The Book on Brandon Wood

Prospect Info

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Brandon Wood
Born 3/2/1985
SS, LAA

As expected, the ever-patient Angels left their baby slugger smoldering at AAA for almost all of 2007.

He strikes out a bit too much, still, but when he connects it's worth your ticket price. His size and strength might encourage a move to a new position, but as long as the Angels get adequate defense from him, they'll be happy. With batting champ Howie Kendrick locked in at second base, his likely destination is third base or left field, should veterans Chone Figgins or Gary Matthews Jr. factor out of the LA plans in the future.

Independent of openings, he'll get a long look in 2008, but with the logjam of bats in the Angels lineup, it's hard to say whether he'll have a chance to stick unless trades or injuries clear a path for him.

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Player Updates and Notes

And... back again. Brandon Wood, who's rapidly becoming a legend in the minor league circuit, can't seem to stick in the majors, as his anemic offense has him packing again. He'll go back to AAA for awhile, where he'll probably resume mashing.

5/13/2008 by KDaddy

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After mashing his way at AAA, Brandon Wood will get yet another chance to stick in the Angels lineup, filling in for the injured Maicer Izturis this week. If he flounders again, his next chance is likely to come with some other organization.

4/29/2008 by KDaddy

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With a deal that would have sent Howie Kendrick and Chone Figgins to Florida evaporating, Wood might now be the odd man out of the Angels 2008 plans. A trade is possible.

1/2/2008 by BallGrrrl

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As Anaheim continues to experiment with Brandon Wood at new positions, including 3B and the outfield, his chances of making an early impact with the Angels is diminishing.

3/30/2007 by DataBoy

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