RHP Jered Weaver:Weaver is ranked in the top ten in the American League in most statistical categories that matter. Second in strikeouts (205), fourth in WHIP (1.11), fifth in innings pitched (189.0) and seventh in ERA (3.14). Yet he only boasts a record of 11-11, largely due to terrible run support. Since mid-June, the Angels have given Weaver a total of 26 runs in his 14 games started, an average of 1.86 per game. Clear top of the rotation guy
- RHP Jered Weaver:Weaver is ranked in the top ten in the American League in most statistical categories that matter. Second in strikeouts (205), fourth in WHIP (1.11), fifth in innings pitched (189.0) and seventh in ERA (3.14). Yet he only boasts a record of 11-11, largely due to terrible run support. Since mid-June, the Angels have given Weaver a total of 26 runs in his 14 games started, an average of 1.86 per game. Clear top of the rotation guy
- RHP Dan Haren: When the Angels acquired Dan Haren on July 25 from the Arizona Diamondbacks, they believed that they were receiving a pitcher that would complement Jered Weaver at the top of their rotation, and give the Angels a potent 1-2 punch that would rival that of any other top two starting pitcher combinations in the American League. Despite a lack of run support, Haren has done nothing to disappoint, giving the Halos a top notch No. 2 man.
- RHP Ervin Santana: Santana has bounced back nicely from a difficult season in 2009, now 15-9 with a 4.02 ERA. Although his K/9 innings ratio has dropped from his stellar season of 2008 (6.97 compared to 8.80), Santana keeps hitters off balance with a sharp 12-6 curveball and hard breaking slider against right-handed hitters. Getting 16-17 wins from a No. 3 starter is never a bad thing, giving the Halos great consistency in middle of rotation.
- LHP Scott Kazmir: Kazmir has suffered through a miserable 2010 campaign. An 8-13 record, 6.19 ERA, a 78:68 K:BB in 125 innings and two stints on the disabled list. Not exactly what GM Reagins had in mind when he traded for him. Kazmir projects as the No. 3 or 4 starter in the rotation in 2011, behind Jered Weaver and Dan Haren. If he can somehow recapture his velocity and command, Kazmir can once again be the lefty that no one wants to face.
- RHP Joel Pineiro: Pineiro, who has been out since July 21 with a strained left oblique, had been hot before going down with the injury, going 6-1 with a 2.83 ERA in his last eight starts. He is expected back in mid-September, and will certainly be a reliable bottom of the rotation starter for the Angels in 2011. Pineiro's GO/AO ratio is a respectable 2.02, and induces a fair share of double plays. He has proven to be a reliable innings-eater.
- RHP Trevor Bell: Bell has shown mixed results in his brief stint as a starter this season. In his last three starts, he has pitched into the sixth inning, giving up just two earned runs in each of them. Bell has a fastball that can reach 92-94 MPH, and also features a slider, curve and changeup. When he learns to maximize full command of his repertoire, Bell can absolutely be an effective back of the rotation pitcher for the Angels in the future.
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