Halos Heaven

Weren't you the genius who said he liked to see Lackey lose because it would make him more affordable?

chairmanofthebar - August 25, 2009 reply

Only 4 games ahead of Texas now

Time to put up or shut up.

Here comes the fun part of being an Angel fan!

Trying to be positive in moments of distress.

Yes.

No doubt

halofan4life - August 26, 2009 reply

johnny rivers failed two nights in a row

JoseGuillenSux - August 25, 2009 reply

Looked like a recent playoff game

Hopefully they get some long balls tomorrow. We see what happens when the singles with risp dry up.

Vlad 0 for 4 with 8 left on base

as wild as minor was

vlad still settled for the pitch way off the plate inside.

14th GIDP in 66 games.

That’s a lot of extra outs for a DH.

Turks Teeth - August 25, 2009 via mobile reply

it happens when you don't have knees

and it’s hard to run down the line

his gidp tonight

came on a diving play by the 3rd baseman. Their defense saved 4 runs easy tonight. Doesn’t make me feel much better though.

If the 3rdbaseman can dive for a ball...

…and still turn the DP, it’s likely he’s not the only player that turns that DP. Plus, it’s no. 14. That’s a ton for a guy that sat out half the season and can’t play the field.

Turks Teeth - August 25, 2009 via mobile reply

it was scalded

wasn’t the garden variety 2 hopper to short on a pitch a foot inside.

i;m a results guy too, but it was a nice play.

There are a lot of good 3b this year.

I suspect Longoria, Beltre, Lowell/Youkilis, Figgins, Inge all make that play. Still a nice play, but the point is, Vlad runs slow, does not adjust to situations, and hits too many balls predictably to infielders in critical situations. EIGHT LOB. My lord, save the meek. The man was a giant in his prime. But it’s humbling to watch him in his decline. It hurts more because the isolated power is still there to give fans the taste of the chalice, even as the good knight keeps falling off the horse.

Turks Teeth - August 25, 2009 via mobile reply

breathe in breathe out.

Vlad will win some big games this year.

I ea

Turks Teeth - August 25, 2009 via mobile reply

Crap on mobile posting!

I want to love the man, but he shaved his predator dreads, and he’s like Samson w/o a column to break. Plus, he nudged Napoli out from under the disco ball, and every time Daddy attempts to get giggles from the kids by busting out the cabbage patch or the catepillar, he just throws out his back.

Plus who can forget how the gang pulled together when VG rode the pine? It was like the Cheers gang at the Emmys. I will not forget you, boys of early summer!

Of course W6G, but does it depend on the magic combination?

Turks Teeth - August 26, 2009 via mobile reply

Yep, that offense was EN FUEGO sans Vlad.

Wacky.

THIS

great quote:

Their defense saved 4 runs easy tonight

Granderson made a stellar grab in the 1st and then Thomas with that pick of Kendry’s drive to the wall. I couldn’t help but think that the Tigers deserved that game based on their efforts defensively. Wow.

(tips cap) Good game by the Tigers.

Rivera needs to be added

Hes had so many chances this game and the past couple and hasnt come thru once.

VAangel - August 25, 2009 reply

Pythagorus smells a comeback?

Uh oh. Nerds beat jocks?

Turks Teeth - August 25, 2009 via mobile reply

Nate Silver is sabotaging the Angels every night now, with the help of Rob Neyer...

Just like James Randi did...

…when he conspired with Johnny Carson to expose Uri Geller in 1974 on the Tonight Show. Geller couldn’t bend spoons or stop watches on account of the “bad vibes.”

Those damnable skeptics and realists, goofing up our black magic with their “science”! Where are the Fox sisters when we need them? We need to bottle us up some “clutch” ghosts and drink that spirit hooch down!

Turks Teeth - August 25, 2009 via mobile reply

*sigh

Frustration

Figgi4life - August 25, 2009 via mobile reply

Unacceptable choices

Everyone knows that Lackey should not have been out there to start the 7th. He gives up leadoff triple to start the inning and another to follow. 1 out later the guy that should have been pitching is brought in to retire all 8 batters he faces.

FFS give me the right one to blame. When was there ever rules to who can be thrown under the bus

Angel Aviator - August 25, 2009 reply

What does FFS mean?

(for f***’s sake)

44FAN - August 25, 2009 reply

for fucks sake

Does that count?

new month started yesterday right?

Heh. I thought it was the calendar month, so maybe not.

I don’t think it counts when you have to translate it for Rev, but you’d have to ask him.

when i can't login, I'll know for sure

No warning banishment?

fire fighter soup

i like this one

Ha

Furry Fat Scioscia

That

is not a good image.

you actually pictured it huh

so sorry…

oh he’s on fsn right now too

Yeah, and looking at him makes it harder to get rid of that mental image.

LOL

sorry opiejeanne…and you have always been so nice to me.

Have I? Good. I try to be nice to everyone, but sometimes I get cranky.

not to me...although I have seen u a little cranky. ;)

but you helped me decide on my Palmer jersey…which I still haven’t found yet.

My friends always ask for the melonball scooper, so they can scoop the offending image out of their brains.

Sorry there Rev thought you had a firm grip on all this text vulgarity

comes in handy when there is just that one F-bomb allowed per month. Then again you know I have never been one to drop that F-bomb here either.

3-game series against OAK coming up.

Let’s hope we can take the last one from Detroit then proceed to pound the A’s.

chairmanofthebar - August 25, 2009 reply

Amen

4 games

makeup game thursday

Whoops

hope cabrera gets the day off tomorrow

Doubt that

Detroit has Thursday off before starting a home stand Friday

Mountain left it out there

Bottom line is, this game was there for us to win, and we didn’t get it done. Even in the 9th against Rodney we had a good chance, send Abreu ffs, or double steal. Not aggressive enough in the 9th.

highlandhalo - August 25, 2009 reply

We sent Abreu with the bases loaded...

…earlier. It did not add to our total.

The blame in that inning lay with the 3-5 hitters, not the running game.

Turks Teeth - August 25, 2009 via mobile reply

kendry needs to be hitting 5th

Guy is clutch dating back to postseason last year. Robbed tonight by a great catch.

Rivers is pressing right now.

Wytelitning - August 25, 2009 via mobile reply

How many more season's do you think we have to deal with Mathis?

Loux DFA???

I think I need to sit down…

Quad Fin Rider - August 25, 2009 reply

what?

I must have misunderstood. I thought he was only sent down to the minors to bring up Saunders.

Not the same thing.

Loux

needs to go get some of that Jedi force

Was he DFA'd?

he can't be sent down w/o DFA

he was out of options

Quad Fin Rider - August 25, 2009 reply

I didn't realize that.

He pitched pretty well in relief the other night. I was surprised.

someone have a link for this??

www.terrysmithsaiditonAM830at10:45PM.com

lol

thanks DR…

link's broken

hahaha

www.terrysmithsaiditonAM830at1045PM.com

Fixed

Out of options...

so he was DFA’d. He is so bad that he’s likely to still be a halo after the claiming period is over.

Quinlan and Mathis?

really?

the heart of our order has been a load of FAIL for the last few games, so hopefully they’ll work on that. Torii should be dropped back to 6th until he really gets his swing going. K-Mo should be batting cleanup, as he’s now the best combination of power/contact that we have on our team.

Torii is hitting .381 with a .435 OBP

…this week. Let’s at least put the blame in the right place here. Torii’s done fine by us since his return.

Turks Teeth - August 25, 2009 via mobile reply

wasn't putting all the blame on Torii

he was just the name that was typed. i said that the whole heart of the order wasn’t doing a whole lot. and no, i didn’t look at the numbers. i stand corrected.

Thanks, Rev.

It’s depressing listening to people with short little memories whining about a few losses in late August. It’s August, fer heaven’s sake. (Used up my f-word quota.)

Couldn't agree more

They’ve come too far, dammit!

Rumblings warranted.

The awe-gee-golly-shuck we can with with what we got is depressing, as far as I’m concerned.

SP and relief have been horseshit, and that is not going to win in the post season.

sans oliver & jepsen.

The rules here allow for optimism...

…and pessimism both in reasonable amounts. Browbeating fans for complaining when the team loses perfectly winnable games is as annoying as fans who whine during winning streaks. The team has lost two straight series, and its two best pitchers have looked highly beatable. If anytime is a right time to bitch, it’s now. The pennant race has begun. If we make it to the playoffs, we face Detroit or Boston. These games matter.

Turks Teeth - August 25, 2009 via mobile reply

i'm not down on anything you accuse me (by citing "my rules") of being down on

I am down on fans bolting for the exits and local sportswriters going straight into suicide mode from last week’s cocksure mode which indicates an inherent fickleness about their belief in this team.

I wasn't accusing you of anything.

My post was attached to opie’s, no?

Turks Teeth - August 25, 2009 via mobile reply

missd that

i feel like kirk on red alert otnight.

Roddenberry or JJ Abrams Kirk?

Heh!

Turks Teeth - August 25, 2009 via mobile reply

For the record...

I stayed to the final out.

Missed innings 2 through 6 though out in that damn kid-trap known as the “center-field games.”

I hope you're not saying I was brow-beating anyone.

Sorry if my attempt to keep my own pessimism at bay offends you.

Doesn't offend me.

I’m stoic about losses. But I respect the right of fans to bitch. For example, I read scareduck’s site as much as this, and Rob M. can bitch about the moon rising on a Thursday. He’s a veritable bitch artist.

But among every group of fans, there are those that deal with losses by complaining about those who complain, which is just another species of complaint in the end. And sometimes it feels like a litmus test or purity ball. I’m not saying you crossed that line, but recognize that complaint and misery set a sweet hurdle for fans to vault over when victory returns. Complaint is fucking essential. ( I spend my quota on you tonight as a tribute! )

Turks Teeth - August 25, 2009 via mobile reply

really short...remember we kinda had a chance in 06

Oh, and THE SKY IS FALLING!

really?

like this?

More like Chicken LIttle, I think.

ehhh

it was close enough ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7m7Q9VwYqw

Heh. More like this:

the bullpen pitched well tonight

Quinlan did a good job standing at first.

not swinging?

and what’s up with his wife not being in the pressbox to talk about the auction…had to send in mo’s wife

You mean Oliver did

chairmanofthebar - August 25, 2009 reply

The losses suck...

but it’s the boneheaded plays and missed opportunities that sting more.

And Saunders is coming up tomorrow.

Please forgive me if I don’t seem… thrilled.

Slyintine - August 25, 2009 reply

I'm kinda hoping he returns to '08 form and leads the team's charge into the postseason.

Definitely hoping that.

Yes

that will be my prayer for tonight

Saunders = the answer

the wheels come off he doesn’t step up

Good night all.

Caseys Kiss of Death - August 25, 2009 reply

The 2.5 games lost in 3 days isn't a HUGE deal in context

considering we ADDED those 2.5 games in just as little time.

The Rangers aren’t playing consistent ball, either…and we’re still 4 games up on a team that we were down as many to at one point.

Stop being so reasonable. ;-)

Ok, I really am signing off now.

night

BOTG=SOTH

Playing Quinlan over Kendry, pure knucklehead logic yet again.

he was tired

Kendry is almost impossible to replace!

Guys have to be rested

They just do. There is a thing called September. We want our guys there for it.

Fair argument, however I shelled out from my restricted budget for some tix to accomodate my girl and myself tonight.

It’s the innate competitor in me speaking, I just can’t help but be critical of Sosh’s strategy of late.

$5 tix...

$3.00 tix sound like a better deal, however I had to upgrade tonight

on any other night I’m all for cheap tix with the fellas

Yes

I tend to agree Rev but........

The guy does not play a demanding position. He is also a young buck that shouldn’t collapse because he is playing a lot. I know it isn’t his decision to sit, and I agree with resting veterans or guys with nagging injuries, but healthy scratches are often a case of over managing in my opinion

Put figgy at first and put mice tits at 3rd

better strategy than putting Q in the lineup

LOL............NO!

If anything you put HK at 1B like he did many times in 2006 and Izzy plays 2B.

yeah im jk

putting figgy at 1st would be almost as stupid as putting Q in but hey at least Q isn’t in.

Any tickets specials for Saturday, btw?

I would think not, but who knows—I have no TV access these days, so I can’t see when Rex and the Crew are hawking the $3 specials…

hold on...

Summer is almost over and there is still time for fun in the sun at the Big A! For the August 24, 25, 26, 28 & 30, 2009 Angels’ games, tickets are only $5 in Upper View, View All-Star, Lower View Box (and Terrace Box Wheelchair), $10 in Right Field Pavilion and Right Field MVP and $20 in Club Loge, Field Box, Terrace Box and Lower View MVP when you say “SUMMER” at the Angels’ Ticket Window or enter the promo code “SUMMER” at angelsbaseball.com.

so no

Damn, well tickets on StubHub seem to be getting better by the day

So hopefully there’ll be something great by about Friday.

Clutch - August 26, 2009 reply

Or...

Because its Kid’s backpack giveaway that evening….

Yep, not many cheap seats left for Saturday...

I tried to buy a bundle for my brood … to no avail. Oh well. Those backpacks break after like three uses anyway.

i still use a bag i got from 06...

every angel game i go to….69 in ’07 and 58 in ’08…not so many this year….though

maybe

$5 tix tonight and a giveaway

True

Tonight was an exception for those coasters. Same for the 9/8 game for the Argyle-style hat as half-price seats can be had (if available) with the MCSEATS password

Highlight of my night...

When I returned to my car, I found that I had parked next to Steve Physioc! He was at his car when I arrived.

did u kiss him?

