GAME THREAD - Angels at Devil Rays - Santana vs. Kazmir - 4:15 pm
When you're a fan and you're looking forward to the Thursday offday, is that a good thing?
Unaltered Movie Dialogue:
Robert Thorn: If there were anything wrong, you'd tell me, wouldn't you?
Kathy Thorn: Wrong? What could be wrong with our child, Robert? We're the beautiful people, aren't we?
Beat My Runs and Hits Picks: LAA: 6, 6 ... TBDR: 0, 6
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Final
Halos 3/5DRays 2/6
Ervin strikes out 6 DRays while Kaz strikes out 10 Halos. Will Sosh have Naps back in the lineup today? If not he should make the start with Lil' Weav tomorrow.
riktermiller - June 6, 2006
Thankfully we're ANGEL fans today
Halos 6 and 6DEVIL rays 6 and 6 and 6 and 6 and 6 and 6
Chompo - June 6, 2006
SEY EW NAC
Halos- 5/9TRopicana- 4/9
Here is to Magic getting a rare win on the road!
P237 - June 6, 2006
After all, he's just a man
We'd like to play one that's a favorite of the horn section--we hope it's one of yours:Angels 3/6
Devil Rays 2/6
Sean @ Halos Heaven - June 6, 2006
Hail Satan
Angels of Death - 2/6Devil Rays - 1/4
Incidentally, with all this talk of Napoli's name being a salad and whatnot, check out what I found at, yes, you guessed it: the Pottery Barn.
http://ww2.potterybarn.com/cat/pip.cfm?src=schi1%7Cp1%7Cwnapoli%5Csbed&pkey=sa1s00bed%2Cnapoli&a mp;gids=p6721
Higz - June 6, 2006
You are a sick man
LOLcupie - June 6, 2006
hehe
looks tall enough to make a good backstop, eh?Higz - June 6, 2006
The Angles pick Hank Conger C from HB
Big power from both sides of the plate w/ questions about his ability to stay behind the plate. He is with the right team in terms of determining his future behind the plate.riktermiller - June 6, 2006
The Angles pick Hank Conger C from HB
Big power from both sides of the plate w/ questions about his ability to stay behind the plate. He is with the right team in terms of determining his future behind the plate.riktermiller - June 6, 2006
Conger
I think I have heard four different opinions from five different guys about his abiity to stay behind the plate. The two I put the most stock into the two guys from BA that basically said don't doubt Hank he has the talent and work ethic to stay behind the plate. I hope they get him signed quick so he can play the full season w/ Orem.riktermiller - June 6, 2006
I feel your anger, it makes you focused
makes you stronger.....Polter-guys:
Don't go towards the light 13/13
They're heee-rre 6/6 6 LOB
ladybug - June 6, 2006
Hank Conger
Iron Maiden's "The Number of the Beast" 4/12Miami Sound Machine 3/9
cupie - June 6, 2006
nice one, cupie
"die with your boots on": 7/9"conga": 2/7
yeswecan - June 6, 2006
When you ride with Satan, you ride with POWER \m/
Mark of the Halo: 4/7Rosemary's Bay-by: 2/6
Jeff
sipperphoto - June 6, 2006
Ervin
Angels: 7/10The team with no identity and lackluster existence: 5/7
ClutchHomer - June 6, 2006
Hits, Picks and Bellyaches
SoCal 7/8Fla 3/6
Did anyone else know there is a Milb TV. Woohoo!
UK Halo - June 6, 2006
The Happy Tuesday
cupie - June 6, 2006
another nice one!
yeswecan - June 6, 2006
good pitcher, so we'll probably win
Angels - 5, 9Devil Dogs - 4, 10
thewebb - June 6, 2006
HOWIE
his average at this moment stands at .399 as he is 2-3 so far, he will bat next inning..also bartolo threw 4 2/3 innings in triple a and didnt do too greathathaway93 - June 6, 2006
and
kendrick strikes out with the chance to go over .400hathaway93 - June 6, 2006
Any news on Erstad?
