Will Angels suffer from loss of clubhouse leaders Freese, Aybar?

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Clay Fowler

Despite a quiet winter, the Angels did experience a fair amount of turnover in one important area of their roster. The left side of the infield played a particularly prominent role in the clubhouse, but both David Freese and Erick Aybar are employed by different teams in 2015.

New shortstop Andrelton Simmons and third baseman Yunel Escobar are filling some unique shoes.

“I think clubhouses seem to turn over every year to some degree,” Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. “I think Erick Aybar in particular, this guy was really important to everybody in that clubhouse. We replaced the guys who came over have great make-up, great chemistry.” Continue reading “Will Angels suffer from loss of clubhouse leaders Freese, Aybar?” »

David Freese, on DL with fractured finger, making progress

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Robert Morales

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David Freese/Photo courtesy of Los Angels Angels

Third baseman David Freese, who has been on the disabled list since sustaining a fractured right index finger when he got hit with a pitch on July 22, is making progress.

Freese, 32, on Wednesday threw for the first time while putting pressure on the finger and manager Mike Scioscia was encouraged.

“David threw today and we hope he broke through a plateau because he felt really good about where he was today, not at a level where he needs to be to go out there and play, or get excited about him where he can go and play defense and get close,” Scioscia said before Wednesday’s game against the White Sox. “But this is the best he’s thrown since the injury and it’s encouraging.”

David Freese placed on 15-day DL, Kyle Kubitza recalled

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Robert Morales

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David Freese/Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Angels

The Angels, as expected, have placed third baseman David Freese on the 15-day disabled list. Freese sustained a fractured right index finger when Minnesota Twins right-hander Mike Pelfrey hit him with a pitch in the fourth inning of the Angels’ 5-2 victory on Wednesday night at Angel Stadium.

The Angels recalled third baseman Kyle Kubitza from Triple-A Salt Lake City to take Freese’s roster spot. Taylor Featherston started at third in Thursday’s 3-0 loss to the Twins. Kubitza pinch-hit for Featherston in the eighth inning and lined out to first.

Kubitza was up previously with the big club. He’s hitting .200 with one RBI in 30 at-bats. He was hitting .276 with five home runs and 33 RBIs at Salt Lake.

Freese is hitting .240 with 11 home runs and 43 RBIs.

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Will Angels suffer from loss of clubhouse leaders Freese, Aybar?

David Freese, on DL with fractured finger, making progress

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