Halos Heaven

Win / Loss

That reminds me…. did we do away with the win/loss pictures. They were helpful for my short attention span!

anaheimisnotla - April 29, 2009 reply

nope we get to do our own in these threads now.......

Rev changed it so we could put up our own in post game thread.

norcaliangelsfan - April 29, 2009 reply

I vote

Kendry for Panther, with Loux a close second.

billhune - April 29, 2009 reply

Fuentes?

I voted for Kendry

Brody - April 29, 2009 reply

1-2-3 with a one run lead is pretty Panther.

Ah well, he probably wouldn’t get any votes anyway.

Loux all the way.

Halo84653 - April 29, 2009 reply

Kendry

Loux would’ve had it
if he wasn’t throwing to the O’s

Nice Game all around

The O's have a good offense...

Roberts, Markakis, Jones are nothing to sneeze at. Add in Wieters at the break and they will be tough to pitch to.

jimmuscomp - April 29, 2009 reply

Don't forget Huff.

I think the Orioles scored more runs than we did last year. They hit more homers and had a higher BA also.

Chzburger Jones - April 29, 2009 reply

Loux

That pic of Koji Uehara cracks me up...( yes, I am an insensitive bastard! )

I am sure that hurt, but Sheez…it was hit by GMJ, how hard could it have been hit??? :P

K3YEROUT - April 29, 2009 reply

You are not alone

I really hope that when the WiHaloFan includes that picture with a comment about those Mini Sirloin Burgers giving him heart burn in those … A Day At The Park.

fuenesauras(?)

mjhsieh - April 29, 2009 reply

I'm not photoshop expert

But this is one artist interpretation.

Made with MS Paint

You gotta work on your photoshop skills homeboy.

But I was using Paint

Microsoft Paint.

And I wanted to put it up before someone beat me too it.

haha

I like it

thrill000 - April 29, 2009 reply

Nice Paint effort :-)

I have fun making bad images in Paint too.

no its great...im just messing around....

Kowbell by a mile

Not only for his bat, but also his great play at 1B today.

ReggieBullits - April 29, 2009 reply

That was a huge play at first, agreed.

Plus a nice pick on Izzy’s spectacular play.

Just what the Doctor ordered: 2 in Baltimore

Wow, it sure is great playing weaker teams. Loux Yes!

Big Bad, 'Vlad'! - April 29, 2009 reply

Livin' large with the 2 game sweep

FatTwinMotorcyclesSmall

Big Easy Halofan - April 29, 2009 reply

Them boys been a-eatin' too many o' them Mini Sirloin Burgers!

i dont think those guys eat anything that's "mini"

BigBangRobbDawgg - April 29, 2009 reply

maybe a cooper mini

Moondoggy - April 29, 2009 reply

BTW

Since that photo’s from the 60’s (It was in my 1971 Guinness Book of World Records), Nice shop work on the hats

Thanks

I also remember this photo from the Guinness Book of World Records (1985 edition), and it always made me smile. Apparently, they must have been the world’s fattest twins for a long time, and judging by their faces, enjoying every minute.

Big Easy Halofan - April 29, 2009 reply

The Giambi Brothers, post-roids!

PieceOfAase - April 29, 2009 reply

Super glad Loux got as DUB YA

Hes pitched well for the most part. He definitely deserves one.

Agreed. That 0-2 record didn't suit him at all.

And 2 out of 3 pregame

It was a tossup between ET and Shields for the 8th and I picked Shields.

We have a better record than the Mets now!

Suck it K-Rod!

P.S.

Please come back. X_X

Chzburger Jones - April 29, 2009 reply

I'm probably gonna get called a racist for this, so whatever

But am I the only one who is really annoyed by Japanese sideburns? It’s just head hair they grow long to look like sideburns! It really bugs me.

To counteract charges of racism (I’m a white boy), I hate when white people shave their head but still grow sideburns.

Higz - April 29, 2009 reply

;)

Is that the same kid

in the Torii Twins Video?

That's Racist

that's what I was shooting for

LOL

no that IS torii hunter.

tee hee

Higz - April 29, 2009 reply

The sideburn comb-over?

clover_black - April 29, 2009 reply

a la Big Ern McCracken

also offensive

Higz - April 29, 2009 reply

Sounds like

you just don’t like sideburns

seriously

how long does Figgy has to SUCK before we play Wood?
.230-something, bad defense and countless rallies killed….

howiestheman - April 29, 2009 reply

yesterday, he only got on base 4 out of 5 times, and he only stole 2 bases, and he only scored 2 runs. Geez

What is wrong with our leadoff hitter?

