1:05 PM: When the Angels visit the Cubs in the first game of the World Series this October, the Game 1 pitching matchup will be Jered Weaver versus Carlos Zambrano.
Oh crap, did my giving away the ending spoil the WHOLE season for you before it even began?
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what the NL wins the All-star Game?
Spoil Alert
GO ANGELS
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
HAHAHAHAHAHA
angelsfan7 - March 31, 2010
Lineups here
http://losangeles.angels.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_03_31_anamlb_chnmlb_1
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Lineups
Halos:
2B Izturis
LF Ryan
3B Wood
C Napoli
1B Quinlan
CF Bourjos
RF Evans
SS Patchett
SP Weaver
North Siders:
SS Theriot
CF Byrd
1B Lee
3B Ramirez
RF Nady
LF Soriano
2B Fontenot
C Soto
SP Zambrano
Quad Fin Rider - March 31, 2010
interesting lineup
angelsfan7 - March 31, 2010
Yeah
Someone is still trying to make decisions…
LAASurfin - March 31, 2010
seems that way
TheAngelsColts - March 31, 2010
Split Squad again?
stuck in Romania - March 31, 2010
No, but a lot of the regulars are already in So Cal
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
exciting!!!
can’t wait for the real deal
stuck in Romania - March 31, 2010
i think today is a slip squad
some staying in AZ the rest left to ANAhiem for the game tomorrow
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
nope it isn't split squad
TheAngelsColts - March 31, 2010
"lesser squad?"
Or Napoli’s nipple-busting squad of Red rebels?
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
Izturis gets a leadoff single of Lee's glove
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
off*
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
For sure win today
Look the Q is in for the Win
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
yeahhh Q FTW
angelsfan7 - March 31, 2010
Ryan grounds into DP. 2 outs.
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
cut him
give his possible spot to Q
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
anybody else getting bounced from here to some Chinese website?
Quad Fin Rider - March 31, 2010
i get bounced to non-chineses
email rev with the info
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
will do
its hit me 3 times in the last 5 minutes
Quad Fin Rider - March 31, 2010
really never happened to me
TheAngelsColts - March 31, 2010
Wood gets a single
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
ROTY
stone cold lock
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
Not eligible
LAASurfin - March 31, 2010
Napoli 2 run HR
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
2-0
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
WOO HOO
TheAngelsColts - March 31, 2010
NICE
angelsfan7 - March 31, 2010
Home Run Napoli!!!!!
stuck in Romania - March 31, 2010
over 400 ft.
angelsfan7 - March 31, 2010
where did the audio go?
angelsfan7 - March 31, 2010
time out...
and we’re back
stuck in Romania - March 31, 2010
****************HOMERUN**********Mike Napoli!*****************
44FAN - March 31, 2010
Nice
Vs. Zambrano, too
LAASurfin - March 31, 2010
Audio cut out, so I missed what happened with Q
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
whatever he did it wasn't good
stuck in Romania - March 31, 2010
struck out
or that would be my guess
Quad Fin Rider - March 31, 2010
Flew out to RF
SoCalWine - March 31, 2010
Theriot flies out to center. 1 out
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
They've gotta give Nap more ABs this year
Rally Manatee - March 31, 2010
Other teams would MAKE a spot for a guy like Nap
Rally Manatee - March 31, 2010
Byrd K's looking. 2 outs
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Lee K's swinging. 3 outs. 2-0 headed to the 2nd
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Big Weave!
Rally Manatee - March 31, 2010
Gameday?
AusHaloFan - March 31, 2010
here ya go
http://www.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/y2009/index.jsp?gid=2010_03_31_anamlb_chnmlb_1
Quad Fin Rider - March 31, 2010
Cheers
AusHaloFan - March 31, 2010
or G'day for short
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
Haha love it
AusHaloFan - March 31, 2010
ha!
ryanfea - March 31, 2010
Bourjos grounds out to short. 1 out
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Evans gets a single
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
When do they make final roster announcements?
Commander_Nate - March 31, 2010
I think tomorrow actually
ryanfea - March 31, 2010
That's what I was hoping
Commander_Nate - March 31, 2010
Well i know tomorrow is when He said he would announce the starting pitcher at least
TheAngelsColts - March 31, 2010
I heard Sosh will announce the opening day pitcher tomorrow.
but…if you count days – it looks like it will be Weaver.Just my opinion though.
angelsfan7 - March 31, 2010
That seems to be the general consensus
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Patchett grounds into fielder's choice, Evans out at 2nd. 2 outs
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
HR time for Weaver
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Weaver K's looking. 3 outs. 2-0 headed to the bottom of the 2nd
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Crowd cheers like it was a huge out… NOT.
angelsfan7 - March 31, 2010
I think Q is challenging for starting 1B spot..
I mean a .178 AVG has to be better than Kendry.
AusHaloFan - March 31, 2010
I just thought of something, obviously Scioscia would not be happy if a pitcher swung during spring training,
but what if that pitcher hit a HR, I wonder if he would still be upset.
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
I think he would
TheAngelsColts - March 31, 2010
yes
stuck in Romania - March 31, 2010
I dunno how I feel about Rev's World Series matchup
I think we could win that matchup but there’s also the chance we could lose. Whatever unfortunate AL team faces the Cubs in the World Series and loses will be shamed for all eternity.
Commander_Nate - March 31, 2010
good point
TheAngelsColts - March 31, 2010
really? Which NL team is shamed for all eternity for losing to the Sux? (Don't look it up)
SoCalWine - March 31, 2010
The Cardinals
And nobody cares about the Red Sox
Commander_Nate - March 31, 2010
Can I have a dollar?
sothball - March 31, 2010
No, sorry, I don't have any change
The Red Sox “curse” still wasn’t even longer than the Cubs, which is still ongoing. The Red Sox couldn’t even be the best at sucking.
Commander_Nate - March 31, 2010
But I want a dollar.
sothball - March 31, 2010
*Gives 50 AUSTRALIAN cents*
There you go, now don’t spend all at once!
AusHaloFan - March 31, 2010
What is that, like Monopoly Money?
Commander_Nate - March 31, 2010
About 45 American cents.
AusHaloFan - March 31, 2010
55*
AusHaloFan - March 31, 2010
what's with the asterisk?
is your currency on steroids?
;)
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
Still better than your economy.
AusHaloFan - March 31, 2010
most likely.
I would not dare doubt that statement.
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
But our dollar is buying like 90odd soemthing of your cents.
AusHaloFan - March 31, 2010
What is that in Stingrays or Wallabes?
Commander_Nate - March 31, 2010
Well played, sir.
AusHaloFan - March 31, 2010
It's spelt wallabies for future reference.
AusHaloFan - March 31, 2010
Damn you, vowels!!!
Commander_Nate - March 31, 2010
They arn't even at the weak of our premiere wildlife.
AusHaloFan - March 31, 2010
Peak*
AusHaloFan - March 31, 2010
Did you just have a vowel movement?
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
HA!
Win!
Commander_Nate - March 31, 2010
If Aussie is a former brit colony, then why not call the Australian currency “Australian Pound?”
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
too heavy to carry through the outback
44FAN - March 31, 2010
Good question.
I think it was changed in 1900 when we became our own nation, still under the British crown, but with any luck that will soemdya change.
AusHaloFan - March 31, 2010
How 'bout a beer mate?
sothball - March 31, 2010
Bueller? Bueller?
SoCalWine - March 31, 2010
anyone, anyone? Frey?
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
Don't worry...
even if the Cubs make it to the series, there’s sure to be another “Bartman” to somehow interfere and screw it all up.
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
I'd rather just win outright
Juan Rivera, game winning RBI double that gets caught in the ivy during the 9th inning of Game 7.
Commander_Nate - March 31, 2010
Shoot, if you are looking for an outright win, how about...
a 4-game sweep? Bring it on!
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
True
I guess there’s no need to soil Wrigley Field since I have no ill will towards the Cubs.
Commander_Nate - March 31, 2010
But think how much fun it would be if Torii stole a game-winning homer to close out game 7.
You’d be able to hear the cries of agony on the other side of the galaxy.
Zu Long - March 31, 2010
We could win a ring AND make first contact in the same act!
Commander_Nate - March 31, 2010
Ramirez pops out to short. 1 out
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Nady gets a single
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Soriano K's looking. 2 outs.
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Fontenot flies out to left. 3 outs. 2-0 headed to the 3rd
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
I appreciate the PBP, office police have gameday blocked
SoCalWine - March 31, 2010
I really hope gameday gets just a litttttle better during the season
angelskid2210 - March 31, 2010
it was last year
TheAngelsColts - March 31, 2010
That's what I remember Idk what happened
angelskid2210 - March 31, 2010
at least the last 3 years ... it is slow during ST, then good during regular season.
it is to get people to sign up for the paid services they offer.
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
Ahh that makes sense but I would never pay
I did buy the mlb atbat for my iphone though.
angelskid2210 - March 31, 2010
Izturis pops out to short. 1 out
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Ryan grounds out to 3rd. 2 outs
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
OT: Anyone going to Wrigley in June?
SoCalWine - March 31, 2010
Yeah...June of last year.
sothball - March 31, 2010
I am going in July
I’ll be at Wrigley for the Cubs/Reds on July 4th. At least I think it is the Reds. Don’t really care who is playing, it’s not the Angels and as long as there is cold beer I’ll be set.
Lompoc Angel Fan - March 31, 2010
I am going to the Friday inside Wrigley and either Sat or Sun from a rooftop
SoCalWine - March 31, 2010
... going to see the Angels Friday ...
SoCalWine - March 31, 2010
"TRADITION!"
“Halo Fans on the Roof”
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
Wood grounds out to short. 3 outs. 2-0 headed to the bottom of the 3rd
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
New updates to the Angels Stadium Outfield
ryanfea - March 31, 2010
?
How about the front windows above the home plate gate? What posters have gone up? Anyone, anyone?
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
What kind of updates?
Improved virus protection?
Commander_Nate - March 31, 2010
Sex Ed. instructor?
sothball - March 31, 2010
Soto K's swinging. 1 out
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Zambrano K's swinging. 2 outs
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Weaver has struck out 5 of the first 9 batters
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
looks like he has laid off experimenting with the new pitches.
44FAN - March 31, 2010
I believe he said he was shelving the cutter/slider, but not sure about the two seam fastball.
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
GREAT job so far.
angelsfan7 - March 31, 2010
gameday is showing 15 pitches -- all strikes!
Quad Fin Rider - March 31, 2010
Not accurate...
last week it had one of the Angel pitchers at 39 strikes and 1 ball.
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
And that was after 7 innings
SoCalWine - March 31, 2010
Epic level of domination.
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
Theriot grounds out to 3rd. 3 outs. 2-0 headed to the 4th
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Napoli K's looking. 1 out
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Q walks
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
rarely runs
LAASurfin - March 31, 2010
Bourjos gets a RBI triple off the wall. 3-0
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
More specifically off the Hooters ad
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Good job, Kid.
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
Is Bourjos Major League ready now?
ryanfea - March 31, 2010
Eh, if we absolutely needed him too, he could probably hold his own.
But he would probably be better off getting a little more seasoning in AAA
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
We'll see Evans before we see Bourjos
SoCalWine - March 31, 2010
I think we will see Evans signing elsewhere by next week.
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
taken off waivers?
LAASurfin - March 31, 2010
hai.
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
Unless Mathis is traded, Wilson is gone also.
I know, kind of stating the obvious but I think Evans makes team before Wilson.
Not holding breath for either.
SoCalWine - March 31, 2010
innerestink
… i tend to believe Soth will have a third backstop.
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
they may trade Mathis
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
I doubt it.
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
I am doubtful Mathis will be traded
SoCalWine - March 31, 2010
If they were going to they would have already
TheAngelsColts - March 31, 2010
+1
Well said.
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
Probably headed for more seasoning in Salt Lake.
44FAN - March 31, 2010
Boom!
Off the “Z”?
Maybe he’ll settle-in on MLB pitching after all.
LAASurfin - March 31, 2010
Evans gets a RBI single. 4-0
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Evans picked off. 2 outs
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
How the Angels Score?
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
Nipple jack and Gorgeous triple.
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
+1
Nice description
SoCalWine - March 31, 2010
Patchett gets a walk
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
And that was a waste of a walk, Weaver is up now
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Patchy got an IBB??
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
Ya
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Weaver K's looking. 3 outs. 4-0 headed to the bottom of the 4th
Weaver almost got a walk
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Who is a better hitter?
him or his brother?
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
Jared is better than his brother
at everything
ryanfea - March 31, 2010
Why don't we call him WTB, Weaver the better.
AusHaloFan - March 31, 2010
TBW
the better weaver
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
Wrong
Jeff has an BA of .207
Jerad has a BA of .084
Uesd Baseball Reference
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
Jered only has 12 ab's
their stats are irrelevant
ryanfea - March 31, 2010
but it is true
from Baseball reference
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
In context
it doesn’t really matter because American League pitchers don’t have to hit.
ryanfea - March 31, 2010
Thank god for that
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
If they came up having to hit like in the NL they would do better. Many would anyway
TheAngelsColts - March 31, 2010
"BRING THE DH TO THE NL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
Baseball Reference
Learn it.
Use it.
Know it.
LAASurfin - March 31, 2010
Worst website layout ever.
PhiSlamma - March 31, 2010
Jared .082
Jeff .207 (like Mathis!)
LAASurfin - March 31, 2010
What is jeff Matis's BA
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
With all the information available on that site
any extra would bogg it down to a halt
eyespy - March 31, 2010
Better search functions for everything but player names would be nice.
PhiSlamma - March 31, 2010
true that
I always have problems with search engines in FF. Search a team name, and get redirected to their search instruction page. I hate seeing Micky Mantle’s name. It is now an inside joke for me when I look for anything. “I’ll find Mickey before I find my keys!”
eyespy - March 31, 2010
True
But still waaaay better than my 15lb desk reference.
Cheaper too…
LAASurfin - March 31, 2010
WTE
not even close.
However, Jered has a small sample size, as well as only 1 hit in his career.
SoCalWine - March 31, 2010
Byrd K's swinging. 1 out
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Lee flies out to right. 2 outs
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Ramirez K's looking. 3 outs. 4-0 headed to the 5th
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
TBW looking good today
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
fail, TBW will not stick.
WTY
SoCalWine - March 31, 2010
Get back on the horse
If i throw enough shit on the wall something will stick
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
Appropriate analogy!
LAASurfin - March 31, 2010
Take it easy there Minitrue
You have been here less than a month. Learn the past, live with the history.
eyespy - March 31, 2010
In history the young must take over for the old
(i guess i cant get as deep as you)
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
TMI on the second part of that comment.
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
i was waiting for that
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
To keep track of it.
Not to change it every chance they get.
“Hey did you hear that DAD OF VLAD is a …” told through 10 people will end different then it started, and no one will know the truth.
Just live with it.Instead of making too many posts, try reading the older ones on your free time. There is a way to search this site, and it works pretty darn good.
eyespy - March 31, 2010
some jackasses never learn
he is on of those guys where it all about him and then when the angels lose two games in a row he will quit the site and we will be done with it.
Rev Halofan - March 31, 2010
I’m not so sure about that… we’ve weathered the worst spring in recent team history and this guy is still going strong. ;)
I think he will learn to quit throwing shit at walls, eventually.
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
He forgets that the smell always
sticks to what threw it.
eyespy - March 31, 2010
Marshall pitching for the Cubs
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Izturis grounds out to short. 1 out
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Ryan flies out to right. 2 outs
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Wood grounds out to 3rd. 3 outs. 4-0 headed to the bottom of the 5th
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Nady flies out to right. 1 out
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Soriano K's swinging. 2 outs
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Fontenot K's looking. 3 outs. 4-0 headed to the 6th
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
A footnote to the 5th inning.
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
tee hee
ryanfea - March 31, 2010
I see what you did there
SoCalWine - March 31, 2010
That was K #9 for Weaver.
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
WTY's dealing!
SoCalWine - March 31, 2010
Well
Weaver officially sealed up the Opening day role with his performance
ryanfea - March 31, 2010
Any idea how many pitches?
SoCalWine - March 31, 2010
Gameday says 5 total.
and yet he still got 15 outs, somehow. (joke)
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
GD is now showing 28 pitches -- all strikes of course
Quad Fin Rider - March 31, 2010
New pitcher for the Cubs. Samardzija
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
good wide receaver at notre dame
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
And so was Jered Weiver.
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
he went to a so cal school
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
Sorry DoV ...
that was my lame play on your smelling of RECEIVER, which ended up spelled like WEAVER.
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
i feel that i am pitching you these softballs and your hitting them for homeruns
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
Napoli K's. 1 out
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Quinlan gets a single
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
He's an OBP machine.
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
Bourjos HR
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
6-0
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Incredulous!
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
just needs is a double & a single for the cycle
Quad Fin Rider - March 31, 2010
Infinitely more power than Willits, faster too
SoCalWine - March 31, 2010
Yea I like it but he still has a least another year before he makes the 25 man roster I think.
TheAngelsColts - March 31, 2010
Agreed
SoCalWine - March 31, 2010
He probably is one of the replacements for Matsui or Abreu. Evans will get a shot though also
TheAngelsColts - March 31, 2010
I thought Granderson was replacement for those guys, both of em.
SoCalWine - March 31, 2010
I think he will get a cup or two of coffee in Anaheim in 2010, TAC.
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
Well yes I suppose he could see some time in the majors.
However by “Making the 25 man roster” I am saying have a spot. Be in solid position there not in a situation like wood where you knew last year would be going back down. Or like Willits much of the season.
TheAngelsColts - March 31, 2010
stupid question, anyone know if is he even on the 40-man?
SoCalWine - March 31, 2010
He is
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
I figured he had to be but wasn't sure
SoCalWine - March 31, 2010
yep here is the link to the 40 man
http://losangeles.angels.mlb.com/team/roster_40man.jsp?c_id=ana
TheAngelsColts - March 31, 2010
Ah, I gotcha. Good point.
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
Borjous Hits it out
TheAngelsColts - March 31, 2010
Evans gets a single
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Evans with a hit also nice
TheAngelsColts - March 31, 2010
Evans steals 2nd
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Evans steals
TheAngelsColts - March 31, 2010
Patchett flies out to center. 2 outs
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Aldridge PH for Weaver
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Aldridge pops out to short. 3 outs. 6-0 headed to the bottom of the 6th
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Nice game for the Weav
SoCalWine - March 31, 2010
Shields pitching
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Soto flies out to center. 1 out
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Good Shields?
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
Alridge playing LF now
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Burke PH for Samardzia flies out to center. 2 outs
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Better Shields.
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
2012 Roster
Hunter will move to Right, Bourjos in Center undoubtedly.
PhiSlamma - March 31, 2010
I could see that as soon as 2011 really, with Abreu DHing
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Na I don't see Hunter in Right field next year.
TheAngelsColts - March 31, 2010
Torii may not move, but I could see Bourjos having a starting job somewhere next year
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Yes I think maybe i Right field but not Center. I think we will see Abreu and or Matsui (at least one of them) gone after this year.
TheAngelsColts - March 31, 2010
Isn't Bobby signed until 2011?
And Matsui has only a one-year deal.
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
Yep
SoCalWine - March 31, 2010
yeah
LAASurfin - March 31, 2010
yes but I think that is a vesting option isnt it? IF not it will probably be Matsui.
Also Matsui could have been brough in just cause they needed the hole filled for one year while waiting for the two OF coming along
TheAngelsColts - March 31, 2010
2010 and 11 are guranteed on Abreu, 2012 is a vesting option
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
no
LAASurfin - March 31, 2010
Abreu's option vests after like 550 or 600 AB's I believe
So he’s gonna have to stay hot and healthy in 2011 to force it. Otherwise, I think it’s a club option.
Commander_Nate - March 31, 2010
That option is for 2012
LAASurfin - March 31, 2010
I think Torii would move to LF and Juan would move to RF
SoCalWine - March 31, 2010
As do I
His arm will be far more valuable there.
Commander_Nate - March 31, 2010
idk I personally like Juan in LF more than RF though. It is best to have that arm there and we know he has a great arm and very accurate though to the plate.
TheAngelsColts - March 31, 2010
Typically the best arms are in RF
ala Dave Parker, Ichiro, Dave Winfield, Vlad, etc.
SoCalWine - March 31, 2010
ok im wrong
TheAngelsColts - March 31, 2010
As long as he's in the corners, it's fine
If I’m not mistaken, RF is typically considered a more important defensive position because it’s easier for guys to go 1st-3rd on balls hit out that way because it is a much longer throw. Having a powerful, accurate arm there discourages that and would still be in position to make throws to the plate. That’s the way it’s always seemed to me at least.
If he keeps his performance up the next two years, I think Juan could get extended or brought back on a nice deal.
Commander_Nate - March 31, 2010
yea your right.
I haven’t seen him so not sure how Bourjos arm is do you? Evans I think is alright.
TheAngelsColts - March 31, 2010
I think we were talking about Juan's arm
Bourjos will be in CF.
Evans does have a decent arm and can play RF
SoCalWine - March 31, 2010
Not sure
But assuming it’s about average since he’s kind of a small guy, I’d expect him to cut his teeth in LF and then move to CF when Torii gets tired of being awesome.
Commander_Nate - March 31, 2010
just like Ertad?
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
Erstad.
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
Yep
Commander_Nate - March 31, 2010
Theriot grounds out to the mound. 3 outs. 6-0 headed to the 7th
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Shields!
Welcome home, dude!
LAASurfin - March 31, 2010
Very good inning for Scot.
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
Russell pitching for the Cubs
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Piniero, Kaz, Weaver...
…3 good starts in a row.
sothball - March 31, 2010
Statia gets a leadoff single
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Wilson gets a single, Statia advances to 2nd
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
On the radio this morning
a national writer said that the angels will drop in the standing because they are “Due” to not win again. He said we have questionable Speed, and power. But the thing that pissed me off was that he said that the angels have no “bridge between the starts and the Closer” our 8th inning is in question? What shit. What about the greatness that is Shields?
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
Shields sucks nuts
Our bridge is a guy who rides a Harley in from the bullpen, throws 100 MPH, strokes his goatee and doesntgive a shit about that national writer.
PhiSlamma - March 31, 2010
Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaa?
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
Jepsen
should own a chopper if he doesn’t.
He should also incorporate it into his calling in from the BP.
PhiSlamma - March 31, 2010
I thought you were talking about
that crazy man Webber
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
Jepsen should own Rich Thompson?
;)
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
PhiSlamma to English translation.
Shields is OK, but Jepsen really kicks ass!
sothball - March 31, 2010
What he said.
Thanks soth
PhiSlamma - March 31, 2010
The newbies will catch on soon enough.
sothball - March 31, 2010
I knew Phi was crazy but damn
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
Excessive eval of Scot.
He was great from 2003 to 2008. 2009 was his first major injury. Cut him a bit of slack. Now, whether he returns from that injury will be the big question.
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
Shields sucks when it counts
Never been a Shields fan, always thought he was massively overrated. Just go to BBR and check out his lifetime ERA in Fenway.
PhiSlamma - March 31, 2010
I have always like Shields
even after that world series game
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
Does anyone’s ERA in Fenway compare favorably to their ERA outside of Fenway?
Just askin’.
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
yes Joe Saunders
TheAngelsColts - March 31, 2010
Aka, the man who should have pitched Game 3 of the 2009 ALDS
It turned out to be an epic win anyway, but Joe would’ve had that stadium silent and empty well before the 9th.
Commander_Nate - March 31, 2010
Yep. He is also my favorite pitcher on the team and one of our Best if not arguably the Best one we got.
TheAngelsColts - March 31, 2010
On what kind of sample size, though?
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
“a national writer” to me means “east coast writer”…they don’t even watch our games what do they know.
angelsfan7 - March 31, 2010
In that writer's defense...
Shields is a question mark as he was hurt last year. Rodney is a question mark, in my mind. Middle relief questions and the closer position being anchored by players a, b and c will make for an interesting innings 5 – 9 for the Halos this year. I put 5 in there since Kazmir (and to a lesser extent, Pineiro) is a high-pitch count pitcher.
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
If we're "Due" not to win, what does that make the Prison Stripers and Chowdah Heads?
Commander_Nate - March 31, 2010
it is a yearly March event
the pronounced death of the Angels
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
Wood gets a single, bases loaded
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
AVG of about, what .310?
AusHaloFan - March 31, 2010
but he always mashes in ST
[knocking on
woodWood]LAASurfin - March 31, 2010
c'mon Q
angelsfan7 - March 31, 2010
Napoli K's swinging. 1 out
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Q grounds out to 1st, Statia scores. 2 outs 7-0
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Bourjos flies out to right. 3 outs. 7-0 headed to the bottom of the 7th
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
can’t wait to sing this song…. on Friday.
angelsfan7 - March 31, 2010
Wilson is playing 1B, Rodney pitching
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Ok lets see if Rodney is doing anything. Yea I can see them making Wilson a backup 1st baseman as they tried him there a little last year and he did good if I remember right
TheAngelsColts - March 31, 2010
nice job Rodney
angelsfan7 - March 31, 2010
Byrd grounds out to 2nd. 1 out
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Kansler PH for Lee K's swinging. 2 outs
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Ramirez lines out to right. 3 outs. 7-0 headed to the 8th
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Hopefully, FRodney's just been 'experimenting'
up ’till now
LAASurfin - March 31, 2010
Evans gets a leadoff double
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
on to the 25 man roster
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
Santos grounds out to 1st. 1 out
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Evans moves to 3rd
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
You're doing so well on PBP...
…I’m going to suggest to the Rev you get a raise.
sothball - March 31, 2010
When I am on the road
like today, MMP’s PBP has become my primary link to the Angels.
Thanks much!
LAASurfin - March 31, 2010
All jokes aside, this is the best way I can follow the action at work.
Thanks MMP.
sothball - March 31, 2010
same
TheAngelsColts - March 31, 2010
At least double what he is earning now doing it!
SoCalWine - March 31, 2010
Alridge gets a RBI single. 8-0
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Statia grounds out. 2 outs
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Wilson gets a RBI double. 9-0
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Wilson and Evans are both making the upcoming decisions pretty hard
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
seems that anytime Evans or Q do something
Wilson shows them up.
stuck in Romania - March 31, 2010
Wilson is now batting .370!!!
stuck in Romania - March 31, 2010
Wow!
You KNOW Soth wants 3 catchers too! I’m sure. That way if Nap is DH, Shotgun is catcher, he still has a spare
Raaddad - March 31, 2010
And Wilson seems like he's capable of backing up 1st
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Sandoval grounds out to short. 3 outs. 9-0 headed to the bottom of the 8th
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
De Los Santos catching, Darwin Perez at short
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
New pitcher, not sure who though
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Leadoff walk
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
who?
please.
LAASurfin - March 31, 2010
Not sure who, I got lost with all the changes.
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
'kay
ty
LAASurfin - March 31, 2010
Soriano grounds into DP. 2 outs.
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Barney walks
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Soto walks, Barney moves to 2nd
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Gyer walks, bases loaded
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Greetings
Curious—why no Willits in this game?
Raaddad - March 31, 2010
No clue
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Injury flared up? Already in Anaheim (I doubt)
Packing bags for AAA? (I hope)
Raaddad - March 31, 2010
he will start the season on the DL
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
that's what I'm thinking
Raaddad - March 31, 2010
It's possible he's just working out in camp, and they're letting some other guys get playing time
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
probably more correct
I want Evans and Ryan or Aldridge
think losing Evans would suck
Raaddad - March 31, 2010
Dad of Flab?
You gots some explaining
How the family?
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
Hahahaha!
YOU were the one talkin gaining weight brother—you set yourself up for that one.
Good straight man!
Raaddad - March 31, 2010
I know just messing with you
I think we get each other humor?
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
Yep
Well, as one of the 3 members (including AngelsColts) of the Noobs Closest to Being Banned and Most Often Used as a Target for HHVets to Rail at and Laugh at (at one time or another), we have to carry on as best we can
Raaddad - March 31, 2010
aman brother
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
Who is the 3rd?
I’m a n00b but I’ve never been ban threatened.
I’m going to start keeping stats on this.
Commander_Nate - March 31, 2010
You can join the Group NCBBMOUTHHVRL
It is ME (Dad of Vlad)
Raaddad
AngelsColt (Sad DUCks Fan)
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
Who ever said I was sad? Also I am not the only Ducks fan here on this board.
TheAngelsColts - March 31, 2010
You never f*** up damn you
Raaddad - March 31, 2010
Although there was the one post that was really bad
But Rev just ignored it I think
You’re gonna have to do worse than that
Raaddad - March 31, 2010
It is a combo of
bad post
bad comments
hate from Vets
and Cool names
one you have that you can join NOOBMOUTH (shorten it)
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
I think we have to aspire to do better and join Nate's club
but you two may be beyond help
lol
(byw, you left out atrocious spelling Dad of Bad Grammar)
Raaddad - March 31, 2010
I will soon change it to that
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
I was just gonna say, except for that video...
