LA Angels of Anaheim GAME 85/162 GAME THREAD

by Rev Halofan on Jul 5, 2007 1:03 AM PDT in Angels News

Will Kowbell Morales play tonight?
Just so we are on the same page with the Kendry Kampaign, here is the reference.

Win today and be assured of sole possession of First Place at the All Star break.
Lose today and the mathematical possibility of being in 2nd at the break looms.

GAME THREAD - Angels @ Texas - 5:30 PM
Kelvim ESCOBAR versus Robinson Tejeda

Post Your OPD GUESSES here.

Random Song Lyrics
Tina went to the Lady's room
Saw written on the wall
"If you'd like a very nice time
Just give this number a call"
It was 6060-842

Hope Kelvim has the Texas contingent of his MySpace Hoochies on speed dial...

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OPD is RHP

so yeah we are sill the good guys:

ANGELS 7, 9
SHOWALTER 5, 12

by Rev Halofan on Jul 5, 2007 1:09 AM PDT reply actions

Amerie......We shall Triumph!!!!!

LAofA in A(rlington) 7/13
Texarcana Texans 4/10

Put Kendry Morales at 1B, and move Sean Rodriguez to 3B......NOW LETS GO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by acuda27 on Jul 5, 2007 1:10 AM PDT reply actions

PICK

ANGELS 6, 11
RANGERS 4, 8

by Sorbo182 on Jul 5, 2007 2:46 AM PDT reply actions

Win... Please...

Angels 4 - 7
Texans 2 - 9

Chart it up! Game on!

by scottnak on Jul 5, 2007 3:18 AM PDT reply actions

Picks

Us 6 - 10
them 1 - 6

by The Limey on Jul 5, 2007 4:10 AM PDT reply actions

win

angels 6/12
rangers 1/3

East coast bias

by Carl Johnson on Jul 5, 2007 7:48 AM PDT reply actions

something about steers and...

kelvims krew 7,13
strangers 2,9

by adirondakangelfan on Jul 5, 2007 7:57 AM PDT reply actions

OPD

10/18
4/8

Let's win!

I should be working right now...

by thrill000 on Jul 5, 2007 7:58 AM PDT reply actions

OPD

Angels - 5 - 9
Rangers - 4 -8

Teams that have always been 'roided' up in my opinion. Yankees, Orioles, Rangers

by Sinatrasratpack on Jul 5, 2007 8:17 AM PDT reply actions

OPD

Angels 7/13
Rangers 3/8

by PieceOfAase on Jul 5, 2007 8:23 AM PDT reply actions

OPD

Angels - 6, 11
Rangers - 2, 7

Here we go for the hundreth time, hand grenade pins in every line!

by b0rd3rline on Jul 5, 2007 8:47 AM PDT reply actions

OPD

Yetijuice
Angels 5, 11
Toxoids 3, 9
Yetijuice

Roger Repoz
Angels 3, 9
Toxoids 5, 11
Roger Repoz

by Yetijuice on Jul 5, 2007 8:52 AM PDT reply actions

OPD

Angels 7,14
Rangers 3,8

by Shiq on Jul 5, 2007 8:56 AM PDT reply actions

O-P-yippitdty-D

Angels 6,12
Arlington 5,10

A's and Dodgers suck....

by Crapper John MD on Jul 5, 2007 9:13 AM PDT reply actions

opd

7 11 5 9

by melvintoast on Jul 5, 2007 9:14 AM PDT reply actions

opd

Angels, 4, 8
Rangers, 3, 7

by tanana40 on Jul 5, 2007 9:17 AM PDT reply actions

Mine

Angels, 8, 14
Rangers, 5, 9

by Wytelitning on Jul 5, 2007 9:30 AM PDT reply actions

opd

Angels 5,9
Rangers 2,6

by BoulderBrian on Jul 5, 2007 9:37 AM PDT reply actions

Dang so close to a perfect ODP....Just add 1 hit

for the HALOS

Put Kendry Morales at 1B, and move Sean Rodriguez to 3B......NOW LETS GO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by acuda27 on Jul 5, 2007 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions

OPDizzle

LAA of A
5/9
Texas
2/10

by halobaseball on Jul 5, 2007 9:50 AM PDT reply actions

OPD/RHP:

Angels: 6/11
Rangers: 4/9

by bc56274 on Jul 5, 2007 10:20 AM PDT reply actions

opd

8/14

2/6

I'm giving Figgins a big F U. Seattle isn't winning 90. I am not worried.

by hauldog on Jul 5, 2007 11:06 AM PDT reply actions

OPD

Us: 8/11

Them: 3/6

by sunshine thermometer on Jul 5, 2007 11:17 AM PDT reply actions

Picks

Halos - 4/7
Chuck Norris - 2/3

Have you guys noticed what RESOP is backwards?

by Higz on Jul 5, 2007 11:29 AM PDT reply actions

OPD

Angels - 8/13
Rangers - 3/6

You down with OPD, Yeah you know me!

Pain heals, Chicks dig scars, Glory lasts Forever!

by billhune on Jul 5, 2007 12:06 PM PDT reply actions

Yo PD

LAA 8 10
TEX 4 9

by TheTypingFiend on Jul 5, 2007 12:08 PM PDT reply actions

OPD

LAA 5,8
TEX 3,6

by BP Scanner on Jul 5, 2007 12:13 PM PDT reply actions

OPD

Angels: 5, 12
Texas: 2, 6

by Ron Mexico on Jul 5, 2007 12:40 PM PDT reply actions

ooh people doo / rhp

angels: 7, 10
texas: 2, 7

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

by Anaheim of Anaheim on Jul 5, 2007 12:52 PM PDT reply actions

oh pee dee

Angels: 5,10
Not Angels: 5,9

Captain, there are doubt's...

by Match Day 5 on Jul 5, 2007 1:05 PM PDT reply actions

OPD

LAA 5, 9
TEX 2, 6

I messed with Texas!

by Los Angeles de Anaheim on Jul 5, 2007 1:09 PM PDT reply actions

OPD

Angels 4-6
Texas 3-7

by AngelKeith on Jul 5, 2007 1:16 PM PDT reply actions

OPD

angels 5/9
rangers 3/6

by UCIHalo on Jul 5, 2007 1:25 PM PDT reply actions

OPD

Angels 3/9
Dallas 2/6

by thebigA on Jul 5, 2007 1:53 PM PDT reply actions

Runs/Hits

Angels: 15/22
Rangers: 0/2

Break out of that slump! (please?)

by foxpaw on Jul 5, 2007 2:21 PM PDT reply actions

RHP

Halos 6 10
Cowboys 4 8

What? Figgins is playing better? Well, I still don't like him.

by gorams77 on Jul 5, 2007 2:23 PM PDT reply actions

opd

halos 10/12
texans 3/7

by CT in SD on Jul 5, 2007 2:37 PM PDT reply actions

OPD...

6/11
3/12

by Red on Jul 5, 2007 2:43 PM PDT reply actions

Picks

Angels 7, 10
Texas 4, 8

by 1000 Oaks angels fan on Jul 5, 2007 2:49 PM PDT reply actions

OPD

5, 8
3, 7

by jerryhattrick on Jul 5, 2007 3:05 PM PDT reply actions

rh

angels 5/9
tex 3/6

Fanatic since Fregosi

by Jangel7 on Jul 5, 2007 3:06 PM PDT reply actions

OPD

Angels 5/10
Texass 3/9

by goodvibe61 on Jul 5, 2007 3:17 PM PDT reply actions

OPD

Rangers 10/17
Angels 4/9

'86 never happened!

by Downing Rules on Jul 5, 2007 3:19 PM PDT reply actions

ododdoddps

LAA - 5, 8
TEX - 2, 5

by shiftyeyedgoat on Jul 5, 2007 3:38 PM PDT reply actions

opd

LAA- 6/11
TEX- 3/8

SPORTS UNFILTERED

by pedro guerrero on Jul 5, 2007 3:57 PM PDT reply actions

Optimistic Picks toDay

Board Shorts: 8/14
10 Gallon Hats: 3/6

Get well soon Kotch.

