3 H in 8 IP against a warm / hot Orioles team. Frankie for the Save, Aybar with the D, Willits and Figgins bringing back pleasant memories of the 2007 speed offenders.
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was this game good enough to have watched the whole thing?
I didn’t think it was negative. I thought we called it like it was…GA is horrible right now…Vlad got the day off (well needed)...Figgins and Reggie manufactured…HGH was in the wrong spot in the order…we won despite his efforts…Judy was MONEY…1st base ump ripped off Wood…Kotchman needs a day off, he looks tired…KRod looked good…
I saw two things I have NEVER seen in baseball. One last night and one today:
- Yesterday, Hunter stole 2b from STANDING ON on 1b when the P was on the mound, 2b was turned around...SS wasn't looking, and did not even draw a throw! I have seen delayed steals plenty of times, but there was a great replay on the Orioles broadcast that showed the whole thing....phenomenal!
- The bunt single by Eybar past the pitcher to the pitching hand side of a RHP...ie towards SS...
Back then, everybody bitched and moaned about their SECOND favorite team’s chances to win games and penants and titles, and then climbed into their car to go sit and support the futile efforts of their FIRST favorite team, our Angels.
Shutout from TV coverage...........but props to Garland.
Wish I could have watched this one. Major congrats to Garland and his 8 innings of bullpen saving work. Man….........how did he give up only 3 hits? Not that I’m complaining.
when the players that are most hated get even more hate when they contribute to something good happening. today’s example: GMJ’s play with Figgy making a great play at the plate.
HGH did not contribute to Figgins' play...except to say he caused it...
Infield in and he hits a gb right at the 2b? Exactly what you do NOT want to do! Not something good! That play was ALL Figgins! He essentially stole home! Lemonade from lemons! Please explain to me how HGH did something good on that play…he didn’t strike out???
or hit a line drive to 3rd for a DP. he put the ball in play and figgy did what he does best. how often does the bang-bang play work? i’m not giving GMJ props AT ALL for this as this was all figgy. i’m just showing that the hate for players (for your own team no less) is comical. K3 and many others hate GMJ, GA and Sciosc and no matter what they do that may help us score or win a game, they cant win with their own fans. detroit game on espn, sciosc is getting props and people here are ripping that. to each his own right?
Well, he would have gotten the same props for a deep sac fly.
That’s not striking out or popping up to the infield, etiher. He gets props for getting the job done, even though the method he stumbled into is not as testosterone laden as a drive to the warning track.
Statistically, it’s the same play. Too bad for us that our lyin’ eyes have us convinced that he got just lucky enough, to get the ball just deep enough in the infield, to delay the ball’s return to the plate just barely long enough, to allow the speedy Figgins to just barely beat the throw with a brilliant slide.
i’m not the extreme optimist. i think GA is killing us with his slump. i think Sciosc makes questionable decisions with the hook and not letting his starters finish if they’re going strong. and i do question why Quinlan is still up here. GMJ should not be where he is in the order.
can’t wait ‘til this squad is 100%. Garland was 2005 Garland today.
I watched this game from the first pitch to the last, a win is a win. But what is the over under on the Lakers? Fellow Halo fans help out a fellow fan in the IE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
was this game good enough to have watched the whole thing?
i enjoyed the eighth and ninth…haha
Carl Johnson - May 3, 2008
Not really, the first seven innings were kinda frustrating.
Angels grounding out on the first pitch. You know the drill.
cardinalwraith - May 3, 2008
typical Angels game
everyone bitching and moaning until the 7th when the Angels woke up and played ball
ladybug - May 3, 2008
Good Observation
of our spoiled fanbase
Rev Halofan - May 3, 2008
waaa
the bitching and moaning of GA should be noted
ihearhowie2.0 - May 3, 2008
I think this is GA's last season
he knows and it shows
ladybug - May 3, 2008
This team has an interesting feel to them
They’re a lot like the 2002 team in that they tend to get going late.
Zu Long - May 3, 2008
People here said that of the 07 team
just sayin..
Frankie looks good again, and for that, I’m happy. Until the bats get goin again it should be enough to score 1 more than the opponent.
ReggieBullits - May 3, 2008
ladybug - May 3, 2008
was that really "bitching and moaning?"
I didn’t think it was negative. I thought we called it like it was…GA is horrible right now…Vlad got the day off (well needed)...Figgins and Reggie manufactured…HGH was in the wrong spot in the order…we won despite his efforts…Judy was MONEY…1st base ump ripped off Wood…Kotchman needs a day off, he looks tired…KRod looked good…
I saw two things I have NEVER seen in baseball. One last night and one today:
K3YEROUT - May 3, 2008
Whoa, that did not display properly...cutoff the rest of the yesterday example...
K3YEROUT - May 3, 2008
the B&M is in general terms
go back and read a thread about a game that was mediocre until the 7th and things perked up.
Schizophrenic comes to mind! ;-)
ladybug - May 3, 2008
I didn't think of it from those terms!
Interesting perspective I bet! I have never gone back and re-read a thread after a game is over…I will try that sometime!
K3YEROUT - May 3, 2008
when I miss a game
I’ll come back here and read.
This is the way it goes:
wooohooo…let’s go
damn
well shit, why did Scioscia let __ do that?
Yes, that’s what I’m talking about!!!! Way to go__
YES..nice one..let’s see some runs now
Gimme a break…Hatcher sucks. why did they swing at the first pitch
Well shit, it’s over now. Done. Damn Scioscia and his micromanaging
Screw Scioscia and his small ball mentality
Great play…let’s hope it continues
Why the hell is he letting __ bat?
YES..another one!!
ALL RIGHT…another run!
Christ almighty…pull the pitcher
AHEAD of the game..about time…come on let’s go!!
RALLY TIME!!
Another win for the Halos…I knew they could do it.
Scioscia is the best damn manager in the MLB
ladybug - May 3, 2008
but I still luvs ya guys!!
ladybug - May 3, 2008
You left out the 9th inning KRod angst
Stirrups - May 3, 2008
wasn't enough room for everything
KRod is his own scenario
ladybug - May 3, 2008
Hey! This is MUCH better than the old days.
Back then, everybody bitched and moaned about their SECOND favorite team’s chances to win games and penants and titles, and then climbed into their car to go sit and support the futile efforts of their FIRST favorite team, our Angels.
Stirrups - May 3, 2008
Excuse me? I was rooting for Reggie all the way down the line until I had to go out.
44FAN - May 3, 2008
I will say this...
winning made watching the whole thing VERY satisfying!
Last night, Rivera’s AB ruined watching the entire thing!
I have 2 words for today! WOO HOO! :)
K3YEROUT - May 3, 2008
Shutout from TV coverage...........but props to Garland.
Wish I could have watched this one. Major congrats to Garland and his 8 innings of bullpen saving work. Man….........how did he give up only 3 hits? Not that I’m complaining.
Fan Since 1981 - May 3, 2008
I'd go with lukewarm
And the 10 day forecast is snow.
Baltimo - May 3, 2008
Am I the only person that has an irrational love of seeing
Willits in the lineup? Now if Kendrick’s leg would stop being problematic, we’d really be in business.
TheOptimist - May 3, 2008
I like seeing him
I think he’s got some great skills. He just needs more game time.
ladybug - May 3, 2008
im still bummed
we didnt give him enough playing time to have a shot at being RoY because he did have a great season
but i just love seeing him in there
ANewFoundThrice - May 3, 2008
the best part of gameday threads
when the players that are most hated get even more hate when they contribute to something good happening. today’s example: GMJ’s play with Figgy making a great play at the plate.
SCHalo - May 3, 2008
I do it too
whenever Izturis does something productive I get pissed because it means I have to see him play more.
PhiSlamma - May 3, 2008
?
Izturis is actually a fairly productive hitter. He may have had a bad start this year, but he hits for average and takes a decent amount of walks.
cardinalwraith - May 3, 2008
HGH did not contribute to Figgins' play...except to say he caused it...
Infield in and he hits a gb right at the 2b? Exactly what you do NOT want to do! Not something good! That play was ALL Figgins! He essentially stole home! Lemonade from lemons! Please explain to me how HGH did something good on that play…he didn’t strike out???
K3YEROUT - May 3, 2008
I agree with K-3 ... BASICALLY...
Matthews gets props for not popping up or striking out. WEAK.
Rev Halofan - May 3, 2008
yeah, he didn't strike out
or hit a line drive to 3rd for a DP. he put the ball in play and figgy did what he does best. how often does the bang-bang play work? i’m not giving GMJ props AT ALL for this as this was all figgy. i’m just showing that the hate for players (for your own team no less) is comical. K3 and many others hate GMJ, GA and Sciosc and no matter what they do that may help us score or win a game, they cant win with their own fans. detroit game on espn, sciosc is getting props and people here are ripping that. to each his own right?
SCHalo - May 3, 2008
oh yeah
to each his own. I am sure Scioscia would role his eyes at 99% of the commentary on this or any other Angels blog.
Rev Halofan - May 3, 2008
best blog period Rev!
SCHalo - May 3, 2008
Well, he would have gotten the same props for a deep sac fly.
That’s not striking out or popping up to the infield, etiher. He gets props for getting the job done, even though the method he stumbled into is not as testosterone laden as a drive to the warning track.
Statistically, it’s the same play. Too bad for us that our lyin’ eyes have us convinced that he got just lucky enough, to get the ball just deep enough in the infield, to delay the ball’s return to the plate just barely long enough, to allow the speedy Figgins to just barely beat the throw with a brilliant slide.
Stirrups - May 3, 2008
and another thing
i’m not the extreme optimist. i think GA is killing us with his slump. i think Sciosc makes questionable decisions with the hook and not letting his starters finish if they’re going strong. and i do question why Quinlan is still up here. GMJ should not be where he is in the order.
can’t wait ‘til this squad is 100%. Garland was 2005 Garland today.
SCHalo - May 3, 2008
Panther Garland
Then fig/wil combo
vladtheimpaler - May 3, 2008
Kapow
scottnak - May 3, 2008
DON'T GET ME WRONG...
I watched this game from the first pitch to the last, a win is a win. But what is the over under on the Lakers? Fellow Halo fans help out a fellow fan in the IE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
halofolife - May 4, 2008
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