I think everyone gets one here at HH, just like with Spiderman.
And since the argument has been made that more of us should learn sabermetrics, I propose a new stat: Veteran Insults Per Newb Post (VIPNP). Whoever among you three gets the most VIPNP without being banned…I dunno, wins a prize or something.
Commander_Nate - March 31, 2010
There is two things i will never do
Follow Bill James
and proof read my comments
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
Umm don't say that, not good for you.
TheAngelsColts - March 31, 2010
do i have to put
LOL when i am joking
about he proof reading
i will always hate bill james.
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
Or MSHRI
Most Suffering Horrible Rev Insults
I think I have the lead there, I regret to say…
Back to work—latah
Raaddad - March 31, 2010
I think your leading in MSHR
but i might have the lead in VIPNP.
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
But although I do ton of Fanposts I have never done one here
TheAngelsColts - March 31, 2010
Flarety K's looking. 3 outs. 9-0 headed to the 9th
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
4 walks in the inning and the Cubs still didn't score. Wow
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Curse of the Billy Goat
it reaches to ST too
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
Man,
Weaver, Kaz and Piniero sure have had great starts the last 3 days…
stuck in Romania - March 31, 2010
Darwin Perez K's looking.
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Nate Sutton pops out to left. 2 outs.
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Bourjos gets a single off 2nd basemen's glove
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Cycle??
LAASurfin - March 31, 2010
Missing a double...I think.
sothball - March 31, 2010
Nope, he missed getting a double
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Evans 2 run HR!
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
11-0
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Wow, Terry!
LAASurfin - March 31, 2010
Terry Evans
Welcome to the opening day roster!
ryanfea - March 31, 2010
For sure
this guys got the ticket
no more bus rides in and out of SLC
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
Hope so, I like "TV"
TV=T(erry) (E)V(ans)
I know I know, brilliant…
Raaddad - March 31, 2010
Woow
I thought my nicknames are bad but you make me feel good about my self in that sense.
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
Very creative lol
TheAngelsColts - March 31, 2010
De Los Santos K's swinging. 3 outs. 11-0 headed to the bottom of the 9th
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
If the World Series ends up like this...
I’ll be more than happy!!!
chairmanofthebar - March 31, 2010
Amen!
ryanfea - March 31, 2010
I'll buy you a drink...
or 7…
LAASurfin - March 31, 2010
McKiernan pitching, Julio Perez in RF
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Auer in CF
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
Groundout to short. 1 out
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
I left thinking the game was over lol
TheAngelsColts - March 31, 2010
Hey--what's it like being the "moderator" of a site where you're the only participant?
lol
Raaddad - March 31, 2010
haha funny.
It is a new blog anyway so will take some time. we actually have 281 members only but it has started to grow some in the number participating just very slowly.
TheAngelsColts - March 31, 2010
That's ok
I present papers at conferences with only 6 people in the audience—the joke’s on me
Raaddad - March 31, 2010
Well you being a Kings fan I expect shots coming my way lol
TheAngelsColts - March 31, 2010
Hey
keep it on baseball,
hockey is soccer on ice, boring
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
??
? ummm not even close sorry lol
TheAngelsColts - March 31, 2010
Family Sharks Fans
cant stand to watch Hockey
my sister has Sharks i have Angels
Always talk about and no one cares
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
the games are over when they start in ST
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
Kansler gets a single
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
His name is too close to Kinsler
So I hate him
ryanfea - March 31, 2010
was thinking the same...
LAASurfin - March 31, 2010
Game ending DP. 11-0 Final
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
I hope the cubs fail early in the season,
so we can try to get C-los Zambrano.
SenorChuckles - March 31, 2010
Yeah, he'd make a great addition to our BULLPEN.
Downing Rules - March 31, 2010
Now we're talkin!
Raaddad - March 31, 2010
Lite up the Shaqtus
But no touching
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
I think Evans and Wilson woke up this morning and said to themselves "I'm going to make that roster."
~MMP~ - March 31, 2010
lets hope they wake up from now on and say
“i hope i ride this bench the best i can so i can stay here and make money and have Sosh fall in love with me and become the New Q”
DAD OF VLAD - March 31, 2010
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