Hollywood Blvd. News – Los Angeles Angels Edition
- Updated: April 4, 2015
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We like to start our day searching the web and reading articles about our beloved LA sports teams. It’s easy to get lost in the depth of the inter web, but luckily for you we have compiled a list of the most interesting and pertinent news stories for your morning reading pleasure. For this edition, let’s dive into the news surrounding the Los Angeles Angels.
Los Angeles Angels will not be without Josh Hamilton:
The news broke this morning that the MLB have reached a decision on the possible suspension of Josh Hamilton. It was announced that he will not be suspended following the ruling of an Arbitrator.
The debacle came when it emerged the Los Angeles Angels’ outfielder had recently relapsed with a drug problem, and the fact he self-reported himself proved very important in the decision.
NBCSports.com reports the following technicalities of the case:
“The ruling was based on the arbitrator’s interpretation of Section 4(C) of the Joint Drug Agreement, which handles violations of a players’ treatment program. Under that section, a player is said to have committed a violation if the player (a) refuses to submit to evaluations and followup tests;”
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According to the Los Angeles Angels official Twitter account right handed pitcher Jered Weaverwill get the start on Opening Day:
“This will be Weaver’s 7th time as a Opening Day starter. Weaver was excellent in 2014. He posted a 18-9 record with a 3.59 ERA.
The Angels will start the season shorthanded as Garrett Richards continues to rehab from his knee injury last season.
Andrew Heaney was suppose to hold the fort down until Richards returned but he struggled mightily in the spring and will start the year in Triple-A.”
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