Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Game 29/162

Subterranean No-Stick Blues

LAA: 4/8
DET: 3/9

by yeswecan on May 4, 2006 2:16 AM PDT reply actions

Mine

Angels 1 run, 4 hits
Tigers 0 runs, 7 hits

by WiseAndEck on May 4, 2006 7:18 AM PDT reply actions

Roster Moves/Today's Line-up

Mike Napoli is in today's line-up. And so is center fielder TOMMY MURPHY, who was called up from Salt Lake along with Napoli. Kotch is at first base, Kendrick at DH.

Line-up:

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/gameTrax?gameId=260504106

by G Abbes on May 4, 2006 8:39 AM PDT reply actions

Wow

Kennedy's batting fifth???? It's about time.

Any news on who Murphy is replacing?

by WiseAndEck on May 4, 2006 8:49 AM PDT up reply actions

Anyone know a bookie

That will give odds on Verlander throwing a no-hitter?

by LA Seitz on May 4, 2006 8:57 AM PDT up reply actions

Verlander...

Watch out, that kid has got some electric stuff. Tops out at 100-101 mph with a mean curve too.

by jlaff @ Halos Heaven on May 4, 2006 9:37 AM PDT reply actions

Murphy

Anyone know who was moved down, other than Mathis?

S

Halo Hotline

by ScottD00 on May 4, 2006 9:38 AM PDT reply actions

POSSIBLY BOOTCHECK OR ERSTY ON THE DL

by riktermiller on May 4, 2006 9:41 AM PDT reply actions

Move

Los Angeles Angels - Placed pitcher Chris Bootcheck on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring; recalled outfielder Tommy Murphy from Salt Lake of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).

by WiseAndEck on May 4, 2006 9:45 AM PDT reply actions

Don't worry about Spiezio

He's working for peanuts right now. Thats a price we couldn't get him at.He has to put grub on his plate with this Mlb audition he is performing.

Glaus is the one we let get away. I was pissed about that.

Oh well.

Me picks-

Us: 5/10

them: 3/8

by eyespy on May 4, 2006 10:04 AM PDT reply actions

Bootcheck's injury.

I couldn't find where anyone had already said this on here, but Terry said in the pregame that the way that Bootcheck hurt himself was on the run from the bullpen to the fight. Pulled a hamstring.

by charlata on May 4, 2006 10:12 AM PDT reply actions

Kendry Morales

Got a double off of Verlander in the Futures Game last year.

Just FYI.

Gee, Tommy Murphy ... I don't know.

The worst thing is the day you realize you want to win more than the players do. -Gene Mauch

by Chronicles on May 4, 2006 10:13 AM PDT reply actions

what

a lineup!!!

by hathaway93 on May 4, 2006 10:15 AM PDT reply actions

They weren't kidding

When they said to expect some major changes... wow.

by HeyLegacy on May 4, 2006 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions

could

kevin gregg be our best pitcher right now?

by hathaway93 on May 4, 2006 10:17 AM PDT reply actions

let's go Halos!

by Higz on May 4, 2006 10:17 AM PDT reply actions

kennedy single

it's about time he batted higher in the lineup...

by yeswecan on May 4, 2006 10:21 AM PDT reply actions

way to go

mono boy

by Higz on May 4, 2006 10:22 AM PDT reply actions

GIDP

way to go, Single Malt.

by yeswecan on May 4, 2006 10:23 AM PDT reply actions

that's KENDRICK

with a capital "K".

by yeswecan on May 4, 2006 10:25 AM PDT reply actions

Dude what's with the bad vibes? Why the pessimism?

by LA Seitz on May 4, 2006 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions

easy, tiger

i'm just stating the obvious, not flushing the season down the toilet and declaring my retirement.

by yeswecan on May 4, 2006 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions

Yet.

by LA Seitz on May 4, 2006 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions

You got it RIGHT on that one, Shredder

Mister Optimism gets to pick and choose who he scolds - I think YESWECAN is Steve Physioc in disguise.

by Rev Halofan on May 4, 2006 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions

you guys are too smart to talk so dumb

you both know the difference between SCOLDING and DECLARING THE END OF THE WORLD.

the angels deserve some heat right now, but they don't deserve our desertion of them.

by yeswecan on May 4, 2006 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions

true

and IF that happens, it certainly won't happen until a reasonable time to do so, which does not include a month into the season.

see you next year! we're gonna miss you!

by yeswecan on May 4, 2006 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions

HOME RUN!!!!!!!!

