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Panther of the Game: Mike Napoli

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Napoli good call, but...

..WTY gets it from me.

See You Monday, chowds!

by LittleCupcakes on Oct 5, 2008 9:49 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hell Yeah!

Pretty stupid that it took us more than twice the amount of hits to get the same amount of runs. (Remember we walked in a run).

Still, hope?

by atung on Oct 5, 2008 9:49 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

we agree! (finally)

NAPOLI NEVER SITS AGAIN. EVER.

think we have the momentum now???

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Oct 5, 2008 9:49 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No doubt

"Halos Heaven All Time Saves Record Holder Genius Prognasticator."

by vlad IS my man on Oct 5, 2008 9:50 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No broom this year

I’ll take it.

"I've got more action than my man John Woo
And I've got mad hits like I was Rod Carew" - Shure Shot, The Beastie Boys

by Zoe Necrosis on Oct 5, 2008 9:50 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Win tomorrow...

then we bring it back to Anaheim…against a very hittable Matsuzaka…

by sothball on Oct 5, 2008 9:51 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

God I hope so brother

One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.

by deejayelleseven on Oct 5, 2008 9:56 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This...

has been THE most excruciating game EVER.

== Resident Point Tallier ==

by scottnak on Oct 5, 2008 9:51 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

True

When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!

by Dono Romantico on Oct 5, 2008 10:15 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Thank You!

Now, hopefully TBS (especially Buck Martinez) will shut up about the streak, Vlad, HK, etc! Let’s go Lackey!!!

by gohalos912 on Oct 5, 2008 9:51 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What streak?

If GA wasn't so Lazy, I'd have something clever here.

by TheTypingFiend on Oct 6, 2008 12:43 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LOL...........Wait, they tasted your ass?

ala Rim Job LOL JK

GO ANGELS

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

by acuda27 on Oct 5, 2008 11:06 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not yet.

At this time, the chowds taste a Hershey squirt or two in their Monday morning coffee.

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

by Fan Since 1981 on Oct 6, 2008 11:54 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh Hell Yes

Supporting Panthers to Aybar and Weaver

by Riverrun on Oct 5, 2008 9:52 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Take this one game at a time!!!

Tomorrow we beat lester! LETS DO THIS!!

by BoulderBrian on Oct 5, 2008 9:52 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Napoli the panther.

Special mention out to Jered ‘Where has THAT been all season’ Weaver.

*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!

by TheOptimist on Oct 5, 2008 9:52 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

lol

100% agreed

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Oct 5, 2008 9:53 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ALL WE NEED IS ONE MORE ROAD WIN!

La verdadera medida de un hombre no la da su actitud en momentos de fortuna o bienestar, sino cuando se enfrenta a las adversidades de la vida.

by Maggots8 on Oct 5, 2008 9:53 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Napoli for the homers and calling an incredible game behind the plate

Vice Panthers to Saunders, Dondo, Oliver, Shields, Frankie (he did get the outs!), and Weaver. They were all awesome.

by leftwing on Oct 5, 2008 9:53 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

but but but

Mathis’ CERA is SOOOOOOOO much better! :P

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Oct 5, 2008 9:54 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Mathis?

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Oct 5, 2008 9:55 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Come on I think us 2 have been crying for Naps all year

You know were I stand about Mendoza Mathis

Willie Mays Aikens is FREeeeeeeee

by Angel Aviator on Oct 5, 2008 9:56 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

it's true

along with 44FAN, too.

Napoli has proven his worth time and time again.
there is NO excuse for him to sit anymore this postseason

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Oct 5, 2008 9:58 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

if it's not clear after THIS YEAR

i don’t know what it’s going to take

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Oct 5, 2008 10:02 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I have posted it many times over and

there has been those that say CERA …….Crap!

Willie Mays Aikens is FREeeeeeeee

by Angel Aviator on Oct 5, 2008 10:12 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yes

4 freaking starts. and given Ervin’s last stuggles, why not go with Naps?

