Oakland Athletics @ Los Angeles Angels GameThread, Jun 30, 2008 7:05 PM PDT

Lately, I’m seeing consistently bad angles and bad camerawork when they are on (lots of movement). Is it just me or is anyone else having a hard time watching?

by HungryHunter on Jun 30, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

You're having flashbacks to the Phili game

by melvintoast on Jun 30, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

GA's on camera duty

by SCHalo on Jun 30, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let's go Howie!

by melvintoast on Jun 30, 2008 7:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Garland just tries to wierd batters out.

by 44FAN on Jun 30, 2008 7:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

wtf thats my password too

by SFV88 on Jun 30, 2008 7:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

OMFG A HIT!

WE’RE GOING TO WIN THIS GAME, GUYS!

The Hunt for a Red October ...and please keep telling Clutch to chill!

by cardinalwraith on Jun 30, 2008 7:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

GMJ!!!

gotta cheer for something

by SCHalo on Jun 30, 2008 7:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Let's go HGH!

by melvintoast on Jun 30, 2008 7:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

It's a sign... This is important.... This means something...

by melvintoast on Jun 30, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

An HR for JR?

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

by Fan Since 1981 on Jun 30, 2008 7:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Secret Agent Man!

by melvintoast on Jun 30, 2008 7:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

lets go Johnny Rivers

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 7:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

jeez GA coulda done that

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

For Juan to be effective he needs consistant ABs

which he will never get because Soth has a man crush on GA

Write to the Angels front office. Get Tim Salmon's number 15 retired!

by KingF15h on Jun 30, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

BTW, if you heard the interview with Sosh before the game, he pretty much said

that if GA doesn’t produce, Juan is in.

by melvintoast on Jun 30, 2008 7:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

how much less could he possibly need to see out of anderson?

his numbers are downright mathisesque

by Captain Awesome on Jun 30, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I've heard that song before

Write to the Angels front office. Get Tim Salmon's number 15 retired!

by KingF15h on Jun 30, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

do we even try to steal bases anymore?

Angels in 08!

by tanana40 on Jun 30, 2008 7:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

you need to get on base to do that

by SFV88 on Jun 30, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

good point

Angels in 08!

by tanana40 on Jun 30, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dude on the mound threw out 8 this year

by melvintoast on Jun 30, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Crotch! give me an itch!

by melvintoast on Jun 30, 2008 7:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Did anyone else hear that Kotch is the 2nd best hitter in the league against lefties this year?

And yet he has to be thankful that he gets to bat 8th against them.

by leftwing on Jun 30, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Allegedly

Kotch bats .400 from the 8 hole

by TheTypingFiend on Jun 30, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

So the F what? That's a pretty meaningless stat.

by leftwing on Jun 30, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i love scoscia BUT

the way he constructs his lineup is often ludicrous

by Captain Awesome on Jun 30, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

dude... Sosh is the only manager to ever lead the Halos to the WS. And not only that...

They won. Call it ludicrous… he’s got 3 division pennants and a ring. I’ll take that any day over Gene

by melvintoast on Jun 30, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Its not Gene's fault that Joyner couldnt play in the '86 ALCS

...and its not his fault that Henderson crushed that Donnie Moore pitch…and it was a good pitch. If Joyner is healthy, the Angels beat the Mets in the World Series

Write to the Angels front office. Get Tim Salmon's number 15 retired!

by KingF15h on Jun 30, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe he shoulda left witt in?

by melvintoast on Jun 30, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't agree

Again…it was a good pitch that Moore threw. Henderson couldnt have done that again in a million years

Write to the Angels front office. Get Tim Salmon's number 15 retired!

by KingF15h on Jun 30, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I meant to say ”...go on to beat the Mets”

Write to the Angels front office. Get Tim Salmon's number 15 retired!

by KingF15h on Jun 30, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Strunk and white forgives you

by melvintoast on Jun 30, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Judy listens to Bob Marley?

The Hunt for a Red October ...and please keep telling Clutch to chill!

by cardinalwraith on Jun 30, 2008 7:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Greg Smith is shite

Let’s jump on him next inning (and shut up Phys)

Don't call me Desmond

by highlandhalo on Jun 30, 2008 7:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm really tired of Judy.

The Hunt for a Red October ...and please keep telling Clutch to chill!

by cardinalwraith on Jun 30, 2008 7:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Judy is getting hit hard tonight

by leftwing on Jun 30, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The A's are making a video game out of him. Hit and Run Anahiem.

by 44FAN on Jun 30, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kurt Suzuki is............Eskimo Spy!

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

by Fan Since 1981 on Jun 30, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Judy, Judy, Judy

Witty .sig goes here.

by scareduck on Jun 30, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Soth has no clue

how to make a lineup card. Kotchman and HGH should be switched in tonights lineup

Write to the Angels front office. Get Tim Salmon's number 15 retired!

by KingF15h on Jun 30, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Its not like either of them have been good

Get rid of Quinlan

by edhoo on Jun 30, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kotch is batting .292

I’ll take that any day

Write to the Angels front office. Get Tim Salmon's number 15 retired!

by KingF15h on Jun 30, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

.769 OPS for a 1B

is bad

Get rid of Quinlan

by edhoo on Jun 30, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kotch has been one of our best hitters all year

Write to the Angels front office. Get Tim Salmon's number 15 retired!

by KingF15h on Jun 30, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

One fault of OPS is that it weighs on-base average and slugging percentage equally, although on-base average correlates better with scoring runs.

Just because he doesnt hit for power doesnt mean he isnt a good hitter

Write to the Angels front office. Get Tim Salmon's number 15 retired!

by KingF15h on Jun 30, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think he'll hit for reasonable power before he's done

by leftwing on Jun 30, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's not in effect tonight, but...

...I have never understood the “bat a speedy guy 9th to have 2 leadoff hitters” strategy. I’m serious, I actually don’t understand how it makes sense. If someone could explain it to me using small words, I’d appreciate it.

by leftwing on Jun 30, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The theory is

that you put a guy who’s fast but doesn’t walk enough to warrant being higher up in the lineup.

The Hunt for a Red October ...and please keep telling Clutch to chill!

by cardinalwraith on Jun 30, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think it worked with Willits and Figgins last year

Angels in 08!

by tanana40 on Jun 30, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I guess I get it if...

..the idea is to just have 2 in a row, so hopefully one gets on for the RBI guys. But when there’s also a speedy slap hitter batting 2nd, suddenly you have 3 in a row and nobody to drive that 9th guy in if he gets on.

by leftwing on Jun 30, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like the idea IF we bat Howie 2nd to get those guys home

Write to the Angels front office. Get Tim Salmon's number 15 retired!

by KingF15h on Jun 30, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Also Vlad bats third

To get him more at bats.
When the lineup flips around he allegedly gets the RBI opportunities of a hitter in the 4 spot

by TheTypingFiend on Jun 30, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

it's the same theory that the Cardinals use

they bat their pitcher in 8 hole to get more runners on for Pujols in the 3 hole

Angels in 08!

by tanana40 on Jun 30, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

#9 hit 3 home runs against the twins in the ALCS. It works!

by melvintoast on Jun 30, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

the 2nd was the worst inning i have seen in sometime

Seattle I would like to thank you for sucking. It allows me to get back to my roots: Hating Fremont.

Kobe tell me how my ass tastes

by hauldog on Jun 30, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

at least the slowest in the top half

Angels in 08!

by tanana40 on Jun 30, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

boring!

Seattle I would like to thank you for sucking. It allows me to get back to my roots: Hating Fremont.

Kobe tell me how my ass tastes

by hauldog on Jun 30, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

nice judy

by SCHalo on Jun 30, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

can we call him K-land yet??

by SFV88 on Jun 30, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

When he strikes out the side or gets 12 K's maybe.

The Hunt for a Red October ...and please keep telling Clutch to chill!

by cardinalwraith on Jun 30, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let's go Naps! Hit one will ya?

by 44FAN on Jun 30, 2008 7:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

3 strikes

one swing by side salad

by cupie on Jun 30, 2008 7:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

That last one just looked like a great pitch by Nap's reaction

by leftwing on Jun 30, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

what about the first one that was right down Broadway

by cupie on Jun 30, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Can't speak to that one

by leftwing on Jun 30, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i thought we got mad

when people swing at the first pitch

by Captain Awesome on Jun 30, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i am just mad!

by cupie on Jun 30, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

First pitch outs really.

First pitch hits make us happy.

by TheTypingFiend on Jun 30, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

3-2

nice count there figgy.

by TheTypingFiend on Jun 30, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

my direct tv feed looks like a strobe feed

by cupie on Jun 30, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

it's hard to watch and giving me a headache

by ladybug on Jun 30, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i think Steve Fairchild switched souls with Mickey Hatcher

(FYI Steve Fairchild was the OC for the Bills this last year…....needless to say…that offense sucked too)

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Well, this is going well.

Do you have a moment to hear about the Church of Fregosi?

by HaloDutch on Jun 30, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Space-time continuum collapse alert

Aybar walks twice in one game.

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by scareduck on Jun 30, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Perhaps he realized

that a strikeout swinging in the dirt isn’t the best way to get on base.

by TheTypingFiend on Jun 30, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Aybar has doubled his walks on the season tonight

Get rid of Quinlan

by edhoo on Jun 30, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Punish this punk Vlad

Don't call me Desmond

by highlandhalo on Jun 30, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

It's that time of the year where watching this team depresses me.

The Hunt for a Red October ...and please keep telling Clutch to chill!

by cardinalwraith on Jun 30, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

How is that not a balk

by melvintoast on Jun 30, 2008 8:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

It's not not a balk.

by Stirrups on Jun 30, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well if it's not not a balk that what isn't it not?

by melvintoast on Jun 30, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

All thats missing here is Bill Murray

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 8:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

WOULD THE COMPLAINERS PLEASE GO TO Lookout Landing...

Over here we’re in first!

by melvintoast on Jun 30, 2008 8:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

i would but i got banned (shrug)

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Can I still complain about the creepy Statue of Liberty All Star Game ads here?

by leftwing on Jun 30, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes... I fully expect Charlton Heston to be beating the sand with his fist.

It’s creepy

by melvintoast on Jun 30, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You bastards!!! You blew..it all...up!

Do you have a moment to hear about the Church of Fregosi?

by HaloDutch on Jun 30, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

God bless the late Chuck Heston...........

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

by Fan Since 1981 on Jun 30, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The second Omega Man

How is that possible?

by Stirrups on Jun 30, 2008 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good point

Rally up Angels! Rally up HH!

Don't call me Desmond

by highlandhalo on Jun 30, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice pitch Garland. Perfect change.

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

by Fan Since 1981 on Jun 30, 2008 8:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

nice k

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 8:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Go team!

by cupie on Jun 30, 2008 8:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

5Ks for the G-Man.