You were already lip-locked with him...

man...

u saw us!

rude!

blush

wouldn't he be lip-locking with hud??

not the way those two have been fighting int he booth this year

obvious take downs on the most casual comments … grumble grumble it is bubbling under the surface there…

Rev Halofan - August 26, 2009 reply

Cool...

Anything interesting said?

Phyz probably bored him to tears

as he does to all other unfortunate listeners

I don’t mind Steve Physioc, so I kept it quite Disney “Keep up the good work” or something like that. He was chatting with some people who looked like they might be relatives, so it wasn’t like I crashed the conversation or anything. Plus, I wanted to get the heck out of the parking lot.

Fair enough

I try to wait out the rush of cars trying to leave the stadium all at once. Seems to work ok if you give it 15-20 minutes

Funny story about that...

My sister has been driving for about 4 years or so, and she still doesn’t like to drive on the freeway. We live in Wilmington. When we left the lot, they directed us out of the stadium and right onto the frickin’ freeway! We ended up driving all the way to Downtown LA! Luckily my sister knew enough about the city to take Figueroa all the way home. Kinda crappy neighborhoods, but it was a Tuesday night, so nothing really happened. Fun story, though.

And for clarification, I'm not driving yet.

No need for it, really.

moosemastr - August 26, 2009 reply

Now that you mention it....

Even stranger about the timing, I was in downtown L.A. yesterday and there’s lots of good places to eat on Figueroa!

blast21dave - August 26, 2009 reply

*cue Twilight Zone music

moosemastr - August 26, 2009 reply

o_O

You are now entering… The Halos Heaven Zone…

blast21dave - August 26, 2009 reply

I voted Vlad for leaving 8 men on

but maybe Juan should be moved down in the order for a bit, he’s left 12 men on base the last 2 games, 20 in the last 5 games, and 35 in the last 11 games. Kendry should bat 5th.

Fred Fredrix - August 26, 2009 reply

This is really starting to show what knid of playoff team we really are...

….A sucky one

KubanKowbell19 - August 26, 2009 reply

Cue Coach Mora...

PLAYOFFS? YOU’RE TALKIN’ PLAYOFFS?

Knid....

This is really starting to show what knid of playoff team we really are…

A Vermicious Knid kind?

red floyd - August 26, 2009 reply

How does everybody feel about Saunders coming back today?

You guys think he can hold his own against Jackson?

I’ve lost a good chunk of change from the last 2 games hoping they would at least win 1 against Detroit who had been the third worst road team in the AL.

Now it comes down to today and i’m afraid to pull the trigger to get the $$ from the last 2 because i don’t know what to expect from Saunders. Can anyone give me insight on what to expect today?

Thanks

Freddyd - August 26, 2009 reply

Broomage. Jackson is a dang good pitcher and Saunders was real shaky last time out and rough edges are expected. I would not be betting against the Tigers today.

Miguel Cabrera

Hitting against Saunders’ “stuff” gives me nightmares.

Gorbachav5 - August 26, 2009 reply

I was hoping you wouldn't say that.

I was hoping that the fact that the Angels are the only team in the majors that has yet to have a four-game losing streak this season and have not been swept at home this season would work in my favor but you guys don’t think the bats can get to Jackson eh?

Freddyd - August 26, 2009 reply

Sure hope you didn't take my advice!

;)

Question

Was Abreu out at the plate? I was at the game last night and didn’t see a good replay. It was hard to tell from the angle they showed.

Gorbachav5 - August 26, 2009 reply

I have heard that he was from those who watched at home with their DVR’s. But, the Terrace Level boos said otherwise.

I was trying to figure out why in the heck was Clit Thomas in right field for Magglio Ordonez. That was the defensive substitution of the week, due to his grab of Kendry’s ringing drive.

Yeah that surprised me

I didn’t remember hearing it get announced, and then all of a sudden the dude is making a leaping grab. Magglio would have never gotten to that.

Scioscia got out-managed this game. He continues to make the bonehead move of starting Quinlan against lefties when Morales needs to be playing every day (for his D and his O). He let Lackey push him into sending him out there against a lefty who had just hit a HR against him when Lackey already had thrown 116 pitches.

Scioscia’s a quality manager and I give him the benefit of the doubt most times. Those were two unequivocably stupid decisions.

Gorbachav5 - August 26, 2009 reply

I beg to differ. You need to rest Kendry for the final stretch. Going to need a few extra fumes in the tank for the Monday game in NY and then three-game set in Boston starting the next day 9/14 to 9/17 and a critical series in Texas right after that followed by the Yanks in Anaheim. All part of a 21 games in 21 days grueling almost final stretch. No days off during that stretch. Woof.