Meanwhile, Down the Freeway a Few Miles . . .

With the All-Star break upon us, it seems that the results of the Edmonds-Kennedy-Bottenfield trade may be examined more carefully. Edmonds is an All-Star and there are rumors of trading Bottenfield.

Touche, St. Louis.

BOB METZGER

Sherman Oaks

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The Angels’ Ken Hill said he felt as if he were “throwing underwater.” What about Angel fans, who feel that every time he pitches they are watching from underwater because they see nothing but a $5-million salary that’s keeping the likes of Seth Etherton in the minor leagues?

BARRY P. RESNICK

Orange

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Steve Physioc and Rex Hudler, the Angels’ TV broadcast team, have to be the most annoying announcers in the history of sport. They never shut up. Is there any way to make them keep quiet so we can watch the games in peace?

ALVIN S. MICHAELSON

Los Angeles