May 10 Angels @ Rays GAME THREAD
by Rev Halofan on May 10, 2008 4:01 PM PDT
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So many Angels in Tampa makes the team look like the St. Louis Blues
Just 'cause you feel so good do you have to drive me out of my head?
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the D
quite the cut and paste defense and lineup we got goin out there tonite
the future looks bright
Good news and bad news from Bill Plunkett...
Bad: Figgins may be headed to the DL after today’s game
Good: Kendry could be replacing Figgy on the roster. And Aybar seems to be alright.
http://fromthedugout.freedomblogging.com/2008/05/10/angels-vs-rays-on-darren-oday-day/
a.k.a. AngelFan35
by HawaiiHaloFan35 on May 10, 2008 4:26 PM PDT reply actions
Vladdy!
I love the D recently from him, its great!
Special thanks to the Twins!!
by RodgerLodges#1Fan on May 10, 2008 4:28 PM PDT reply actions
315 and 322
down the left and right field lines respectively… according to Gameday
a.k.a. AngelFan35
by HawaiiHaloFan35 on May 10, 2008 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions
The lines are short, but short to straightaway left and right. It's only 370 to the alleys.
Ain't no stoppin' us now. We got the groove!
by Fan Since 1981 on May 10, 2008 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, that kinda sucks...
But it’s not as crappy as Fenway
a.k.a. AngelFan35
by HawaiiHaloFan35 on May 10, 2008 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions
But then again, it is a dome & turf
a.k.a. AngelFan35
by HawaiiHaloFan35 on May 10, 2008 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Joe's control is way off. But better velocity than he had against the O's.
Ain't no stoppin' us now. We got the groove!
Should Wood have thrown home? Rays TV sucks. No replay.
Ain't no stoppin' us now. We got the groove!
issues
i cant actually watch the game i have to use mlb.com’s gameday BS. so can someone tell me why they didnt turn two on that
the future looks bright
Ball was hit too slowly.
I thought Wood should have gone home for the force.
Ain't no stoppin' us now. We got the groove!
by Fan Since 1981 on May 10, 2008 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah
definately not a good start
the future looks bright
by halofan4life on May 10, 2008 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Bad control by Joe, but at least the fastball had good zip.
Ain't no stoppin' us now. We got the groove!
creepy
blond juan???
the future looks bright
by halofan4life on May 10, 2008 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
In the dugout he had has cap off, and he's got a bunch of blond streaks.
Ain't no stoppin' us now. We got the groove!
by Fan Since 1981 on May 10, 2008 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Kazmir might be the best lefty starter in all of baseball.
Angels have had the misfortune to be facing yet another excellent pitcher.
Ain't no stoppin' us now. We got the groove!
by Fan Since 1981 on May 10, 2008 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Slumps are always perfect storms...
...of injuries, cold bats, and bad luck.
by KendrickExperience on May 10, 2008 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
On the bright side...
...looks like Kazmir won’t be pitching a CG today
by KendrickExperience on May 10, 2008 4:51 PM PDT reply actions
definately not
not with 46 pitches thru the first 2 innings
the future looks bright
by halofan4life on May 10, 2008 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
More crappy camera work by Rays TV. They lost track of the foul pop.
Ain't no stoppin' us now. We got the groove!
Angels lineup hasn't done anything. There's much more excitement in the White Sox clubhouse.
Ain't no stoppin' us now. We got the groove!
by Fan Since 1981 on May 10, 2008 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions
yesterday's game was a nightmare to watch. Napoli almost got a good hit though.
Scioscia, "Roll the hole!"
Saunders
looked a lot better that inning..
And you can LITE UP THAT HALO !!!
by BigBangRobbDawgg on May 10, 2008 5:00 PM PDT reply actions
yeah he did
100 % better
the future looks bright
by halofan4life on May 10, 2008 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions
minus...
bartlett’s ridiculously long at bat of course
the future looks bright
by halofan4life on May 10, 2008 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah damn him … milked a lot of pitches outta joe
And you can LITE UP THAT HALO !!!
by BigBangRobbDawgg on May 10, 2008 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Angels lineup has been badly affected by lack of continuity.
Sosh has had to juggle everyday.
Ain't no stoppin' us now. We got the groove!
Possibly the DL for Figgy.
Ain't no stoppin' us now. We got the groove!
by Fan Since 1981 on May 10, 2008 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions
wow
our leadoff man at .210… no wonder why we cant score
And you can LITE UP THAT HALO !!!
by BigBangRobbDawgg on May 10, 2008 5:03 PM PDT reply actions
hes at .210 because hes more into hitting homeruns that getting on
base
the future looks bright
by halofan4life on May 10, 2008 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
How many years left on that GMJ contract????
by KendrickExperience on May 10, 2008 5:05 PM PDT reply actions
3 after this year
the future looks bright
by halofan4life on May 10, 2008 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
AYBAR
2-bagger… why dont we try him at leadoff… he cant be any worse than GMJ
And you can LITE UP THAT HALO !!!
by BigBangRobbDawgg on May 10, 2008 5:06 PM PDT reply actions
hunter is at .295
the future looks bright
by halofan4life on May 10, 2008 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions
torii’s still in the vicinity isnt he ?
And you can LITE UP THAT HALO !!!
by BigBangRobbDawgg on May 10, 2008 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Full count to Vlad. Any takers that Kaz throws somthing out of the zone
Ain't no stoppin' us now. We got the groove!
Damn you blog. Where is the "delete comment" function?
Ain't no stoppin' us now. We got the groove!
by Fan Since 1981 on May 10, 2008 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
OF ALL
the times vlad takes one… he takes THAT ?
And you can LITE UP THAT HALO !!!
by BigBangRobbDawgg on May 10, 2008 5:09 PM PDT reply actions
When
does vlad drop down in the order… its getting bad.
And you can LITE UP THAT HALO !!!
by BigBangRobbDawgg on May 10, 2008 5:10 PM PDT reply actions
>_<
It’s a great pitch, but damn, Vlad, you have to atleast foul that sucker off.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
Worst slump of his Angel career so far?
by KendrickExperience on May 10, 2008 5:11 PM PDT reply actions
He was REALLY bad in may 2005.
And July last year. But still, he’s been pretty bad.
~Till the Halo burns out...
Yes. All of his numbers at this stage of the season are the worst he's ever posted as an Angel.
Ain't no stoppin' us now. We got the groove!
by Fan Since 1981 on May 10, 2008 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
anybody
think he drops down in the order any time soon ?
And you can LITE UP THAT HALO !!!
by BigBangRobbDawgg on May 10, 2008 5:12 PM PDT reply actions
NAPS !!
pulled a mathis !!
And you can LITE UP THAT HALO !!!
by BigBangRobbDawgg on May 10, 2008 5:13 PM PDT reply actions
The Rays aren't even all that patient. They're only 9th in the league in walks.
Ain't no stoppin' us now. We got the groove!
Let Pena off the hook.
This is how you got yourself in trouble in the first, Joe.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
We already have half the Bees hitters up here.
Which is why they’ve slowed down in May.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
*Sigh*
Nice try Juan.
Kotch, we need a good AB here.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
The Angels hitters have been weakened by the environment.
An environment saturated by Early Bird dinner specials, Metamucil, Lincoln Town Cars travelling 20 mph below the speed limit, prune juice, and Matlock reruns. It takes its toll.
Ain't no stoppin' us now. We got the groove!
Angels need to go back to the small ball blueprint.
Infield hit. Steal 2nd. Groundout to 2nd to advance the runner to 3rd. Squeeze play to get the runner home.
Ain't no stoppin' us now. We got the groove!
Remember that time our team could get a freakin' hit?
Yeah, me neither.
by Caseys Kiss of Death on May 10, 2008 5:35 PM PDT reply actions
Pre-Roid Glaus
was a better hitter for us.
by Caseys Kiss of Death on May 10, 2008 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Only has 1 HR this year. Still thank him for the WS MVP. But, turning the page.
Ain't no stoppin' us now. We got the groove!
by Fan Since 1981 on May 10, 2008 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions
6K's, but we've been making him work alot harder than Shields.
We’ve also been hitting the ball alot harder.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
You gotta send him!
With hits so hard to come by lately.
by Chone's Chonies on May 10, 2008 5:41 PM PDT reply actions
I'd agree, the way things have been going S-Rod should have been sent.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
? No score. That round thing is still next to "LAA".
Ain't no stoppin' us now. We got the groove!
by Fan Since 1981 on May 10, 2008 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions
that ball wasn't quite to the cutoff man
when srod was rounding 3rd. why’d he stop?
"Here we go baby, 'bout f***'n' time!"
Better question is why hadn't he scored already?
Two outs, he should have been gone on contact.
~Till the Halo burns out...
The line is too short. The ball doesn't go very far once it gets in the corner.
In LAA that’s probably a run.
Ain't no stoppin' us now. We got the groove!
by Fan Since 1981 on May 10, 2008 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Even with that
I was just reviewing Sean Rodriguez’s minor league numbers. His bat is streaky as hell, but the kid knows how to take a walk. If he plays his cards right, he might end up ahead of Wood on the depth chart.
Witty .sig goes here.
Smart move to hold the ball there
rather than try for an impossible play.
~Till the Halo burns out...
Rays starters have been going nuts.
Thursday night: 8 shutout innings vs. the Jays.
Last night 9 shutout innings.
Tonight….
Ain't no stoppin' us now. We got the groove!
Time for the guys who make the big bucks to deliver the big hits.
Or maybe. Just maybe….........................the BAT SNIFFAH will strike tonight.
Ain't no stoppin' us now. We got the groove!
Even against Kazmir and Shields,
we should be able to score a run or 2 in 15 innings, Halos. Get it together.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
Yeah, but even Hunter and Kotch are a combined
0-10 in the series thus far.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
None of them but Matthews
have even close to a reasonable sample size.
by Caseys Kiss of Death on May 10, 2008 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Has JR put on a few? He looks heavier.
I’m hoping that’s from Gold’s Gym and not KFC.
Ain't no stoppin' us now. We got the groove!
The good news is Kazmir's probably done after this inning
105 pitches and his second start back from injury.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
This damn well better not be how Saunders gets his first loss
by Caseys Kiss of Death on May 10, 2008 5:59 PM PDT reply actions
Could be worse
Could be a 12-run blowout followed by an announcement that he needs Tommy John surgery.
Witty .sig goes here.
Um... Shutout again? I don't think so.
Naps and Kotch gonna take care of business next inning.
Willits for ROY! Oh, wait... Um, Kendrick for batting title? Yeah!
There is a thread over at D Rays Bay asking everyone to suggest a name
for their new stadium. We could help them out.
Scioscia, "Roll the hole!"
outer space stadium
it reminds me of something outta planet of the apes, the dimensions and all
the future looks bright
by halofan4life on May 10, 2008 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions
New pitcher for the Rays...
with a 5.79 ERA
by HawaiiHaloFan35 on May 10, 2008 6:09 PM PDT reply actions
Nothing wrong with the swings Napoli
and Kotch took. We just can’t catch a break.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
percy was always a blood pressure riser tho, depends on if he gets the first guy out
the future looks bright
by halofan4life on May 10, 2008 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions
The irritating thing is we hit every single ball hard,
we just got their fielders every time.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
Wow
our offense is missing HK, Vlad’s in the worst slump of his career, Mike insists on playing Kotch behind Q against lefties (strike that for today, when his hand was forced), Figgins is down…
Witty .sig goes here.
you're correct
but the fact remains the same that our offense really sucks right now. can’t wait to get everybody back and going again.
"Here we go baby, 'bout f***'n' time!"
This is so weird.
It seems like we’re hitting these balls plenty hard they’re just going right to people.
~Till the Halo burns out...
Is there a negro league hall of fame anywhere near the Tampa area?
this is starting to get ridiculous
by Chone's Chonies on May 10, 2008 6:16 PM PDT reply actions
Why were Naps and Kotch flipped in the order tonight?
by Caseys Kiss of Death on May 10, 2008 6:18 PM PDT reply actions
Ah yes
those dreaded lefties, off of which Kotchman is only hitting .522 this year.
Way to over-manage, Mike.
by Caseys Kiss of Death on May 10, 2008 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
If Saunders Loses Today Because of this Sh**y Offense
What is Ervin Going to do tommorw
I Can See That Lit Up Halo All The Way In AZ.
hes gonna have to do wut shields couldnt do last nite, throw a no no
the future looks bright
by halofan4life on May 10, 2008 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah I no that but Someon has to score
Bring Out the Voodoooooooo Bats!
I Can See That Lit Up Halo All The Way In AZ.
by WillGoAngels27 on May 10, 2008 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions
same here, wut happened
the future looks bright
by halofan4life on May 10, 2008 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Chopper up the middle
S-Rod fakes a hail mary to first, runner tries to take the opportunity to score, S-rod guns him down at the plate.
~Till the Halo burns out...
Hit up the middle
S-Rod fielded the ball back of second, faked a throw to first. Rays 3B coach sent the runner, and S-Rod threw to the plate and the runner was out by a mile.
Witty .sig goes here.
Thanks!
Hope they put it up as a video highlight!
by HawaiiHaloFan35 on May 10, 2008 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions
That was a amazing play!
Who Needs Howie? just kidding
I Can See That Lit Up Halo All The Way In AZ.
Great play
It might have saved the game—the odds of this team scoring once are bad enough, imagine asking this team to score twice.
Here is what happened
Someone grounded it up the middle someone fas so sean rodriguez gets the ball fakes the throw to first and guns him at home
I Can See That Lit Up Halo All The Way In AZ.
The Best part was
it Faked out the Camera Man on MLB.tv
I Can See That Lit Up Halo All The Way In AZ.
it'd be awesome
to see reggie play second next inning. lol.
unfortunately i think it means Q at 3b, Wood SS, Aybar 2b
"Here we go baby, 'bout f***'n' time!"
Way to go Reggie!
Let’s give this pitcher his 3rd loss
by HawaiiHaloFan35 on May 10, 2008 6:27 PM PDT reply actions
How dare ppl say Reggie SUcks
Reggie is the reason were going to comeback and win this game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I Can See That Lit Up Halo All The Way In AZ.
Gameday has the S-Rod highlight up
That was a nice play!
by HawaiiHaloFan35 on May 10, 2008 6:33 PM PDT reply actions
At least he advanced the runners
And a shockingly good play by the normally immobile Carlos Pena.
Witty .sig goes here.
Got the job done.
I’ll take it. And honestly, that was a hell of a play just to prevent a double. IBB to Vlad.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
Come on TORIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Clutch time COme on I want to be happy tonight
I Can See That Lit Up Halo All The Way In AZ.
How, by impersonating major league baseball players?
‘Cause that’s what they’re doing on the field…
Witty .sig goes here.
Did someone forget to tell Torii
“JUST GET THE DAMN BALL OUT OF THE INFIELD!” ???
by Caseys Kiss of Death on May 10, 2008 6:39 PM PDT reply actions
We're like last in the league in Sac flies this year for reasons that remain a mystery to me.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
Yes, 22-15, tied for the Division lead in the AL West
clearly we’re horrible.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
Maybe it's just his nick's namesake
Team has Kendrick = not sucks
Team minus Kendrick = sucks
Witty .sig goes here.
Well stated!
Missing ya Howie!
There's an old saying: 50 percent of what's going to happen, you have no control over. And the other 50 percent is going to happen anyway." -- Arte Moreno
This team is so goddamn bad right now it hurts
and it’s the f*ing rays. They may not be as bad as they once were, but still…back to back shut outs?
by Caseys Kiss of Death on May 10, 2008 6:40 PM PDT reply actions
It's all or nothing with this offense
I hope the first month wasn’t fools gold
by KendrickExperience on May 10, 2008 6:42 PM PDT reply actions
The first month we had Howie and Figgins was leading off instead of Matthews.
~Till the Halo burns out...
Q is good for what ails ya
if what ails ya is “scoring too many runs.”
by Caseys Kiss of Death on May 10, 2008 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions
that's how a sac fly works Torii
Hooters anyone?
by Chone's Chonies on May 10, 2008 6:45 PM PDT reply actions
I cannot believe we're going to lose twice in a row when the pitching staff gives up 2 runs.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
So our pitching comes in ridiculously strong
and our offense becomes about as bad as humanly possible.
This was supposed to be a series to help pad our record for the long haul, not to disappear into mediocrity.
I really, really, really hate baseball sometimes.
by Caseys Kiss of Death on May 10, 2008 6:49 PM PDT reply actions
The Rays ARE good this year though.
I mean, you had to figure the games would be tough. But I in no way expected our offense to just fail like this.
~Till the Halo burns out...
They're not good
they’re just not bad. Juxtaposed with seasons past, they look amazing though.
Still, we should have taken two of three, easy.
by Caseys Kiss of Death on May 10, 2008 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions
How not good?
Shields and Kaz are good starters. They have some good young hitters, and Percy has turned the bullpen around. They’re a good team. Not as good as we are (or should be) but still good.
~Till the Halo burns out...
They have good players
but they’re not yet a “good team.” 2/5ths of a rotation, and a mediocre bullpen mixed with some lineup holes. They’ll finish the season at or under .500, which is an improvement for them, but not yet good…not to say they won’t be soon, of course.
by Caseys Kiss of Death on May 10, 2008 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions
But I should also clarify
that I don’t think you and I are really disagreeing on anything at all here, besides the rather subjective word “good.” We both recognize that TB is a rapidly improving, young team who is getting better by the day/week/month/season, but whom we should have nonetheless should have been able to dispatch of twice in three days.
by Caseys Kiss of Death on May 10, 2008 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Well-
Napoli Kotch Wood
If anybody can get something going, it’s those guys.
~Till the Halo burns out...
Is wild Adenheart pitching tomorrow?
by KendrickExperience on May 10, 2008 6:50 PM PDT reply actions
Brandon K. Wood
SO not ready for prime time.
Stay in Salt Lake, kid.
I can’t wait for Figgins to come back.
Witty .sig goes here.
Shutout back-to-back nights....
That SUCKS
by HawaiiHaloFan35 on May 10, 2008 6:56 PM PDT reply actions
Three hours I'll never get back
Wood doesn’t look like a Major Leaguer
by KendrickExperience on May 10, 2008 6:56 PM PDT reply actions
The Rays are playing like
The Dbacks from last year they were all young and playing good without anyone predicting it
I Can See That Lit Up Halo All The Way In AZ.
i really think i could bat 8th for this team
but, these type of nights happen. Just dont let them happen in october
GMJ with with a walk and a 2B I'd have thought.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
I would have given top performer to Saunders
Or did you mean among the lineup?
~Till the Halo burns out...
He pitched well
and frankly, that is all that matters to me (WRT Hokie Joe).
The offense was pretty terrible, but they were short-handed and facing good pitching.
Witty .sig goes here.
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