Let's not get too cocky

In the wake of the Tush deal, and the Man Ram exit, I've read some comments from people essentially saying we're a lock for the world series. All I have to say is, whoa there! Easy does it. I'm excited too, but, go way back to your Sunday school days, think hard. What does pride come before? That's right, a fall! Let's not jinx things and bring on another pink eye epidemic. The Angels are still just as human as they were before these deals. Their hammies are just as vulnerable as anyone elses. Let's all chant the Scioscia mantra. "One day at a time. One day at a time..."

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Testify!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by MidwayCityLivestock on Jul 31, 2008 3:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

nothing is a lock

the yanks make me a little nervous these days…

remember, the mariners won 116 games in 2001, barely made it past the first round, and got rocked by the yankees in the alcs.

the post season is a whole new game. i’m happy with our team and i think we have the pieces to do it for sure, but i’m not assuming anything.

"Life is a luminous halo, a semi-transparent envelope surrounding us from the beginning of consciousness to the end."

by NoDakHalo on Jul 31, 2008 4:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I am still shitting bricks about the Rangers

1995 scar tissue has yet to be fully removed, folks…

by Rev Halofan on Jul 31, 2008 4:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Using my F-bomb quote for the day

F’in A, brotha.

No preening, no boasting, no nothing until we clinch it.

Witty .sig goes here.

by scareduck on Jul 31, 2008 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You get 1 a day?

There are favouritism issues we need to work out on this site…

I see red people

by The Limey on Jul 31, 2008 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

There You Go, Talking About "That Year" AGAIN!!!!!!

"......and you can kiss it GOODBYE"

by Hapyorange on Aug 1, 2008 6:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Need some arthroscopic surgery?

If the Halos finish it… this closes out the ghosts.

by melvintoast on Aug 1, 2008 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

What the hell

is Tush (damn return button)

Bye Bye Ohio, hello Valencia!

by anaheimisnotla on Jul 31, 2008 4:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Mark Tush-era

It is a slang term for your hind quarters. I think it’s funny. I’m sticking with it.

I swear, if one more person tells me to "work smarter, not harder"...

by Rally Manatee on Aug 1, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

and i hate that all the big media outlets are picking us

i’d much rather fly under the radar and just kick everyone’s ass.

"Life is a luminous halo, a semi-transparent envelope surrounding us from the beginning of consciousness to the end."

by NoDakHalo on Jul 31, 2008 4:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

hard to fly under the radar when you have the most wins in the MLB

by Los Angeles de Anaheim on Jul 31, 2008 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

we flew under it for about 2 or 3 weeks when we had the best record in the AL

and were right on the cubbies asses for the best in the bigs

i pledge alliegance... to mike Scioscia
and the angels way of baseball
and to each pennant and ring we are sure to win.
one fanatic, under the halo, unwavered
with in n out and world series rings for all

by halofan4life on Jul 31, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed. As Juan Rivera once printed on a T-Shirt for everyone on the team...

Stay humble, fellas.

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

by TheOptimist on Jul 31, 2008 4:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I wrote that in a post during the 2nd Sox game the other night...

didn’t realize I was copying Juan.

by Downing Rules on Jul 31, 2008 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh yeah

That was awesome. He should be reimbursed for those shirts to the tune of 3 years at 7 million or so.

I swear, if one more person tells me to "work smarter, not harder"...

by Rally Manatee on Aug 1, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just keep telling yourself

1995 - 10.5 games up
1986 - one strike away
1982—2-0 series lead

Angels fan since '67

by red floyd on Jul 31, 2008 5:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Here is my take on this.

Yes, we shouldn’t get cocky. There has been a lot of good news about the Angels lately. The team has been winning, and we got the windfall of an awesome trade, and our play against the rest of baseball has been dominating in some cases. But that doesn’t mean it will be smooth sailing all the way to the World Series.

However.

I think that one of the whole points of being a sports fan is that we get to be cocky sometimes. We are allowed to be filled with pride when our team thrashes the mighty Red Sox like they were dolls. Pride goes before the fall, but it’s not our fall, right? I’m not playing out there. I’m just rooting for the team to win. And if they keep winning, I think that sometimes, because I am a fan and entitled to be this way, I’m gonna be filled with some damn pride! This team is awesome!

by RubixsQube on Jul 31, 2008 5:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

be cocky when they get the ring

by halofan4life on Jul 31, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just don't be like a chowda head, or Yanks fan.

It pissed me off so much to see MLB.com’s headline referring to “Halos-nation” after the sweep.

I swear, if one more person tells me to "work smarter, not harder"...

by Rally Manatee on Aug 1, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

YES WE CAN!

Believe, but do not ever be cocky about it.

by Downing Rules on Jul 31, 2008 5:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Panther

by yeswecan on Jul 31, 2008 5:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

THANK YOU!

by tbone_cutter on Jul 31, 2008 6:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I agree

I remember ‘82, ‘86 and ‘95, but DAMN… these guys are frighteningly good, and have been since the Break.

Angels fan since '67

by red floyd on Jul 31, 2008 7:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I know you mean well,l but i don't think any of us need to be told how to feel or not to feel.

We have all been waiting for this, as fans, for a long time and we deserve to enjoy every bit of it.

by 44FAN on Jul 31, 2008 7:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

You drinking champagne already?

by Downing Rules on Jul 31, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not until Rush Limbaugh actually buys the St. Louis Rams. LOL

by 44FAN on Aug 1, 2008 12:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

One day at a time

No Nam ‘95 bullshit

Don't call me Desmond

by highlandhalo on Jul 31, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Nah. Go ahead and be cocky. Everybody hates us anyways. it's not like it is going to cost us any friends.

Besides, there is an ancient saying. When you have a man down, and your foot is on his throat, kick him. Hard. Again.

Letting him up is for Bond movies.

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

by Stirrups on Jul 31, 2008 7:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Or, to quote Family Guy

Don’t get penis-y guys

Angels fan since '67

by red floyd on Jul 31, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

hahahaha i laughed SO hard when I first saw that

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

by howiestheman on Jul 31, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

What!

When in the history of baseball has the attitude of the fans or media affected a team on the field. This team is as level headed as any team Ive ever seen.

We are the favorites, get used to it and pray we dont peek too soon.

Fanatic since Fregosi

by Jangel7 on Jul 31, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I peeked into the future and saw that the Angels have yet to peak

by Downing Rules on Jul 31, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm getting piqued

I swear, if one more person tells me to "work smarter, not harder"...

by Rally Manatee on Aug 1, 2008 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let's suppose you're right

Although even players refer to their fan base as “the 10th man” because of the effect fans can have on the team, and although from the responses to my post it is clear that many of us fans feel the same as I do, another reason not to get too cocky is to rise above the competition. Red Sox fans are cocky, which adds to our disdain towards them. Yankees fans are cocky. Doesn’t it piss you off when someone brags about their 26 rings? Dodgers fans are cocky. I have no idea why, but they are. I don’t want to sink to the level of those people.

I’d like to believe that Angels fans are classier, just like the organization itself. If I can tie in another Sunday school reference, What Would Scioscia Do? If he were just a fan, and not the manager, do you think he’d be a cocky fan, or humble and aprreciative? How about Arte? He’s no Steinbrenner, who throws tantrums when his team doesn’t win the world series. I guess I just hope us Angels fans will adhere to the same mentality and principles as the team we follow. Maybe I’m an idealist, but it sounds like I’m not alone. “You could say that I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one.”

I swear, if one more person tells me to "work smarter, not harder"...

by Rally Manatee on Aug 1, 2008 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hell I'm only being cocky

one day at a time.

I’m enjoying each and every win as they come.

I have all kinds of Sux, and Skank fans around me. With all the other fans also hating on the Angels.

I’m not winning the WS, or the AL , yet. I’m to busy enjoying this as it unfolds. Ain’t no way I’ll sit on my hands, and put a cork in it.

I’m not running around town screaming. Just returning all the rhubarb given to me before each and every series.

Lets GOOOOOOOOO HALOOOOOOOOOOOOSSSSSSSSSSSS

LAAAAAAAAAAAAAoooooooooooooooooAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

by eyespy on Jul 31, 2008 8:48 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

That's great advice!

and recommended.

“Be cocky only one game at a time, one at-bat at a time…”

The Sothsquatch would be happy.

by Downing Rules on Aug 1, 2008 6:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Been waiting

For a long time for a team like this. Being a fan since the mid 70’s this is a nice feeling. We have had many talented teams in the past, but this one seems special like the 2002 team. They aren’t intimidated by any team. I know I am going to enjoy this special season game by game.

by AngelKeith on Jul 31, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

At the risk of...

Sounding penis-y, Seattle won tonite, and is getting close to the Rodriguez line. Only 3 back (41W vs. 44SV).

Angels fan since '67

by red floyd on Jul 31, 2008 10:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Blame the Angels' new-found offense...

for cutting back on the number of save opps.

by Downing Rules on Aug 1, 2008 6:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I, for one...

Welcome or new high-scoring overlords

Angels fan since '67

by red floyd on Aug 1, 2008 8:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I shall Bask in it!

"i got 5ive on it"

by Funke5ive on Jul 31, 2008 10:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Get The Balance Right

You think youve got a hold of it all
You havent got a hold at all
When you reach the top, get ready to drop
Prepare yourself for the fall, youre gonna fall
Its almost predictable

Dont take this way, dont take that way
Straight down the middle until next thursday
Push to the left, back to the right
Twist and turn til youve got it right

- Depeche Mode

Let no joyful voice be heard! Let no man look up at the sky with hope! And let this day be cursed by we who ready to wake... the K-Rod!

by Scuff on Aug 1, 2008 11:05 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs