Face of the Franchise

by Rev Halofan on Aug 22, 2007 10:04 AM PDT in News Comment 64 comments

ESPN asked four people to name the face of the Angels' franchise:
Jerry Crasnick, Doug Padilla, Eric Young and Me.

Each day this week, they will premiere an essay on who the Face of the Franchise is for the Angels. Mine arrived today.

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Wow, congrats Rev

That's pretty cool getting your work on ESPN. Now you just need to figure out a way to slip in some sort of crack about the East coast bias.

by NPCody on Aug 20, 2007 11:56 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

We're going mainstream... We're

selling out like green day. No more slump busters! The Disney empire owns us once again!

Congratulations Rev.

by melvintoast on Aug 20, 2007 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice!

Congratulations.

by cupie on Aug 20, 2007 11:56 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Cool beans.

Who in the hell made that poll though? They have Bartolo but not John Lackey?! WTF?

by Higz on Aug 20, 2007 12:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Who Mat Gleason from HH is? It's the Rev! Why couldn't they put you down as Rev Halofan? Anyway, I bet it's pretty cool to have you name on ESPN next to Crasnick, Doug Padilla and Eric Young. Congrats!

by SactoFan on Aug 20, 2007 12:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Maybe ESPN was affected by our comments

and has decided to start throwing in a little west coast opinion. GO REV!

by BruinHalo on Aug 20, 2007 12:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

so bootcheck, is the...

obvious choice, right?

by thejd on Aug 20, 2007 12:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

gleason?

this is just like the seinfeld epsiode that was on last night when the crew found out kramer's first name was cosmo.

by thejd on Aug 20, 2007 12:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

this is a tough choice...

VLADIMIR GUERRERO.

Bad Shields makes me unhappy...

by CaLiKrAzY on Aug 20, 2007 12:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

There would be no Vladdy

without Moreno.

If ever I wonder if Moreno has redefined what it is to be an Angel, I think back to all the empty pink seats in the mid 90s

by BruinHalo on Aug 20, 2007 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Do we get a hint?

Can you at least give us the guys' initials?

by bc56274 on Aug 20, 2007 12:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Face of the franchise.

My vote

(complients to WeaverManiac)

by Higz on Aug 20, 2007 12:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

she clashes with the wallpaper

by Rev Halofan on Aug 20, 2007 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I clicked on the Angels logo

with hesitance because I was going to be pissed if they used any other fan/blogger besides you Rev. I was very pleased to see your (real) name show up.

Like Higz said, how the hell is Lackey not on that list and Bartolo is?

I think Arte would be a good choice...

by agermer on Aug 20, 2007 1:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

So Rev is now shilling for ESPN?

Hey Rev, WHY DON'T YOU SPEND MORE DAMNED TIME COVERING THE ANGELS???

Actually, I think that the coolest part of this news is that they went to the Halos Heaven blog, and not the OC Register or the LA Times!!

AHHHHH HA HA HA ha ha ha hahahahahahahahahaha....

(P.S. - Vladdie by a mile, with Sosh second and Arte a close third.)

by Stirrups on Aug 20, 2007 1:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

When are you moving to Bristol?

Good job, Rev...way to represent!

A big FU to the A's and Dodgers....

by Crapper John MD on Aug 20, 2007 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Very nice

Congratulations on your recognition by the Worldwide leader.

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

by hauldog on Aug 20, 2007 1:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Thats awesome Rev.

by autrys cowboys on Aug 20, 2007 1:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

What picture are you going to use?

Maybe the "win" pic from yesterday?

A big FU to the A's and Dodgers....

by Crapper John MD on Aug 20, 2007 2:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Hey Rev

Where will we see it. Sportscenter or Baseball Tonight?

Pain heals, Chicks dig scars, Glory lasts Forever!

by billhune on Aug 20, 2007 2:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

My Bad

That's what happens when you don't click on the link before you post something

Pain heals, Chicks dig scars, Glory lasts Forever!

by billhune on Aug 20, 2007 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Face of the Team:

Youth, Perseverance as a team, and Heart.

by 44FAN on Aug 20, 2007 2:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Quoted for fucking truth.

by shiftyeyedgoat on Aug 20, 2007 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

PHIL

by Higz on Aug 20, 2007 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

nice

good to see the PHIL still out there. a great stat.

by yeswecan on Aug 20, 2007 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was hoping for midseason rankings.

Got anything in the works right now?

by Higz on Aug 20, 2007 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

here you go

PHIL ratings for last night's game, the season, and the league averages:

by yeswecan on Aug 21, 2007 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Excellent job.

The high Performance (4.2!) and Heart ratings are no doubt a result of Chone Figgins being off the charts in those two categories this season. The fans and his teamates owe a lot to that little PHIL machine for such an envious score.

I don't think anyone could argue that the Angels aren't the best team in baseball with such an authoritative stat as PHIL. All the proof you need is right here in this graph, folks.

by Higz on Aug 21, 2007 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ha, holy shit

I voted on this earlier today and noticed there was some douche spelling his name 'Mat' with one 't'. I didn't even think about it being you.

Also, the ESPN ECB obviously came up with this; they take our superstar elite offensive player and almost literally no one else. Bart? No sir, never will be. Chone? Because he's been hitting pretty well lately? The fuck? Arte? No. He's the quiet Steinbrenner, remember? And Franky, well, he's a beast and everyone loves his cutter, but he's not the face.

