Darned impressive. A friend of mine, Red Sox fan, said he’d petition to have the Boston runs deleted from the record, as it “completely misrepresents the depth of the spanking.”
In an article on ESPN he was commenting that he was going to retire and the new guys do everything over text message. His punchline is “I have no one to trade with”
I couldn’t text or call for about an hour after the quake. But I’m not a General Manager for one of the most valuable franchises in Major League Baseball either. Can you text from a satellite phone?
Scott Bora$ clients do not sign contract extensions; they all become free agents, and sign with the team that offers the most money. Period. It’s simple to resign Teixeira: offer him the most money. If they do, he stays; if they don’t, he leaves. A very simple equation.
The Yankees, although they’ll have a LOT more money to spend next year (no more luxury tax), do have a lot of 1B/DH types already on the roster, even assuming they don’t keep Giambi. They’ll probably need a catcher, and pitching, before they sign a 1B, and so they might not top the Angels’ offer.
and it isnt out of the realm of possibility. We will have money freed up by losing K-Rod and Anderson, but I dont know. The Yankees spend money like Oprah at a buffet
That we used Jose, Shields and KRod, John’s performance was even better. I was worried about our ‘pen playing these seven games against BOS/NYY but John did his part.
Here is something I read from the beloved LA Times
“Teixeira does not come without a little baggage—he was a suspected target of critical comments made this month by Rangers closer C.J. Wilson.
In an interview with Dallas radio station KTCK, Wilson said the chemistry in the Rangers’ clubhouse had improved markedly this season, saying a “dark cloud” had been lifted from the club last July.
The Rangers traded Teixeira, Kenny Lofton and Eric Gagne last July. Wilson cited Gagne as a good teammate but did not mention Teixeira or Lofton by name.
“Some of the big-name guys weren’t exactly interested in being part of a team,” Wilson said. “They were just interested in bank accounts.”
Scioscia, though, said he “doesn’t think chemistry is going to be an issue. He certainly blends in on the field. In the clubhouse, that won’t be an issue.”
I was worried that this guy was a me, me, me type. I hope he doesnt ruin a good thing by being an ass. I guess we will wait and see
Its a fault of mine. But seriously, most of them are hired for their looks. I mean come on, Jillian Barberie! Although now that I think about it I take it back, Pam Oliver does a decent job. Even if she is a bit racist at times
I was sitting in my office with a good friend/fellow Angel fan. We hit refresh on the news and saw the trade was consummated. We’ve always been the team that stood pat at the deadline, and then we watched some big bats take us down in October.
But now, look at the heart of our order:
Figgy HK47 Texeira Vlad Torii GA JuanGone Mathis/Naps Izzy/Aybar
Lots of power. Lots of production. Great table setters for the producers. It’s a fantastic lineup. I have to say that the acquisition of Torii, combined with this acquisition of Tex, turns us into quite the dangerous offensive club.
Whod’ve thunk it?
And then, our big stud, who’s been having problems recently, and has needed a statement outing against the Sox, goes out, in their house, and lays down the complete domination. That was one of the most dominating performances by an Angel starter since Big John Stud did basically the same thing to Oakland when he retired 27 in a row after a leadoff hit. That was an amazing piece of work by Big John tonight. And the offense lays out another six runs. Impressive.
This has been one of the greatest few hours Angel fans have had since October 02…
from what i’ve seen from kowbell in the MLB, he looks pretty used to major league pitching. i don’t have stats to go off of, but i remember him raking pretty good in his shot up here.
from what i’ve seen from kowbell in the MLB, he looks pretty used to major league pitching. i don’t have stats to go off of, but i remember him raking pretty good in his shot up here.
7 straight
That is all I have got.
hauldog - July 29, 2008
Poor John. Always that 1 pitch, 1 out away.
But still a great start.
TheOptimist - July 29, 2008
yep, remember Oakland
tanana40 - July 29, 2008
Lead off double.
Was he perfect after that?
hauldog - July 29, 2008
Yup
27 consecutive batters retired
jjackflash - July 29, 2008
i was there!
what a game to choose to go to on a road trip to the bay haha
jtkelly86 - July 29, 2008
Nice call man
hauldog - July 29, 2008
Nice game Johnboy
That’s 7 in a row
Chone's Chonies - July 29, 2008
I MISS KOTCH!
Awesome Job John!
Funke5ive - July 29, 2008
BIG JOHN
redsox own who now ?
BigBangRobbDawgg - July 29, 2008
I am human and need to be loved
cupie - July 29, 2008
So does Johnny Marr
He’s drinking in a bar with Casey Kotchman right now in Atlanta
highlandhalo - July 29, 2008
scottnak - July 29, 2008
easy day scott?