by ReggieBullits on Jul 5, 2007 4:30 PM PDT reply actions

RHP

angels: 5.9
rangers: 3.9

Willits for ROY

by 101halo on Jul 5, 2007 4:33 PM PDT reply actions

pick

Angels 7/12
Rangers 2/7

by swiss mcgee on Jul 5, 2007 4:39 PM PDT reply actions

Bad lineup

R. Willits lf
C. Figgins 3b
O. Cabrera ss
V. Guerrero rf
G. Matthews Jr. cf
C. Kotchman 1b
G. Anderson dh
M. Izturis 2b
J. Molina c

Reggie needs to work out his adjustments in the 9-hole, especially while Figgy is still smokin'.
Kotchman should be higher than Matthews -- better slugger, better walker.
Kotch and Anderson should NEVER GO BACK-TO-BACK. That's when they bring in the lefty for the 7th inning, and we score no runs.
Anderson cannot hit better than Howie Kendrick. He should never DH while Howie sits.

Bad bad bad.

by mattwelch on Jul 5, 2007 4:46 PM PDT reply actions

Kendry

This lineup needs more Kowbell.

by Rev Halofan on Jul 5, 2007 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions

This is a lineup for losing

Willits has had two hits in six games.

Ervin Santana To AAA! (But only for road games.)

by scareduck on Jul 5, 2007 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions

Time to change your signature?

Are you yet considering this one:
"Willits to AAA?"

Did we really think Willits would hit .335 all year long?

'86 never happened!

by Downing Rules on Jul 5, 2007 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions

The real question is how much value he has with the bat. There are some good indicators (his high walk to strikeout ratio that improved as he faced ever-tougher competition), but this is the big leagues, and his bat has to has to be really impressive to keep him in the lineup considering his only defensive position is the outfield corners.

Ervin Santana To AAA! (But only for road games.)

by scareduck on Jul 5, 2007 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions

Oranges Peeled Daily

Angels-7/10
Texans-4/8

Final score: Angels 4 Giants 1 Angels 2002 World Series Champions!!!

by Halofanatic on Jul 5, 2007 4:53 PM PDT reply actions

PICKS

Angels 6 / 10

Rangers 2 / 7

by Beachbum Willy on Jul 5, 2007 5:17 PM PDT reply actions

OPD

SoCal Hustlers : 5/8
Blazing Saddles Stinkers: 3/7

Ain't no stoppin' us now. We got the groove!

by Fan Since 1981 on Jul 5, 2007 5:20 PM PDT reply actions

LAA @ TEX

us 5/11
them 3/8

by CaLiKrAzY on Jul 5, 2007 5:30 PM PDT reply actions

Ughhhh

When do we get Phys and Hud back???

Chart it up! Game on!

by scottnak on Jul 5, 2007 5:31 PM PDT reply actions

Agree

I tried to be open-minded about Jose and Gooby, but I think Phyz and Hud are much better. Not that Phyz is good or anything, but still better than the Mote Monster.

by Higz on Jul 5, 2007 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Mota's HR calls are dead...

Mota is like a carcass when a ball is leaving the yard. I had no idea when I flipped on the TV the other day that what I was watching was live (I turned it on right as a halo was hitting a homerun)... absolutely no emotion whatsoever.

'86 never happened!

by Downing Rules on Jul 5, 2007 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions

Mota is the inverse of the homer call.

by melvintoast on Jul 5, 2007 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Come back Rex

by edhoo on Jul 5, 2007 5:37 PM PDT reply actions

The Wonderdog ...

Kicks ass!

'86 never happened!

by Downing Rules on Jul 5, 2007 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Woohoo!

Go OC!

Chart it up! Game on!

by scottnak on Jul 5, 2007 5:43 PM PDT reply actions

Vladdyyy

Wooooo

Chart it up! Game on!

by scottnak on Jul 5, 2007 5:44 PM PDT reply actions

GMJ!!

Firing up!

Chart it up! Game on!

by scottnak on Jul 5, 2007 5:46 PM PDT reply actions

If the state of Texas was a joint...

Vladimir would smoke it.

by NPCody on Jul 5, 2007 5:47 PM PDT reply actions

Come on Kotch

Lets get some early runs for Kelvim

by NPCody on Jul 5, 2007 5:48 PM PDT reply actions

You mean Vladdy got to 3rd safely?

'86 never happened!

by Downing Rules on Jul 5, 2007 5:50 PM PDT reply actions

Well he did double.

by melvintoast on Jul 5, 2007 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions

If I had a guy trying to bunt with first base open

I'd spot his ass with a fast ball.

by melvintoast on Jul 5, 2007 5:54 PM PDT reply actions

Woo

Nice DP (No excitement! Huddd come baaack)

Chart it up! Game on!

by scottnak on Jul 5, 2007 5:56 PM PDT reply actions

Mota gets more excited for the other team

by edhoo on Jul 5, 2007 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions

escobar is bitter

about not making the all star team
so he is gonna f it up

by UCIHalo on Jul 5, 2007 5:56 PM PDT reply actions

Good news, bad news

Good news: Anderson is batting behind Kotchman.
Bad news: Anderson is DH.
Worse news: Anderson is absorbing a lineup spot.

Ervin Santana To AAA! (But only for road games.)

by scareduck on Jul 5, 2007 6:00 PM PDT reply actions

Worstest news?

Sosh doesn't understand that back-to-back lefties is a bad idea.

by mattwelch on Jul 5, 2007 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Well, at least we know why Kendrick is out

Swollen index finger. Hard to swing a bat that way.

Ervin Santana To AAA! (But only for road games.)

by scareduck on Jul 5, 2007 6:02 PM PDT reply actions

Where's he put his finger?

by melvintoast on Jul 5, 2007 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions

Okajima got the last All-star spot.

For those that care.

by melvintoast on Jul 5, 2007 6:09 PM PDT reply actions

Two straight batters 3-0

WTF is up with Angels pitching control?

Ervin Santana To AAA! (But only for road games.)

by scareduck on Jul 5, 2007 6:10 PM PDT reply actions

Let's blame butcher.

by melvintoast on Jul 5, 2007 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions

You Got It All Wrong

LET'S BLAME HATCHER

Somewhere in Arizona Smokin' TumbleWeeds

by Rex DaKine Budler on Jul 5, 2007 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Since haynes took over as hitting coach

hatcher is the new pitching coach? Now I see what's going on.

by melvintoast on Jul 5, 2007 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions

casey

is like, really good.

East coast bias

by Carl Johnson on Jul 5, 2007 6:30 PM PDT reply actions

ive forgotten that winning feeling

the same way i forgot that losing feeling for a while there

East coast bias

by Carl Johnson on Jul 5, 2007 6:30 PM PDT reply actions

1 2 3 Inning again.....wouldnt doubt it with this

poor excuse of a Lineup.

When I was begining to think that Sioscia had found his brain.....He DHs Anderson who has not had a hit except the "excuse me swing 2B." I think Scioscia is loosing it on his lineup calls.

Put Kendry Morales at 1B, and move Sean Rodriguez to 3B......NOW LETS GO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by acuda27 on Jul 5, 2007 6:36 PM PDT reply actions

Casey for back-to-back blame?

Except that of course we'll win, etc.

by mattwelch on Jul 5, 2007 6:41 PM PDT reply actions

another 1-2-3 for kelvim

Now lets freaking score another 1-2-3 runs, please.

Willits for ROY

by 101halo on Jul 5, 2007 6:45 PM PDT reply actions

mono-kotch

how long did it take for him to get hot this year?
hope it doesnt take that long again

by UCIHalo on Jul 5, 2007 6:46 PM PDT reply actions

Blooop

Chart it up! Game on!

by scottnak on Jul 5, 2007 6:47 PM PDT reply actions

hahah now that hillenbrand is gone

GA's turn for garretbloops

Willits for ROY

by 101halo on Jul 5, 2007 6:47 PM PDT reply actions

Woooo

Go go izzy!

Chart it up! Game on!

by scottnak on Jul 5, 2007 6:49 PM PDT reply actions

izzy!

Willits for ROY

by 101halo on Jul 5, 2007 6:49 PM PDT reply actions

scouting report for lefty batters

He's pounding the outside corner... Go opposite field.

by melvintoast on Jul 5, 2007 6:49 PM PDT reply actions

Molina!

Yeeeah!
A string of hits! That's what we wanna see!

Chart it up! Game on!

by scottnak on Jul 5, 2007 6:50 PM PDT reply actions

3 hits in a row

thats what im talking about

by UCIHalo on Jul 5, 2007 6:51 PM PDT reply actions

Blame Hatcher.

by melvintoast on Jul 5, 2007 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Go left field willits...

by melvintoast on Jul 5, 2007 6:51 PM PDT reply actions

wow. this feels good haha

Willits for ROY

by 101halo on Jul 5, 2007 6:54 PM PDT reply actions

OC

lets go OC! lets go

by UCIHalo on Jul 5, 2007 6:57 PM PDT reply actions

come on eske

hold the lead

by UCIHalo on Jul 5, 2007 6:59 PM PDT reply actions

Bwahaha.

No stealin' against Molina!

Chart it up! Game on!

by scottnak on Jul 5, 2007 7:02 PM PDT reply actions

J-MO.....yahooo!!!!!!!!!

by angelsrallymom on Jul 5, 2007 7:03 PM PDT reply actions

Woo

Es[K5]obar

Chart it up! Game on!

by scottnak on Jul 5, 2007 7:07 PM PDT reply actions

Dallas will lose

The Dallas radio guys have totally lost interest in the game.

by melvintoast on Jul 5, 2007 7:12 PM PDT reply actions

see ya tejeda.

Lets get a couple more here!

Willits for ROY

by 101halo on Jul 5, 2007 7:15 PM PDT reply actions

name change for GA

GA has been retired he shall now he know henceforth as DH or DL

by UCIHalo on Jul 5, 2007 7:16 PM PDT reply actions

man, GMJ was so safe.

Willits for ROY

by 101halo on Jul 5, 2007 7:18 PM PDT reply actions

Yeah...

Baseball karma though. We've been racking up on +'s

Chart it up! Game on!

by scottnak on Jul 5, 2007 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Haha.

Another bloop!

Chart it up! Game on!

by scottnak on Jul 5, 2007 7:18 PM PDT reply actions

anderBLOOP!

if Juan comes back and hit a bunch of bloops, i'm going to be pissed!!!

by SCHalo on Jul 5, 2007 7:19 PM PDT reply actions

Just remember Game 6 2002

It was an Anderbloop that put Figgy on third and GA took second.

by melvintoast on Jul 5, 2007 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions

no hate for GA at all

i just think we have a bloop curse on the DH spot...lol.

by SCHalo on Jul 5, 2007 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Izzy Triple!!

Wooooooooooooo

Chart it up! Game on!

by scottnak on Jul 5, 2007 7:20 PM PDT reply actions

anderbloop > hillenbloop

At least its a true angel bloop. He's one of our own! Haha...

Speaking of... when is Stones gonna trade Hillenbrand for that bucket o' balls? Runnin' out of time!

Willits for ROY

by 101halo on Jul 5, 2007 7:28 PM PDT reply actions

Vlad, man... good effort?

Willits for ROY

by 101halo on Jul 5, 2007 7:29 PM PDT reply actions

I didn't see it but that was the first hit

in 16 outs. Last one was in the first. Escobar is pitching like an ACE!

by melvintoast on Jul 5, 2007 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, escobar pitching angry about

Missing the AS game.

Willits for ROY

by 101halo on Jul 5, 2007 7:37 PM PDT reply actions

rooting for Oakland

it feels weired.

by UCIHalo on Jul 5, 2007 7:38 PM PDT reply actions

my fingers are trembling

i just can't type "go o..a.kla..." i can't do it.

by SCHalo on Jul 5, 2007 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions

is figgins

hitting streak still alive

by UCIHalo on Jul 5, 2007 7:38 PM PDT reply actions

Maybe OC should hit angry

by melvintoast on Jul 5, 2007 7:39 PM PDT reply actions

wtf was that?

Dumb, dumb move.

Hate to see vlad lead off, ever.

Willits for ROY

by 101halo on Jul 5, 2007 7:43 PM PDT reply actions

Borderline call to OC for strike 3

Ain't no stoppin' us now. We got the groove!

by Fan Since 1981 on Jul 5, 2007 7:44 PM PDT reply actions

escobar is dealing

making pitches when he needs them

by yeswecan on Jul 5, 2007 7:54 PM PDT reply actions

GOT HIM!!!!!

SWING and a miss! Nice 3-2 pitch by Escy.

Ain't no stoppin' us now. We got the groove!

by Fan Since 1981 on Jul 5, 2007 7:54 PM PDT reply actions

PRIDE!

Escobar says fvck you wilkerson! You hit us for 3 HR two nights ago? How about 3 K's? Enjoy the walk back to the dugout.

Willits for ROY

by 101halo on Jul 5, 2007 7:54 PM PDT reply actions

Need a 2 out RISP hit here

1 more run would be good

Ain't no stoppin' us now. We got the groove!

by Fan Since 1981 on Jul 5, 2007 7:58 PM PDT reply actions

let's go GA

by yeswecan on Jul 5, 2007 7:59 PM PDT reply actions

GA socked that one good

Too bad it was caught. Better than a feeble groundout.

Ain't no stoppin' us now. We got the groove!

by Fan Since 1981 on Jul 5, 2007 8:00 PM PDT reply actions

bullshit, jose

"a good contact hit by anderson."

i love GA, but he's not nearly the same hitter.

by yeswecan on Jul 5, 2007 8:01 PM PDT reply actions

I agree, and I disagree

He isn't the same player, you're right. The old GA would've had that go out.

But.... to say he didn't scorch that one pretty good is just not true. Nice play by the tehas CF

Willits for ROY

by 101halo on Jul 5, 2007 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions

way to go Shields

by UCIHalo on Jul 5, 2007 8:10 PM PDT reply actions

good to see willits

With an opposite field knock. I refuse to give up on him. Think he's been slumping, but even during the slump he's seeing a ton of pitches. He'll come out of it.

Willits for ROY

by 101halo on Jul 5, 2007 8:17 PM PDT reply actions

damn willits

if not for his hit I would have gotten 4 opd points today :( Oh well go angels good to see them winning again!

by BoulderBrian on Jul 5, 2007 8:31 PM PDT reply actions

Never root against the Angels

by mattwelch on Jul 5, 2007 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions

ANGELS WIN!!!!!

Good solid performance, especially Escobar.

Ain't no stoppin' us now. We got the groove!

by Fan Since 1981 on Jul 5, 2007 8:32 PM PDT reply actions

halo, light it.

Willits for ROY

by 101halo on Jul 5, 2007 8:34 PM PDT reply actions

good win

nice to see everyone heat up before new york. lets go into the Bronx and get another sweep

by UCIHalo on Jul 5, 2007 8:35 PM PDT reply actions

Mariners and A's need to play

a nice 18 inning game.

Ain't no stoppin' us now. We got the groove!

by Fan Since 1981 on Jul 5, 2007 8:35 PM PDT reply actions

lets go oakland

ahhh. i feel sick

by UCIHalo on Jul 5, 2007 8:38 PM PDT reply actions

give credit to the slump buster

http://www.halosheaven.com/comments/2007/7/4/233417/4225/16#16

by melvintoast on Jul 5, 2007 8:43 PM PDT reply actions

man, i wish that didn't work

but i don't argue results. haha

Willits for ROY

by 101halo on Jul 5, 2007 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Mariners - As

Just switched my MLB extra innings over to watch the Mariners/As game. Here's an example of how much the A's Suck: They hit two solo shots in the bottom of the 6th. On the second one, the FSN home run scroll reads "HOME RUN - CROSBY (7) 1ST CAREER GRAND SLAM" On a solo shot. Not sure if FSN Bay Area sucks in and of itself, or if it's just that the A's taint everything associated with them.

by Brew Angel on Jul 5, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions