Light Up the TaxiCAB, Jered!

by Rev Halofan on Jun 13, 2006 10:59 PM PDT in Angels News

Panther of the Game:
Orlando Cabrera

As Panther as Little Weaver was, Cabby has been carrying this team Vladdie-style and tonight was emblematic of his recent efforts: 2 for 4 with a run scored, a Sacrifice Ribby and running the dugout entertainment committee.

Jered gave up 5 hits in 7 innings against the A.L.'s lousiest team, striking out five and making Garret Anderson break a sweat going after flyballs on the run.

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fly balls

Worried about Jered's propensity to give up the fly ball?

by ValisJason on Jun 13, 2006 11:01 PM PDT reply actions

No

most of the swings that produce those flyballs are hacks, very few smooth strokes. His pitching motion hides the ball and hitters go into hack mode with an uppercut when they recognize fastball to late in the trajectory.

by Rev Halofan on Jun 13, 2006 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions

"too late"

shoudl read "TOO late in the trajectory."

by Rev Halofan on Jun 13, 2006 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions

"should read"

should read "should read "TOO late in the trajectory.""

by leftwing on Jun 14, 2006 7:14 AM PDT up reply actions

Chone's base stealing

My favorite moment in the game was how flummoxed the Royals looked when Figgins was motoring around the bases - that stolen base on the pitchout was excellent viewing.

Also, there was some jackass behind me yelling at GA, and every time he yelled, GA got a nice catch to shut him up.

Finally, it was nice to be a complete geek and run into Rev. Halofan and then freak him out a little bit. Internet fame.

by RubixsQube on Jun 13, 2006 11:04 PM PDT reply actions

I dug your gear

your old school Angels shirt matched your 1985 Rubiks Cube keychain - KEWL POINTS !!!

by Rev Halofan on Jun 13, 2006 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions

thanks

got the angels jersey at a thrift store in pomona. The cube is just something I've always had. I love how I immediately recognized you from the WIN/LOSE pictures. You should accept donation pictures to add to your collection.

by RubixsQube on Jun 13, 2006 11:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Question for the REV

Did you have the Red white and blue hat and the Donkey Jersey?

I wasn't sure if that was you or not, I think you were sitting in P240...

If it was the man, the myth the legend...Please accept my apologies for not calling you out!

Halo Fever P239

by P237 on Jun 14, 2006 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions

Good eyes

by Rev Halofan on Jun 14, 2006 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions

I agree OC did a great job

but I still think Weaver-ette and Figgy deserve honorable mentions. I saw the old Figgy tonite and it was nice to see him back as his energetic rocket self.
I think Weaver deserves it since he was literally pitching for his life. I hope they don't send him down.

by ladybug on Jun 13, 2006 11:12 PM PDT reply actions

Ironic for the Royals tonight

They are desperately seeking starting pitchers. They finally get a semi decent start out of someone and our guy pretty much throws a shut out and will be sent down to the minors after this.

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

by Anaheim of Anaheim on Jun 13, 2006 11:29 PM PDT reply actions

Trying to cushion the blow?

Come on Rev! Weaver was the panther, 1 run * unearned * run through seven innings? Don't want to give him his due because they are sending him down?

He tied the Angel record set by Bo Belinski by winning his first 4 games and he still isn't the panther?

by akathelorax @ Halos Heaven on Jun 13, 2006 11:44 PM PDT reply actions

This was a tough choice

it came down to this:

These WERE the Royals. The high pitch count necessitates Shields-8 / Frankie-9. If it had been an absolute stud start, he would have had fewer baserunners and more gas for his own 8th and 9th.

Add to that the fact that Cabrera gets it started in the first to srve as Weaver's security blanket and you have the Panther - BUT IT WAS CLOSE. Very Close.

by Rev Halofan on Jun 13, 2006 11:50 PM PDT up reply actions

I think

this just shows how much we already think of Weaver as a stud, that he can pitch that kind of game and not be completely showered with praise.

by leftwing on Jun 14, 2006 7:16 AM PDT up reply actions

if

If they send Jered down, i think i'll puke... How can you send him down? He's been our best starter since he got here. Colon's not ready anyway... ugh

by Neo8234 on Jun 13, 2006 11:59 PM PDT reply actions

If they could bring Erstad back up...

...despite not being able to hit his weight - at altitude no less, and with physical concerns - they will have no qualms about believing Colon when he says his shoulder is absolutely fine.

Common sense has never been a Stoneman virtue, and sometimes I wonder if it's a Sosh virtue either.

Mike Napoli: The Last, Best Hope for a Decent Hitting Catcher.

by BigKahunaMan on Jun 14, 2006 12:28 AM PDT reply actions

Sorry

That was a reply to neo's post above. Still getting the hang of this.

Mike Napoli: The Last, Best Hope for a Decent Hitting Catcher.

by BigKahunaMan on Jun 14, 2006 12:31 AM PDT up reply actions

Do not send Jared back down...

We cannot reward the guy this way.

I still find it difficult to believe that we're going to bring Bartolo back up when he's clearly not ready to compete with the big boys. What is so wrong about working out the kinks and getting the velocity where it needs to be at a lower level, where it won't hurt the major league club? I don't get it.

If Bartolo does come back up and throws weak cheese and gets hammered, and they sent Jared down to facilitate that, THEN I will really be disppointed.

As unbelievable as it may seem, we could be within 3 1/2 games later tonight. Every game is huge from here on out, seeing as we need to win an absolute minimum of 60 of the remaining 100 games to get in the playoffs (try not to think about that too much, it's very depressing). If we're not throwing in the towel yet, we need to make the right decisions to optimize our productivity. I don't see the room for error, and letting Bart work on his arm strength in major league games doesn't make sense to me.

Based on last night's performance alone, Jared deserves another start. I'm glad to hear his positive perspective regarding his potential demotion, but still, don't give the kid indications that we're a mickey mouse organization.

Stoneman: Figure it out and get it done right.

by goodvibe61 on Jun 14, 2006 9:09 AM PDT reply actions

my thoughts (and I KNOW you want to hear them)

I don't think Colon is going to cut it. I don't think his shoulder is going to hold up past one game, if he even makes it that far. I think Colon is going bye bye and Lil Weave will have his spot in the pitching line up.
This is all medical opinion. For him to have inflammation this long, one game of throwing the ball will reactivate it and he will be on the DL before you know it. I imagine he is on cortisone shots (which won't do anything long term anyway) as well as oral steroids, which will cause all sorts of fun side effects including water retention and weight gain which will make him have to work even harder on throwing and more stress on his shoulder.

At least, that is what I hope because I want to see Weaver stay in the line up and I don't think Colon will be able to cut it anymore.

by ladybug on Jun 14, 2006 9:18 AM PDT reply actions

Hopefully

Colon will be alright, which time will tell. He is a big part of us winning and hopefully their assessment is correct. On the other hand, I am hoping Colon is fit and healthy for the rest of the year as I would much rather have him doing his thing and Big Weave out of the rotation and lil weave in

If healthy this is a pretty dominant starting five
Colon
Lackey
Escobar
Santana
Lil Weave

Halo Fever P239

by P237 on Jun 14, 2006 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions