Another Ducks Angels Night Jersey

 In January I got an email from the Angels saying that they were selling game issued and used stuff off their website. I figured that they wouldn't have Fiesta Angels or any type of yard sale this year.

Fiesta Angels 2019

Saturday June 8th was Fiesta Angels at Angels Stadium. Prior to the Angels taking the field against the Seattle Mariners, the team was holding an event where you could grab a bite to eat, win prizes from vendors, and buy merchandise.

Fiesta Angels Announcement

I'm sorry for not updating this blog. The truth is I don't have much to post but soon I will. The Angels the last few years have held Fiesta Angels the Saturday before Mother's Day. The Angels were away during Mother's Day, so they didn't have at that time.

I got an e-mail that stated they are going to hold it Saturday June 8th. The funny thing is I bought a ticket before they announced it. Anyway, it is open to the public as it is being held in the parking lot at Angels Stadium.

Here's a copy of the e-mail: 

Join us for Fiesta Angels on Saturday, June 8th from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This free pre-game event will feature entertainment for the whole family including Mariachi bands, food, Angels merchandise and special guest appearances from some of your favorite Angels players and broadcasters. Fiesta Angels will take place in the State College parking lot across from Gate 2. For more information on Fiesta Angels presented by State Farm and Coca Cola, visit angels.com/fiesta.

Highlights include:

• Scheduled appearances by select Angels players, coaches and Strike Force members (Player appearances are subject to change and will be announced the day of the event).
• Promotional giveaways by Angels Radio AM830
• Angels Sponsor booths and giveaways
• Complimentary food sampling
• Discounted Angels and game used merchandise sale
• Angels sales representatives on hand to discuss ticketing options for the 2019 season

 Here's my post about it from two years ago, which I hastly combine with another sales event. 

Discussion Question: Would You Pay $500 For A Cap?

If you read this blog, you know that I own a lot of New Era caps. They're the producers of the on field caps for Major League Baseball. I think they make quality products. 

More Angels Merchandise

Small Mike Zagurski update: he has an infinite ERA with the Brewers. He didn't have a good outing in his first appearance and he's still with team. Also, the Brewers and every team in MLB is wearing their patriotic jerseys, which means I know which jersey I'm going to get next.  

On to the main event...

Fiesta Angels Is Tomorrow

Before the Twins take on the Angels, the Fiesta Angels event will be taking place. (Why do they do it so close to Mothers Day?) There will be game used items for sale and many other activities. I've been there in the past and it was great and I bought a few things. Link here with more info.

Angels Moving Day

The Angels announced Moving Day is February 3rd from 10AM to 2PM. Details here and the post from last year is here. I'm not planning to be there because I got the jerseys I wanted last year.

MLB FanFests

With the Padres Fan Fest being next Saturday, I thought I should post all the other Fan Fests and Caravan events around the league. Most of them are this month before the teams set out for Spring Training. I have links to the clubs' websites with more info.

Fiesta Angels

The Angels are having another Game Used Jerseys and other items sale as apart Fiesta Angels. This is taking place at Angels Stadium on May 6th from 1PM to 6PM. The link with all the info is here. I might go but not buy anything. I already had my fun at Moving Day, plus I have my eye on something else...

A Tale of a Cap

Less than decade ago, there was a chain of sporting good stores in Southern California called Chick's Sporting Goods. They sold variety of things in their stores: fishing equipment, hunting equipment, treadmills, licensed merchandise, and other recreational items. Every fall they would have a large tent sale where they would clear out a bunch of items.

Angels Moving Day Sale 2017 Part Two

As I headed towards the stadium, the sprinkles from the sky came down. I wondered if the jerseys would be out of the rain.

Angels Yard Sale 2017

Angels Yard Sale will be next Friday at Angels Stadium from 10AM to 2PM. I will be there and I will post about it after it happens.

Winter is Coming

I went to Burlington Coat Factory several months ago when it was still warm. I found this jacket and debated buying it. I don't regret it now.

MLB All Star Game Extravaganza!

I have been waiting a long time to post this. The MLB All Star Game is this Tuesday. The Midsummer Classic features the "best" players in the AL and NL, I have a small collection of trinkets from a few of the past games.

Authentic Finds

First off, Sports Authority's clearance sale is now 30%-50% off. I believe it would be a good time to buy licensed merchandise because there is still a good selection of merchandise available. I went yesterday and there weren't any Angels jerseys left. There were still plenty of Ducks, Dodgers, and Chargers licensed gear available.

There are bids to buy some of the stores. We'll see what happens.

Angels Finds

This is just a small update to my collection.

Mother's Day - Anaheim Ducks Sale

I don't have much to write about. I missed the Angels' Sale during Fiesta Angels. They had it on the Saturday before Mother's Day again. I guess this will be the tradition going forward.

If you go to auctions.mlb.com, you can buy the gear that the players were wearing for Mother's Day. So far only the Orioles have their Mother's Day jerseys on there.

The Anaheim Ducks will be having their sale on Saturday. Information is here. 

Angels' Yard Sale

This is the first baseball jersey I ever purchased. It is a replica home Angels Majestic Athletic home jersey without a name on the back. I got in a sports apparel store for around $60 many years ago. It is worn out because I went to a lot of games wearing it.

Three years ago before the baseball season started, I received an email from the Angels promoting a game used yard sale that was going to be at Angels Stadium. They were going to have jerseys, balls, bats, and other things on sale. I wanted a new jersey because I admired fans at the Stadium wearing their replica or authentic Guerrero, Anderson, or Figgins jerseys. Also my replica jersey had seen better days.

I got to the Stadium gates about the same time they were about to open. There was a small line forming outside leading to the plaza near the team store. Through the gates I could see what was for sale. When I saw this, I couldn't believe it, I didn't know the team still had these, and I knew I was going to go home with one. I kept hoping the people ahead of me didn't have the same idea.

This is an Anaheim Angels Authentic Road jersey issued/possibly worn by Mark Lukasiewicz.

After their World Series win in 2002 and the ownership of the team changed hands, Artie Moreno, the current owner of the Angels re-branded the team the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. These road jerseys went away and the ones that replaced have Angels word mark on the front just like the home jersey on top of this post. I love the old Anaheim jerseys because I like when team font spells out the home team city like Los Angeles with the Dodgers' script. This jersey reminds me of when they won the World Series.

When I saw these few classic road jerseys on the racks outside the stadium, I thought to myself, "I'd spend $200 for one of them". I believe the team charged me less than $150.

After grabbing one of these, I wanted to get an alternate red jersey because I didn't have one and I may as get something a little more modern. I should mention with these yard sales teams are getting rid of jerseys of players that aren't on the roster. That means 75% of jerseys on sale are of middle relievers of days past that most people won't buy. Oddly enough there were a few people at the event excited to buy the Bat Boy jersey.

I found this jersey on the rack and I had to buy it because I liked the player cause he was a reliable and consistent reliever for the Angels and the other teams he was on. 

This is a LaTroy Hawkins Authentic Alternate Angels jersey. There isn't much to say about it. I paid less than $100 for it. The Angels had different prices depending on jersey. I believe the lowest price for a jersey was $75. I bought these two jerseys and a few unused line up cards.


Last year the Angels had their Yard Sale before a game on the Saturday before Mothers' Day. I went again because I was hoping to snag another Anaheim jersey or possibly a Disney Angel jersey. There was also a particular player I wanted because I know no one else would wear his name.

Joe Blanton. If you're a fan of the Angels, you know who he is. If you aren't completely sure just click the link to Baseball Reference. Blanton earned $6.5 million for one season with the Club and he went 2-14 with a 6.04 ERA. His tenure with the Angels was a disaster but he rebounded with the Royals and Pirates. Currently, he's with the Dodgers.

I bought another jersey because whenever I do this I buy in twos. 

This is my first Authentic Angels Home jersey. Hank Conger was a fan favorite backup catcher for the Angels. He is currently with Houston Astros. The interesting thing about the jersey is Velcro strips next to the word mark.

This is the only Angel jersey that I own that has any Velcro on it.
 The Angels were selling jerseys for $50 each. I also bought this bat for $50.

This is a game issued Raul Ibanez bat. Ibanez was great player who spent the twilight years of his career in an Angels uniform. I am tempted everyday to take it a batting cage but I don't want to break. It could have cork in it. :)

The Angels nor the Padres have announced when they are having this season's yard sales. I will post it on here when I have exact dates. These events I went to were open to the public.

Retail Store Finds

Bed, Bath, & Beyond sells a lot of licensed items for a place known for cookware, bedding, and other odds and ends. During football season, they sell throws with different NFL team logos. With the Rams moving to Los Angeles, I knew this would be my last year to purchase a St. Louis Rams throw.