Texiera, Sabathia, and Willie Mays and he still would have predicted the Angels not to finish first.
The guy grew up a Royal’s fan in the 80’s when their main competiion were the Angels and moved to Seattle in the 90’s when their main competition were the Angels.
from the end of August by Bryan Harvey’sMustache here. In it Downing Rules had a very good comment breaking down both schedules for us and the Rangers, forecasting each series for both teams.
From each teams last series of August though yesterday here are the predicted records and actual records
Team Predicted Record Actual Record
Angels 9-8 11-6
Rangers 9-6 8-7
So we have picked 3 games in the win column so far. I have a good feelingabout our chances this post season.
I was one of those that didn't believe the Rangers would remain competitive.
I thought their pitching staff would wilt in the Texas summer. The fact they haven’t wilted shows the relative value of good pitching and solid defense versus good hitting.
Thier offseason will be about as interesting as ours given their financial woes.
But it’s a different team this time around. Healthy Saundo, WTY out of the “dead arm” phase, Lackey looking to expand on his 2 pitch outing, Kazmir is very good against Texas. Santana is the only question mark because we never know which one will show up. The offense is stellar. I feel much more confident in the next seven than I did the previous 12.
A’s were too young, Seattle has no hitting. But I thought Texas had a nice mix of solid veteran guys (Young, Byrd, Millwood), combined with still improving guys in their prime (Hamilton, Kinsler) and enough youngsters to fill in the places they needed them (Andrus, Feliz). Their success doesn’t surprise me at all, nor would it if they continued to improve next year.
The Angels aren’t going to have a cakewalk in the division for awhile.
The Angels could have signed....
Texiera, Sabathia, and Willie Mays and he still would have predicted the Angels not to finish first.
The guy grew up a Royal’s fan in the 80’s when their main competiion were the Angels and moved to Seattle in the 90’s when their main competition were the Angels.
MH252525 - September 14, 2009
There was a Fanpost
from the end of August by Bryan Harvey’sMustache here. In it Downing Rules had a very good comment breaking down both schedules for us and the Rangers, forecasting each series for both teams.
From each teams last series of August though yesterday here are the predicted records and actual records
Team Predicted Record Actual Record
Angels 9-8 11-6
Rangers 9-6 8-7
So we have picked 3 games in the win column so far. I have a good feelingabout our chances this post season.
billhune - September 14, 2009
I was one of those that didn't believe the Rangers would remain competitive.
I thought their pitching staff would wilt in the Texas summer. The fact they haven’t wilted shows the relative value of good pitching and solid defense versus good hitting.
Thier offseason will be about as interesting as ours given their financial woes.
sothball - September 14, 2009
seasons not over yet
we still have to face Texas
princeton11loveshalos - September 14, 2009
Those seven games are looming large in this AL West picture...
Downing Rules - September 14, 2009
They are.
But it’s a different team this time around. Healthy Saundo, WTY out of the “dead arm” phase, Lackey looking to expand on his 2 pitch outing, Kazmir is very good against Texas. Santana is the only question mark because we never know which one will show up. The offense is stellar. I feel much more confident in the next seven than I did the previous 12.
halofan4life - September 14, 2009
Sure would be nice if Hamilton and Young were held out of that upcoming series.
They are slated to be back in time for Friday, though, from what I read today.
Downing Rules - September 14, 2009
Even if they are back
I don’t see them making a huge impact (loss of timing and such). I could be wrong, hopefully I’m not.
halofan4life - September 14, 2009
I want them at full strength. No excuses
hauldog - September 15, 2009
I thought they would be our toughest competition
A’s were too young, Seattle has no hitting. But I thought Texas had a nice mix of solid veteran guys (Young, Byrd, Millwood), combined with still improving guys in their prime (Hamilton, Kinsler) and enough youngsters to fill in the places they needed them (Andrus, Feliz). Their success doesn’t surprise me at all, nor would it if they continued to improve next year.
The Angels aren’t going to have a cakewalk in the division for awhile.
Gorbachav5 - September 14, 2009
Sounds good to me
Pennant races are better than cakewlks
trojanangelfan - September 14, 2009 via mobile
Rob Neyer = total douchebag idiot...?
tell me something i dont know.
BryanHarvey'sMoustache - September 14, 2009
"Texas Lost"
= music to my ears .. I can’t remember the last time I heard them, prior to now.
Brian S (brianguy) - September 14, 2009
I will echo what the Rev posted in another thread...
…I’d rather see Texas in the playoffs instead of the Red Sux.
Unfortunately, Texas is now 4 games back in the wild card race.
sothball - September 14, 2009
it's a good point
they just feel like they’ve been a thorn in our side all season long. and now, especially in the last month. purely psychological…
but ya know, somebody’s gotta keep Mike S. honest.
Brian S (brianguy) - September 15, 2009
and
I’m tired of hearing how “terrible” our division is after we win it year-in, year-out.
Brian S (brianguy) - September 15, 2009
Fear of Nolan Ryan
is the reason why they aren’t having their usual pitching meltdown. LOL
NJinHB - September 14, 2009
I really don't want to play Boston in the ALDS .
Even if we go 12-0 in the regular season vs Boston , I woulkd still stay away …
Ed@northridge - September 15, 2009
“We have exorcised the demons!”
The Lakers did it in ’85. The Halos can do it in 2009.
Downing Rules - September 15, 2009
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