Fri, 20 Feb 2015 09:51:46 -0800

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim C Chris Iannetta will be limited to between 100 and 115 starts behind the plate this season, according to manager Mike Scioscia. Iannetta made 92 starts last year and has a career high of 105 starts. He could also see time at designated hitter against left-handed pitchers.

Fantasy Tip: The fact that Iannetta is slated to see more starts behind the plate after Hank Conger was dealt to the Houston Astros is a good thing for his fantasy value, but it's really the only thing he has going for him. His statistical profile is rather boring otherwise, making him more of a second backstop in two-catcher leagues.

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| Source: MLB.com - Alden Gonzalez

Tue, 27 Jan 2015 16:45:37 -0800

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim C Chris Iannetta is in line to be a free agent next offseason, and the Angels are open to discussing an extension with him.

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| Source: MLB.com - Alden Gonzalez

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 14:43:30 -0700

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim C Chris Iannetta (forearm, hand) said his left forearm and hand are fine after being hit by a pitch Sunday, Sept. 7. However, he's not in the lineup Tuesday, Sept. 9.

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| Source: Los Angeles Times - Mike DiGiovanna

Wed, 06 Aug 2014 14:29:56 -0700

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 3B David Freese and C Chris Iannetta are not in the lineup Wednesday, Aug. 6. Starting at third base is SS John McDonald and behind the plate is C Hank Conger.

Fantasy Tip: Freese and Iannetta are both likely just receiving routing days off. Make sure you don't have them in your daily lineups.

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| Source: MLB.com - Alden Gonzalez

Thu, 13 Feb 2014 16:41:43 -0800

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim C Chris Iannetta used contacts down the stretch last season, and they were a big reason he finished the last two months with a slash line of .263/.366/.453. He only uses the contacts for games, and he thinks it made a big difference. "I started seeing the ball a lot better," Iannetta said. "Even catching, (before contacts) I felt the ball was jumping on me. I was focusing so hard to find a release point and I wasn't reacting the way I know I can, and I didn't really know why."

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| Source: MLB.com - Alden Gonzalez

Mon, 21 Oct 2013 12:11:29 -0700

The Toronto Blue Jays are interested in trading for Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Cs Chris Iannetta or Hank Conger, according to a person familiar with the team's plans. C J.P. Arencibia hit just .194 with 21 home runs, 55 RBIs and a .592 OPS in 138 games this year. He's eligible for salary arbitration next year after he made $505,600 in 2013.

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| Source: Toronto Sun - Bob Elliott

Fri, 28 Jun 2013 20:46:48 -0700

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim C Hank Conger has seen more playing time lately, which is a combination of the struggles of C Chris Iannetta and Conger's overall improved play offensively and defensively.

Fantasy Tip: Conger has thrown out more would-be base stealers than Iannetta, and he is seeing more at-bats. He is worth using as a No. 2 catcher in AL-only fantasy leagues.

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| Source: Los Angeles Times - Mike DiGiovanna

Tue, 07 May 2013 16:03:16 -0700

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim C Hank Conger is catching SP C.J. Wilson's fifth straight start, but manager Mike Scioscia said it has more to do with C Chris Iannetta's struggles. Scioscia isn't necessarily trying to pair Conger with Wilson. "First and foremost, we want him to get a little more of a comfort level behind the plate. He's doing a good job, but it just doesn't look like he's as comfortable as he needs to be back there. On the offensive side, he hasn't gotten a lot of hits to fall in, but that's secondary to what our starting pitchers need especially," Scioscia said.

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| Source: MLB.com - Alden Gonzalez

Sat, 04 May 2013 11:52:37 -0700

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Josh Hamilton is not in the starting lineup against the Baltimore Orioles Saturday, May 4. C Chris Iannetta will catch and C Hank Conger will serve as the designated hitter.

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| Source: Los Angeles Times - Bill Shaikin

Wed, 01 May 2013 20:56:26 -0700

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia used C Hank Conger for the fourth straight start of SP C.J. Wilson, but he said he is not pairing Conger and Wilson exclusively. Conger also started Tuesday, April 30, and was used again because Scioscia said C Chris Iannetta was still "a little stiff" after catching 18 2/3 innings Monday, April 29, against the Oakland Athletics.

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| Source: MLB.com - Alden Gonzalez