He isn't in the line up for SLC today. He has been struggling at the plate (1-14) so hope he isn't being activated yet.riktermiller - June 6, 2006
Jarrad Page
Angels drafted the UCLA safety in the 7th round..i think he might have gotten drafted in the nfl draft toohathaway93 - June 6, 2006
Chiefs in the 7th round.
riktermiller - June 6, 2006
6/6/06 Picks
Halos 5/10
666fish 3/8
AlohaHalofan - June 6, 2006
Shine a Light
Los Angeles: 6/9St. Petersburg: 3/7
jjackflash - June 6, 2006
Wow
The Angels draft Jordan Walden in the 12th round. Walden was considered a top 25 talent (ranked #7 amoung HS palyers) by BA as a RHP. This now give the Angles two (Moldenhauer) of the University of Texas recent commits that the Angels are going to have to throw major $$$ to sign. Eddie Bane high risk high reward.riktermiller - June 6, 2006
S AAA ntana or Santana
Angels get 4 hit 9Tampa Babies get 3 hit 10
Anaheim of Anaheim - June 6, 2006
Here's Today's Line-Up, and my picks:
Looks like Mike decided to give Chone the day off after his poor performance and lack of hustle in yesterday's game. Here are today's line-ups:Angels:
Cabrera - SS - .284
Rivera - LF - .229
Guerrero - DH - .329
Salmon - RF - .278 <-- The old man has moves
Morales - 1B - .264
Quinlan - 3B - .247
Murphy - CF - .258
Molina - C - .186
Kennedy - 2B - .274
Santana - P - 4.64
Rays:
Lugo - SS - .254
Crawford - LF - .301
Gomes - DH - .259
Wigginton - RF - .280
Huff - 3B - .186
Cantu - 2B - .291
Hall - C - .263
Lee - 1B - .212
Hollins - CF - .252
Kazmir - P - 3.15
Kazmir, a lefty, has brought about another line-up combination from Scioscia, we'll see if this works any better than the last one.
"Black Magic" and his minions: 6/14
Satan's Fish Folly: 3/5
S
ScottD00 - June 6, 2006
Remind me
Why the F Scioscia would put Quinlan at 3rd after his recent poor performances.Clutch - June 6, 2006
Oh, forgot
MOLINA, too?Seriously. I know Napoli f-ed up yesterday, but honestly. NEVER start those two together.
Clutch - June 6, 2006
Sosh is on PST
therefore, Napoli caught a day game.cupie - June 6, 2006
Odds are better
that Nipples went out partying with the family last night and can't play today ;-)S
ScottD00 - June 6, 2006
I think Naps and Lil' Weav are a couple now.
Tomorrow is a day game so Naps gets rest before the day game.riktermiller - June 6, 2006
lame
rivera batting #2, quinlan playsyeswecan - June 6, 2006
Weak
GA gets the night off; I can live with that.But what a pathetic lineup. Juan Rivera in the #2 spot? With his .229 average and similar OBP? Wha?
And seriously...Quinlan? His average is down to .247, and he's been going up against mostly lefties lately.
What's wrong with Erick Aybar? I mean, as long as the guy's on the roster (and a switch hitter to boot), why not let him take a shot at 3B? Let him hit in the leadoff spot; he's got speed. That way Cabrera stays in his customary #2 spot. Vlad bats 3rd, Salmon 4th, Morales 5th, Rivera 6th, followed by the Murph, Molina & AK.
Rivera hitting 2nd? Sorry, I can't accept that.
jjackflash - June 6, 2006
agreed
Might as well throw Aybar a bone if you are going to mess with the lineup so much.Anaheim of Anaheim - June 6, 2006
THAT LINEUP
plain sucks.Rev Halofan - June 6, 2006
Aww, c'mon guys
if the Angels lineup didn't suck so bad today, how are we supposed to witness the miracle-working dominance of young pitching phenom Scott Kazmir? Seriously, would you have us deprived of THAT show?<ducks> Hey, hey! Those rotten tomatoes hurt! Stop it!