Without mention of biggies like OC, Lackey and forgetting the phenomenal talents like Escy, Kotch, and WTY is just simply not recognizing the team itself, rather than just the face of the franchise.

In any case I voted for Vlad as he's got the most commercial clout (Pepsi, Mastercard), though he's a quiet spoken and gentle giant.

by shiftyeyedgoat on Aug 20, 2007 2:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Also

watching the LLWS right now and about 5 kids from the New England (wtf?) team said that Vladdy was their favorite player.

Not one from the Oregon team mentioned a single Angel.

by shiftyeyedgoat on Aug 20, 2007 2:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Maybe they are leftover Expos fans?

Peut-être?

Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Aug 20, 2007 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jeez. What's wrong with kids today?

Cameron Diaz.

by Stirrups on Aug 20, 2007 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

congrats, Rev!

i wanna see you in a Cage Match Royale with john kruk soon.

by yeswecan on Aug 20, 2007 3:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow, no Lackey in the poll?

He would have been my choice. Either him or Frankie. Holdovers from 2002 who played huge roles, and are starring today.

by LA Seitz on Aug 20, 2007 3:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

No kidding

Lackey was the winning pitcher in game 7.

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

by hauldog on Aug 20, 2007 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Awesome! Congrats, Rev!

With win-win-win, we all win!

by lightupthehalo on Aug 20, 2007 4:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Kudos to ESPN

For getting it right. Is it a case of the blind squirrel, or are they actually starting to understand how to cover baseball?

In any event, congrats, Rev, for the recognition.

. . .and the young lions will lock horns!

by rspencer on Aug 20, 2007 4:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I think they like

the part about FREE content.

by Rev Halofan on Aug 20, 2007 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's part of it, man. Not to be discounted.

(pun intended)

In the same way that Napster showed the way to slay the music industry, so too does the blogosphere show the way to slay the old media giants. (Just in time, too, what with the corporate take-over of the news conduits...)

Big money or none, you are part of the deal, Rev. Your efforts allow me to personalize the programming of my daily sports page. ESPN must bow down to reality.

by Stirrups on Aug 20, 2007 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Congrats, Rev

make us proud. Or at least don't make us embarrassed.

Make sure your essay DESTROYS their's.

http://kotchatthebat.livejournal.com/

by Caseys Kiss of Death on Aug 20, 2007 5:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

wow.

that's pretty damn cool. write something worthy of a panther.

since when did any loss=the end of the season as we know it?

by retrohalo on Aug 20, 2007 6:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Congrats!

probably like the Baseball America polls where you can't vote for yourself, but you are "The Face of Angel Fan".

by rbrianc on Aug 20, 2007 6:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Hey Mat....good going!!!

I'm soooo proud of you...please forgive a mother's tear or two..sniff....LOL. Seriously, that is a terrific compliment for you. Do us proud, now!!!

by angelsrallymom on Aug 20, 2007 7:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Congrats

You certainly deserved this more than anyone from the local rags.

Visiting Mariners fan.

by Omerta on Aug 20, 2007 9:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Congrats!

...and what's up with their "best nicknames"-- "Vlad the Impaler" and "Little Sarge" for GMJ... Can't come up with anything better than that?

by HawaiiHaloFan35 on Aug 21, 2007 12:37 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Vlad

has been the Impaler since his Montreal days.

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

by hauldog on Aug 21, 2007 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Where's Scoscia?

Scoscia has been the coach for every day of the Angels renaissance.

by gohalos on Aug 21, 2007 1:00 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Big John or Scoscia

Though, it is so definitely Arte's ballclub, I could see that working too.

by The Limey on Aug 21, 2007 3:16 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Mike

Scioscia is the man behind our success and sets the tone for the way we play. But can an ex-Dodger really be "face of the franchise?" Hmmmmn.

Congrats, Rev -- just a word from one who has been in the "mainstream" media for 20 years -- no random f-bombs, dude, if you want to put it on your CV ;)

Don't call me Desmond

by highlandhalo on Aug 21, 2007 5:25 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Babe Ruth is the face of the Yankees.

by melvintoast on Aug 21, 2007 6:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

CONGRATS TO THE REVMEISTER!!!!!!!!!!

And my vote has to go to the skipper...everything changed in this franchise since he came and took over. My vote goes to Scoscia hands down!

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

by Halofanatic on Aug 22, 2007 12:26 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice essay, Rev...

I like how you made mention that he only appears on the news' sports segments. What a relief he has been.

Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Aug 22, 2007 10:05 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Solid Choice

Although I think Eric Young's contibution will put all others to shame.

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

by hauldog on Aug 22, 2007 10:05 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Well done Rev

Think that pretty much sums it up.

by Ajax on Aug 22, 2007 10:44 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Excellent.

Well done on a very concise and accurate assessment of our silent superstar. I doubt any baseball fan can argue that Vladdy's trademark heavenward gesture will be a regular addition to highlight montages for generations to come.

Also, congratulations on the long-awaited recognition that all of us, your HH devotees, have anticipated.

by HeyLegacy on Aug 22, 2007 10:47 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Good selection!

I would have picked The Singing Cowboy.

by Foul Ball on Aug 22, 2007 11:21 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

What about?

Mike Scioscia

SAY NO TO RATS!!!!!!!!!

by thebigA on Aug 22, 2007 11:54 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

well done

Rev, I think you captured the essence of Vlad and why so many fans think so highly of him. In an era of celebrity, he is a modest superstar who loves playing the game of baseball that we played as a child. Good work.

by tanana40 on Aug 22, 2007 12:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs