May 9, 2008 Angels starter Jon Garland allowed no runs and four hits over eight innings in a no-decision against Tampa Bay on Friday night. The veteran right-hander walked three and struck out two before being replaced by Justin Speier in the ninth.
Our View:Speier proceeded to give up a leadoff single to B.J. Upton in the ninth and after retiring Carlos Pena allowed rookie third baseman Even Longoria to end the game with a two-run home run.
May 3, 2008 Jon Garland improved to 4-3 for the season in Saturday's 3-1 win over Baltimore. Garland only allowed one run on three hits over eight innings, with one walk and one strikeout.
Our View:Garland is going to have more strong outings like today, but his strikeout totals are going to remain low, as he only has 10 over 44.1 innings. He carried a poor 1.73 WHIP heading into today's game as well. He is a solid starter for the Angels, but his numbers don't translate well as a fantasy performer.
April 23, 2008 Jon Garland will take the mound against Boston tonight, according to MLB.com. He is currently 2-2 with a 4.81 ERA, and is 3-5 with a 5.53 ERA against the Red Sox lifetime.
Our View:Garland looked very strong at times in the early going this season, but still only racked up three strikeouts over 24.1 innings, and will be headed for a tough game tonight, while opposed by Daisuke Matsuzaka, who is 4-0 with a 3.14 ERA.
April 18, 2008 Jon Garland recorded his second win of the season in a 5-3 win over the Kansas City Royals. Garland allowed two runs and seven hits over 6.1 innings of work. The right-hander issues three walks and struck out one.
Our View:Garland has beaten Kansas City more often than any team on his resume. The right-hander is 17-6 against the Royals and 11-1 at home.
April 12, 2008 Jon Garland suffered another poor outing this time at the hands of the Mariners as he allowed 12 hits and walk in five innings. Garland also allowed six runs, though only three where earned, as he fell to 1-2 on the year.
Our View:Through three starts Garland owns a 5.50 ERA and a total of two, yes two, K over 18 IP. Unless he misses more bats, the struggles will likely continue.