4 innings, 2 runs allowed – right in line with typical Garland. TIME FOR THE HITTERS TO DO THEIR JOB.

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

by Fan Since 1981 on Jun 30, 2008 8:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

garland seems to have recovered well

it’s hard to win when the Angels have scored One Run in the last Thirty-One innings…

let’s change that NOW! go Halos!

by yeswecan on Jun 30, 2008 8:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Who was that guy who pitched the top of the 4th?

Nice one Judy.

by leftwing on Jun 30, 2008 8:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Lotta whining

Guess the whiners are all bandwagoners, as I recall the Angel squads prior to 2002 and would have crawled thru broken glass to catch a game we were behind by 2 early while up by 4.5 at the end of June.

by Rev Halofan on Jun 30, 2008 8:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

i prefer to think of mine as frustration........

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

perhaps you were...

...Born of Frustration?

by yeswecan on Jun 30, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

dont know what it is cant open it at work........

stupid filters…...

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

it's a little random

but it’s a great song

by yeswecan on Jun 30, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i will check it out at home then

makes mental note

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like this one

much better
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUY6jTcD-4g

by ladybug on Jun 30, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

or this one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDC3QpMCI1A&feature=related

by ladybug on Jun 30, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

those are the kinds of Hits the Angels need!! :)

by yeswecan on Jun 30, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

:-)

by ladybug on Jun 30, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I remember those squads too

I seem to recall complaining back then too. Except for ‘95…I forcibly repressed those memories. Whole year’s a blank.

Do you have a moment to hear about the Church of Fregosi?

by HaloDutch on Jun 30, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

(vomits uncontrollably)

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let's Go!

Revamped lineup!

by TheTypingFiend on Jun 30, 2008 8:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Fan since 81 is right

this is a typical Judy performance.We won a lot of these earlier. Only difference is the offensive production.

Do you have a moment to hear about the Church of Fregosi?

by HaloDutch on Jun 30, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

And the 5Ks have been a bonus.

The 2 Ks helped him get out of the 3rd after the lead-off double.

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

by Fan Since 1981 on Jun 30, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

We're shit offensively

But okay nobody listen to me when i suggest sending Weaver away for some bat

Don't call me Desmond

by highlandhalo on Jun 30, 2008 8:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Depends on who.

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

by Fan Since 1981 on Jun 30, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

HOLY MOSELEY

who, pray tell?

by Rev Halofan on Jun 30, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Indeed who

Suggestions from the flock?

I suggested Ichiro a while ago and got batted down cuz he’s in the division

Don't call me Desmond

by highlandhalo on Jun 30, 2008 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe Vlad needs to hit better than .300 and maybe Rivera could play more

maybe Hula could stop swinging at dirt and maybe Figgy could stop striking out.

by melvintoast on Jun 30, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hate these white slippered player of the Fremont team.

by 44FAN on Jun 30, 2008 8:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Johnny G needs to give a tutorial on fielding his position.........

bueno

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 8:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

amen

Don't call me Desmond

by highlandhalo on Jun 30, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Betcha Judy doesn't cry when he gets pulled

Don't call me Desmond

by highlandhalo on Jun 30, 2008 8:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Great timing on your commentary, Phyzzz.

by Stirrups on Jun 30, 2008 8:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Kurt Suzuki ...........Eskimo Spy....has been HBP.

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

by Fan Since 1981 on Jun 30, 2008 8:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

methinks resigning Garland should be atleast considered......

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Oakland A's. First pitch ground out to 2B.

Mimicry is the sincerest form of flattery.

by Stirrups on Jun 30, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice inning Dorothy!

Rattle the bats!

Don't call me Desmond

by highlandhalo on Jun 30, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

nice Garland!

we need some HITS

by yeswecan on Jun 30, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

hey batter batter batter............

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

how long before we turn on Juan?

Angels in 08!

by tanana40 on Jun 30, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

2 pitches two outs

Angels in 08!

by tanana40 on Jun 30, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

What situation would we have to be in

for Hatcher to legitimately be worried about his job?

5 games back of first in August?

by Rev Halofan on Jun 30, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Scioscia wouldn't get rid of one of his Dodger buddies

Get rid of Quinlan

by edhoo on Jun 30, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

This is getting so damned frustrating.

Two pitches, two outs.

The Hunt for a Red October ...and please keep telling Clutch to chill!

by cardinalwraith on Jun 30, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

stop fucking swinging at first pitches

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

by Carl Johnson on Jun 30, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

and just like that two quick outs

pathetic

by Rev Halofan on Jun 30, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

rev, you're not coming to the dark side now are you?

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Two pitches, two outs. This is officially retarded.

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

by Fan Since 1981 on Jun 30, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

STOP SWINGING AT THE FIRST PITCH!!!

by Doctor Wu on Jun 30, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Napoli take s a pitch

great strategy…

by Rev Halofan on Jun 30, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

WOOOOOOOOOT

i kinda called it

by Rev Halofan on Jun 30, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

NIPPLES GOES DEEP!!

The Hunt for a Red October ...and please keep telling Clutch to chill!

by cardinalwraith on Jun 30, 2008 8:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

mathis is better.......

GIGGLES

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mathis would have hit that OVER the rocks.

by Stirrups on Jun 30, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

After this season, Garlands's 12 million comes off the books, as does GA's 13 million.

I hope management uses this money for hitters with patience.

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

by Fan Since 1981 on Jun 30, 2008 8:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

like i said above.......