Higz - June 6, 2006
Little Orphan Bratwursts
Aka the LOB city all-stars is what this line-up looks likeAnaheim of Anaheim - June 6, 2006
goodvibe Tuesday!
Restitution is served up today!Halos: 5/10
DRays: 4/9
Let's go boys!
goodvibe61 - June 6, 2006
Why not leave OC
in the 2 slot and have Murphy lead off?riktermiller - June 6, 2006
Because that might actually make sense
Higz - June 6, 2006
Well I can't argue w/ success.
riktermiller - June 6, 2006
If you don't remember
the Angels passed on Kazmir a few years back to select Joe Saunders. Hindsight...riktermiller - June 6, 2006
Ervin is all rowed up.
riktermiller - June 6, 2006
Fish looked lost out there.
riktermiller - June 6, 2006
Are we allowed to curse on here?
'Cause I'd like to say something involving an F and a YOU to Molina.And Sosh for putting him in there.
Clutch - June 6, 2006
I am glad Napoli
is taking off the day game today. Molina is a defensive mother fucker!cupie - June 6, 2006
I'm not watching the game
but Gameday says it was a wild pitch. Should Jose have had it?Higz - June 6, 2006
I don't know...
if it goes between your legs...cupie - June 6, 2006
I see
Higz - June 6, 2006
Douche Bag Inning One
Joe Molinacupie - June 6, 2006
I think I may have been low w/ my K est. for Kaz.
riktermiller - June 6, 2006
AK
nice one... base hit, rbi... and why do you want to trade this guy?cupie - June 6, 2006
because he won't be an Angel aft this season
no matter what.riktermiller - June 6, 2006
He lives in Riverside
...where does he want to go?cupie - June 6, 2006
he might like Peoria
same kinds of bars out thereyeswecan - June 6, 2006
he actually lives in Anaheim Hills
ladybug - June 6, 2006
Because
he is going to cost a lot, and we could use the money better elsewhere?UK Halo - June 6, 2006
When did Santana
Grow braids?Clutch - June 6, 2006
oh no
its math by Hud!riktermiller - June 6, 2006
How much is AK likely to make?
And for how many years?UK Halo - June 6, 2006
AK
he'll probably want AT LEAST a 3-year deal...Higz - June 6, 2006
at what, 5.5m?
and he'd probably want more than 3 years, his last big contract at 30.UK Halo - June 6, 2006
yeah
5.5 sounds about right. I was thinking 6.Higz - June 6, 2006
Hud
just shut the fuck up... Figgy doesn't feel bad.cupie - June 6, 2006
douche bag inning two
HUDcupie - June 6, 2006
Why
Does Doug Eddings hate the Angels?Seriously. I think it borders on the pathological.
Clutch - June 6, 2006
Horrible call
not even close.Guess WHO, F***G EDDINGS
UK Halo - June 6, 2006
I hope Eddings has a fucking heart attack now!
riktermiller - June 6, 2006
Safe safe safe
Great dive by Rivera in fact, held on by the skin on his hand but he held onRetard ump
Matt UK - June 6, 2006
Eddings
Should not be allowed to umpire at Angels games. Or at Little League games.Sean @ Halos Heaven - June 6, 2006
i was wrong about Rivera
i bitched about him batting #2, and here he's 2-for-2 now with a run scored, and maybe more.yeswecan - June 6, 2006
Another close call
And the rays get another break - both of their announcers end the inning laughing at the calls....LTUPHLO - June 6, 2006
first base ump
Havent seen two horrible calls in a row like that ... WOWThat should fire the Angels up.
ValisJason - June 6, 2006
And Rex says
... two nice barehanded plays by the Rays ....Whats up with that?
ValisJason - June 6, 2006
its the truth.
riktermiller - June 6, 2006
the truth?
They were nice EFFORTS ... but both runners were safe, so they didnt make the play. Rex just cant be anything but nice.ValisJason - June 6, 2006
If they don't go hard after the ball and make the
plays they did there wouldn't have been a play close enough to get the outs. That is called a nice play. Outs are called by Umps and do not take away from plays that are made.riktermiller - June 6, 2006
Fucking Q.
He is trying to destroy the entire fucking team.riktermiller - June 6, 2006
SO, re AK
is he worth say 22m over 4 years, when we have a logjam of promising infielders? Aybar, Izturis, Kendrick et al?UK Halo - June 6, 2006
can anyone of them hit or catch?
cupie - June 6, 2006
Well
there's no such thing as a sure thing.But on balance, if we could use that money for something we are definitely short of, like a power hitter to bat behind Vlad, I think it's a risk worth taking.
UK Halo - June 6, 2006
Especially since
next year there is no Salmon, and there are long term questions about GA.UK Halo - June 6, 2006
If you haven't noticed over AK's life as an Angel
he doesn't hit either. I'm sorry but an empty .300 Avg. or a .260 Avg w/ 10-15 HRs isn't special. He is a great second baseman but I guarentee both Aybar and Kendrick will be substantially better major league hitters and Aybar is a superior defensive player at a more demanding position.riktermiller - June 6, 2006
A gaurantee...
Wow. So Aybar and Kendrick will be a better second baseman than AK.cupie - June 6, 2006
No
Aybar is a better defender. Howie is a better hitter. AK is nice he isn't special. They have a name for organizations that block special players with okay players. They are called LOSERS. AK has been great and I hope he finishes his career with the Angels as a winner but I have to say nice knowing you and good luck with your next team. That is the burden that winners are faced with.riktermiller - June 6, 2006
He was safe . . .
twicecupie - June 6, 2006
How does that piece of shit keep a fucking job?
Has there ever been a game in which that cocksucker didn't fuck something up?!LA Seitz - June 6, 2006
This answers the question
as to whether we can curse on here...UK Halo - June 6, 2006
yeah, and he's probably no good at sucking cock
Higz - June 6, 2006
No, that would require some skill.
riktermiller - June 6, 2006
ummmmmmmmmm
who are you referring to as HE?ladybug - June 6, 2006
Doug Eddings
futile deepthroatingRev Halofan - June 6, 2006
thought so..........
I think you missed a few- "mother f*ing c*ks*king son of a bitch bastard asswiping moron"ladybug - June 6, 2006
Erstad and Chone.
Erstad is gone after this year and Chone is not a good example.We should keep Kennedy and find places for the prospects.
george bush - June 6, 2006
interesting idea!
i like it. hell, it's baseball -- i'm sure a solid 2B is a serviceable 3B or even shortstop (anybody remember Eckstein)? i think people lock players too much to certain positions. a good baseball althlete is probably more versatile than we think.yeswecan - June 6, 2006
Aybar, Izturis, Morales, Kendrick
Not much room there.UK Halo - June 6, 2006
No offense to anybody but take the emotion
away from evaluating Angel players. AK is nice but he isn't worth limiting the organization with a three or four year contract.riktermiller - June 6, 2006
I'm not even sure
we should release AK, but as I said, there are no right answers, only conjecture.And btw, there are no guarantees about AK's future performance either. This is why GM's get paid so much.....
UK Halo - June 6, 2006
There is no release involved. He is a FA after
the season. He is w/o an organization until he signs a contract.riktermiller - June 6, 2006
Sorry, i meant not re-sign (or try to)
UK Halo - June 6, 2006
CONTRACT UP
He is a free agent after the season, we're not releasing him.No way are they resigning him. He will get 7 million ayear for three years somewhere. Easy, maybe more even.
Rev Halofan - June 6, 2006
Only for a lot less than he is asking for
.george bush - June 6, 2006
That was so far out
It was almost a rundownUK Halo - June 6, 2006
But...
