If you think we're a bit harsh...

by Rev Halofan on Aug 1, 2005 9:15 PM PDT in Angels News

In all my criticism of Steve Finley, I have yet to call for the Appier Approach, and the Pearly Gates has now done so, beating me to the punch.

After giving Frosty ample time to come back from his alleged shoulder injury, it is painfully obvious he has lost it, the worst fears of objecting to his signing are now manifest and the team suffers with him on the field or in the lineup.

To top it off, Chone Figgins is becoming an above-average Centerfielder, hopefully on his way to being great, and having a reliable Figgy in Center loosens up our crowded infield.

While I played many scenarios out on this blog and in my head about how to relieve this team of the Finley burden, the Appier Approach, the atomic bomb of player relations, just didn't seem like an option.

Well, now that the subject has been broached, and by a saner blogger than me, allow me to second the motion. Cut the hick, eat the money, fire Joe Maddon for suggesting the hick in the first place and let's close the book on an ugly offseason.

Tweet Comment 3 comments | 0 recs |

Do you like this story?

Comments

Medical miracle

I have confidence the magnets will save his season.

by Pearly Gates on Aug 2, 2005 12:42 AM PDT reply actions

finley = appier?

I'll admit Appier was awful, but let's not be hasty about Finley. It's unfair to point him out when just about everyone else, other than Guerrero, has not produced much this year.

There's still two months in the season left.

If things don't turn around for Finley, more than likely he won't be around next year.

It's not just Finley who needs to pick it up. Pretty much every one does.

by lafan30 on Aug 2, 2005 12:01 PM PDT reply actions

production

while it's true that angels' batters haven't hit well lately, most of the starters are near or above the .300 mark for the season. conversely, finley has NEVER been hot this season and is languishing with a .240 average. so it's not really pointing him out among struggling hitters. finley just hasn't hit at all.

just like appier struggled, how does scioscia keep running finley out there when he's going to go 1-for-4 at best? i have much more confidence in rookie maicer izturis than the vet finley.

by yeswecan on Aug 2, 2005 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions