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Panther of the Game: John Lackey

Pretty Amazing Day in Haloland... Talk about it all in this thread... as for me I am speechless...

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That is all I have got.

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 Jul 29, 2008 6:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Poor John. Always that 1 pitch, 1 out away.

But still a great start.

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

by TheOptimist on Jul 29, 2008 6:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Lead off double.

Was he perfect after that?

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 Jul 29, 2008 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yup

27 consecutive batters retired

by jjackflash on Jul 29, 2008 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

i was there!

what a game to choose to go to on a road trip to the bay haha

by jtkelly86 on Jul 29, 2008 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nice call man

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 Jul 29, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nice game Johnboy

That’s 7 in a row

Hooters anyone?

by Chone's Chonies on Jul 29, 2008 6:37 PM PDT reply actions  

I MISS KOTCH!

Awesome Job John!

"i got 5ive on it"

by Funke5ive on Jul 29, 2008 6:37 PM PDT reply actions  

BIG JOHN

redsox own who now ?

Halo tailgate party... offense optional

by BigBangRobbDawgg on Jul 29, 2008 6:37 PM PDT reply actions  

So does Johnny Marr

He’s drinking in a bar with Casey Kotchman right now in Atlanta

Don't call me Desmond

by highlandhalo on Jul 29, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

== Resident Point Tallier ==

by scottnak on Jul 29, 2008 6:37 PM PDT reply actions  

To REV and SCOTT

Can everyone get 1 POINT for each Kotchman vote, for consolation.

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

by acuda27 on Jul 29, 2008 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Goose-eggs baby!

Pity big John couldn’t have gotten Pedroia and Youkilis … I’d have liked those goose-eggs a lot more!

Don't call me Desmond

by highlandhalo on Jul 29, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Johns confidence will be there in october

tommorow’s a big day too, get your sleep guys.

by Northwest on Jul 29, 2008 6:38 PM PDT reply actions  

John Lackey

Dead arm.

Better known as Panther of July 29th Boston massacre.

by Downing Rules on Jul 29, 2008 6:39 PM PDT reply actions  

It's a great day to be an Angels fan.

Our ace gets two outs away from a no-no in one of our houses of horrors, Fenway Park.

We acquire the big bat we’ve been wanting for years now.

Our division lead is the biggest in club history.

And, finally, our Halos have the best record in all of baseball.

YES WE CAN!

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

by cardinalwraith on Jul 29, 2008 6:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow

Darned impressive. A friend of mine, Red Sox fan, said he’d petition to have the Boston runs deleted from the record, as it “completely misrepresents the depth of the spanking.”

by jjackflash on Jul 29, 2008 6:40 PM PDT reply actions  

my red sox girlfriend...

... said “I dont like dustin anymore, he should have just struck out”

by Northwest on Jul 29, 2008 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

What a day!

Congrats Thunder. One day I must meet you in person so I can hear your voice. That shit’s funny.

by ReggieBullits on Jul 29, 2008 6:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Pat Gillick does not approve

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 Jul 29, 2008 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

who is Pat Gillick?

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

by KingF15h on Jul 29, 2008 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Phillies GM.

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

by cardinalwraith on Jul 29, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Phillies GM

In an article on ESPN he was commenting that he was going to retire and the new guys do everything over text message. His punchline is “I have no one to trade with”

He does not know how to text.

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 Jul 29, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

President I believe

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 Jul 30, 2008 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions  

I see

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

by KingF15h on Jul 29, 2008 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Now THERE is an idea for a new nickname.

Tex
begets
Tex Message
begets
Instant Message (as in, hitting a HR sends an Instant Message of offense to the opposition)
begets
IM

Francisco Rodriguez: 190 career saves. 2 career Panthers, tied with Hector Carrasco.

by Stirrups on Jul 29, 2008 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

You realize, of course, the the Batman always kicks Superman's ass...

Francisco Rodriguez: 190 career saves. 2 career Panthers, tied with Hector Carrasco.

by Stirrups on Jul 29, 2008 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Only when they fight.

Together they are UNBEATABLE. ;-)

~Till the Halo burns out...

by Zu Long on Jul 29, 2008 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tex's Tacs

Maybe we should start one of those wave things?

by WillGoAngels27 on Jul 29, 2008 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm gonna call him Rock Pile

Because that’s where he’ll be hitting the ball most nights!

by ReggieBullits on Jul 30, 2008 6:28 AM PDT up reply actions  

Heard Reagins

on Baseball Tonight, he said they ended up doing a lot of the deal through text messages, due to the earthquake yesterday screwing up the phones

Pain heals, Chicks dig scars, Glory lasts Forever!

by billhune on Jul 30, 2008 4:39 AM PDT up reply actions  

Interesting

I couldn’t text or call for about an hour after the quake. But I’m not a General Manager for one of the most valuable franchises in Major League Baseball either. Can you text from a satellite phone?

by ReggieBullits on Jul 30, 2008 6:28 AM PDT up reply actions  

Tex in an Angels uniform looks pretty cool.

But seeing our Kotch in Atlanta blue makes me sad. =(

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

by cardinalwraith on Jul 29, 2008 6:48 PM PDT reply actions  

yeah i saw that too

casey does not look good in a navy blue hat

Mike Scioscia For President

by Sorbo182 on Jul 29, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Be happy for him

He wont have to listen to trade rumors every year now

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

by KingF15h on Jul 29, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rev - Question

How does teh traffic today rate compared to usual?

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 Jul 29, 2008 6:48 PM PDT reply actions  

see for yourself

the colored-square site meter icon is at the bottom right on the page

by yeswecan on Jul 29, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thx

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 Jul 30, 2008 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions  

What an awesome effort by Big John

Complete game in that ballpark against that lineup.

Mark Teixeira update: Reportedly heard screaming at the charter jet pilot, “Would you HURRY UP! Fly this damn thing faster!!!” ;)

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

by Fan Since 1981 on Jul 29, 2008 6:49 PM PDT reply actions  

small sample size

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 Jul 30, 2008 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions  

He also said

“We’re talking to more clubs…Never say never.”

Who is this guy?

by ReggieBullits on Jul 29, 2008 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think we should try to get Sherril from the O's

He could be our closer next year

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

by KingF15h on Jul 29, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

A RP would be nice.

Just don’t send The Howitzer away and I’ll be a happy fan.

by ReggieBullits on Jul 29, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sherril sucks...

don’t trade for him – just because he is racking up saves doesn’t mean he is good.

by jimmuscomp on Jul 29, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bora$

Scott Bora$ clients do not sign contract extensions; they all become free agents, and sign with the team that offers the most money. Period. It’s simple to resign Teixeira: offer him the most money. If they do, he stays; if they don’t, he leaves. A very simple equation.

by jjackflash on Jul 29, 2008 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

agreed

Mark my words. He wont stay here. He will be in Yankee pinstripes next year

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

by KingF15h on Jul 29, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't know

The Yankees, although they’ll have a LOT more money to spend next year (no more luxury tax), do have a lot of 1B/DH types already on the roster, even assuming they don’t keep Giambi. They’ll probably need a catcher, and pitching, before they sign a 1B, and so they might not top the Angels’ offer.

by jjackflash on Jul 29, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

How do you know Arte won't pay?

Especially if we…if we…I can’t even say it without fear of a jinx. So yeah, who’s to say Arte won’t pay?

by ReggieBullits on Jul 29, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

I really hope he does

and it isnt out of the realm of possibility. We will have money freed up by losing K-Rod and Anderson, but I dont know. The Yankees spend money like Oprah at a buffet

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

by KingF15h on Jul 29, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Considering...

That we used Jose, Shields and KRod, John’s performance was even better. I was worried about our ‘pen playing these seven games against BOS/NYY but John did his part.

Anyone have any idea of the lineup tomorrow?

by Wittness on Jul 29, 2008 6:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Here is something I read from the beloved LA Times

“Teixeira does not come without a little baggage—he was a suspected target of critical comments made this month by Rangers closer C.J. Wilson.

In an interview with Dallas radio station KTCK, Wilson said the chemistry in the Rangers’ clubhouse had improved markedly this season, saying a “dark cloud” had been lifted from the club last July.

The Rangers traded Teixeira, Kenny Lofton and Eric Gagne last July. Wilson cited Gagne as a good teammate but did not mention Teixeira or Lofton by name.

“Some of the big-name guys weren’t exactly interested in being part of a team,” Wilson said. “They were just interested in bank accounts.”

Scioscia, though, said he “doesn’t think chemistry is going to be an issue. He certainly blends in on the field. In the clubhouse, that won’t be an issue.”

I was worried that this guy was a me, me, me type. I hope he doesnt ruin a good thing by being an ass. I guess we will wait and see

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

by KingF15h on Jul 29, 2008 6:59 PM PDT reply actions  

AND

Scioscia does an excellent job of keeping all that jazz in check. I have faith in him and his ability to maintain order amongst his team.

by tbone_cutter on Jul 29, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hell, he even kept

Jose Guillen in line for almost an entire season.

Angels fan since '67

by red floyd on Jul 29, 2008 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

CJ Wilson

The Rangers “closer” with a plus 5 ERA that has been busy showing up the Chi Sox this year?

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 Jul 30, 2008 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions  

Lackey

He was due for this type of effort. Great Job.

Angel Pitching, Angel Defense - get past that.

by vladtheimpaler on Jul 29, 2008 7:01 PM PDT reply actions  

STOP TALKING, LINDSEY SOTO

she is putting words into Casey’s mouth, then taking them back, then calling him “a man of few words”—AWKWARD.

isn’t there a USC game to cover?

by yeswecan on Jul 29, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Here is my sexist remark of the day

I have yet to see or hear a Woman who can cover sports. They all suck at it, no pun intended

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

by KingF15h on Jul 29, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah I know

Its a fault of mine. But seriously, most of them are hired for their looks. I mean come on, Jillian Barberie! Although now that I think about it I take it back, Pam Oliver does a decent job. Even if she is a bit racist at times

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

by KingF15h on Jul 29, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

What an incredible afternoon.

I was sitting in my office with a good friend/fellow Angel fan. We hit refresh on the news and saw the trade was consummated. We’ve always been the team that stood pat at the deadline, and then we watched some big bats take us down in October.

But now, look at the heart of our order:

Figgy
HK47
Texeira
Vlad
Torii
GA
JuanGone
Mathis/Naps
Izzy/Aybar

Lots of power. Lots of production. Great table setters for the producers. It’s a fantastic lineup. I have to say that the acquisition of Torii, combined with this acquisition of Tex, turns us into quite the dangerous offensive club.

Whod’ve thunk it?

And then, our big stud, who’s been having problems recently, and has needed a statement outing against the Sox, goes out, in their house, and lays down the complete domination. That was one of the most dominating performances by an Angel starter since Big John Stud did basically the same thing to Oakland when he retired 27 in a row after a leadoff hit. That was an amazing piece of work by Big John tonight. And the offense lays out another six runs. Impressive.

This has been one of the greatest few hours Angel fans have had since October 02…

by goodvibe61 on Jul 29, 2008 7:14 PM PDT reply actions  

howie wont be batting 2nd

Although he should

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

by KingF15h on Jul 29, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

This team

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Angels fan since '67

by red floyd on Jul 29, 2008 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good or ill, this is one of the biggest days in halo history

monumental. Thats all my brain can form

DiSarcina is my co-pilot

by HaloDutch on Jul 29, 2008 7:16 PM PDT reply actions  

and another thing

this win gives the Angels the third straight series win against Boston this year. Panther!

by yeswecan on Jul 29, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions  

7 straight victories

Big John himself said “this team is better then last year”.

by ReggieBullits on Jul 29, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Replay on FSN

For those who missed Thunder just missing.

We are the Halos. Hear us roar.

by ReggieBullits on Jul 29, 2008 7:27 PM PDT reply actions  

"GIMME THE BALL"...

Lack said after the HR…

Did he get that quote from Keyshawn?

by Downing Rules on Jul 29, 2008 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is it me

Or does You-suck-lis remind anyone else of “Wooly Willy” (the magnetic toy with a beard made from iron filings)?

Angels fan since '67

by red floyd on Jul 29, 2008 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

He reminds me of a gigantic head

Must be the HGH.

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 Jul 30, 2008 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions  

More posturing from Reagins on Sport Center

When asked what would happen if the Angels don’t sign Teixeira for next year. “We have Kendry Morales or Trumbow to fill the first base position.”

by 44FAN on Jul 29, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions  

It's not posturing

Teixeira is a win-now trade.

Witty .sig wishing ladybug a happy birthday goes here.

by scareduck on Jul 29, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

He could be useful

Not sure how long he would take to get used to major league pitching.

Trumbo’s doing well after three straight years in single-A, as

Witty .sig wishing ladybug a happy birthday goes here.

by scareduck on Jul 29, 2008 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

funny

from what i’ve seen from kowbell in the MLB, he looks pretty used to major league pitching. i don’t have stats to go off of, but i remember him raking pretty good in his shot up here.

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

by b0rd3rline on Jul 29, 2008 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

funny

from what i’ve seen from kowbell in the MLB, he looks pretty used to major league pitching. i don’t have stats to go off of, but i remember him raking pretty good in his shot up here.

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

by b0rd3rline on Jul 29, 2008 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sure, but you don't ever know one way or the other until he gets a larger sample.

And with Kotch playing first, that was never gonna happen.

~Till the Halo burns out...

by Zu Long on Jul 29, 2008 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

John Lackey is not human.

He is a Panther or a cyborg. Either way, he is a bad-ass mo-fo.

by Red on Jul 29, 2008 9:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Graphics/Stat crew made a mistake last night

They put up a graphic of previous Angels no-hitters. They forgot the Langston/Witt combined no-hitter.

Angels fan since '67

by red floyd on Jul 30, 2008 12:00 PM PDT reply actions  

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