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Oct 5, 2008 10:15 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Something like that.

Yet he has a better CERA with F-Rod. So what the fuck?

Willie Mays Aikens is FREeeeeeeee

by Angel Aviator on Oct 5, 2008 10:15 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And the worst part is Sosh always like to make comments about there are no personal catchers on this team.

And then immediately say, "but Mathis and Santana have something special going on. Absolute bullshit.

by snowhor on Oct 5, 2008 10:17 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

it's a horrible stat

it assumes the pitcher was always in control and executed perfectly, which, as we know, DOES NOT HAPPEN.

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Oct 5, 2008 10:15 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

As a former catcher I get it

but when there is such a big difference in Offense and not a big sample of D you gotta stick the hot hand in there. I think Skipper looks at Santana last year with Naps as well. I think Molina was they guy Santana won with when he won last year

Willie Mays Aikens is FREeeeeeeee

by Angel Aviator on Oct 5, 2008 10:17 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ryan Budde

seems to catch Ervin well.

If GA wasn't so Lazy, I'd have something clever here.

by TheTypingFiend on Oct 6, 2008 12:46 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

lol

Mendoza Mathis is either bending over for someone or his mom really knows how to make some Italian food for Soth

by stolenbases on Oct 5, 2008 9:56 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

lmao

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Oct 5, 2008 9:56 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

CAN YOU IMAGINE A GAME 5...

La verdadera medida de un hombre no la da su actitud en momentos de fortuna o bienestar, sino cuando se enfrenta a las adversidades de la vida.

by Maggots8 on Oct 5, 2008 9:53 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

shhhh!!!!

be like the soth. one game at a time

by UCIHalo on Oct 5, 2008 9:54 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I THINK THAT WE WILL BLOWN THEM TOMORROW

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

La verdadera medida de un hombre no la da su actitud en momentos de fortuna o bienestar, sino cuando se enfrenta a las adversidades de la vida.

by Maggots8 on Oct 5, 2008 9:54 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No Brainer with the NapSak

Willie Mays Aikens is FREeeeeeeee

by Angel Aviator on Oct 5, 2008 9:54 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I REALLY BELIEVE NOW

La verdadera medida de un hombre no la da su actitud en momentos de fortuna o bienestar, sino cuando se enfrenta a las adversidades de la vida.

by Maggots8 on Oct 5, 2008 9:54 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'll see you guys in 19-ish hours

"Halos Heaven All Time Saves Record Holder Genius Prognasticator."

by vlad IS my man on Oct 5, 2008 9:55 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Napoli!... great game

It’s 7 am here and i have class in thirty minutes i have an exam and no sleep but I have ever felt better! GO HALOS!!!

game time!

by haloforlife on Oct 5, 2008 9:55 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Napoli all the way

What a win!!!
Dan Douchebag Shulman used a home run call/voice on BrilloFace’s flyball in the 12th. He was sure it was long gone and I was a splitsecond from chucking the radio.

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

by Fan Since 1981 on Oct 5, 2008 9:55 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

GOODBYE FELLAS, SEE YOU TOMORROW

IS 2 AM HERE,AND I HAVE TO WAKE UP IN 4 HOURS

La verdadera medida de un hombre no la da su actitud en momentos de fortuna o bienestar, sino cuando se enfrenta a las adversidades de la vida.

by Maggots8 on Oct 5, 2008 9:55 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That was one hell of a baseball game.

Naps was awesome with the bombs and our bullpen was nails. Fan-f**king-tastic.

Believe, baby!!!!

by Big Easy Halofan on Oct 5, 2008 9:55 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

HOLEE SHIT

Talk about a goddamn nailbiter!!!

Napoli is THE MAN!

by foxpaw on Oct 5, 2008 9:55 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nailbiter?

I was down to the second joint!

Uh, on my fingers, that is.

". . .and the young lions will lock horns!" -- Ron Fairly, from an Angels telecast

by rspencer on Oct 5, 2008 11:49 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

BRING IT HOME, BIG JOHN

La verdadera medida de un hombre no la da su actitud en momentos de fortuna o bienestar, sino cuando se enfrenta a las adversidades de la vida.

by Maggots8 on Oct 5, 2008 9:56 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Napoli just said he is ready to come back and do it again tomorrow.

Mike Napoli is our hero!

Recipient of the 2008 "The Iron Man" award from scottnak of Halos Heaven!

by 44FAN on Oct 5, 2008 9:57 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

HUGE mancrush on that boy

he’s right behind Howie at the moment, but the gap is closing

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Oct 5, 2008 9:58 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Naps has always been my favorit Catcher since he came up, I've been arguing with my brother

that Martin’s Power is NO WHERE NEAR Napoli’s Power. Like I told Naps at Fan Fest, “I belive you will hit 44 HR’s in the Bigs SOON.” Thats if Sciosca give’s him regular starting time.

Morales and Napoli have been two of my Favorit Angels. I still have not worn the Napoli Shirt since he signed it. Probably will put it in a Frame along with his Signed Rookie card.

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

by acuda27 on Oct 5, 2008 11:24 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Someone needs to make an animated GIF

of Coco Crisp’s throw in the 12th inning on Aybar’s single. So so so bad.

by Caseys Kiss of Death on Oct 5, 2008 9:57 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Just watched the highlights again, and I want to another Vice Panther

Figgins for living on the bases and GREAT glove over at third.

by leftwing on Oct 5, 2008 9:58 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

God bless Mike Napoli.

May he never sit in favor of Mathis again.

by snowhor on Oct 5, 2008 9:58 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Rec'd

I’ll be Praying for our young Hero. Viva La Napolicion LOL

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

by acuda27 on Oct 5, 2008 11:25 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The Angels Live

I didn’t watch the game. I couldn’t watch the game. I was convinced that if I watched, they’d lose. I have no idea who the panther is. All I know is….

THE ANGELS LIVE!!!!!

Angels fan since '67

by red floyd on Oct 5, 2008 9:58 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Naps, Naps, Naps!!!

The one hitting prospect that I never heard the Angels talk much about and yet he’s been the best one so far in the last 3 years.

by stolenbases on Oct 5, 2008 9:59 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Point made

Willie Mays Aikens is FREeeeeeeee

by Angel Aviator on Oct 5, 2008 9:59 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dude,

that is a great point.

by Rev Halofan on Oct 5, 2008 10:00 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeah

the big 3 have been incredible solid all series, but we need some clutch hits from those guys.

MOSTLY, i’d like to see A LOT more communication on defense, and NO MORE stupid plays

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Oct 5, 2008 10:01 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Our bullpen for Monday

—Oliver could pitch an inning or two
—Garland

Jepsen? (oh my)

Of course, the Sox pen is shot also

Angels in 08!

by tanana40 on Oct 5, 2008 10:01 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nearly 4000 comments combined on all the game threads combined

Do we love our Angels? Do we LOVE our Angels!?

Don't call me Desmond

by highlandhalo on Oct 5, 2008 10:01 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

my heart rate says yes

One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.

by deejayelleseven on Oct 5, 2008 10:02 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

we LOVE them

and we BELIEVE!!

"Here we go baby, 'bout f***'n' time!"

by b0rd3rline on Oct 5, 2008 10:02 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

my panther goes to...

coco’s amazing throw on aybar’s knock. that was just comical.

but really, Mike Napoli is LEGIT. i’m so ready for tomorrow!!!

"Here we go baby, 'bout f***'n' time!"

by b0rd3rline on Oct 5, 2008 10:02 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That was nothing compared to

Raul Ibanez’s lawn dart

Driven into right-center field, Erstad says he has it...the Angels, world champions!

by teopeht on Oct 5, 2008 10:06 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Corey Hart

All-Star Game

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Oct 5, 2008 10:07 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

But that's because

he was wearing his sunglasses at night

Angels fan since '67

by red floyd on Oct 5, 2008 10:15 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If his D gets behind him he has a great outing.

The Colonel did great.

*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!

by TheOptimist on Oct 5, 2008 10:20 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

oh yeah

if Torii or Howie makes that catch, we’ve got a completely different ball game.

coulda, shoulda, woulda.

in the end, we still won. AND i would have no problem giving Saunders the ball in ANY game.

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Oct 5, 2008 10:22 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think he can

I actually have confidence in him coming out of the pen since he does get a good amount of strikeouts.

by stolenbases on Oct 5, 2008 10:06 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeah same here

he walked a few tonight, but really showed some great command on his strikeouts.

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Oct 5, 2008 10:07 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He's still young, but....

I actually think he would be a better reliever than a starter since it seems that he usually gets in trouble when other lineups see him for a 3rd time during the game.

by stolenbases on Oct 5, 2008 10:08 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i thought the same thing

he could go the same route as Shields… hard time as a starter, become a reliever and DOMINATE

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Oct 5, 2008 10:09 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Walking Ortiz in extra innings with the game on the line

is never a bad idea. So I don’t fault him for that one. He got one ridiculous strike call to go his way (the Ellsbury pitch), but he was very good. I’m fine with him coming into a tight game.

I feel the need, the need...for speed!

by Gorbachav5 on Oct 5, 2008 10:48 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ortiz is nothing of a threat outside of the batter's box

I’m totally cool with that one too.

bottom line – he got it done, and in pretty convincing fashion.

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Oct 5, 2008 10:55 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The Cops just came to my house

for screaming so loudly when they scored that run…

They thought I was being beaten

I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....

by PhiSlamma on Oct 5, 2008 10:05 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

if you're serious

PANTHER!

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Oct 5, 2008 10:06 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Keep DOIN IT!!!!!! LOL

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

by acuda27 on Oct 5, 2008 11:32 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

weird i just dealt with some cops for my loud noise as well

combine 3 lifelong angels fans in one room who are already loud people and this game and you get some cops. but totally worth it…and its just a noise complaint anyways

by linkbruin on Oct 5, 2008 10:20 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

we let your ass off the hook last time lester

oh you gone get it now

some of that kung fu kitty

One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.

by deejayelleseven on Oct 5, 2008 10:07 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I am one happy Angel Fan tonight as I have had my phone and email blasted by all my asshole friends that are Doyer fans

I will continue to say that I still don’t like F-Rod though. He is a nightmare as a closer. No CL in the 2008 playoffs has been so bad like him. Who here thought he was going to shit it up again I know I saw the thread be honest

Willie Mays Aikens is FREeeeeeeee

by Angel Aviator on Oct 5, 2008 10:07 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

saito hasn't been great

though one could argue he’s not really the closer anymore.

If GA wasn't so Lazy, I'd have something clever here.

by TheTypingFiend on Oct 6, 2008 12:50 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Game 4.......

lets get it started!!!!!!!

You Better watch out, The Angels are War Machines!

by im4kiss on Oct 5, 2008 10:07 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

okay...

16 hits and 5 runs?

that’s not going to do anymore. time to starting hitting with RISP

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Oct 5, 2008 10:08 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This game was the startin' line

We’re comin back and gonna win this race.

== Resident Point Tallier ==

by scottnak on Oct 5, 2008 10:10 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Morales over Rivera/HGH

Im Sorry but he is the only one that has a Hit that Plays RF. Than and He is 1 out of 2 that have hits against PimpleBon on our Roster. Rivera Walked today and Friday but that aint cutting it. Also I want him batting behind Hunter NOT Howie. Howie has choked 1 to many times with RISP.

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

by acuda27 on Oct 5, 2008 11:53 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

16 LOB?????

I just looked at the box. 16 LOB??

Yeah, it was 12 innings, but that’s 12 LOB in a 9 inning game.

Angels fan since '67

by red floyd on Oct 5, 2008 10:18 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It was only Friday. Sunday came.

Francisco Rodriguez: 2006 to Present: 149 saves. 5 Panthers. As fabulous as Pride, Romero, Gregg, Budde and Dino Ebel combined.

by Stirrups on Oct 5, 2008 10:10 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Angels are confident now which spells trouble for the Sox

If the Red Sox are going to beat the Angels, they are going to have play a lot better than they have the last 2 games. They know that they are lucky to be in the position they are in thanks to bad defense and a bunch of RISP by the Angels.

by stolenbases on Oct 5, 2008 10:13 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

CAN WE PLEASE?

let’s keep this amazing play up!!!

by jtkelly86 on Oct 5, 2008 10:13 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

work it harder make it better?

do it faster, makes us stronger
more than ever hour after
our work is never over (until we get a ring)

Driven into right-center field, Erstad says he has it...the Angels, world champions!

by teopeht on Oct 6, 2008 12:07 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I feel like bustin loose

I feel like bustin loose

One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.

by deejayelleseven on Oct 5, 2008 10:14 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Panther to opposite talk all night.

I was busting up

I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....

by PhiSlamma on Oct 5, 2008 10:15 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

had to change something up

I wore my 08 West Division grey shirt instead of my reds

One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.

by deejayelleseven on Oct 5, 2008 10:16 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

my Panther shirt killed it last night

so i am currently wearing NO Angels’ gear.

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Oct 5, 2008 10:17 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No Angels gear

No TV, No Radio, No Gameday. I just couldn’t…

Angels fan since '67

by red floyd on Oct 5, 2008 10:19 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah.

I may have to unload my ALCS game 1 tix at this rate.

Angels fan since '67

by red floyd on Oct 5, 2008 10:21 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

if they're at a reasonable price

you have a buyer! =D

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Oct 5, 2008 10:22 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i put on my panther shirt and halos shirt

and then they tied it at 4 and i promptly stripped back down.

Driven into right-center field, Erstad says he has it...the Angels, world champions!

by teopeht on Oct 6, 2008 12:08 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Game 6, 02

Never has anything been so epic

I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....

by PhiSlamma on Oct 5, 2008 10:17 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'll have to disagree

WS Game 6 ‘02
WS Game 7 ’02 (the game where we won it)
ALDS Game 3 ’02 (big comeback at home against the Yankees)
ALCS Game 5 ’02 (Kennedy’s 3 jacks)

all are better I think

Though this game’s significance will only be fully realized once the series is complete

by swiss mcgee on Oct 5, 2008 11:07 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Na dont agree......We OWN the Yankees on the Other hand the Red Sox have owned us in the Playoffs

So getting un-owned and Naps 2HR’s takes out the ALDS Game 3 and sits at #3 all time.

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

by acuda27 on Oct 6, 2008 12:00 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

go halos!

i love naps

GO BRUINS!!!

by nselbe7 on Oct 5, 2008 10:17 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

MIKE

napoli

GO BRUINS!!!

by nselbe7 on Oct 5, 2008 10:17 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Remember when one guy said in a game day thread

What is so good about Napoli (since he was hitting like 220)? and like 6 of us jumped to his defense. Naps you rock man! Definitely one of my favorite Angels!

by MH252525 on Oct 5, 2008 10:20 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh I remember it well

Go NapSak……… Maybe Johnny Bench will take his jersey # back and Mendoza Mathis won’t be able to play again

Willie Mays Aikens is FREeeeeeeee

by Angel Aviator on Oct 5, 2008 11:27 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

that was relatively recently, right?

i think i remember it

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Oct 5, 2008 11:28 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Here it is ....read on

yeah and napoli is that much better ?

One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.

by deejayelleseven on Aug 26, 2008 7:39 PM PDT

Willie Mays Aikens is FREeeeeeeee

by Angel Aviator on Oct 5, 2008 11:50 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Panther to Naps

Co-Panther to the Bullpen who was/were nails.

Boston was like 2 for 19 after the fifth. Awesome.

by linkbruin on Oct 5, 2008 10:21 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah and the great F-Rod

gave up 1 of those hits and 2BB in his solid inning of work

Willie Mays Aikens is FREeeeeeeee

by Angel Aviator on Oct 5, 2008 10:23 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

he shook off some playoff demons

in his prior 2 playoff starts he gave up game-winning hrs. Yeah this was a nervous save, but a big psychological boost for the guy and our team.

by linkbruin on Oct 5, 2008 10:31 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No Save ........Hold yes ........but not a save........

don’t go throwing saves around he got enough thrown his way during the year

Willie Mays Aikens is FREeeeeeeee

by Angel Aviator on Oct 5, 2008 10:57 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

oh i wasnt calling it a save

meant nervous outing, know it wasnt a save.

by linkbruin on Oct 5, 2008 11:11 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

WIN

you’re a brave man.

100000000000000000000 points for you for not only going, but yelling during the game.

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Oct 5, 2008 10:23 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Mostly just peanuts.

Only the assholes at Dodger Stadium throw beers.

http://inplaynoouts.blogspot.com/ - A blog about teams I like, written by me.

by Carl Johnson on Oct 5, 2008 10:35 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

*salute*

== Resident Point Tallier ==

by scottnak on Oct 5, 2008 10:24 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

was that you in the green monster seats?

with a vlad jersey? tbs showed an Angel fan up there as they ended the telecast.

by SCHalo on Oct 5, 2008 10:24 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nope, I was about twenty rows towards the side from the right field foul pole

http://inplaynoouts.blogspot.com/ - A blog about teams I like, written by me.

by Carl Johnson on Oct 5, 2008 10:35 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well, it depends how detailed you want

It’s 1:30 AM here, but let’s give it a shot.

I got there wearing just an Angels sweatshirt and my hat, since wearing a jersey there usually leads to ruined jerseys. I sat next to a pole which really obscured my view, so my friend and I moved down a row next to some longtime season ticket holders. These guys were worthwhile fans, asking me about who the hell Jose Arredondo is, and why in god’s name is Scioscia planning on bringing in K-Rod. On my other side, basically everywhere else, I was surrounded by idiot fans whose best cheer was “Hey Saunders…you suck!”

The place was really loud, particularly when Papelbon was in, or when Torii and Howie both missed that damn pop fly. Contrast that to the complete lack of noise when Napoli did his thing, and Aybar. Absolutely awesome.

Weaver for closer?

http://inplaynoouts.blogspot.com/ - A blog about teams I like, written by me.

by Carl Johnson on Oct 5, 2008 10:34 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

True Angels fan

Going to Fenway and wearing the Halos hat and sweatshirt for all of Red Sox Nation to see

by stolenbases on Oct 5, 2008 10:46 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I love you

that is all…

Vlad The Impailer Strikes Again!!!

by wizzdiddly on Oct 5, 2008 11:09 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

blow out tomorrow

the chowds will be tired. our guys are on PST! :) best game yet. time for Lackey to show he’s the man.

by SCHalo on Oct 5, 2008 10:23 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

that was so awesome

excruciatingly agonizing, but awesome.

I ate half a bottle of rolaids in the past hour – I was so nervous.

I'm not superstitious, but I'm a little stitious.

by lightupthehalo on Oct 5, 2008 10:25 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

serious?

i know we all joke about it, but do you really?

by UCIHalo on Oct 5, 2008 10:27 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

im jacked

not going to bed for a long while.

and i have to deal with a drum line in the morning…

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Oct 5, 2008 10:27 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

20

i’m the instructor for a local high school.

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Oct 5, 2008 10:28 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

haha

i had a good friend who was in drumline. He was always banging on stuff. you do that?

by UCIHalo on Oct 5, 2008 10:29 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

mostly my chest or my legs (if i'm sitting)

but yes. i’m always playing something…. if not with my hands, then in my head.

it’s kinda weird actually

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Oct 5, 2008 10:30 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i usually tap on any sort of surface

i sometimes even drum with my teeth…fairly sure makes me like some guy whacked on speed…but its a weird habit.

by linkbruin on Oct 5, 2008 10:32 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeah i've got the feet going too

not the teeth though… that is weird. :P

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Oct 5, 2008 10:34 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i do the teeth thing.

my wife can hear it when we r on the couch, one time i caught a remote upside the head for doing it,

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Specializing in maniac-ball since 2000

by halofan4life on Oct 6, 2008 10:58 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

really?!

wow. that’s awesome!

== Resident Point Tallier ==

by scottnak on Oct 5, 2008 10:29 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

mhmm

it’s actually pretty cool being on the teaching side of it.
harder than it looks, though

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Oct 5, 2008 10:31 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

lol

i love the guy (obviously) but someone needs to slap him and get his head right.
hopefully, those hits tonight helped.

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Oct 5, 2008 10:34 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He is a teacher

He gets the big hat and shinny stick

Willie Mays Aikens is FREeeeeeeee

by Angel Aviator on Oct 5, 2008 10:28 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

shiny stick

no big hat. =(

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Oct 5, 2008 10:29 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Didn't we have this discussion earlier in the season?

We had all the ex-bandgeeks and ex-drumcorps guys coming out of the woodwork.

Soprano, VK ’78

Angels fan since '67

by red floyd on Oct 5, 2008 10:28 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i did

all i remember about the band at my high school was that they would go on these week long , out of state trips and when they came back they were all coupled up

by UCIHalo on Oct 5, 2008 10:31 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

we have 1 "tour"

really, it’s an out-of-state competition that’s just an excuse to go somewhere cool.

in high school, i got to go to San Francisco, Hawaii and San Diego.

this year, we’re going to Chicago (and this time i dont have to pay!)

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Oct 5, 2008 10:33 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Got to check out Dick's Last Resort

great place great atmosphere and music live blues bands

http://chicago.dickslastresort.com/

Willie Mays Aikens is FREeeeeeeee

by Angel Aviator on Oct 5, 2008 10:41 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

if i can get away

i certainly will

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Oct 5, 2008 10:42 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Slogan is

Where everyone is treated like Dick

Willie Mays Aikens is FREeeeeeeee

by Angel Aviator on Oct 5, 2008 10:43 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Fun place

I stayed in a place across the way when I was there for 2 plus months ,,,buddy was with the White Sox then and it was the place to go each night when we did not head North

Willie Mays Aikens is FREeeeeeeee

by Angel Aviator on Oct 5, 2008 10:44 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yes we did

i remember this. because we had someone else who marched with the kingsmen as well.

i marched phantom regiment these past 2 years.

by linkbruin on Oct 5, 2008 10:34 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

you win.

what did you play?

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Oct 5, 2008 10:35 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

fantastic

i played bass 1 year in high school, tenors for 2, then bass again in college.

nothing like nailed a good sixtuplet run, huh?

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Oct 5, 2008 10:37 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

of course

ive always loved bass. its the group before the individual, why one of hardest instruments to play.

but yeah, a lot of the splits we end up doing you kinda just to almost turn your mind off and just trust yourself and your hands. if you think too much, you hesitate and then thats no good. its a weird balance

by linkbruin on Oct 5, 2008 10:39 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

oh for sure

i LOVED it in college… no kidding, it took the 5 of us maybe 3 days, and we were completely in tune with each other.

being able to play your drum as a part of something bigger is truly something amazing.

dang, now i wanna go play again! haha that’s it, i’m stealing one of the kids’ drums tomorrow!

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Oct 5, 2008 10:42 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nap Nap Nap

Wake up the bats.

I now return to Angel-doubting seclusion until tomorrow evening.

Light Up That Halo!

by Clutch on Oct 5, 2008 10:26 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Understand that completly

but at least we arent watching MNF

Willie Mays Aikens is FREeeeeeeee

by Angel Aviator on Oct 5, 2008 10:27 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

All I know is Papelbon went 2 innings again

The BoSox Nation can’t feel good about that.

Willie Mays Aikens is FREeeeeeeee

by Angel Aviator on Oct 5, 2008 10:26 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bout fucking time is all I can say!

Whhhooooofriggin hooooooooooo!

Whodathunk we would be rooting for a former Ranger come August, er September, er October...? Miss ya Kotch, but Tex is THE man!

by K3YEROUT on Oct 5, 2008 10:28 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Did we really win?

I’ll be honest, I didn’t think we had a chance tonight. Even during the entire game, I was just waiting for one of their big boppers to end our season at anytime.

What an amazing game, my heart is still beating.

I didn’t believe we would win tonight, I do believe we can beat them tomorrow. And Wednesday.

Your defending OPD champion. Respect it, bitches.

by bc56274 on Oct 5, 2008 10:29 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I loved the interview with Napoli

HE looked at the guy asking about the streak with a blank stare because the jocks have no idea of the geeky stat and streak things that the jerkoffs blab on and on about. The interviewer was stumbling, shocked that Napoli isn’t listening to the gamecast from behind the plate.

by Rev Halofan on Oct 5, 2008 10:32 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What an incredible ballgame tonight! We've turned the corner now!

We just got that enormous weight that’s been on our backs and shrugged it the hell off.

We roped their Ace tonight!
So many of our guys came up HUGE!!

Mike Napoli is a GIANT.
HK was driving the ball!
The midle of the lineup is on fire!
Saunders was fantastic
Erick Aybar comes up enormous!
How about my little Jarrod Weaver! An AWESOME performance!
Figgy was key on both sides of the line tonight!
Oliver, Shields, Frankie, Arredondo all were clutch!

We made one bad mistake and we were looking like underachievers out there. Then, we showed what we are made of. Piss and Vinegar!

I believe!

by goodvibe61 on Oct 5, 2008 10:34 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I really hope that we win tomorrow and I like our chances

but this win felt really great. I was so sick of losing to this team. I couldn’t take another loss. so this win felt really really good.

by UCIHalo on Oct 5, 2008 10:37 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeah, even if we lose tomorrow

i feel MUCH better about all of this.

the elephant is off our back… let’s see where we go from here

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Oct 5, 2008 10:38 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This is just the beginning

This is my first time posting a comment and what a great game to write about. We still left too many men on base but on the flip side we finally got those "clutch " hits ( Napoli & Aybar) that weren’t there in the previous games. Saunders and the pen were great tonight also.

by 310Angel on Oct 5, 2008 10:41 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yup

just adds fuel to the Boston-loving fire.

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Oct 5, 2008 10:43 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yup......but the Angels are now causing the TBS.....

The (Tightening of Bostons Sphincter)

You know they are starting to think now!!!!

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

by acuda27 on Oct 6, 2008 12:18 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I love the reality of having Big John for tomorrow night!

He is one of the greatest warriors we’ve ever had. He’s a bull out there.

And Joe Saunders? He earned some warrior stripes himself tonight.

by goodvibe61 on Oct 5, 2008 10:43 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I've always liked Saunders

Ever since he came up he’s been underestimated. He’s a damn fine pitcher with a great attitude and amazing composure. He may not have overpowering stuff, but he’s been getting it done from the moment he first stepped on a mound for the Angels.

by foxpaw on Oct 6, 2008 8:39 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Howie turned the corner as well tonight!

When that error happened i honestly felt like our season had slipped away, and i was thinking how horrible Howie’s winter was gonna be.

But then he came back in the ballgame and got a couple of big hits! He really nutted it up in the second half of this ballgame, and I’m thinking that right now he can’t wait for tomorrow night to get going because he’s off the schneid now.

by goodvibe61 on Oct 5, 2008 10:45 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

same here

i thought that was the end of it.

we seem to have captured the ’02 magic, even if only for one night

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Oct 5, 2008 10:47 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

okay, i've got to be honest

i was truly waiting for KRod to give up a walk-off homer. i was REALLY hoping it wouldn’t happen, but I honestly expected it.

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Oct 5, 2008 10:46 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs