ADE-ROCK: Nick Adenhart Crowds Pitching Picture

by Rev Halofan on Mar 20, 2008 4:37 PM PDT Comment 46 comments

Angels pitching prospect Nick Adenhart, baptized with an official Halos Heaven nickname in the pregame preview (King Ade-Rock), showed the poise and command of a major league starter, albeit against the presumed major-league worst San Francisco Giants whose lineup was a cross between aching veterans and unproven mallrats.

In 6 shutout innings, Adenhart struck out 6 of the 22 batters he faced, allowing 3 hits and 2 walks. Consistent with scouting reports, he allowed 3 baserunners to steal. None of them scored.

At the start of Spring Training, King Ade-Rock was 8th on the Starting Pitching Depth Chart, but with injuries to John Lackey and Kelvim Escobar, he moved within striking distance of the major league mound. With an iffy bullpen situation, the Angels' default #7 Starter, Dustin Moseley, might be more valuable to the club as the long reliever, clearing the succession line for the King to wear his crown as the 5th starter, perhaps greeting the Los Angeles of Anaheim faithful in the top of the first inning at the home opener two weeks from tomorrow.

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Should it be ADE or AD ?

Also, Prince until he makes the team, or King as we know it is inevitable? Crown Prince? Any royalists have an opinion on this?

by Rev Halofan on Mar 20, 2008 4:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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by Downing Rules on Mar 20, 2008 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

oo, yeah, gonna have to go ahead and disgree with you on that

"Ad" isn't phonetic when you talk about Adenhart (Aid-n-hart). Ergo, I feel it should be King Ade-Rock. Like the "ade" in lemonade, but not like the "ade" in tapenade.

by Higz on Mar 20, 2008 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Then the Beastie reference is out...

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by Downing Rules on Mar 20, 2008 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

There are rules for nicknames?

since when?

stay humble in a ferari

by MYSPASCOBAR on Mar 20, 2008 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rule #1: it has to make sense.

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by Downing Rules on Mar 20, 2008 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe if it is phonetically ade as in AID, then we call him...

COOL-AID. Dumb, I know.

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by Downing Rules on Mar 20, 2008 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

now you're just complicating the situation

by Higz on Mar 20, 2008 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

how bout this one

"Hear N Ade"!

if he can pitch the equivalent of this guitar solo, then give him the #4 spot!!!

by yeswecan on Mar 20, 2008 11:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

We're Starz

by cupie on Mar 21, 2008 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Traditionally...

...for him to be crowned King, the reigning King/Queen needs to die ("The King is dead, long live the King!")

Your target's name is Hernandez. Happy hunting.

I see red people

by The Limey on Mar 20, 2008 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I say King

We need a King to war with "King Felix".
Prince makes me sound kinda fruity.

I really hope he takes over the number 5 slot, if only for a month. I really want to see him in person.

by howiestheman on Mar 20, 2008 4:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

edit

Prince makes HIM sound kina fruity

by howiestheman on Mar 20, 2008 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The pitcher formerly known as?

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by Downing Rules on Mar 20, 2008 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He was great today

But If I'm not mistaken, he's struggled throughout the spring, today being his only thoroughly solid outing. And it was against the Gigantes who you summed up great in your initial post.

I like the idea of keeping Moses in the 'pen, but I'm opting for a wait-and-see attitude before hitting the waiver wires in my fantasy leagues.

We'll be fine.

by ReggieBullits on Mar 20, 2008 4:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Nick Adenhart's Spring Stats

LINK -to- MLB ST Stats

1 HR given up in 18+ innings 3BB's to 13K's. 2.89 ERA.

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by Downing Rules on Mar 20, 2008 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good numbers

I was thinking of his last start when he gave up 3 runs in 4 innings.

We'll be fine.

by ReggieBullits on Mar 20, 2008 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Adenhart should get the job

He keeps the ball in the park and gets groundouts, good enough for a 5th starter.

Get rid of Quinlan

by edhoo on Mar 20, 2008 5:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Dont get the "Nick"Name

Ade.....is pronounced Aid right?

And where did you get Rock from?

I guess you can say he is as solid as a rock but thats still kind of lame.

I say "King Hart" ...... or "KING JAMES" either of these sound way better.

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

by acuda27 on Mar 20, 2008 5:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Ever hear of the Beastie Boys?

King Ad-Rock is one of the Beastie Boys.

by Rev Halofan on Mar 20, 2008 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh I see......Adenhart is our Boy Beast that will demolish the Evil Empire of the East.

So is it Ad or Ade?

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

by acuda27 on Mar 20, 2008 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I had no idea

I mean, I've heard of the Beastie Boys, but I couldn't name or identify a single member. I was wondering what that nickname was all about.

by jjackflash on Mar 20, 2008 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Me Too

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

by acuda27 on Mar 20, 2008 11:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

link to pop culture

LINK -TO- POP CULTURE

by yeswecan on Mar 21, 2008 1:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Um...

Come on, they've only been around for 20 or 25 years. That's so recent....

Do not trade Howie!!!

by anaheimisnotla on Mar 21, 2008 7:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Linkie poo

LINK -to- AD-ROCK'S WIKIPEDIA PAGE

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by Downing Rules on Mar 20, 2008 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

lyrics

The King Adrock that is my name
And you're drinking Moet we got the champagne

by Rev Halofan on Mar 20, 2008 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wasn't he the one with the wiffle ball bat, also?

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by Downing Rules on Mar 20, 2008 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

How about Lionhart??? I'm not quite sold on the whole "King" thing. We're definitely going to have to brain storm this one inside the HH community.

If I hear the word "red sox"...POW!!! RIGHT IN THE KISSER!!!

by Halofanatic on Mar 20, 2008 6:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Rich Harden

They call Rich Harden King Richard

by Rev Halofan on Mar 21, 2008 12:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

AD ROCK

Thats whats up...............

TonZ of GunZ

by Funke5ive on Mar 20, 2008 7:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

No no no. None of this "King" business.

Besides, the Scot Shields situation is bad news.

by Fan Since 1981 on Mar 20, 2008 7:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Okay. The Shields thing was a TOTAL non-sequitur

but I am concerned that he continues to struggle. Anybody know what he is hitting on the speed gun? His velocity was down a few clicks in the 2nd half of 2007 and I'm wondering if he'll regain the zip on his fastball.

by Fan Since 1981 on Mar 20, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

This is why

We still need to re-sign Frankie, even if he wants Mariano money.

by Sethy on Mar 21, 2008 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

How bout Tsar Nicholas I

After a badass dude

Trade Chone and Willits for A-Ram!

by anaheim angels on Mar 20, 2008 9:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Mallrats on strike!

albeit against the presumed major-league worst San Francisco Giants whose lineup was a cross between aching veterans and unproven mallrats.

And that's an insult to mallrats, let me tell you. The Giants have zip, zilch, nada as far as major-league-ready position players who are really plus players.

Hoping Ervin Santana turns it around in Salt Lake. Go, Ervin!

by scareduck on Mar 20, 2008 11:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Mallrats was a great movie

but i don't think Jason Lee has alot of pop in his bat.

by yeswecan on Mar 20, 2008 11:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Match Game [BM]

Giants talked with Angels about Kotchman, Mathis

by Bilko 420 on Mar 21, 2008 9:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well

if they want to trade Lincecum & Cain, I'm sure Reagins will listen. Otherwise, the Giants have nothing the Angels need or want. The stuff in the article about Bengie Molina is, in all likelihood, pure fiction.

by jjackflash on Mar 21, 2008 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs