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My thoughts from tonight's game

I was at the game tonight in section 535. While that may be far away, it turned out to be a good thing because the Angels stunk so bad. 3 hits. 3 effing hits off of Cliff Lee. Heads need to roll, I'm tired of this shit. Rev, I hope my language doesn't violate a board rule, if it does, please feel free to delete this diary.

Star-divide

Now, on to my complaints.
First of all, Mike Napoli must have nude photos of Scioscia with another woman. Otherwise, he should be in AAA. This guy is 4-21 (less than 20%) at throwing out base stealers, and is hitting .194 with 1 HR and 3 RBI. He's still in his slump from last year as far as I'm concerned. He needs his ass shipped back to Salt Lake or traded immediately. He hasn't made the adjustments. I want another look at Mathis in the bigs. He only had 40 at bats last year before being sent down. Let's see what he's learned in his stint down in AAA.

Secondly, I was hesitant to admit it, but Shea is a bust. He's this year's Steve Finley and coincidentally wears the same number Finley did. Can we retire the #12? Shea's had over 100 AB's without a HR. AND HE'S OUR DH FOR CRYING OUT LOUD. Trade him to KC for a punishment.

What's more pathetic is Quinlan hitting behind Vlad. This guy is making what, 6 figures to protect Vlad? Robb's good against lefties, but it's never a good idea to have him hit in the top 5 of the order unless we are out of the race by August.

Look at tonight's lineup. You could only make the argument for Vlad being at SF in July. Sure we are short GA, Rivera, and Izturis right now, but changes must be made. It's time to shop the farm for proven major league talent. DMac must go, let's get rid of Wood, Murphy, and Moseley while we still can get something for them.

By now, we should be at least 5 games ahead of piss poor Oakland and Seattle. Hatcher needs to go, and some trades, not callups/ send downs, need to occur.

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Based off of your list, here's who I'd like
Catchers: Johnny Estrada, Michael Barrett
1b: Teixeria although highly, highly unlikely given that he's in our division.
2b: Marcus Giles, Vidro (hihghly unlikely as well)
3b: Ensberg could provide some pop
SS: TEJADA, he would be a monstrous acquisition. I'd throw Shields, Figgins, and Moseley/Saunders to the O's for Miggy. I'm dead serious.

OF: Carl Crawford, Andruw Jones, Adam Dunn, Manny Ramirez (unlikely), Rowand

I'm sure there are others, but this was just after a quick glance. What do you think? Who should we get?

by Salmonella on May 9, 2007 12:02 AM PDT up reply actions  

I have a man-crush on Adam Dunn
I love his power, patience, and left-handedness.  He's a shitty fielder so it would be better to DH him.  It's too bad we already have a DH or this would work great...oh, wait, what's that?  Our DH is hitting .225/.248/.245, you say?  I would love to see Dunn DHing for the Angels.

by Dogman on May 9, 2007 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

I would try for Teixeria
GMJ came from TX so it is possible.  They are last in the division right now, I think they need pitching.  Teixeria is a free agent after this season, so the time is ripe.  His numbers are down but would be a lift compared to our team.

Think you could convince them to take Shea and Oliver too?  Improvement through attrition.

by 1000 Oaks angels fan on May 9, 2007 12:15 AM PDT reply actions  

Texeira isn't a free agent until after the
2008 season. This season is only season 5.

Your analogy of Matthews rings hollow as well since he was acquired as a (overpaid) F/A, not via trade.

DarkAngel hath spoken....

by darkangel01 on May 9, 2007 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions  

Garret Atkins
Trade Santana for Atkins straight up, or we may be able to put together a Saunders and Figgins for Atkins deal. The Teixeria deal won't happen. Why are we even discussing trading for a second baseman? Trade for Atkins and bring Mathis up. That should be enough to get this team started.

by Howie the Halo on May 9, 2007 12:48 AM PDT reply actions  

I see it this way
they will tank the rest of the year.
The fair weather fans will lose interest.
Better tickets available next year.
O.P.D is now OVER our PATHETIC DEFEATS!!

by ladybug on May 9, 2007 8:25 AM PDT reply actions  

Unfortunately
All key offseason acquisitions will be made prior to making the decision of whether or not they will keep their tickets.  

We will have a really goodteam next year.

I have not given up on this bunch either.

Angels Baseball 2007!............I need a drink.

by hauldog on May 9, 2007 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

they have POTENTIAL
just like a ball at the top of a mountain....someone just needs to give them a little shove to get it going.

I should copy your sig

Our Pessimistic Dreams come true

by ladybug on May 9, 2007 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Funny thing...
When Napoli came up to bat yesterday, the stupid fact on the big screen (at the stadium) said "Mike has thrown out 4 out of 20 runners" like it was a great thing or something.  How embarrassing for Napoli that this was the "fun fact" on the big screen for him.  

It should have read: "This slouch has only thrown out 4 out of 20 people."

'86 never happened!

by Downing Rules on May 9, 2007 10:04 AM PDT reply actions  

No Way...
The Rox trade away Atkins regardless of how poor he's doing right now unless Stoneman tries to blow them away with an offer.  He's still relatively young and certainly cheap and only one year removed from a .325-29-120 line.  The Helton trade might not have been such a bad deal considering what we're getting (nothing) out of the corners right now.  But I don't remember the exact players that Colorado would be requesting.

Napoli is looking like a complete bust right now and Figgins isn't looking so hot either.  I realize that Stoneman is reluctant to get rid of young talent, but he needs to put together something attractive to get a deal done for hitting.  It's looking like he should have spent the Shields money on tying up Frankie IMO.

by onthevirg on May 9, 2007 1:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Read mlbtraderumors.com
I didn't pull this trade idea out of my ass.

by Howie the Halo on May 9, 2007 1:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Right
But the Denver Post and LA Times did.

by Clutch on May 9, 2007 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

I read that everyday...
So I know you weren't pulling it out of your ass.  The LA Times mentions it as well.  But it also says in the rumors column that a deal is unlikely.  He's not a FA till 2011.  Don't think they Rox are so desperate or disappointed with him that they give him up for nothing.

by onthevirg on May 9, 2007 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

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