NAPOLI!!!!!!!!!

by HeyLegacy on May 4, 2006 10:33 AM PDT reply actions

c'mon

Nappy!

by Higz on May 4, 2006 10:34 AM PDT reply actions

Napoli

Nice!!!

The worst thing is the day you realize you want to win more than the players do. -Gene Mauch

by Chronicles on May 4, 2006 10:34 AM PDT reply actions

HOLY S****!

by halos27 on May 4, 2006 10:34 AM PDT reply actions

Nap

Nice!!!!!!

by WiseAndEck on May 4, 2006 10:34 AM PDT reply actions

BOOMSHAKALAKA!

by Higz on May 4, 2006 10:34 AM PDT reply actions

Wow!

Nice debut!

by LA Seitz on May 4, 2006 10:34 AM PDT reply actions

holy napoli!

by yeswecan on May 4, 2006 10:35 AM PDT reply actions

Way To Go Napoli !!

First Big League AB is a HR ! Way to make Stoneman and Scioscia look like geniuses for bringing you up to the Show !

by Jack Frost on May 4, 2006 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions

was that

his first ML AB?

by Higz on May 4, 2006 10:37 AM PDT reply actions

nevermind

by Higz on May 4, 2006 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions

WOW

That Homerun by Napoli went well with my first sip of coffee.

Kudos to Rex Hudler for calling that shot - we give him a lot of shit but he is enthusiastic (unlike schoolmarm Physioc) and called that one bravely.

by Rev Halofan on May 4, 2006 10:40 AM PDT reply actions

you're up early, my man

did an auction close?

by yeswecan on May 4, 2006 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions

Whatta play!

Nice on, OC.

by LA Seitz on May 4, 2006 10:42 AM PDT reply actions

NO NO NO

Don't be entusiastic, don't get my hopes up!

by Rev Halofan on May 4, 2006 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions

I wanna eat

New diet. I don't eat during losing streaks. From the last out of a second straight loss, I can't eat until the last out of the next win from now on.

by LA Seitz on May 4, 2006 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions

In Memoriam

LA Seitz, who was on hunger strike for 3 months....

by UK Halo on May 4, 2006 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions

Vlad

Is Vlad one of the dumbest runners in baseball? Yes.

by WiseAndEck on May 4, 2006 10:48 AM PDT reply actions

Anyone else on MLB tv?

I love that Yogi Berra ad.

by UK Halo on May 4, 2006 10:49 AM PDT reply actions

the

Aflac one?

by Matt UK on May 4, 2006 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions

tie game

let's go, Gregg...

by yeswecan on May 4, 2006 10:54 AM PDT reply actions

OMG

What has infected Kotchman?!?!

The worst thing is the day you realize you want to win more than the players do. -Gene Mauch

by Chronicles on May 4, 2006 10:56 AM PDT reply actions

Shocker!!!!

Mono goes yard? What is this world coming to?

by WiseAndEck on May 4, 2006 10:56 AM PDT reply actions

Kotch&theMan

comes outta the closet and relaxes

by eyespy on May 4, 2006 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions

Love it

I switch on mlb.tv and Kotch drills one out of the yard

by Matt UK on May 4, 2006 10:57 AM PDT reply actions

Hay Matt

where in UK are you?

by UK Halo on May 4, 2006 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions

Reading, Berks

Well, just outside

by Matt UK on May 4, 2006 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions

nice

I'm in London.

Royals fan?

by UK Halo on May 4, 2006 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions

Yep

Used to have a season ticket when we were in Div 2 a few years back, haven't been much this year tho, only once I think.

Where in London are you? I lived in Chiswick til last weekend and before that in Bayswater

by Matt UK on May 4, 2006 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions

In

Hendon, Arsenal fan.

by UK Halo on May 4, 2006 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions

Going

to Paris?

by Matt UK on May 4, 2006 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions

Yes...

If I can get a ticket for less than the £1200 i've been quoted!

by UK Halo on May 4, 2006 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions

Ouch!