Garland being resigned has to atleast be “considered” i think

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

For the love of god

no

Get rid of Quinlan

by edhoo on Jun 30, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

why not......atleast he is consistant......

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Because players like Garland aren't worth 14 million

Get rid of Quinlan

by edhoo on Jun 30, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

well obviously dont sign him for that much..........

but 3 years 30 mill or so…......who knows…....he might like it here and want to stay for less pay

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

This is a league where Carlos Silva gets 48 million

Get rid of Quinlan

by edhoo on Jun 30, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

okay okay......no point in arguing with you (which i dont wanna do anyways)

i just think it should be “considered” and i will leave it at that

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

No

The Angels’ best hope is that he has a decent enough year to where the Angels can get a first-round sandwich pick.

Witty .sig goes here.

by scareduck on Jun 30, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Why, when they can't produce them in the minors?

A lack of plate discipline is this team’s hallmark, top to bottom.

Witty .sig goes here.

by scareduck on Jun 30, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not if free agents like Thome and Burrell are signed. Both those guys walk.

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

by Fan Since 1981 on Jun 30, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

What kind of idiotic organization

tries to make its hitters do things they are not naturally good at? Kotchman is from our organization, he takes walks, NApoli too. To force people who are NOT plate discipline types to concentrate on the ONE THING that they do not do whiel they are in DEVELOPMENTAL ball … dude, that is idiocy.

by Rev Halofan on Jun 30, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kotchman takes walks?

Not anymore

Get rid of Quinlan

by edhoo on Jun 30, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hadn't realized it

but that .339 OBP in 2008 is a pretty big step down from his .372 last year. Plus he’s not hitting for as much power as last year. Just hope it’s a half-season anomaly.

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by scareduck on Jun 30, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

true, BUT....

Ducky’s right in the sense that plate discipline doesn’t seem to be a priority when coaching the kids.

by yeswecan on Jun 30, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

In which case

why aren’t the Angels drafting players who are good at those things?

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by scareduck on Jun 30, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't blame Hatcher

your quibble is with Eddie Bane,,,

by Rev Halofan on Jun 30, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Except, not really

The Jeff Angus interviews showed their relative disinterest in if not contempt for ball four.

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by scareduck on Jun 30, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I blame Steve Phisioc

by melvintoast on Jun 30, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Another stupid Naps pop-up

by Stirrups on Jun 30, 2008 8:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Heh

... over the fence. Yay, Napoli!

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by scareduck on Jun 30, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

THERE WE GO

i’ll have some Italian on my Side Salad!!!!!!!

by yeswecan on Jun 30, 2008 8:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

at least mike napoli knows how to play baseball

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by Carl Johnson on Jun 30, 2008 8:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

yeah!!! Naps

Angels in 08!

by tanana40 on Jun 30, 2008 8:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

sayonara

Don't call me Desmond

by highlandhalo on Jun 30, 2008 8:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

if napoli is on the bench any time soon

i’m starting an official letter writing campaign

by Captain Awesome on Jun 30, 2008 8:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Right fielder didn't have a chance on that one

Don't call me Desmond

by highlandhalo on Jun 30, 2008 8:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The firework smoke

looks great in high def!!!!!!!!

by Rev Halofan on Jun 30, 2008 8:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Did you finally break down and buy a new TV?

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by scareduck on Jun 30, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

from Howards?

(Sorry, I had to)

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by cardinalwraith on Jun 30, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

oh yeah

but from BEST BUY … no a flat screen so it only costed like $349…

by Rev Halofan on Jun 30, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

We really need to get a power bat

Oh wait, we have one.

by leftwing on Jun 30, 2008 8:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Hudler with the sarcasm!!

right before the break:

“That’s their second run in 32 innings. They’re hot!”

hahahha

by yeswecan on Jun 30, 2008 8:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I have to take back some criticism of Rex and Phys

They’re doing well tonight.

by leftwing on Jun 30, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

except just now they were talking about exercising their groin muscles

Don't call me Desmond

by highlandhalo on Jun 30, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good thing I missed that

while looking up Napoli’s AB/HR this year (around 12 before today if my math is right).

by leftwing on Jun 30, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I liked Napoli's bat flip

It said “Play me Mike”

Don't call me Desmond

by highlandhalo on Jun 30, 2008 8:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

**Homerun #12*Mike Napoli****

by 44FAN on Jun 30, 2008 8:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

nice k

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 8:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

nice k

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 8:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

whoops

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Garland's fastball still at 94 mph.

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

by Fan Since 1981 on Jun 30, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Judy in trouble.

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by cardinalwraith on Jun 30, 2008 8:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Weaver in trouble

Vlad in trouble.
GA in trouble.
Hunter in trouble.
Mathis in trouble.
Speiers in trouble.
Trouble is catching…

by Stirrups on Jun 30, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

this ain't River City

there’s no trouble with a capital “T” that rhymes with “P” that stands for “Pierzynski”

by yeswecan on Jun 30, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Girl in trouble

It’s a temporary thing.

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by scareduck on Jun 30, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Weaver just threw a no hitter, how is that trouble?

by melvintoast on Jun 30, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice strategy.

Set up the force play at home for out #3.

by Stirrups on Jun 30, 2008 8:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

A stroke of genius by the Soth.

God, I hate that nickname.

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by cardinalwraith on Jun 30, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Refuse to use.

by Stirrups on Jun 30, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

this will end well

by Captain Awesome on Jun 30, 2008 8:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Sigh.

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by scareduck on Jun 30, 2008 8:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

cmon Johnny G...

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 8:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Barton laying off the change.

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

by Fan Since 1981 on Jun 30, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

QUALITY START by Christmas Ornament

now it’s time for some HITS

by yeswecan on Jun 30, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Garland out of a jam

by Rev Halofan on Jun 30, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

It was all part of the plan.

Trying to extend the game on behalf of the fans, who are getting shortchanged in the bottom half of innings…

by Stirrups on Jun 30, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

nice.......way to go..

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

$50 million makes the catch. Inning over.

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

by Fan Since 1981 on Jun 30, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

now let's score some more runs

Angels in 08!

by tanana40 on Jun 30, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

RUNS

Plurality is essential.

by TheTypingFiend on Jun 30, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Swear to god I was just typing that.

by Stirrups on Jun 30, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

not likely

it’s still some time until napoli will get a chance for another solo bomb

by Captain Awesome on Jun 30, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Get in a jam, get out of a jam, get in a jam, get out of a jam.......

Go Jon Garland

by 44FAN on Jun 30, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

He's sort of the King of Jams.

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by cardinalwraith on Jun 30, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Then we should change his nickname to Knott's

by Stirrups on Jun 30, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

did you say...

“King of Jams”??

by yeswecan on Jun 30, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Both you and Stirrups get Panthers.

Also, I second the suggestion to change Judy to “Knotts.”

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by cardinalwraith on Jun 30, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

There's a rumor the Angels will pursue free agents Jim Thome and Pat Burrell after this season.

I read it somewhere on the internet, so it must be true. ;)

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

by Fan Since 1981 on Jun 30, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Does up above in this thread count as "on the Internet"?

by Stirrups on Jun 30, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

:) Exactly.

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

by Fan Since 1981 on Jun 30, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

nice game for aybar so far

by wings on Jun 30, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Admirial doing what admirals do best........

leading from the front…....or something like that

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Aybar is looking pantherish tonight

by leftwing on Jun 30, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Unlike Vlad

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by scareduck on Jun 30, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Or Hunter

by Stirrups on Jun 30, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You assume we'll win this game.

My friend, you have the Audacity of Hope™.

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by cardinalwraith on Jun 30, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

vlad staying consistant..........

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

just STOP

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by Carl Johnson on Jun 30, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Okay - this could be grounds for getting banned from HH

But Vlad’s contract for 2009 is the TEAM’S option. Meaning they could let him walk after 2008. That would be another $15 million saved.

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

by Fan Since 1981 on Jun 30, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

lol

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I should qualify. I want that money to be spent to reshape this lineup.

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

by Fan Since 1981 on Jun 30, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

On quality free agents that will be available in the 2009 market

Such as Vlad Guerrero, who would probably headline such free agents were he allowed to walk by the Angels.

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by scareduck on Jun 30, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Who bothers walking Vlad anymore?

by Stirrups on Jun 30, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

No joke

Vlad’s stretches of suck are getting longer and longer.

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by scareduck on Jun 30, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dear Fan Since 1981

Do NOT encourage the Ducky!!!! :)

by yeswecan on Jun 30, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

are you advocating that move?

because if you are, i think that’s insane.

by yeswecan on Jun 30, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not advocating.....but perhaps considered.

Vlad’s SLG keeps dropping year after year.

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

by Fan Since 1981 on Jun 30, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

But where else are we going to spend $15 million?

I think Arte might consider that an investment to get an Angel into the HOF

by TheTypingFiend on Jun 30, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You definitely pick up Vlads option

But resigning him after that probably wouldnt be a great idea

Get rid of Quinlan

by edhoo on Jun 30, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes. That's probably the best course of action.

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

by Fan Since 1981 on Jun 30, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Seeing as how you know f---ing everything, and can predict the future

you’re probably right.

Don't call me Desmond

by highlandhalo on Jun 30, 2008 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

hunter too............

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

are they saying boo?

or boo-urns?

by Captain Awesome on Jun 30, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

QUIT SWINGING AT THE GOD DAMNED FIRST PITCH !!!!!!

by Doctor Wu on Jun 30, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

vlad and tori looking very anti-panther

by wings on Jun 30, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

right now we are the worst 16 games over .500 team in baseball

Angels in 08!

by tanana40 on Jun 30, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Angels hitters made a deal with the grounds crew

to avoid having any balls hit the ground.

by leftwing on Jun 30, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

nice use of rule 3.

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That was frustrating

by leftwing on Jun 30, 2008 8:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

somewhere billy beane is laughing at us

by ihearhowie2.0 on Jun 30, 2008 8:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

firemickeyhatcher.com

i’ll go in halvsies with someone

anyone

by Captain Awesome on Jun 30, 2008 8:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm in.

by Stirrups on Jun 30, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

im so sick of blaming coaches

players swing at bad pitches, not mickey hatcher. stop acting like hes sitting there telling them to approach their ABs like idiots

by ihearhowie2.0 on Jun 30, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

well a "real coach" would do something about it

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah. it's not like a coaching staff has any influence over players or anything.

by Stirrups on Jun 30, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

no, they dont. youre absolutely right

even though you were kidding. these are grown men getting paid millions. youre telling me vlad and torii hunter listen to mickey hatcher?

youre all unbelievable. everyone gives the hitters credit when theyre hot but then only blames coaches when theyre cold. its pathetic. it goes both ways. nobody complained about hatcher last year when our hitters were unstoppable for months.

by ihearhowie2.0 on Jun 30, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

well you dont really "complain" when things are going good normally........

but i digress

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Folks have been complaining about Hatcher here for AT LEAST 3 years.

by Stirrups on Jun 30, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

ya, 2 playoff appearances and an ALCS over those 3 years. what a loser

this team operates on mike scoscias philosophy so a knock on hatcher is a knock on your manager. but go ahead, complain away. i guess its easy to be pissy when youve only followed the team since theyve been successful. or at least act like it.

by ihearhowie2.0 on Jun 30, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dude.

I started following the Halos in 1965, when I heard they were coming to Anaheim.

If the offense sputters, it is the batting coach’s job on the line. Hatcher brought that point up himself just this very week. Hatcher’s job is to ensure that the hitters can execute on the manager’s philosophy and, if they fail, to correct their problems until they do. That’s baseball. Anything else is wishful thinking and denial.

Nobody can deny that the Halos would have done better in those three playoff appearances if their offense had not gone to sleep.

by Stirrups on Jun 30, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

P.S. Yes, they do.

These grown men are paid millions to be professional players, which means that they have to listen to their coaching staff. It happens so frequently that the only way to miss it is to follow baeball on the radio.

by Stirrups on Jun 30, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

except he obviously is telling them to approach their ABs like idiots

or else this team has some of the least coachable players in mlb

by Captain Awesome on Jun 30, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dammit Howie!

by TheTypingFiend on Jun 30, 2008 8:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

lame hitting

time for another STOP

by yeswecan on Jun 30, 2008 8:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

CAN WE GET A SLUMPBUSTER STAT?

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by cardinalwraith on Jun 30, 2008 8:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Here's some

35-24-34?

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by scareduck on Jun 30, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

only if she's 5'3

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hawt.

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by cardinalwraith on Jun 30, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

pretty close

to a Brick House

by yeswecan on Jun 30, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Aybar looks angry he is trying and nobody else except #44 is.

by 44FAN on Jun 30, 2008 8:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I would say Johnny G is trying his best too

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

A bunch of happy campers in here tonight

Seattle I would like to thank you for sucking. It allows me to get back to my roots: Hating Fremont.

Kobe tell me how my ass tastes

by hauldog on Jun 30, 2008 8:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

2 runs in 34 innings will do that to a fan base.

by Stirrups on Jun 30, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

A's Angels games have been pretty boring as of late, so I was expecting this

Seattle I would like to thank you for sucking. It allows me to get back to my roots: Hating Fremont.

Kobe tell me how my ass tastes

by hauldog on Jun 30, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I FULLY RETRACT the idea of letting Vlad get away.

This lineup might suck, but Vlad sure as hell ain’t the problem.

It’s just that this is disturbing:

Angels: 12th in runs, 13th in OBP, 12th in SLG.

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

by Fan Since 1981 on Jun 30, 2008 8:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

This pathetic offense has been going

on for years now. What the hell. Is it the players or the coaches ?

Stay on the damn bag!!

by higdog on Jun 30, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Offensive philosophy

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by scareduck on Jun 30, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Soth Angels have never been much for scoring runs.

The best has only been 4th in the AL, during the 2002 World Series Championship season, and last year.

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

by Fan Since 1981 on Jun 30, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Garland at 105 pitches, how long do they stay with him?

Angels in 08!

by tanana40 on Jun 30, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

One flyball too long

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by scareduck on Jun 30, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

WELL. Looks like GA starts in LF tomorrow.

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

by Fan Since 1981 on Jun 30, 2008 8:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Begin the bloodletting.

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by cardinalwraith on Jun 30, 2008 8:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

ah, GA's perfect fielding percentage looks pretty good right now

again, when do we turn on Juan?

Angels in 08!

by tanana40 on Jun 30, 2008 8:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

In epic, James Earl Jones voice..."IT HAS BEGUN!!!!"

Whatever dude.

by Mayheminthehood on Jun 30, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

If GA wasn't so lazy Johnny woulda caught that ball.

by melvintoast on Jun 30, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's why Rivera doesn't play full time

by Los Angeles de Anaheim on Jun 30, 2008 8:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

That happened because he does not play full time

Seattle I would like to thank you for sucking. It allows me to get back to my roots: Hating Fremont.

Kobe tell me how my ass tastes

by hauldog on Jun 30, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

exactly... GA's laziness is why Rivera should be benched

by Los Angeles de Anaheim on Jun 30, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

first error by an Angels's outfielder this year, right?

Angels in 08!

by tanana40 on Jun 30, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Keep the glove OPEN out there Juan! Ha, ha.

by 44FAN on Jun 30, 2008 8:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

lol.........biting.... the.... tongue........laughing.... away ....anger.......

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 8:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

watching this game is akin to watching saturdays game

by ihearhowie2.0 on Jun 30, 2008 8:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Juan was using Cust's glove.

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

by Fan Since 1981 on Jun 30, 2008 8:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

close game, fans, until.....yeeeow!

well, let’s just see how important that missed fly ball turns out…!
Dee!

"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer

by One won lost won on Jun 30, 2008 8:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

If they get to 4 it is over

Seattle I would like to thank you for sucking. It allows me to get back to my roots: Hating Fremont.

Kobe tell me how my ass tastes

by hauldog on Jun 30, 2008 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dude.

As soon as I read that, ball goes right by Kotch.

Whatever dude.

by Mayheminthehood on Jun 30, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Timing not fault. It had been up for awhile at that point

Seattle I would like to thank you for sucking. It allows me to get back to my roots: Hating Fremont.

