Category — Arte Moreno

The Phillies (7-2) are the favorite to capture the World Series, according to the odds at Santa Fe Station in Las Vegas. The Cardinals, who shocked the world and the Phillies in last season’s playoffs, are 16-1, down from 18-1. Among the others: Yankees (9-2); Red Sox (7-1); Angels (5-1); Dodgers (28-1); Rangers (4-1); Tigers (5-1); Giants (12-1); Braves (16-1); punk-ass Cubs (35-1); White Sox (50-1); Padres (155-1); and A’s (100-1).

So who’s the blond?
This select group of former Major Leaguers and Hall of Famers gathered for dinner Sunday at N9NE Steakhouse at the Palms Casino Resort in Vegas. How about this lineup: Reggie Jackson; Randy Johnson; Bo Jackson; John Smoltz; Ozzie Smith; Wade Boggs; Gary Sheffield; David Wells; Trevor Hoffman; Joe Carter; Rob Dibble; and Harold Reynolds.
Image courtesy of Palms Casino Resort

Maybe Prince Fielder’s buddy Matt Kemp is a better recruiter than we know.
ESPN LA

If Texas signs Prince Fielder, the Rangers-Angels rivalry will be as compelling as any rivalry in Major League Baseball, including the frequently overhyped Yankees-Red Sox matchup.
Yahoo Sports

No Genuis and Prince Albert? Probably had something to do with their Tea Party politics? Didn’t think so.
The Cards do the White House and the 1st Lady is a big hit as usual.
Post-Dispatch

Man, what are all of the folks who voted him MVP thinking? Hell, if this is true, what the hell was he thinking?
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

For Angel fans, today was a heavenly affair. Arte Moreno and the club introduced 2 of their highest-paid millionaires, Albert Pujols and C.J. Wilson, during a press conference at the Big A. More than 4,000 fans attended.
AP
Resource: These 2 players must have had excellent business managers working for them.

Well if this doesn’t buy the Angels a World Series title we’re not sure what will.
L.A. Times