The 100 Greatest Angels: # 9 Troy Glaus

by Rev Halofan on Feb 21, 2006 12:12 AM PST in Top 100 Angels (2005)

#9 Troy Glaus, 3B, DH

Since the departure of Troy Glaus seems to still be somewhat controversial for some Angels fans, here are the records set by the only World Series MVP in Angels history...

In 827 Games (15th All time Angels) and 2,962 At Bats (16th All time Angels), Troy Glaus reached many Angel franchise and single season Top Ten milestones:

Slug%
.497 Angels Career, ranked 3rd in franchise history
.604 in 2000, ranked 1st as an Angel Single Season

OPS
.854 Angels Career, ranked 3rd in franchise history
1.008 in 2000, ranked 2nd as an Angel Single Season

Runs
523 Angels Career, ranked 7th in franchise history
120 in 2000, ranked 3rd (tie) as an Angel Single Season

Total Bases
1473 Angels Career 9th
340 in 2000 5th Single Season

Doubles
165 Angels Career 10th

HR
182 Angels Career 4th
47 in 2000 1st Single Season
41 in 2001 2nd Single Season

RBI
515 Angels Career 10th

BB
470 Angels Career 6th
112 in 2000 2nd Single Season
107 in 2001 3rd Single Season

Adjusted OPS+
119 Angels Career (t) 6th
150 in 2000 8th Single Season

Runs Created
529 Angels Career 9th
137 in 2000 3rd Single Season

XBH
354 Angels Career 7th
85 in 2000 2nd
81 in 2001 4th Single Season

Times on Base
1242 Angels Career 10th
274 in 2000 (t) 4th Single Season

Power/Speed Number
77.2 Angels Career 7th
21.6 in 2000 8th Single Season

AB/HR
16.3 Angels Career 1st
12.0 in 2000 1st Single Season
14.3 in 2001 3rd Single Season

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what I loved about Glaus...

Is before Vlad, he legitamized this offense. He was not scared regardless of the competition. It seemed like every time we played somewhere like in Yankee stadium, or in the playoffs, he would end up having a big hit right away as if to say "sorry boys, we're the favorites in this one." Plus, if it was an HR he'd put his head down and run the bases.

Letting him go is understandable when you factor in his contract compared to MacPhersons. When you factor in how much we paid Finley/Cabrera then keeping Glaus/Eckstein and moving Erstad to center in '05 seems a little more logical. Then Glaus (admittedly he didn't want to play anything but 3rd), MacPherson, and/or Kotchman could have played 1st.

Damnit, my rambling has resulted in me being mad again.

by thewebb on Feb 21, 2006 8:04 AM PST 0 recs

Glaus

Although it was understandable that the organization did not resign Glaus, it was nonetheless a mistake. There had been so much hype about McPherson that a large segment of the Angels faithful were looking at him like the Second Coming. Now, D-Mac may turn out to be a legitimate major leaguer, however, it was my contention that Glaus was too big a part of this line-up and this club to simply toss him aside.

Glaus brought more to this club than simply his smooth and powerful swing, his admirable patience at the plate, or his strong throwing arm from third. More significant was the FEAR he struck in opposing pitchers and managers. For those who are bemoaning the current lack of protection for Vlad -- Troy WAS that protection. The number of walks he was drawing are a testament to the fact that he was/is a truly feared hitter. And this cannot be understated. The offense was imposing with him in the middle of the order, and now it is simply not imposing. Granted, the team now is built more on speed and moving runners (the rise of Figgy helping here) but in big games, in playoff and World Series games you need someone who can take a 96 MPH fastball and turn it around and hit it 400 feet (like Glaus did twice to Jason Schimdt in Game 1)or to Schilling in 04 ALDS.

To pat myself of the back a little bit, I was saying all this prior to Glaus' return from his shoulder injury, and actually predicted he would have a big impact on the Halos winning the Division (which he did).

I do not wish McPherson ill. I just think we need to remember that a proven commodity is one thing and a hot prospect is still a prospect until he does it over time and does it when it counts.

by Jack Frost on Feb 21, 2006 8:57 AM PST up 0 recs

If Glaus was such a good idea

... why have the Snakes traded him after only the first year of his contract? Glaus had injury trouble, and there were hints that he couldn't or wouldn't follow the required workout regimen to keep his shoulder healthy. He was a big guy for the Angels, but there was no way he was going to be worth the money the Angels would have had to pay him.

As for McPherson, well, let's see what he can do when he's healthy. This season really is key for him.

The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

by scareduck on Feb 21, 2006 9:17 AM PST up 0 recs

Glaus

I think the Snakes traded Glaus for the same reason the Angels traded him -- namely, they had a younger, cheaper alternative available. In the case of the Angels, McPherson. And in the case of the Snakes, Chad Tracy.

by G Abbes on Feb 21, 2006 9:40 AM PST up 0 recs

Maybe

I'm sure that factored in to it. But why get a star like Glaus in the first place? Of course, the counterargument is that Arizona has a new GM in place, and didn't like the last of Garagiola's moves.

The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

by scareduck on Feb 21, 2006 10:13 AM PST up 0 recs

Glaus in Arizona

That comment about the GM is probably more to the point. I followed the D-Backs pretty closely last year and if they had had any SEMBLANCE of a bullpen they would have won that division. And Glaus was without question their team MVP last year.

by Jack Frost on Feb 21, 2006 10:21 AM PST up 0 recs

I like Glaus as much as anyone...

And I fully agree on your comment a couple of posts ago about a proven commodity (especially a young one) as opposed to a prospect. The one disagreement I have (I watched a lot of D'Back games too last year) is that he was the clear cut MVP. Glaus started out the year mashing, but because of injury or wearing down or whatever his 2nd half was much less impressive. Shawn Green got hot and carried their second half and most of the players considered Counsell their MVP. Tracy was also a manchild at the end of the year, not to mention Webb being solid all year.

Bottom line, if he was a super star or an untouchable, he wouldn't have gotten moved/let go two years in a row. His D is below average and he should be on an AL team so he can DH when/if he's hurting. He made more sense on the Angels than he did the D'Backs.

by thewebb on Feb 21, 2006 12:40 PM PST up 0 recs

Yes and No

Yes, I agree that he is a better fit for an AL team where he can DH. Melvin actually did a good job of periodically resting Glaus last year. It seemed that every time Melivin gave him a day off he came back and hit a big homer the next day. Glaus is the kind of player that does benefit from a rest now and then, however, he did not miss an extended period of time with the D-Backs. It also seemed that most of his 37 HR came in huge situations (many were late inning game winners, etc.)

No, on the other players in Arizona being more valuable than Glaus. Shawn Green was ice cold for two months before he began to hit. Counsell was good, but did not approach the impact of Glaus. The one player you mentioned who was comparable was Webb, who admittedly had a fabulous first half (I know cause I had him on my Fantasy Team), however, he faded in the second half. Glaus was pretty strong throughout the year. Let's see what he does this year in Toronto. I say he hits at least 30 HR and drives in 100. Look for the Blue Jays to rock this year.

by Jack Frost on Feb 21, 2006 3:24 PM PST up 0 recs

agree

with the numbers for this year. And I hope he does. I hope they win the AL East, but it will be tough.

by thewebb on Feb 21, 2006 5:17 PM PST up 0 recs

Looking back

on those monster numbers posted, i realized that they were alldone in only half the time he played because he would slump for a mnth and a half at a time when there wouldn't be anything on his bat.

We were lucky he warmed up prior to the '02 divisional playoffs - iw as at the last game of the season and he hit a grand slam and I thought HERE WE GO, HE'S GETTING HOT.

by Rev Halofan on Feb 21, 2006 10:59 AM PST 0 recs

one of the sweetest swings ever

glaus' swing is a thing of absolute beauty. in angels history, only GA, Carew, and maybe Salmon come to mind (at first) when i think about the sheer artwork on display during an at-bat.

on completely different level, glaus might be the angel with the lowest IQ ever. has anyone ever heard him speak in sentences longer than 5 words? i hate to say it, but i think the Monkey might outwit him.

i'm not saying i'm a genius (the Rev kindly reminds me of that often), but baseball players aren't known for their intellectual minds--and glaus proves that.

by yeswecan on Feb 21, 2006 7:17 PM PST 0 recs