John Lackey is Human
by Rev Halofan on Jul 29, 2008 6:30 PM PDT
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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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Yup
27 consecutive batters retired
by jjackflash on Jul 29, 2008 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I MISS KOTCH!
Awesome Job John!
"i got 5ive on it"
by Funke5ive on Jul 29, 2008 6:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
BIG JOHN
redsox own who now ?
Halo tailgate party... offense optional
by BigBangRobbDawgg on Jul 29, 2008 6:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
If Blue Smoke hadn't been so lazy he woulda thrown out Pedroia
by melvintoast on Jul 29, 2008 6:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Reagins on FSN now. Said it was done by text message.
This guy’s unreal.
by ReggieBullits on Jul 29, 2008 6:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I heard it was TEX message...
har har har!
by Downing Rules on Jul 29, 2008 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I still like him being the Bat-man to go with Super-Vlad.
~Till the Halo burns out...
by Zu Long on Jul 29, 2008 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
The cell phones were out Reagins said on the post-game show because of the earthquake.
That’s why some of the negotiations were done by text message.
by 44FAN on Jul 29, 2008 11:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Reagins on the post-game show gave no indication Teixeira would be extended beyond the end of the season.
by 44FAN on Jul 29, 2008 6:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I think they may add a pitcher still before the deadline.
by 44FAN on Jul 29, 2008 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Sherril sucks...
don’t trade for him – just because he is racking up saves doesn’t mean he is good.
Jim Scully
by jimmuscomp on Jul 29, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
sorry - here is a link
http://www.latimes.com/sports/baseball/mlb/angels/la-sp-trade30-2008jul30,0,3941476.story
Write to the Angels front office. Get Tim Salmon's number 15 retired!
by KingF15h on Jul 29, 2008 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Pretty sexist dude, and I'm as sexist as they come
Don't call me Desmond
by highlandhalo on Jul 29, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Tex in the lineup tomorrow
Don't call me Desmond
by highlandhalo on Jul 29, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Fans. We are the Halos' fans.
Hear us roar.
by ReggieBullits on Jul 29, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just broke up the no-no on the replay...
and now the human goatee cranked it out…
by Downing Rules on Jul 29, 2008 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
wow what a crazy day...........
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by norcaliangelsfan on Jul 29, 2008 7:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
It's not posturing
Teixeira is a win-now trade.
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by scareduck on Jul 29, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
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by scareduck on Jul 29, 2008 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
small sample size.
"it's mind-bottling."
by retrohalo on Jul 29, 2008 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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