Kobe tell me how my ass tastes

by hauldog on Jun 30, 2008 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I really like Oliver.

(See? Positive post!)

by Stirrups on Jun 30, 2008 8:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Let's Go Now Angels!

My family members are angry this team.

by 44FAN on Jun 30, 2008 8:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

nice D, howie!

obviously the A’s don’t do the contact play

by yeswecan on Jun 30, 2008 8:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

dont need to. 4-1

by ihearhowie2.0 on Jun 30, 2008 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

NIce play Howie!

by leftwing on Jun 30, 2008 8:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Game

Seattle I would like to thank you for sucking. It allows me to get back to my roots: Hating Fremont.

Kobe tell me how my ass tastes

by hauldog on Jun 30, 2008 8:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

well no matter what........another quality start by Garland

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 8:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Not much consolation.

At this point, you give up more than one run, we’ll probably lose.

The Hunt for a Red October ...and please keep telling Clutch to chill!

by cardinalwraith on Jun 30, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Johnny G did his part.........

as for the rest of em….........well….....yeah…..

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

news flash

active volcanoes found under the artic…..........

Stay on the damn bag!!

by higdog on Jun 30, 2008 8:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

let's get zippy

there’s hell to pay

by ladybug on Jun 30, 2008 8:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

That was way cool

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by scareduck on Jun 30, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

game set match

we shouldve signed arod

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by Carl Johnson on Jun 30, 2008 8:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Sarcasm?

Angels don’t have that kind of money to cough up $300 million for one guy.

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

by Fan Since 1981 on Jun 30, 2008 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You sure about that? I am not.

Seattle I would like to thank you for sucking. It allows me to get back to my roots: Hating Fremont.

Kobe tell me how my ass tastes

by hauldog on Jun 30, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

we do

and we shouldve

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by Carl Johnson on Jun 30, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Angels do not disclose audited financial statements

We don’t know for sure what they really can and can’t afford. $300 million just seems a bit much to dedicate to just one player.

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

by Fan Since 1981 on Jun 30, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Seems = Opinion

Seattle I would like to thank you for sucking. It allows me to get back to my roots: Hating Fremont.

Kobe tell me how my ass tastes

by hauldog on Jun 30, 2008 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

$300 million relative to other contracts is considerable.

That’s not opinion. That’s comparing that contact to other contracts in the market place.

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

by Fan Since 1981 on Jun 30, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hear Vaughn is still available.

by melvintoast on Jun 30, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

ballgame

Angels in 08!

by tanana40 on Jun 30, 2008 8:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

not over yet

3 more ABs left

by yeswecan on Jun 30, 2008 8:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

F this Effing Game

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by scareduck on Jun 30, 2008 8:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Eh... Shoulda walked Chavez.

by melvintoast on Jun 30, 2008 8:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

9 outs fellas... If schofield can hit a grand slam... these guys can come back!

by melvintoast on Jun 30, 2008 9:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice

by leftwing on Jun 30, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

NO WONDER WE'RE LOSING!

IT’S GA’S BIRTHDAY!

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by cardinalwraith on Jun 30, 2008 9:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

he should be in the lineup

for some HITS

by yeswecan on Jun 30, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

But GA is too lazy to blow out all the candles on the cake.

by 44FAN on Jun 30, 2008 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

dude stop being racist :)

by Los Angeles de Anaheim on Jun 30, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

depends on what colour the candles were

but ga’s too lazy to care
(I love GA btw)

Don't call me Desmond

by highlandhalo on Jun 30, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

dude, we don't use foreign languages around here

speak/spell American, okay? :P

by Los Angeles de Anaheim on Jun 30, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Quien Hacer las leyes aqui, tu o yo?

YO.

by Rev Halofan on Jun 30, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

holy crap

a dick schofield reference

by Captain Awesome on Jun 30, 2008 9:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

How about two Dick Schofield home runs?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXNEASIJOzs

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

by Fan Since 1981 on Jun 30, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i'm floored

dick schofield…oil can boyd

by Captain Awesome on Jun 30, 2008 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Captain Awesome obviously did not play Strato-Matic baseball

in the 80s. Too busy learning to be Awesome probably?

Don't call me Desmond

by highlandhalo on Jun 30, 2008 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Did you know that if you go to Cooperstown, they've got the strato-matic on display?

by melvintoast on Jun 30, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

k3 yippee

http://www.diehard101.com/phpfox/upload/norcaliangelsbillsfan

by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 9:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

If you watch this game while listening to "Back in Time" by Huey Lewis and the News from Back to the Future, it seems more like we have a chance.

Whatever dude.

by Mayheminthehood on Jun 30, 2008 9:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Can we go back in time and leave Witt in?

by melvintoast on Jun 30, 2008 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hmmm. Maybe. Vlad would have to fly around Earth backwards though.

Whatever dude.

by Mayheminthehood on Jun 30, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ok

Our third best hitter this game, a guy who needs to make up for a mistake and Kotchman are coming up this inning. Let’s get some runs.

by leftwing on Jun 30, 2008 9:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Let's Go Halos!

by 44FAN on Jun 30, 2008 9:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

dear arte:

when your team’s fans give up once the other team has scored 4 runs, it’s time to actually consider signing worthwhile free agents. torii hunter and gary matthews do not fall into that category.

love,
marcus

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

by Carl Johnson on Jun 30, 2008 9:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

oh Juan Rivera....

bad, bad error. looks like someone’s riding the pine tomorrow….

way to hit another homer, Naps!!!

tell me again why he hasn’t been playing?

Mike Scioscia: He provides to unlike method of your team member.

by howiestheman on Jun 30, 2008 9:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

same reason why casey wasnt batting third last month

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by Carl Johnson on Jun 30, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

and why he's batting 8th tonight?

Mike Scioscia: He provides to unlike method of your team member.

by howiestheman on Jun 30, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

His June is shit. About what you would expect from an 8 hole guy

Seattle I would like to thank you for sucking. It allows me to get back to my roots: Hating Fremont.

Kobe tell me how my ass tastes

by hauldog on Jun 30, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

haha

at least he’s still in against lefties. that’s a good start

Mike Scioscia: He provides to unlike method of your team member.

by howiestheman on Jun 30, 2008 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

dear marcus:

the sky is not falling yet. ask Ducky.

love,
wayne

by yeswecan on Jun 30, 2008 9:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

p.s.

you’re right in that this offense is failing miserably. it’s just not time to panic.

by yeswecan on Jun 30, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

not panicing

just irritated that other teams routinely score 5 runs/game and when we do, it’s an event

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by Carl Johnson on Jun 30, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

"casey's in a little bit of a funk, as are a number of angels hitters"

terry smith with the understatement of the year

by Captain Awesome on Jun 30, 2008 9:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

hahaha

he’s good at that

by yeswecan on Jun 30, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lose a couple to the Dogders...then to the A's. HH will be officially on suicide watch.

Whatever dude.

by Mayheminthehood on Jun 30, 2008 9:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

dear wayne:

I’d grab a helmet, because it’s looking pretty unstable.

love,
Matt

Mike Scioscia: He provides to unlike method of your team member.

by howiestheman on Jun 30, 2008 9:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

3 runs needed, 6 outs to get 'em

what the angels need is huston street on the mound….

by Rev Halofan on Jun 30, 2008 9:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

hopefully, that prayer gets answered, Rev!

by BleacherDave on Jun 30, 2008 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

except that we'd make him look like Cy Street-Koufax

Mike Scioscia: He provides to unlike method of your team member.

by howiestheman on Jun 30, 2008 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bye Bye Save opp

Seattle I would like to thank you for sucking. It allows me to get back to my roots: Hating Fremont.

Kobe tell me how my ass tastes

by hauldog on Jun 30, 2008 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Time to PANIC!!!

by melvintoast on Jun 30, 2008 9:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

oh hell no

we are a DEEP club …. as frustrating as this is the biggest problem is that an unexciting winning team sells less tickets….

by Rev Halofan on Jun 30, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dear Wayne

The pitchers are not getting younger

The window closes a more and more every year.

Although you are correct, it is not time to panic.

Sincerely,

Chris

Seattle I would like to thank you for sucking. It allows me to get back to my roots: Hating Fremont.

Kobe tell me how my ass tastes

by hauldog on Jun 30, 2008 9:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

our pitchers are saving our asses right now

i think the batting slump will turn around

by yeswecan on Jun 30, 2008 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed, it has to

by leftwing on Jun 30, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

slump? half the season is a slump???

i think we’re way past the “slump” phase…
we’re into something entirely different

Mike Scioscia: He provides to unlike method of your team member.

by howiestheman on Jun 30, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

we're into First Place

that’s all that counts, for now

by yeswecan on Jun 30, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

for now. it doesn't mean jack come October.

that’s what scares me.

Mike Scioscia: He provides to unlike method of your team member.

by howiestheman on Jun 30, 2008 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i agree on the first part......

i used to agree on part two…......but my faith is bordering on non-exsistant

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I do not disagree

It seems the effort might be all for not if we can not score on the AL’s best opposing pitchers in the playoffs

Seattle I would like to thank you for sucking. It allows me to get back to my roots: Hating Fremont.

Kobe tell me how my ass tastes

by hauldog on Jun 30, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

let's get to the playoffs first

by yeswecan on Jun 30, 2008 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

This offense won't get that done

Also I think Fremont will make a move

Seattle I would like to thank you for sucking. It allows me to get back to my roots: Hating Fremont.

Kobe tell me how my ass tastes

by hauldog on Jun 30, 2008 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

by PhiSlamma on Jun 30, 2008 9:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

by howiestheman on Jun 30, 2008 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by PhiSlamma on Jun 30, 2008 9:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

GREAT - i would like to thank all of the jinxers

PLEASE do not call for new fucking rally threads people … see what fucking happens.

I am more pissed at all of you than at Micky Hatcher.

by Rev Halofan on Jun 30, 2008 9:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

by Mayheminthehood on Jun 30, 2008 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

When during that game did I tell you what to do?

by Rev Halofan on Jun 30, 2008 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You prematurely said we would sweep that series...I even remember someone in the thread saying that you were jinxing us. What happened in the last game of that series?

Whatever dude.

by Mayheminthehood on Jun 30, 2008 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

3rd game vs. 1st game?

c’mon …...

by Rev Halofan on Jun 30, 2008 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jinx is a jinx is a jinx.

I love you. And I still think we can win. Don’t know whats wrong about that.

Whatever dude.

by Mayheminthehood on Jun 30, 2008 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 30, 2008 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

still alive

by ladybug on Jun 30, 2008 9:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

RALLY THREAD

not because you requested one, but because i was working on one:

LINK TO THREAD GO HERE NOW

by Rev Halofan on Jun 30, 2008 9:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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