Is Kendry definitely sticking at 1st when Casey comes back?I would much rather see Kotchman at 1st; even with the limited time at 1st, he looks like a gold glover.
george bush - June 6, 2006
I doubt anyone knows the answer to that question.
riktermiller - June 6, 2006
Sure he's good at first
but everyone knows Gold Gloves are really for offenseHigz - June 6, 2006
WEIRD GAME
Rivera shoulda slapped Doug Eddings - woulda been the best play all year.Rev Halofan - June 6, 2006
If there are always 15 games
how come we ALWAYS get Eddings?UK Halo - June 6, 2006
He probably
Requests the Angels so he can make calls against them. Probably got rejected in the draft or something back in the day...Clutch - June 6, 2006
How long does OC have left on his contract?
UK Halo - June 6, 2006
07 and 08
Dos Mas AnosRev Halofan - June 6, 2006
So
with OC, Izturis, Morales, Aybar, Kendrick, Kotchman, D MAc, not forgetting Figgins and Quinlan, infield is not a major priority.A 40 homer guy, however, is.
UK Halo - June 6, 2006
There isn't a 40HR guy that is going to appear.
The closest fit would be Miguel Cabrera and the Marlins haven't made him avialable officially.riktermiller - June 6, 2006
Well, there is one guy
with 715 homers who could DH....straps on tin hat
UK Halo - June 6, 2006
716 last night.
and that would be a waste. Bonds can hardly run and isn't hitting at a level close to justify what his contract demands will be. Not to mention that the Angels wouldn't put up with his shit for one minute.riktermiller - June 6, 2006
I'm just playing
devils advocate (it being 06-06-06).I agree that, personality-wise, he would no way fit in an Angels clubhouse.
But as to the financial considerations, they might be offset by the peripheral benefits if he got close to 755 in an Angel jersey.
UK Halo - June 6, 2006
I respectfully disagree.
riktermiller - June 6, 2006
Yeah, I think I do too...
UK Halo - June 6, 2006
while hitting on his rascal?
Bonds is a dick!cupie - June 6, 2006
2 more years.
riktermiller - June 6, 2006
Phys
finally said something coolcupie - June 6, 2006
what?
I'm on gameday, what did he say?Hutch (someone took my name) - June 6, 2006
the guy
going nuts/ape shit screaming at the top of his lungs was doing it in front of his kid.Paraphrase Phys: "that ain't cool."
cupie - June 6, 2006
What
Just happened? And why were they all laughing?Clutch - June 6, 2006
some
homer/dipshit yells at everyone at Tropicana. While he is yelling his noise he waves a towel. Voodoo asked the ump to ask the guy yelling and waving to keep it down. And then of course everyone behind home plate, all 37 of them, went completley ape shit.cupie - June 6, 2006
oh yeah
they talked about that guy on the radio last night,, but what did phys say?Hutch (someone took my name) - June 6, 2006
That loud mouth dude
is a lawyer. I couldn't believe that shit when I heard it on a broadcast. You would think with a certain level of education and responsibility that you would not have to be such an attention whore.riktermiller - June 6, 2006
That was athletic!
riktermiller - June 6, 2006
we're not the only ones that DETEST him
http://dougeddingsisadouche.blogspot.com/ladybug - June 6, 2006
there's more!
http://firedougeddings.com/ladybug - June 6, 2006
Abe has conjured up some Black Magic
he's pitching well, it seems, from looking at his line through 6...ooooh, it's inning 6 on 6/6/6!yeswecan - June 6, 2006
Nice
riktermiller - June 6, 2006
VooDoo
is always kool.with braids or with out
with the abe lincoln or with out
that is how HaloVooDoo rolls
cupie - June 6, 2006
It is amazing
How good Vladdy's numbers are, considering how little protection he has.I guess it's because he is impossible to pitch around, as there is no pitch he can't reach.
