On this date in 2005, California state assemblyman Tom Umberg introduced legislation that would have required pro franchises to use disclaimers if they did not play the majority of home games in the location used in their name. His “Truth in Sports Advertising Act” was designed to keep the Angels from changing their name to Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Of course, his efforts were unsuccessful and the Angels went ahead with the name change in 2005. The Dodgers weren’t thrilled about the Halos’ decision and continued to designate the Angels as “ANA” on their out-of-town scoreboard that season. Here’s this week’s look around the baseball blogosphere..
- A’s Farm caught up with pitching prospect Dan Straily.
- Lasorda’s Lair spoke with Miracle On Grass author David Fanucchi.
- MLB Injury News tells us what to watch for with Stephen Strasburg in 2013.
- Baseball Reality Tour looks how Drew Stubbs could fit in with the Indians.
- The Beanball has a crazy idea to help Kyle Lohse find a team.
- Free Lance asks if hitters can create their own luck.
- Pinstripe Pundits looks at the non-roster invitees in camp with the Yankees.
- Dr. Strangeglove profiles Alex Dickerson.
- The Daily Statesman wonders how the Cards will be affected by Shelby Miller’s shutdown.
- MLB Reports explains why Lohse is a fit for the O’s.
- Through The Fence Baseball thinks that Lohse makes sense for the Beltway’s other team.
- Swingin A’s fears that Jed Lowrie could upset the apple cart in Oakland.
- Wahoo’s On First had a roundtable discussion on Michael Bourn.
- A Giant Perspective gives us five things to watch in spring training.
- Bullpen Banter breaks down the Rays’ top prospects.
- If I Were GM helps you get more familiar with the Rockies’ Nolan Arenado.
- Couch Side Show has a bone to pick with the Marlins.
- Splice Today implores the Rangers to lock Elvis Andrus up now.
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