I heard the Eurostar had sold out as well, before the Villareal game

by Matt UK on May 4, 2006 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions

OH. MY. GOD.

by Higz on May 4, 2006 10:57 AM PDT reply actions

FIRE IN THE CITY

by yeswecan on May 4, 2006 10:57 AM PDT reply actions

maybe he knew he was next

to get sent to the Auto Club. in any case, way to go Casey!

by yeswecan on May 4, 2006 10:59 AM PDT reply actions

Casey

Proving that even with mono, a guy can still stroke his bat.

by Higz on May 4, 2006 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions

WOWIE

Are these guys actually playing baseball??

by ladybug on May 4, 2006 11:00 AM PDT reply actions

Who did Murphy come up for?

by Matt UK on May 4, 2006 11:00 AM PDT reply actions

Bootcheck?

Can't see him on the roster anymore

by Matt UK on May 4, 2006 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions

Bootcheck DL'ed

Hamstring.

The worst thing is the day you realize you want to win more than the players do. -Gene Mauch

by Chronicles on May 4, 2006 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions

actually

he was sent to the minors, wasn't he?

by Higz on May 4, 2006 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions

oops

you're right. got confused. strained hammy.

by Higz on May 4, 2006 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions

Tommy Murphy!

WTG, kid.

The worst thing is the day you realize you want to win more than the players do. -Gene Mauch

by Chronicles on May 4, 2006 11:01 AM PDT reply actions

what's with the kids today?

maybe this shakeup has done something?

by yeswecan on May 4, 2006 11:02 AM PDT reply actions

If it was a scare tactic...

It's working!!!

by HeyLegacy on May 4, 2006 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions

Captain Murphy

Nice hit, buddy.

by WiseAndEck on May 4, 2006 11:02 AM PDT reply actions

Who'd a thunk it?

Two English Angels fans!

by UK Halo on May 4, 2006 11:02 AM PDT reply actions

good on ya!

how the hell did you guys become Angel fans? (excuse me if you guys have explained before)

by yeswecan on May 4, 2006 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions

Oddly enough

I have no idea why! They started showing games live here in 1997, and at some point I started looking out for Angels scores. Finally got to a game in 2002.

by UK Halo on May 4, 2006 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions

Went to LA in '98

Stayed with some friends who went to Angels games occasionally so we went along to one. I loved it, but only really started following the team last season, so I missed the WS.

Then my girlfriend who I met on my masters course lives in Yorba Linda and goes to games quite often too so that cemented it

by Matt UK on May 4, 2006 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions

I've never met another Angel fan from the UK, and I get very angry with the amount on Yankees caps you see in the UK - one of these days I'm gonna ask one of them if they can name any of the starting 9 for the Yanks

by Matt UK on May 4, 2006 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions

forgive my ignorance

but I didn't even know people in the UK were into baseball. is it popular at all or are you guys complete anomalies?

by Higz on May 4, 2006 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions

Anomalies

Pretty much, none of my friends are into it

by Matt UK on May 4, 2006 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions

In the UK

you can get Yankees hats in pretty much every colour and style at any sports/fashion store. Half the people probably don't even know what the logo is of

by Matt UK on May 4, 2006 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions

americana chic

by yeswecan on May 4, 2006 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions

basically

The Sunday night ESPN games are on here live on tv, starting at 1am. A lot of students, insomniacs and wastrels have taken to the game.

by UK Halo on May 4, 2006 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions

I fit in

to the third category.

by UK Halo on May 4, 2006 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions

WASTRELS

So that would be the Irish then, right?

(Rev O'McHalofan)

by Rev Halofan on May 4, 2006 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions

Irish!?!?!?

Don't get me started on politics....

by UK Halo on May 4, 2006 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions

Bait Bait Bait

Okay I will stop, but am inspired to photoshop Gerry Adams with an Angels cap on.

by Rev Halofan on May 4, 2006 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions

Ouch

Try an A's cap, preferably with a noose around his neck!

by UK Halo on May 4, 2006 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions

Student for me

But I started watching on mlb.tv last year in the freeway series rather than C5 which usually has a pretty average game on

by Matt UK on May 4, 2006 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions

on the cap front

I have six Angels caps, and I have only ever seen one other in this country, a pre '02 'wings' model.

by UK Halo on May 4, 2006 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions

fashion

the yankee thing is just fashion. it's a trendy "i dig new york, so i'm cooler than you" kind of thing.

i've never met anyone from europe who even follows baseball casually, so i bet if you ask anyone with a NY cap who jason giambi is, they might say "an italian MP".

by yeswecan on May 4, 2006 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions

Yep

No doubt

by Matt UK on May 4, 2006 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions

Don't let the Bronx banter bother you

You can go to New York, Yankee Stadium and find people that don't know jack about the team on their crappy looking caps.

by eyespy on May 4, 2006 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions

WoW

to have your own golfing place in Georgia

by eyespy on May 4, 2006 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions

Uh...

Could I actually be smiling right now?

by WiseAndEck on May 4, 2006 11:03 AM PDT reply actions

Fizz & Hud

are on the nickname road...wonder what they are going to come up with for Murphy & Napoli???

by ladybug on May 4, 2006 11:04 AM PDT reply actions

knowing those geniuses

it'll be "Murph" and "Nappy"

by yeswecan on May 4, 2006 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions

Murphy's nickname

they've decided is going to be Happy Murphy... haha. That kid cant' stop smiling!

by HeyLegacy on May 4, 2006 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions

Murphy

I call him Captain Murphy, named after the character in "Sealab 2021."

by WiseAndEck on May 4, 2006 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions

lets just hope

we never have to call him murphy's law.

"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 4, 2006 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Nappy ( the General?) has a

thong holding his mask on his head

by eyespy on May 4, 2006 11:09 AM PDT reply actions

With those shades

Gregg looks like he just stepped out of a rap vid

by Matt UK on May 4, 2006 11:10 AM PDT reply actions

one run, 3 hits allowed through 5

way to go, Gregg!

let's get some more RUNS

by yeswecan on May 4, 2006 11:14 AM PDT reply actions

Schedule question

When did the Angels last play a double header, I dont remember any in the last few years.

by UK Halo on May 4, 2006 11:16 AM PDT reply actions

Last season

agianst Detroit, after a Friday rainout in April, two on Saturday, they split.

by Rev Halofan on May 4, 2006 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions

Thanks

Didn't recall that. I suppose playing in Cal means not many games get rained out, unlike the east coast.

by UK Halo on May 4, 2006 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions

VERY RARE

Rainouts hardly ever happen here.

by Rev Halofan on May 4, 2006 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions

Yay

I love to see this!

by WiseAndEck on May 4, 2006 11:19 AM PDT reply actions

Is Rex holding..

unopened letters to his head?

Way to go Howie

by eyespy on May 4, 2006 11:19 AM PDT reply actions

Damn

Sorry I missed that one.

ALRIGHT SALT LAKE !

by Rev Halofan on May 4, 2006 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions

dammit

I wish I had a TV at work

by Higz on May 4, 2006 11:19 AM PDT reply actions

Rex

Is on fire tonight, as long as he doesn't call one for the Tigers it's fine by me

by Matt UK on May 4, 2006 11:20 AM PDT reply actions

I hope

Scioscia doesn't insist on taking Gregg out now that he's pitched 6

by HeyLegacy on May 4, 2006 11:20 AM PDT reply actions

Howie Lewis

brings the News.

by yeswecan on May 4, 2006 11:21 AM PDT reply actions

Nice ring to it

Like those catchy melodies from your favorite 80s band.

The power of love?

by Rev Halofan on May 4, 2006 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions

what's up boys???

Just watched the first hour or so at Buffalo Wild Wings. Now back at work with just game center on cbs. The fire has been lit evidently!

by thewebb on May 4, 2006 11:23 AM PDT reply actions

the Hits

just like a hit record, the angels have a wide distribution of hits today -- everyone except Cabfare has one, so far.

by yeswecan on May 4, 2006 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions

And now

The OC does too

by Matt UK on May 4, 2006 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions

Amazing

how the absence of Alfonzo inproves the team. Who'd have predicted that?

by UK Halo on May 4, 2006 11:27 AM PDT reply actions

I couldn't quite out my finger on it

but I think you just did! :)

by HeyLegacy on May 4, 2006 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions

Oops..

that's "put" my finger on it!

by HeyLegacy on May 4, 2006 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions

POST OF THE DAY

Airmailed from the Isle itself!

by Rev Halofan on May 4, 2006 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions

difficult to predict

and harder to prove. there might be a direct connection, but one could also argue that it's really Napoli or Murphy being in the lineup that has caused today's success so far.

by yeswecan on May 4, 2006 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions

Boobs

Boobs is pitching for the Tigers. Let's score some more runs.

by jjackflash on May 4, 2006 11:30 AM PDT reply actions

We have to nip this misunderstanding in the bud!

I am the current day equivalent of Bill the Butcher in Gangs of New York, CANT STAND THE IRISH!

by UK Halo on May 4, 2006 11:30 AM PDT reply actions

Pogue Mahone

We don't think much of you either.

by Sean @ Halos Heaven on May 4, 2006 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions

Murphy is a hitting machine!

Man I wish I could be watching this.

by thewebb on May 4, 2006 11:31 AM PDT reply actions

Rerun is on at 1900 on Fox

you'll know the outcome, but it's been a fun game to watch

by ladybug on May 4, 2006 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions

It's a goodvibe Thursday baby!

I take a break from work and what do I see?

Yeah baby! Napoli and Kotch hit dongs!

Great pitching!

Go halos!

by goodvibe61 on May 4, 2006 11:34 AM PDT reply actions

i'd love to see

boobs get manhandled right now.
(sorry, couldn't help it)

by yeswecan on May 4, 2006 11:34 AM PDT reply actions

No oh-fers

good job, Cabrera

by jjackflash on May 4, 2006 11:34 AM PDT reply actions

WAHOOOOOOOOO-- GO BIG DADDY!!

DAMN..the boys be playing ball!!!

by ladybug on May 4, 2006 11:35 AM PDT reply actions

WOO HOO!

by Higz on May 4, 2006 11:35 AM PDT reply actions

woo-hoo

VLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD!

by jjackflash on May 4, 2006 11:35 AM PDT reply actions

Suhhhhh-Weeet!!!!

Today's game has done wonders for my ulcer!

by WiseAndEck on May 4, 2006 11:36 AM PDT reply actions

christ

best game of the season and it's in the middle of the day during the workweek

by Higz on May 4, 2006 11:36 AM PDT reply actions

SORRY HIGZ>>>

I can hook up my webcam & IM it to you!!!

by ladybug on May 4, 2006 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions

if you do....

I'll take it to! (just baseball though, I'm not a sexual predator)

by thewebb on May 4, 2006 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions

methinks

thewebb doth protest too much...

ha, just kidding dude

by Higz on May 4, 2006 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions

that one must have been over my head...

don't get it

by thewebb on May 4, 2006 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions

you said

you're not a sexual predator... it just sounded funny to hear somebody say that

BTW, Hamlet

by Higz on May 4, 2006 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions

ha

by thewebb on May 4, 2006 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions

oh, it's cool

I don't even have IM here at work and I have deadlines anyway. If I was watching the game I wouldn't get shit done. But thanks ladybug.

by Higz on May 4, 2006 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions

Does Vlad

Ever hit a HR that isn't in his wheelhouse as Hud calls it? Everytime he hits one Rex is like, 'that was right in his wheelhouse' Isn't a wheelhouse on a boat???

by Matt UK on May 4, 2006 11:37 AM PDT reply actions

Vlad's wheelhouse

is between his ankles and his neck....pick a spot!!

by ladybug on May 4, 2006 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions

Sometimes...

inboard sometimes outboard

by eyespy on May 4, 2006 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions

this is soooo beautiful!

Does anyone have some info on Murphy? Is it possible he will start in center from here on out? How good is he? Haven't heard much about him.

I f'n love the lineup today!

by thewebb on May 4, 2006 11:37 AM PDT reply actions

He was a shortstop for a while...

... Looks like he's a great asset to the OF though.

by HeyLegacy on May 4, 2006 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions

Murphy...

per the Angel's site (2005 season):
Enjoyed finest season as professional in second campaign with double-A Arkansas...Hit .288 (144/500) with 85 runs, 24 doubles, 11 triples, 17 home runs, 76 RBI and 26 stolen bases...Led Texas league in triples, ranked fourth in total bases (241) and fifth in extra-base hits (52)...Set career-bests in runs scored, home runs and RBI...Batted .331 (82/248) at home compared to .246 (62/252) on road...Tabbed as Organizational Defensive Player of the Month for July...Stole 25 plus bases for fourth consecutive season.

by ladybug on May 4, 2006 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions

Murphy

Murphy is a tools guy who is considered the best athlete in the system. Good speed, good arm, good defender, all that jazz. Offensively, he never turned those tools into performance until last season, when he had an okay year at age 26 while repeating AA.

He could be a late bloomer, stranger things have happened, but the fact that he didn't start hitting until he was old for his leagues isn't a sign that he's going to be a star or anything.

The worst thing is the day you realize you want to win more than the players do. -Gene Mauch

by Chronicles on May 4, 2006 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions