Manny to the Dodgers!?!
by Grichfan on Jul 31, 2008 2:01 PM PDT
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Read about it @ ESPN here
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3513383
IMO - this opens the door for the ANGELS to win the AL title uncontested.
Who's left that could challenge the Angels? Tampa Bay looks like its running out of gas.
Even though the White Sox just got Griffey, he's a shell of himself and the Angels' pitching will take care of their hot/cold running bats.
Then we've got also-rans Boston, New York and maybe Minnesota/Detroit.
We just took care of Boston WITH Manny; New York - well even if the Yankees make the playoffs, I like our chances against them; Minnesota can hang in long enough to challenge and Detroit still hasn't put it together.
Let's raise a toast to Manny for changing the balance of power in the AL
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I wouldn't go that far to say we'll win uncontested....
Actually, the downgrade for the Red Sux isn’t that much, if you look at stats for this year:
Ramirez: .299 / .398 / .529
Bay: .282 / .375 / .519
not to mention the upgrade in defense and elimination of one large distraction.
Also the Yankees have had a couple pretty good upgrades. Whoever comes out of the East will be battle tested. Not saying that we won’t take care of them in the playoffs, but it will be no walk in the park.
that ball is outta here....
by pgh_angelsfan on Jul 31, 2008 2:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Potential defense push
Manny played left at fenway better than anybody. Bay will need to get comfortable. They did get much better away from home.
by Wytelitning on Jul 31, 2008 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not saying we'll win uncontested either...
but…
Neither the Yankees or Red Sox upgraded their pitching. The Sox lost a big bat and replaced it with a medium one.
The Rays did nothing.
The White Sox made some moves, but they still have to hold off the Twins in the central.
The pennant is there for the taking.
Trade Manny for a bag of salt...
by hk47 on Jul 31, 2008 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Red Sox pitching
In a short series, with Beckett as their #1 and Lester as their #2… that ain’t too shabby. I know we scored a lot of runs against Beckett yesterday but when I looked at the calendar it wasn’t October.
by HungryHunter on Jul 31, 2008 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
True, but I think the Yankees are much improved
so they didn’t upgrade their starters, but their lineup is much stronger with pudge for molina and nady as a 4th outfielder (and sexson riding the pine, haha).
and in the playoffs you only use 3 starters anyway, so it’s not that big of deal for them if they make it (Joba, Mussina, Pettite & maybe even Wang if he’s back). Plus Marte has some nasty stuff coming out of the pen.
that ball is outta here....
by pgh_angelsfan on Jul 31, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the Sox continue to deplete their farm system
Good stuff.
How’s that Gagne trade looking right about now?
by Ajax on Jul 31, 2008 2:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
When you think about the trades the Sox have made over the last few years, makes
you wonder what they’d look like if they kept a few more of those guys. David Murphy and Hanley Ramirez in particular are some frightening thoughts.
*Visiting Angels fan* Never give up, never surrender!
by TheOptimist on Jul 31, 2008 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
SS
Theo is a good GM, but i you look at all the moves he has made at SS it is quite dubious.
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 Aug 1, 2008 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed
In the three-way he should have found a way to get Jack Wilson off the Pirates, he seems like a perfect fit for the Red Sux.
Don't call me Desmond
by highlandhalo on Aug 1, 2008 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
what i like about this trade
is that it takes brett favre off my tv for a few minutes
by ihearhowie2.0 on Jul 31, 2008 3:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Won't help the Dodgers much !!!
Everyone’s talking about how it will affect the Sux…...no one’s said how little it will help the Dodgers. Manny’s not what he used to be & his fielding – well – SUX. So the only way it MAY help the Dodgers is in their attendance! If you happen to flip through a game – by accident – on TV…ever noticed how their Stadium’s practically empty but the attendance list 42,000!!!??? HA!
by TaffyHaloBruin on Jul 31, 2008 3:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Any of the fanshots in Chatsworth?
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 Aug 1, 2008 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, sort of
The one about “Manny to the Marlins may be Off” is from West Hills. Does that count?
Angels fan since '67
by red floyd on Aug 1, 2008 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And who cares?
Don't call me Desmond
by highlandhalo on Jul 31, 2008 8:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Boston will still be a threat come October................
They still have the tools to really compete. Don’t let the sweep get that distorted. They are the current world series champs, and just about everyone in that line-up is dangerous, even with out Manny.
The Angels will be around in October, I don’t think it will be a walk in the park for us. We have all the tools to make a solid run at the series.
World Series Bound in 2008
by HaloPride on Jul 31, 2008 9:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
its not that easy but no one can stop us now
by vlad IS my man on Aug 1, 2008 3:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
dodgers v angels
these two trades point out the differences between the Dodgers and the Angels these days…The Angels get a guy in his prime. The Dodgers get a guy who is past his prime and has a history of being disruptive. The Dodgers are desperate and also dumb, and they seem to be spending a fortune for no results. Call them Baltimore West. They also make a huge deal about paying Joe Torre too much money, as if their problem is they need guidance. The bottom line is they had Scioscia working for them in-house and they were too stupid to see what they had. They say ugly is to the bone, and the Dodgers are basically ugly to the bone.
by godzilla29 on Aug 1, 2008 9:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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