rediscovered what it once meant to be...Jeff Mathis?
Since the day after he took over for Mike Napoli because of his injury, he's batting .265 with an .808OPS, 4HRs, 19RBIs, 16Rs, and 10 doubles in 34 games.
but Mathis has never projected to somehow who is going to hit for a huge average. His ceiling is probably around .275/20/80, with a very good glove, decent speed on the bases for a catcher, and probably an .850OPS.
depth chart was Benge/Jose/Josh Paul - Mathis future stud, big gap to any mention of Napoli/Collins/Wilson/Budde ... and then they drafted Hank Conger!
before I gain any confindence in him. You have to give him the starts though to find that out. Santana was no hero in my book tonight. Mathis is the one that deserves some recognition for tonight's game and all he has done for the team these past several weeks as Halos Heaven folks have pointed out here.
....he DEFINITELY has a mental block on the road. We'll see the same bad ervin on the road alteast this year. I've been around watching baseball too long to know that a baseball pitcher can hit a breakout year from one year to the next.
Somehow the LA A of A (or MLB?) managed to turn a blue collar holiday into an Army recruitment tool. Complete with about 15 new "recruits" regurgitating their "oath" before the Star Spangled Banner was sung by that pseudo MILF from tv.
Then there was the "Push Up Contest" sponsored by the U.S. Army that saw some fuckin dude do 100 push ups and win...nothing.
All U.S. military propaganda should be banned from professional sporting events, especially baseball games...... And we can kick them out of the high schools while we're at it...
People who get recruited by the military are a bunch of stupid morons who don't realize that bullets and bombs kill people. Why else would anyone agree to sign up unless they had the IQ of rosin bag?
After all, the proportion of minorities in the military is significantly higher than the civilian population and since we know that minorities are dumber, it's obvious that the military is suckering them into becoming canon fodder.
"Hi... my name is Jack Frost, and I've never ventured more than 10 feet from my ivory tower where only people who think like I do live."
of Joseph McCarthy watches with a hawk-eye over our proud community, ready to sweep us away to the great Guantanamo in the sky if we speak out of line about THE ADMINISTRATION?
To sum up:
Jack Frost: Does not like recruitment ceremonies at his baseball games.
Other people: Do not mind recruitment ceremonies at their baseball games.
Good game, good game, good game. Everyone shake hands.
Before the recruitment ceremony showed up, it was a happy place. They had flowery meadows and rainbow skies, and rivers made of chocolate, where the children danced and laughed and played with gumdrop smiles.
Just to echo CKOD, you've got a broad range of political and social views here. Some of us, like Justin Speier, have even served in the military or come from military families. You may be aware that Orange County is a predominately Republican area. Criticizing the military won't win you unanimous praise in this venue.
but what could be more diverse than a thread who's two main themes are a) Ervin Sanatana and b) the US Army? by rbrianc on Tue Sep 04, 2007 at 01:37:59 AM PDT
ANGELSWIN???
Please put a space in there...that name makes me want to pukeladybug - September 3, 2007
Panther? Absolutely it is Ervin.
What a turnaround. Given his fragile emotional state, the smile coming off the mound and the tip of the cap was awesome.Fan Since 1981 - September 3, 2007
in his locker
Mike Napoli has a post-it note that reads: Note to self: Google this Pipp guy...Wally Pippsquarefootnatlpark - September 3, 2007
Has Jeff Mathis
rediscovered what it once meant to be...Jeff Mathis?Since the day after he took over for Mike Napoli because of his injury, he's batting .265 with an .808OPS, 4HRs, 19RBIs, 16Rs, and 10 doubles in 34 games.
Caseys Kiss of Death - September 3, 2007
still like to see the batting average higher
Angels22 - September 3, 2007
The average is climbing right now
but Mathis has never projected to somehow who is going to hit for a huge average. His ceiling is probably around .275/20/80, with a very good glove, decent speed on the bases for a catcher, and probably an .850OPS.Caseys Kiss of Death - September 3, 2007
About rating possitions
Who was rated higher by the Angles organization before either Monapoli or Spicolis made it to the show.As I remember, Hud and Phyzz always seemed to talk about Mathis being the stud being readied to take over behind the dish for Halos.org
eyespy - September 4, 2007
exactly
depth chart was Benge/Jose/Josh Paul - Mathis future stud, big gap to any mention of Napoli/Collins/Wilson/Budde ... and then they drafted Hank Conger!Rev Halofan - September 4, 2007
Wasn't Conger the best bat in the draft?
hauldog - September 4, 2007
oops
at the Angel's pick.hauldog - September 4, 2007
i'll cherish this ervin win forever
because there won't be one in a long long time! thanks ervin!CaLiKrAzY - September 3, 2007
"EL MENEO" is Panther!!!!!!!
acuda27 - September 3, 2007
i still won't acknowledge him.
but i guess it was a nice start. i just hope this doesn't instill some kinda false hope in santana from scioscia.retrohalo - September 3, 2007
How about
I will take False Hope with a short leash...Rev Halofan - September 3, 2007
I agree completely. He has a way to go
before I gain any confindence in him. You have to give him the starts though to find that out. Santana was no hero in my book tonight. Mathis is the one that deserves some recognition for tonight's game and all he has done for the team these past several weeks as Halos Heaven folks have pointed out here.44FAN - September 3, 2007
very nice game pitched by El Meneo BUT.....
....he DEFINITELY has a mental block on the road. We'll see the same bad ervin on the road alteast this year. I've been around watching baseball too long to know that a baseball pitcher can hit a breakout year from one year to the next.Halofanatic - September 3, 2007
Tonight at the Stadium
Somehow the LA A of A (or MLB?) managed to turn a blue collar holiday into an Army recruitment tool. Complete with about 15 new "recruits" regurgitating their "oath" before the Star Spangled Banner was sung by that pseudo MILF from tv.Then there was the "Push Up Contest" sponsored by the U.S. Army that saw some fuckin dude do 100 push ups and win...nothing.
All of this on "NASCAR Day" taboot.
Great performance from Ervs though...
ReggieBullits - September 3, 2007
The interviewed Reggie Willits on the pregame
show and asked him if he was a NASCAR fan. He goes,"no."44FAN - September 3, 2007
The recruitment crisis
All U.S. military propaganda should be banned from professional sporting events, especially baseball games...... And we can kick them out of the high schools while we're at it...Jack Frost - September 3, 2007
Brilliant
No matter what the topic, each one of your posts is stupider than the last. Well done.Sixtyminuteman - September 3, 2007
Good rebuttal
Caseys Kiss of Death - September 3, 2007
I don't know about you "Sixtyminuteman"
but I go to Angel Stadium to watch the Angels and see a baseball game...Not to be exposed to recruitment propaganda for the U.S. military...but I guess you think that's stupid....
So, why do you go to Angel Stadium, to sing God Bless America?
Jack Frost - September 3, 2007
What we ought to do is ban the US military
People who get recruited by the military are a bunch of stupid morons who don't realize that bullets and bombs kill people. Why else would anyone agree to sign up unless they had the IQ of rosin bag?After all, the proportion of minorities in the military is significantly higher than the civilian population and since we know that minorities are dumber, it's obvious that the military is suckering them into becoming canon fodder.
"Hi... my name is Jack Frost, and I've never ventured more than 10 feet from my ivory tower where only people who think like I do live."
melvintoast - September 3, 2007
sorry wrong room
thought it was an Angel room. anyways, go Hillary.adirondakangelfan - September 3, 2007
and people wonder why
Halos Heaven does not have OT threads on politics, evolution, Bay City Rollers, et cetera...Rev Halofan - September 3, 2007
Because the reanimated corpse
of Joseph McCarthy watches with a hawk-eye over our proud community, ready to sweep us away to the great Guantanamo in the sky if we speak out of line about THE ADMINISTRATION?To sum up:
Jack Frost: Does not like recruitment ceremonies at his baseball games.
Other people: Do not mind recruitment ceremonies at their baseball games.
Good game, good game, good game. Everyone shake hands.
Caseys Kiss of Death - September 3, 2007
Last Sunday I went to the big A
Before the recruitment ceremony showed up, it was a happy place. They had flowery meadows and rainbow skies, and rivers made of chocolate, where the children danced and laughed and played with gumdrop smiles.Just to echo CKOD, you've got a broad range of political and social views here. Some of us, like Justin Speier, have even served in the military or come from military families. You may be aware that Orange County is a predominately Republican area. Criticizing the military won't win you unanimous praise in this venue.
melvintoast - September 4, 2007
but what could be more diverse
than a thread who's two main themes are a) Ervin Sanatana and b) the US Army?rbrianc - September 4, 2007
We need another ESPN East Coast Bias
T H R E A DRev Halofan - September 4, 2007
I think you meant Ervin San Tanana
melvintoast - September 4, 2007
I'm offended!
Please refrain from discussions of the Bay City Rollers in my presence. Thank you.anaheimisnotla - September 4, 2007
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