Northwest - July 29, 2008
\o/
scottnak - July 29, 2008
Yeah
That was pretty funny…
tbone_cutter - July 29, 2008
excellent work hahaha
ZiK - July 29, 2008
There's scottnak, puttin' up them zeroes. It's a lot of fun.
44FAN - July 29, 2008
To REV and SCOTT
Can everyone get 1 POINT for each Kotchman vote, for consolation.
acuda27 - July 29, 2008
Goose-eggs baby!
Pity big John couldn’t have gotten Pedroia and Youkilis … I’d have liked those goose-eggs a lot more!
highlandhalo - July 29, 2008
Johns confidence will be there in october
tommorow’s a big day too, get your sleep guys.
Northwest - July 29, 2008
John Lackey
Dead arm.
Better known as Panther of July 29th Boston massacre.
Downing Rules - July 29, 2008
It's a great day to be an Angels fan.
Our ace gets two outs away from a no-no in one of our houses of horrors, Fenway Park.
We acquire the big bat we’ve been wanting for years now.
Our division lead is the biggest in club history.
And, finally, our Halos have the best record in all of baseball.
YES WE CAN!
cardinalwraith - July 29, 2008
And even Weaver survived it!
44FAN - July 29, 2008
Wow
Darned impressive. A friend of mine, Red Sox fan, said he’d petition to have the Boston runs deleted from the record, as it “completely misrepresents the depth of the spanking.”
jjackflash - July 29, 2008
my red sox girlfriend...
... said “I dont like dustin anymore, he should have just struck out”
Northwest - July 29, 2008
If Blue Smoke hadn't been so lazy he woulda thrown out Pedroia
melvintoast - July 29, 2008
+1
KingF15h - July 29, 2008
What a day!
Congrats Thunder. One day I must meet you in person so I can hear your voice. That shit’s funny.
ReggieBullits - July 29, 2008
Reagins on FSN now. Said it was done by text message.
This guy’s unreal.
ReggieBullits - July 29, 2008
Pat Gillick does not approve
hauldog - July 29, 2008
who is Pat Gillick?
KingF15h - July 29, 2008
Who's mike teshera?
melvintoast - July 29, 2008
Phillies GM.
cardinalwraith - July 29, 2008
Phillies GM
In an article on ESPN he was commenting that he was going to retire and the new guys do everything over text message. His punchline is “I have no one to trade with”
He does not know how to text.
hauldog - July 29, 2008
Rumored to be Mariners GM next season.
44FAN - July 29, 2008
President I believe
hauldog - July 30, 2008
I see
KingF15h - July 29, 2008
The 90 year old Phillies GM
ReggieBullits - July 29, 2008
I heard it was TEX message...
har har har!
Downing Rules - July 29, 2008
Now THERE is an idea for a new nickname.
Tex
begets
Tex Message
begets
Instant Message (as in, hitting a HR sends an Instant Message of offense to the opposition)
begets
IM
Stirrups - July 29, 2008
I still like him being the Bat-man to go with Super-Vlad.
Zu Long - July 29, 2008
You realize, of course, the the Batman always kicks Superman's ass...
Stirrups - July 29, 2008
Only when they fight.
Together they are UNBEATABLE. ;-)
Zu Long - July 29, 2008
Tex's Tacs
WillGoAngels27 - July 29, 2008
I'm gonna call him Rock Pile
Because that’s where he’ll be hitting the ball most nights!
ReggieBullits - July 30, 2008
The cell phones were out Reagins said on the post-game show because of the earthquake.
That’s why some of the negotiations were done by text message.
44FAN - July 29, 2008
Heard Reagins
on Baseball Tonight, he said they ended up doing a lot of the deal through text messages, due to the earthquake yesterday screwing up the phones
billhune - July 30, 2008
Interesting
I couldn’t text or call for about an hour after the quake. But I’m not a General Manager for one of the most valuable franchises in Major League Baseball either. Can you text from a satellite phone?
ReggieBullits - July 30, 2008
Skype worked fine immediately after...
Downing Rules - July 30, 2008
Tex in an Angels uniform looks pretty cool.
But seeing our Kotch in Atlanta blue makes me sad. =(
cardinalwraith - July 29, 2008
yeah i saw that too
casey does not look good in a navy blue hat
Sorbo182 - July 29, 2008
Be happy for him
He wont have to listen to trade rumors every year now
KingF15h - July 29, 2008
Rev - Question
How does teh traffic today rate compared to usual?
hauldog - July 29, 2008
see for yourself
the colored-square site meter icon is at the bottom right on the page
yeswecan - July 29, 2008
looks like maybe twice as much traffic today
yeswecan - July 29, 2008
Thx
hauldog - July 30, 2008
What an awesome effort by Big John
Complete game in that ballpark against that lineup.
