MLB Preview Day 14, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

Kendry Morales had his 2010 season cut short due to a leg injury

2010 Record- 80-82, 3rd place AL West
2010 Triple Crown Leaders- Torii Hunter, .281 (24th AL), Mike Napoli, 26 HR (t-15th AL), Torii Hunter, 90 RBI (t-15th AL), Ervin Santana, 17 wins (t-7th AL), Jared Weaver, 3.01 ERA (5th AL), Jared Weaver, 233 K (1st AL)

Key Additions- Scott Downs (LHP), Hisanori Takashi (LHP), Vernon Wells (OF)

Key Losses- Kevin Frandsen (3B), Hideki Matsui (DH), Scot Shields (RHP), Mike Napoli (C), Juan Rivera (OF), Garrett Anderson (OF)

2011 Projected Record- 85-95 wins, 1st place AL West
Manager- Mike Scioscia (12th year, 980-802)
Best Player- Kendry Morales
Best Pitcher- Jared Weaver
Biggest Breakout Candidate- Peter Bourjos
Biggest Potential Impact Rookie- Jordan Walden

Projected Lineup/Projected Stats
Peter Bourjos, CF-.265/13 HR/55 RBI
Howie Kendrick, 2B- .285/12 HR/75 RBI
Kendry Morales, 1B- .295/32 HR/95 RBI
Vernon Wells, LF- .260/25 HR/80 RBI
Torii Hunter, RF- .280/20 HR/75 RBI
Bobby Abreu, DH- .275/16 HR/70 RBI
Alberto Callaspo, 3B- .290/7 HR/55 RBI
Erick Aybar, SS- .280/8 HR/45 RBI
Jeff Mathis, C- .225/4 HR/35 RBI

Projected Rotation/Projected Stats
Jared Weaver- 18-5/2.95 ERA/240 K
Dan Haren- 16-7/3.35 ERA/215 K
Ervin Santana- 14-8/4.05 ERA/160 K
Scott Kazmir- 10-11/4.55 ERA/125 K
Joel Piniero- 12-9/4.35 ERA/130 K
Fernando Rodney- 3.75 ERA/30 Saves

Team Outlook- The Angels didn't do much in the offseason, but will get help from their three big moves, having the lineup bolstered with Vernon Wells coming to Anaheim, coming off one of the best seasons of his career, and Kendry Morales will be returning from a season-ending injury suffered in 2010.  They also improved their bullpen tremendously with the signings of Downs and Takahashi.  Their rotation has the potential to be one of the major's best, with their ace Jared Weaver getting better and better, and have Dan Haren, who could possibly be the best number two in baseball.  Everything depends on the 3-4-5 in Santana, Kazmir, and Piniero.  I really like this Angels team this year, and they are my pick to win the AL West for the 6th time since 2004.