Three throws can do a lot for embattled Angels catcher Hank Conger.

Hank Conger

Angels catcher Hank Conger made three throws to infielders in Thursday night’s exhibition game against the Texas Rangers. Two came on stolen base attempts at second; both runners were safe. The other came when Conger tried to pick off the runner at first base, starting a rundown that resulted in Leonys Martin being caught stealing, 2-3-4 in your scorebook.

It was only three throws and only an exhibition game in March.

And yet …

“It’s huge,” Conger said.

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Angels pitcher Sean Burnett criticizes his ‘sloppy’ Cactus League debut.

Sean BurnettSean Burnett could have dismissed his first outing of spring training as easily as his catcher, Chris Iannetta.

“It’s the first day out,” Iannetta said after Burnett allowed four hits and two runs in one-third of an inning Wednesday against the San Diego Padres. “You’re not worried about results.”

Burnett was.

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Angels catcher Hank Conger: ‘It’s definitely a big year.”

Hank Conger

Hank Conger made his first career opening day roster two years ago. He would like to do so again – and stick around this time, too.

The 25-year-old catcher knows what he needs to do.
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Angels spring training preview: Catchers.

Chris Iannetta Bobby Wilson signed as a free agent with the New York Yankees, leaving Chris Iannetta, Hank Conger and John Hester as the only catchers on the Angels’ 40-man roster. Who will back up Iannetta? Will they sign a veteran backup like Southern California native Matt Treanor? These are two of the key questions facing a team with a loaded starting lineup and several options for filling out its bench.

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