UK Halo - June 6, 2006
The Mighty Quinlan
is officially over. 6.6.06cupie - June 6, 2006
I am diggin the voodoo
Ervin is dealing like a mofocupie - June 6, 2006
Figgy into CF
Served his penalty innings, back in the game for timmy fishS
ScottD00 - June 6, 2006
Hud
just said the funniest thing ever...he waxing about how great Ervin was pitching...
and then the faux pas, "Figgy is playing center as a defensive repla..." pause...
"Tommy Murphy..."
cupie - June 6, 2006
amazing
it's almost like he lives on Autopilotyeswecan - June 6, 2006
the same anecdotes
the same stories, the same descriptions, the same nicknames, the same analysis. it would put me to sleep if he wasn't so over-animated.yeswecan - June 6, 2006
gameday is going shit house
there are like 50 green and red balls all over it. its not clearing for the next battersHutch (someone took my name) - June 6, 2006
KKKKKKK
Hutch (someone took my name) - June 6, 2006
a couple nice at bats....
by Molina tonight. Gunned out Crawford too. Definitely not a perfect game, but pretty solid.thewebb - June 6, 2006
I think the Angels are going to miss Butcher more
than Joe in the end. Once Black takes a managers position Butcher would have been the perfect replacement due to his relationships w/ homegrown pitchers.riktermiller - June 6, 2006
Feh
Pitching coaches rarely make good managers. That's why I doubt Black leaves for a managerial job.scareduck - June 6, 2006
atta boy Juan Rivera!
thewebb - June 6, 2006
Juan is a prick tease.
He won't make hard contact for another week.riktermiller - June 6, 2006
never know...
he helped carry us at the end of last year. Maybe he's getting going. Easiest spot in the lineup is in front of Vladdy. That's what got Cabrera going last year and has probably helped him start hot for once this year.thewebb - June 6, 2006
How's the lineup looking now, guys?
UK Halo - June 6, 2006
you mean...
before or after Figgins came back in?? Jkthewebb - June 6, 2006
Just got here
Looks like they got 1/2 of the usual Ervin Santana probabilities straight -- a night game -- but the other half -- at home -- is not present. Why are we winning?scareduck - June 6, 2006
maybe Erstad's injury increases his value
as a part time player. The only way that Sosh will sit him is if he can't play everyday.riktermiller - June 6, 2006
Everybody was bigging up yesterdays lineup
and bitching about today's.Maybe we know a bit less than we think we do?
UK Halo - June 6, 2006
Myself included, BTW
UK Halo - June 6, 2006
"bigging up"
Must be UK-ese, as I've never heard that locution on this side of the pond.scareduck - June 6, 2006
you're right
i definitely boo-hooed this lineup, and yet they came through. big ups to them tonight!yeswecan - June 7, 2006
Alert the press!!
Molina is batting .200!!!Hutch (someone took my name) - June 6, 2006
Minnie Mendoza
is duly impressed.scareduck - June 6, 2006
irrelevent
i like dirtrjcicc - June 6, 2006
Figg-
honronI don't believe this.
scareduck - June 6, 2006
the Dog and Phys are the worst
I can't listen to them, how much longer are they under contract for/and who makes that decision? I assume its the team, no?rjcicc - June 6, 2006
yeah, yeah..
we've been through this. put the TV on mute and turn on the radioHutch (someone took my name) - June 6, 2006
It's what the wife does
when confronted with the Cubs' TV broadcasters.scareduck - June 6, 2006
And JoMo heads toward .300
UK Halo - June 6, 2006
Last 3 games
Sun 16 hitsMon 11
Tue 17
Perhaps we can now say that the hitting slump is over.
UK Halo - June 6, 2006
Romero sucks
scareduck - June 6, 2006
Si
Hutch (someone took my name) - June 6, 2006
rex is DYNAMITE
"If that ball woulda hit me... it woulda said 'man i wish i'd ran into that bat instead of this hardbody... [from this point the account was unclear, but you can be sure it was a litany of small ball porno]"proletariat - June 6, 2006
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