Big Bad, 'Vlad'! - April 29, 2009 reply

Also his name is tricky

I don't know ... you only half get on base when you're thrown out trying to go to third on a double.

IMO

the question should be how long does Aybar have to suck before we play wood? At least Figgy is getting on base.

His .352 OBP with 9 steals isn’t that bad. On the other hand Aybar with his .259 OBP really sucks. And it’s not like Aybar’s D is ripping it up either. It’s been downright bad.

Halo84653 - April 29, 2009 reply

+1

Damn straight!!!

Scioscia is blind to this – seriously blind.

jimmuscomp - April 29, 2009 reply

I mentioned this a few games ago.

Aybar isn’t hitting and if he ain’t fielding I can’t see the liability of playing Wood.

melvintoast - April 29, 2009 reply

Izturis can play in place of Failbar

Until he gets hurt again, which I assume he will at some point.

BBFan1 - April 29, 2009 reply

Scioscia sees this

That’s why he benched Aybar again today. But he isn’t as quick to completely give up on players the way some fans would.

Brody - April 29, 2009 reply

you all never learn...

You dont bench a player permanently after 20 games…plus, Aybar batted 350. on our last road trip. Sure, we went 1-5 on the road trip but it wasn’t his fault.

Plus, anyone who has watched Angels baseball longer than 1 month knows that Scioscia doesn’t make knee-jerk reactions to a player struggling. Im all for Wood getting some playing time but he isn’t going to be replacing anyone unless Figgy or Aybar or whoever is still sucking it up come the All-Star break.

My opinion on Aybar is based on his work in total--not just this year. He has always sucked.

See my post in the Wood vs. Aybar thread. there is no reason at all to have him taking up a spot in the roster.

Halo84653 - April 30, 2009 reply

Results up!

Hey Scott

My picks didn’t get picked up by the form for some reason – they’re in the thread: Abreu, Speier, over

The Limey - April 29, 2009 reply

same

i filled out both i believe.

abreu, speier, under

TheAngelsAngels - April 29, 2009 reply

After i use the form (making sure to type my screen name properly)

I go into the google doc and make sure my pick shows up there.

To the above,

Sorry… I can’t do anything about it…
I could have people calling foul easily like this and it’d be a mess for me :(
(not saying you are, as you have a good trackrecord)

but if you two are SURE you’ve entered something in the form,
then this does worry me a bit about the certainty of the google docs…

However, I do provide a link so that you can be sure that your picks go through (to avoid just this kind of problem)

Hmm... okay. One time offer.

if you want to try and fight this a littl emore

go ahead and IM me (in my profile) or email me at (my sn) at gmail

I used a different message this time, so if you can give me a near-verbatim recollection of it I’ll give it to you

Haven't the foggiest...

…sure I put the pick through, but if them’s the rules then I’m not going to make a fuss.

I blame Scottish IT – glad I’m back south of the border (just).

The Limey - April 30, 2009 reply

Though of course...

…if I miss out on the title by 2 points at season’s end, I will be creating an effigy of you to take out the back of Castle Limey and burn on November 5th instead of Guy Fawkes.

The Limey - April 30, 2009 reply

You have confirmed my long-held belief that all English people live in castles.

Do you have a moat monster too??

Higz - April 30, 2009 reply

An Englishman's home is his castle...

…yes, we all live in them.

And yes – she’s called the girlfriend

The Limey - May 1, 2009 reply

My picks didn't take either after filling out the form, etc.

oh well …

More to "flock about"...

…White Sox beat Marooners 6-3. Angels are now 3 games back.

sothball - April 29, 2009 reply

For those who were wondering during the Rally Thread:

In-N-Out’s secret menu

Damn. Wrong link.

Correct Link

not so secret, then, is it.

;)

No

Flying Dutchman.

That is bullshit!

Flying Dutchman is listed in the first link.

Also

Submitted for your approval the Big “Double Double” Mac

You can add extra meat at Carl's Jr. as well...

A 4×4 Western Bacon Cheeseburger is wonderful…

sounds good...

but my friend, that isn’t a 4×4. That’s a living breathing Big Mac done the In-N-Out way. It might have been the only documented on in existence. And for a short time lived in my house. Then in my stomach. Then… well you know.

You are an animal...

With heart problems!

that's the trick...

can’t eat it every day. It’ll kill you.

Many imitate. None compare

melvintoast - April 29, 2009 reply

I miss Tommy's

Tommy's chili is battery acid

Good stuff

Greatest Hang Over Food

EVER!

Seik1177 - May 1, 2009 reply

Did an 8x8.

Once.

But did she have a cute face?

rec'd

bruinbrah - April 29, 2009 reply

Or not?

What about

animal style fries??
Has anybody seen 100 × 100 on youtube?? some good stuff.

angelskid2210 - April 29, 2009 reply

Forgot to Scooby-Doo it.

Chris Knapp's Sac - April 29, 2009 reply

another secret item is

pepperchinis (or however you spell them). Just ask for chopped chillies, and theyll put them on the burger. Be ware, do not order them on the side (in a bag) and let them sit in the fridge for upwards of a year. Spice Index goes up by a very massive number. Trust me, its a bad experience.

anaheim angels - April 29, 2009 reply

is it time that

we start playing compare the stats with Kendry and Teixera?

Better to do it now...

…not sure it’ll stand up to scrutiny later in the season

The Limey - April 29, 2009 reply

Kris---

your reply to my question was removed with the rest of the post before I coud read it. You still on for the BoSox series?

Moondoggy - April 29, 2009 reply

Yes indeed, and as I said before...

… thanks for squaring me away with the tix. You are a scholar and a gentleman.

I get to LA on the 11th, so the 13th/14th look good for me before I head down to San Diego. I’ll drop you an e-mail next week to work out the finer details once I’ve worked out my schedule.

The Limey - April 30, 2009 reply

Our starting pitching is awesome

Lackey, Santana, and Escobar may not be able to crack the starting lineup when they return.

vladtheimpaler - April 29, 2009 reply

Sad to say...

But I don’t think Escobar is ever coming back…

I have the same sinking feeling...

but I hope we are both wrong.

I don't think he is coming back this year either.

I hope all 3 of you are wrong.

My Angels Season Calendar

From Last Year is proudly shows off #45. And considering he was supposed to be back this month or the next, I will still bet you he throws for the Angels this season.

He shpuild be back after the All Star Break

Remember that’s when his original return was, before his Spring Training miracle & subsequent setback

Scottnak ...

Hi Scott – I either got too cute with my nicknames or I forgot to fill in the form. I should be getting one point on today’s picks, providing I followed procedure. Can you check? Thanks!

read my comments above

Sorry, I can’t do anything if the form doesn’t have your name in it

Bummer ...

I’m nearly 100% positive that I followed procedure. I did get the confirmation language after hitting the button as usual – but something must have went awry eh?

click the "check here after 5 minutes" link

that is in every pre-game thread. I don’t understand why this is so hard for some people to just check it.

Downing Rules - April 30, 2009 reply

I’m counted, so I’m all good. I ALSO checked the spreadsheet to make sure my picks were there after five minutes. Is that too much for people to do? It’s not that hard.

But I don’t quite remember what the “success” message was. I remember it was different, and made me laugh though.

This may have already been mentioned...

But in 2008, Hunter didn’t hit his eight home run until June 9th. F you, Teixeira.

Red114 - April 29, 2009 reply

Kendry

deserves a big dose of runner-up. Loux is POTG.

Scott

Can you please take a look at my picks for this game. I managed to squeak out the over and it shows as 0 points. Much appreciated. And to show that I am not below sucking up, you’re doing an awesome job. :)

Sorry.

That’s because you didn’t post in the comments (thus the red background) , something noted in the form twice.
There’s no way you can squeak of this one alas.

I feel for 'ya bro...

…the burden of taking responsibility for anything!

“You can please all the people some of the time, and some of the people all of the time, but…” I’m sure you can figure out the rest of the quote!

sothball - April 29, 2009 reply

A stitch in time saves nine?

I can't tell you how long it took me in life to understand this aphorism.

I would never claim to be a mind reader...

…if I was, I would think what’s closer to completion of the quote is “…I QUIT!!!”

sothball - April 29, 2009 reply

Oddly enough

In a 1-2-3 ballgame, this is where Fuentes has a shot at POTG if you’re taking WPA into consideration. According to Fangraphs he had the second most important performance, behind Morales. But – ignoring Fangraphs, I give POTG to Loux – we needed Houdini today, and that’s who showed up.

I like "Houdini."