Mark Teixeira update: Reportedly heard screaming at the charter jet pilot, “Would you HURRY UP! Fly this damn thing faster!!!” ;)
Fan Since 1981 - July 29, 2008
Reagins on the post-game show gave no indication Teixeira would be extended beyond the end of the season.
44FAN - July 29, 2008
It's a negotiating tactic
melvintoast - July 29, 2008
just reporting what I heard Mel.
44FAN - July 29, 2008
Artie said no rentals.
Wittness - July 29, 2008
small sample size
hauldog - July 30, 2008
He also said
“We’re talking to more clubs…Never say never.”
Who is this guy?
ReggieBullits - July 29, 2008
I think they may add a pitcher still before the deadline.
44FAN - July 29, 2008
I think we should try to get Sherril from the O's
He could be our closer next year
KingF15h - July 29, 2008
A RP would be nice.
Just don’t send The Howitzer away and I’ll be a happy fan.
ReggieBullits - July 29, 2008
Sherril sucks...
don’t trade for him – just because he is racking up saves doesn’t mean he is good.
jimmuscomp - July 29, 2008
agreed.
retrohalo - July 29, 2008
Bora$
Scott Bora$ clients do not sign contract extensions; they all become free agents, and sign with the team that offers the most money. Period. It’s simple to resign Teixeira: offer him the most money. If they do, he stays; if they don’t, he leaves. A very simple equation.
jjackflash - July 29, 2008
agreed
Mark my words. He wont stay here. He will be in Yankee pinstripes next year
KingF15h - July 29, 2008
I don't know
The Yankees, although they’ll have a LOT more money to spend next year (no more luxury tax), do have a lot of 1B/DH types already on the roster, even assuming they don’t keep Giambi. They’ll probably need a catcher, and pitching, before they sign a 1B, and so they might not top the Angels’ offer.
jjackflash - July 29, 2008
How do you know Arte won't pay?
Especially if we…if we…I can’t even say it without fear of a jinx. So yeah, who’s to say Arte won’t pay?
ReggieBullits - July 29, 2008
I really hope he does
and it isnt out of the realm of possibility. We will have money freed up by losing K-Rod and Anderson, but I dont know. The Yankees spend money like Oprah at a buffet
KingF15h - July 29, 2008
Considering...
That we used Jose, Shields and KRod, John’s performance was even better. I was worried about our ‘pen playing these seven games against BOS/NYY but John did his part.
Anyone have any idea of the lineup tomorrow?
Wittness - July 29, 2008
Here is something I read from the beloved LA Times
“Teixeira does not come without a little baggage—he was a suspected target of critical comments made this month by Rangers closer C.J. Wilson.
In an interview with Dallas radio station KTCK, Wilson said the chemistry in the Rangers’ clubhouse had improved markedly this season, saying a “dark cloud” had been lifted from the club last July.
The Rangers traded Teixeira, Kenny Lofton and Eric Gagne last July. Wilson cited Gagne as a good teammate but did not mention Teixeira or Lofton by name.
“Some of the big-name guys weren’t exactly interested in being part of a team,” Wilson said. “They were just interested in bank accounts.”
Scioscia, though, said he “doesn’t think chemistry is going to be an issue. He certainly blends in on the field. In the clubhouse, that won’t be an issue.”
I was worried that this guy was a me, me, me type. I hope he doesnt ruin a good thing by being an ass. I guess we will wait and see
KingF15h - July 29, 2008
sorry - here is a link
http://www.latimes.com/sports/baseball/mlb/angels/la-sp-trade30-2008jul30,0,3941476.story
KingF15h - July 29, 2008
Nobody's happy when they're losing
ReggieBullits - July 29, 2008
AND
Scioscia does an excellent job of keeping all that jazz in check. I have faith in him and his ability to maintain order amongst his team.
tbone_cutter - July 29, 2008
Hell, he even kept
Jose Guillen in line for almost an entire season.
red floyd - July 29, 2008
CJ Wilson
The Rangers “closer” with a plus 5 ERA that has been busy showing up the Chi Sox this year?
hauldog - July 30, 2008
Lackey
He was due for this type of effort. Great Job.
vladtheimpaler - July 29, 2008
STOP TALKING, LINDSEY SOTO
she is putting words into Casey’s mouth, then taking them back, then calling him “a man of few words”—AWKWARD.
isn’t there a USC game to cover?
yeswecan - July 29, 2008
Here is my sexist remark of the day
I have yet to see or hear a Woman who can cover sports. They all suck at it, no pun intended
KingF15h - July 29, 2008
Pretty sexist dude, and I'm as sexist as they come
highlandhalo - July 29, 2008
yeah I know
Its a fault of mine. But seriously, most of them are hired for their looks. I mean come on, Jillian Barberie! Although now that I think about it I take it back, Pam Oliver does a decent job. Even if she is a bit racist at times
KingF15h - July 29, 2008
What an incredible afternoon.
I was sitting in my office with a good friend/fellow Angel fan. We hit refresh on the news and saw the trade was consummated. We’ve always been the team that stood pat at the deadline, and then we watched some big bats take us down in October.
But now, look at the heart of our order:
Figgy
HK47
Texeira
Vlad
Torii
GA
JuanGone
Mathis/Naps
Izzy/Aybar
Lots of power. Lots of production. Great table setters for the producers. It’s a fantastic lineup. I have to say that the acquisition of Torii, combined with this acquisition of Tex, turns us into quite the dangerous offensive club.
Whod’ve thunk it?
And then, our big stud, who’s been having problems recently, and has needed a statement outing against the Sox, goes out, in their house, and lays down the complete domination. That was one of the most dominating performances by an Angel starter since Big John Stud did basically the same thing to Oakland when he retired 27 in a row after a leadoff hit. That was an amazing piece of work by Big John tonight. And the offense lays out another six runs. Impressive.
This has been one of the greatest few hours Angel fans have had since October 02…
goodvibe61 - July 29, 2008
howie wont be batting 2nd
Although he should
KingF15h - July 29, 2008
Luminous
highlandhalo - July 29, 2008
This team
executes most luminous \native american warriors exchange with first man.
red floyd - July 29, 2008
Good or ill, this is one of the biggest days in halo history
monumental. Thats all my brain can form
HaloDutch - July 29, 2008
and another thing
this win gives the Angels the third straight series win against Boston this year. Panther!
yeswecan - July 29, 2008
Panther!
highlandhalo - July 29, 2008
7 straight victories
Big John himself said “this team is better then last year”.
ReggieBullits - July 29, 2008
Tex in the lineup tomorrow
highlandhalo - July 29, 2008
Replay on FSN
For those who missed Thunder just missing.
We are the Halos. Hear us roar.
ReggieBullits - July 29, 2008
Fans. We are the Halos' fans.
Hear us roar.
ReggieBullits - July 29, 2008
Just broke up the no-no on the replay...
and now the human goatee cranked it out…
Downing Rules - July 29, 2008
"GIMME THE BALL"...
Lack said after the HR…
Did he get that quote from Keyshawn?
Downing Rules - July 29, 2008
Is it me
Or does You-suck-lis remind anyone else of “Wooly Willy” (the magnetic toy with a beard made from iron filings)?
red floyd - July 29, 2008
He reminds me of a gigantic head
Must be the HGH.
hauldog - July 30, 2008
wow what a crazy day...........
norcaliangelsfan - July 29, 2008
More posturing from Reagins on Sport Center
When asked what would happen if the Angels don’t sign Teixeira for next year. “We have Kendry Morales or Trumbow to fill the first base position.”
44FAN - July 29, 2008
It's not posturing
Teixeira is a win-now trade.
scareduck - July 29, 2008
I realize that, thanks anyway.
44FAN - July 29, 2008
I like Kowbell
melvintoast - July 29, 2008
He could be useful
Not sure how long he would take to get used to major league pitching.
Trumbo’s doing well after three straight years in single-A, as
scareduck - July 29, 2008
funny
from what i’ve seen from kowbell in the MLB, he looks pretty used to major league pitching. i don’t have stats to go off of, but i remember him raking pretty good in his shot up here.
b0rd3rline - July 29, 2008
funny
from what i’ve seen from kowbell in the MLB, he looks pretty used to major league pitching. i don’t have stats to go off of, but i remember him raking pretty good in his shot up here.
b0rd3rline - July 29, 2008
small sample size.
retrohalo - July 29, 2008
Sure, but you don't ever know one way or the other until he gets a larger sample.
And with Kotch playing first, that was never gonna happen.
Zu Long - July 29, 2008
John Lackey is not human.
He is a Panther or a cyborg. Either way, he is a bad-ass mo-fo.
Red - July 29, 2008
Graphics/Stat crew made a mistake last night
They put up a graphic of previous Angels no-hitters. They forgot the Langston/Witt combined no-hitter.
red floyd - July 30, 2008
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