Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Game 52/162

by Rev Halofan on May 30, 2006 2:47 PM PDT in Angels News

Game Thread - Twins at Angels - Baker v. Weaver Sr. - 7:05 pm

Hey, just for kicks let's call Jeff "Bengie" Weaver and Jered "Jose" Weaver. Okay, maybe not.

Intentionally Altered Movie Lines:
Jeff Weaver: What is this, Wonka, some sort of funhouse?
Willy Wonka: Why? Having fun?

Jeff Weaver cites his homer to Wilkerson in Texas as the turning point of the season and I must concur, as he pirouetted like Nuryev upon releasing that tomato of a pitch. Now it is up to him to perform The Nutcracker for the remainder of the season.

Beat My Runs/Hits Picks: LAA: 7, 15 ... MIN 5, 11

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SEY EW NAC

Halos: 6
Creme Filled Twinkies- 4

Weaver, Weaver, Weaver...

Halo Fever P239

by P237 on May 30, 2006 2:50 PM PDT reply actions

oops

Halos 6/12
Twinkies 4/9

Halo Fever P239

by P237 on May 30, 2006 2:51 PM PDT reply actions

Nutcracker is a funny word.

Halos 5 and 9
twins 2 and 8

since 1961

by Chompo on May 30, 2006 2:52 PM PDT reply actions

Big Weav

to get another W

Anaheim Angels (always preffered that name!): 7/11
Twinkies: 4/9

by Matt UK on May 30, 2006 3:05 PM PDT reply actions

let's give Weaver an Everlasting Gobstopper

Gene Wilder as Mr. Wonka: 6/10
Johnny Depp as Mr. Wonka: 5/12

by yeswecan on May 30, 2006 3:11 PM PDT reply actions

Lil Weav's older bro and the Halos

Us 7/12
them 6/10

by riktermiller on May 30, 2006 3:14 PM PDT reply actions

The Weavers

Hey, I have a Weavers songbook!

Doppelgangers: 5/9
Seraphs: 7/12

I will be there.

by jjackflash on May 30, 2006 3:48 PM PDT reply actions

Blowout of epic proportions tonight

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 14/19
Minnesota Twins of St Paul 2/7

You heard it here first.

by UK Halo on May 30, 2006 4:01 PM PDT reply actions

I'm with UK Halo

I don't think this game will even be close.

Augustus Gloop - 4/7
Charlie Bucket - 11/18

LET'S GO ANGELS!

by Higz on May 30, 2006 4:09 PM PDT reply actions

Runs/Hits picks Ist timer

Going out on a limb with this call......

Big Weave's been inspired by his brudda and maintains form from last outing.....

Halos 8/15
Twins 4/10

by AlohaHalofan on May 30, 2006 4:34 PM PDT reply actions

Lower View... if I make it past the traffic

Angels 8/13
Twhiners 5/11

Have to do an unexpected run to Long Beach and back starting at the lovely hour of FIVE P.M. EFFIN' A

The last world series champion in California has "Anaheim" written next to their name.

by Anaheim of Anaheim on May 30, 2006 4:42 PM PDT reply actions

Weaver Rocked

But Angels prevail.

Angels 8/12
Twins 6/10

by ClutchHomer on May 30, 2006 4:45 PM PDT reply actions

I am a busy mofo today

But not busy enough to miss a runs and hits pick

"Bengie" and the Boys 7 and 11
Baker and the 3/4 of a dozen 5 and 10

by TeddyBlogame on May 30, 2006 5:20 PM PDT reply actions

I feel doomed....

Weaver Cleaver(ed) 2/8
Minnesota Fats 7/11

by ladybug on May 30, 2006 5:53 PM PDT reply actions

predictions

halos - 5, 11
twins - 3, 11

jered weaver's evil twin pulls it out, thanks to dominance by OC and Vlad.

"I want to win when the whole world is watching, ... I want to win a World Series in an Angels uniform." - Vladimir Guerrero

by angels4adam on May 30, 2006 6:00 PM PDT reply actions

no side salad tonight

hopefully only a meaty main course:

figgins, cf
cabrera, ss
guerrero, rf
anderson, dh
morales, 1b
rivera, lf
mcpherson, 3b
molina, c
kennedy, 2b

by yeswecan on May 30, 2006 6:12 PM PDT reply actions

Line Ups & Picks

Tonight features the battle of poor pitching:

Twinkies - 9R/14H:
Kubel - LF - .125
Castillo - 2B - .318
Mauer - C - .348
Hunter - CF - .263
Cuddyer - RF - .305
Morneau - 1B - .242
White - DH - .200
Rodriguez - 3B - .209
Castro - SS - .244
Baker - P - 5.48

Halos - 12R/19H:
Figgins - CF - .265
Cabrera - SS - .279
Guerrero - RF - .326
Anderson - DH - .274
Morales - 1B - .333
Rivera - LF - .226
McPherson - 3B - .211
Molina - C - .187
Kennedy - 2B - .277
Weaver - P - 6.99

Halo Hotline

by ScottD00 on May 30, 2006 6:14 PM PDT reply actions

Let's keep it rolling.

Halos: 7/13
Twins: 5/10

Rev, you read my mind regarding tonights predictions...

by goodvibe61 on May 30, 2006 6:32 PM PDT reply actions

lets go jeff

show up your brother

by hathaway93 on May 30, 2006 7:06 PM PDT reply actions

Fooey

Homer.

To Jaque Fucking Jones.

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

by scareduck on May 30, 2006 7:12 PM PDT reply actions

u mean

torii hunter

by hathaway93 on May 30, 2006 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Hit 'em to right, boys

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

by scareduck on May 30, 2006 7:13 PM PDT reply actions

has anyone else noticed

alfonzo has started the last 2 games for toronto and is 0 for 6! his average is down to .089

by hathaway93 on May 30, 2006 7:17 PM PDT reply actions

OC

might win a gold glove this year even though his fielding is worse this year

by hathaway93 on May 30, 2006 7:21 PM PDT reply actions

Looks like

My runfest prediction is on track.

by UK Halo on May 30, 2006 7:24 PM PDT reply actions

Bengie plunked

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=2463762

Sounds serious.

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

by scareduck on May 30, 2006 7:31 PM PDT reply actions

Where's Napoli

Where's Napoli ? Can we trade Figgins yet ?

by higdog on May 30, 2006 7:32 PM PDT reply actions

Naps

has a sprained ankle but isn't going to go on the DL. It looks like another rookie is going to get babies my Sosh. I hope he is back in the starting line up ASAP.

by riktermiller on May 30, 2006 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions

No Murphy Either....

by higdog on May 30, 2006 7:33 PM PDT reply actions

howie

has been so hot lately..so far today 2-3 with a homer a triple and 5 rbis..and its only the 4th inning..he has a decent chance at the cycle and his average is now at .388

by hathaway93 on May 30, 2006 7:38 PM PDT reply actions

he keeps this up...

and the Angels may rethink stopping the Kennedy talks. I don't know where I stand on this one.

I like the idea of giving rookies a shot, especially good ones, but just not TOO many in one year.

by thewebb on May 30, 2006 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Hmm

I think it would be best for everyone if Kendrick finished the season at Salt Lake.

by ClutchHomer on May 30, 2006 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions

that could possibly be the worst idea.

Howie is already superior to Kennedy offensively and would provide the Angels with more offense (which they need) and Kennedy could bring back a nice young player or and impending FA as they were close to doing with the Blue Jays.

by riktermiller on May 30, 2006 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions

Generalizing

Forecasting that he would do better offensively that Kennedy can right now, this season, is a risk in my opinion. If we are in the cellar come July 31st then we should re-evauluate trading Kennedy, but until then keep Kendrick at AAA.

by ClutchHomer on May 30, 2006 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions

We are talking about the same AK correct?

Other than his "clutch hitting" he has proven to be a one dimensional offensive player throughout his career. He has hit for some power in a season and an empty average in other seasons but has never been able to put together a well rounded season with the bat. His defense would be missed but Howie with consistent at bats would be a FAR superior offensive player compared to AK.

by riktermiller on May 30, 2006 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions

right now?

by ClutchHomer on May 30, 2006 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Yesterday!

by riktermiller on May 30, 2006 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions

That's like

Hitting the pitcher.

by UK Halo on May 30, 2006 7:43 PM PDT reply actions

Molina

I am sick of him; he is almost worthless, seriously.

by ClutchHomer on May 30, 2006 8:13 PM PDT reply actions

Rosenthal at Fox Sports is reporting

that Carl Crawford could be available by the 7/31. Now that is at mind guy I would like to have in the outfield for the next five or six years. Another rumor site reported that the Angles believe that Ersty played his last game of the season.

by riktermiller on May 30, 2006 8:17 PM PDT reply actions

interesting stuff all around

Let's send Kennedy/Figgins for Crawford.

by thewebb on May 30, 2006 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions

I would be into that

by riktermiller on May 30, 2006 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions

but they want pitching for CC

by riktermiller on May 30, 2006 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions

ahh, count us out

we can't afford to give up pitching

by thewebb on May 30, 2006 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions

esteban yan

was traded today to the Cincinnati Reds today for some bum minor leaguer
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=A86.I9b6Cn1EhCABlQERvLYF?slug=redsyan&prov=st&type=lgn s

by hathaway93 on May 30, 2006 8:20 PM PDT reply actions

anyone know?

does that mean we aren't going to be paying esteban yan's salary? looks like a great trade if we got rid of him and we don't even have to pay him

by hathaway93 on May 30, 2006 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions

the Reds take over the salary unless

other terms were agreed upon. Judging by the name of the prospect I would assume the Reds took on the entire salary.

by riktermiller on May 30, 2006 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions

AP sez

The Angels gave up some cash.

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

by scareduck on May 30, 2006 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions

i have no problem with dino ebel

but it seems kinda funny that the players don't ever listen to him

by hathaway93 on May 30, 2006 8:30 PM PDT reply actions

Finally

by riktermiller on May 30, 2006 8:36 PM PDT reply actions

wow, what a brutal 0-2 pitch

by thewebb on May 30, 2006 8:38 PM PDT reply actions

Dallas McPherson

your career is calling.

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

by scareduck on May 30, 2006 8:42 PM PDT reply actions

Kubel???

Weaver gave up a homer to a guy named Kubel.

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

by scareduck on May 30, 2006 8:46 PM PDT reply actions

Kubel is a stud

he would have been in the majors all of last season if not for shredding his knee during the 04 AFL season. The kid can seriously hit.

by riktermiller on May 30, 2006 8:47 PM PDT reply actions

Molina

Molina is worthless, bring up Mathis now and let him get comfy behind Napoli. Trade Kennedy and Figgins together. I think those are calculated risks worth taking.

by higdog on May 30, 2006 8:55 PM PDT reply actions