu's contracts then expire, and the Angels can buy out Santana and Haren for $4.5 million or exercise options. Another $11.5 million comes off if the Angels do not re-sign Chris Iannetta, Hisanori Takahashi and Maicer Izturis. So the...
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Angels -- a lineup loaded with threats from top to bottom -- appears to have vanished in Hunter's mind. The assets are plentiful: the speed and versatility of Peter Bourjos, Erick Aybar and Howard Kendrick; the power of Pujols, Hunter, Wells, Mark...
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American League contenders but does it make them overwhelming favorites to reach the 2012 World Series? I think not and I’ll tell you why. From top-to-bottom, the New York Yankees have a much stronger lineup than the Angels. Positionally, there’s a huge...
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Los Angeles Angels second baseman Maicer Izturis throws to first after forcing out Toronto Blue Jays' Adam Lind at second during the second inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011. Edwin Encarnacion was out at first. View Photo »
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Brian Sabean shoots down Nakajima rumor, suggests “window is closing” on Carlos Beltran and Cody Ross, Lincecum update, etc.
The San Jose Mercury NewsBelt plays LF. Huff comes off the bench. The Giants organization should be thrilled that ace Tim Lincecum is fine with going year to year or a short-term deal rather than demanding a long-term deal for a starting pitcher. Trade targets for the Giants:...
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The rest of the off-season will probably hinge on his next move. If the Angels nab Wilson, they can't afford Ramirez unless they trade away a chunk of payroll, with right-hander Ervin Santana ($11.2 million) and infielders Maicer Izturis ($3.9 million)...
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' Torii Hunter, right, celebrates his two-run home run with teammates Maicer Izturis, center, and Bobby Abreu, left, during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Sunday, July 24, 2011, in Baltimore. The Angels won 9-3.
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BALTIMORE, MD - JULY 22: Maicer Izturis #13 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim follows his RBI double against the Baltimore Orioles duirng the seventh inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 22, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Los Angeles Angels Maicer Izturis fouls off an eighth inning pitch against the Oakland Athletics during the second game of their MLB American League baseball doubleheader in Oakland, California July 16, 2011.
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Los Angeles Angels Maicer Izturis hits the game-winning RBI single to score Alberto Callaspo against the Washington Nationals during the 10th inning of their MLB baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, California June 27, 2011.
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ANAHEIM, CA - JUNE 27: Maicer Izturis #13 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim drives in the game winning run in the tenth inning against the Washington Nationals at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 27, 2011 in Anaheim, California. The Angels defeated the Nationals 4-3 in ten innings.
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ANAHEIM, CA - JUNE 27: Maicer Izturis #13 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pumps his fist as he runs to first base after driving in the game winning run in the tenth inning against the Washington Nationals at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 27, 2011 in Anaheim, California. The...
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 24: Maicer Izturis #13 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim hits an RBI double in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 24, 2011 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 24: Erick Aybar #2 and Maicer Izturis #13 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim ceelbrate after both score on Aybar's two run home run in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 24, 2011 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California.
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Los Angeles Angels' Maicer Izturis watches his home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Florida Marlins, Wednesday, June 22, 2011, in Miami.
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New York Mets batter Daniel Murphy slides into third base with a triple as Los Angeles Angels third baseman Maicer Izturis (L) takes a late throw in the second inning of their MLB inter-league baseball game at Citi Field in New York June 17, 2011.
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Los Angeles Angels' Maicer Izturis (13), Vernon Wells (10), and Peter Bourjos (25) celebrate with teammates after an interleague baseball game against the New York Mets, Friday, June 17, 2011, at Citi Field in New York. The Angels won the game 4-3.
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New York Mets' Daniel Murphy slides to third base for a triple as Los Angeles Angels second baseman Maicer Izturis, left, waits for the ball during the second inning of an interleague baseball game, Friday, June 17, 2011, at Citi Field in New York.
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ANAHEIM, CA - JUNE 12: Alcides Escobar #2 of the Kansas City Royals slides into third with a stolen base ahead of the tag by third baseman Maicer Izturis #13 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the third inning on June 12, 2011 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.
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ANAHEIM, CA - JUNE 11: Maicer Izturis #13 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim hits a sacrifice fly to score Erick Aybar in the second inning against the Kansas City Royals on June 11, 2011 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.
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Los Angeles Angels second baseman Maicer Izturis, right, hits an RBI sacrifice fly in front of Kansas City Royals catcher Matt Treanor during the second inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif. , Saturday, June 11, 2011. Angels beat Royals 7-5.
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ANAHEIM, CA - JUNE 06: Maicer Izturis #13 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim fouls off a pitch in the third inning during their MLB game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 6, 2011 in Anaheim, California.
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Los Angeles Angels' Maicer Izturis (C) celebrates after scoring during the fifth inning playing against the New York Yankees in their MLB American League baseball game in Anaheim, California June 5, 2011.
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ANAHEIM, CA - JUNE 4: Second baseman Maicer Izturis #13 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim throws to first to complete a double play after forcing out Brett Gardner #11 of the New York Yankees to the end the Yankees' fifth inning on June 4, 2011 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.
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KANSAS CITY, MO - MAY 30: Maicer Izturis #13 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim turns a double play as Melky Cabrera #53 of the Kansas City Royals approaches second during the game on May 30, 2011 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
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ANAHEIM, CA - MAY 25: Maicer Izturis #13 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during batting practice prior to the start of the baseball game against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 25, 2011 in Anaheim, California.
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ANAHEIM, CA - MAY 22: Second baseman Maicer Izturis #13 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim makes the tag as Freddie Freeman #5 of ithe Atlanta Braves is out attempting to take second on a ball that got away from the catcher to end the sixth inning on May 22, 2011 at Angel Stadium...
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ANAHEIM, CA - MAY 20: Maicer Izturis #13 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim makes a running throw to first for an out during the second inning at Angel Stadium on May 20, 2011 in Anaheim, California.
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OAKLAND, CA - MAY 17: Hideki Matsui #55 of the Oakland Athletics speaks to Maicer Izturis #13 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim after he hit a double in the fourth inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on May 17, 2011 in Oakland, California.
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Los Angeles Angels' Maicer Izturis (13) stands on first base after hitting the game winning RBI single during the ninth inning of the baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Saturday, May 14, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. The Angels won 3-2.
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Los Angeles Angels shortstop Maicer Izturis (13) jumps out of the way of a sliding Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre (29) on the force out at second base during the seventh inning of the baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, May 14, 2011. Rangers' David Murphy was safe at first base...
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Los Angeles Angels' Torii Hunter, right, celebrates his two-run home run with teammates Maicer Izturis, center, and Bobby Abreu, left, during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Sunday, July 24, 2011, in Baltimore. The Angels won 9-3.
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