Whodoya Like?

by The Clyde on Aug 26, 2008 8:48 AM PDT Comment 38 comments

I pretty much like all the Angels players, but some I like for oddball reasons outside of the obligatory clutchness or scappiness.

Who’s your favorite Angel and, more importantly, why?

Here’s mine:

Chone Figgins – why? because I like saying “cho-nee”. I know it’s juvenile; it’s like saying boobies. Maybe we need a player nicknamed “Boob” - like Boob Spier. Then I might like him again.

GA- because I love using “lazy” and “great” in the same sentence. The more ridiculous and outrageous the lazy references, the better. Sign that big lazy cruiser up for another year already!

Torii Hunter – I love how he acts like he’s been an Angel his whole career. He’s a bigger Angel honk than Hud. And I like his bat flip- let’s me know when he’s hit it well.

Teixeira – I must admit, I shed a little tear when we broke up with Kotchman. Then I realized it was just a man-crush. When Sexy Texy strolled in, that was true man-love.

Vlad – I love how his strike zone is the size of a soccer goal. And I love how the closer pitches get to his head, the more he digs in wanting to dole out the punishment.

Howie- I would take HK’s swing over AK’s looping crapshoot any day.

Lackey – He’s like Napoleon Dynamite with Tourettes.

Johnnny Rivers- (Technically Johnny Shoreline), if he can make Arte eat $50 million, he must be doing something right.

Kendry Morales - I biggest reason I like K-Mo is that acuda loves him sooo much. Someday Kendry will hit a huge walk-off HR and acuda will ruin his favorite pair of chinos.

Tippy-toes Quinlan- I like how he gets out of the batter’s box. It’s cartoon funny.

Frankie – I love how he is the only pitcher who gets away with showing up the other team. His delivery looks like a mannequin getting hit by a bus, then he piles on by humping the air after striking you out. Honestly, I’d like him even more if he just walked off the mound like a stone cold killa’. That would be bad-ass.

Soth- He’s like that little McDonalds soccer kid taunting Dodger-fan with his Happy Meal. And I like typing "Soth" because I can't spell Sosha. Side note: with all of our small-ball, why do we seem like the worst-bunting bunting-team in baseball?

More on K-Rod: He’s like a crack-heroin cocktail. He gets your heart racing, adrenaline rushing, mix in some paranoia, sweats, and anxiety, followed by a glorious euphoria. Whoever pays him 15 million likes to dance on the dark side.

Now you go.

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Well done sir...well done

Napolean Dynamite with tourettes, LOL!

I love Rivera for his frosted tips, circa ’98 NSYNC, and the way that he smells the bat after a foul ball.

by KendrickExperience on Aug 26, 2008 9:30 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Batsniffing

Have you earned the right to sniff your bat, rookie?

by Rev Halofan on Aug 26, 2008 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's that smell. The burnt-wood smell.

Smells like…Victory!

by Brew Angel on Aug 26, 2008 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

let's see....

(Obviously) Howie Kendrick – he’s awesome. he’s an amazing hitter, and his D has sure come a LONG way.

Torii Hunter – I love his personality, as well as his game. He’s one of those all-out type of players.. you never have to worry about him giving 80%.

Kendry Morales – my man crush isn’t as bad as acuda’s, but it’s pretty bad. I’m not sure why i like him so much, but i’m excited to see what is in his future. he’s a great hitter.

Brandon Wood – he’s probably my biggest man crush, outside of Howie. the kid has got some serious power, and he’s got a great glove to go with it. as long as he cuts down the Ks a tad, he’s going to be a great players. I expect him to be very much like Evan Longoria.

Mike Napoli – Again, I don’t know why… maybe it’s the beard. and i love his bat ~~flip~~ throw when he hits a homer. you can always tell when Nappy gets a hold of one.

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

by howiestheman on Aug 26, 2008 10:45 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

SNIFF SNIFF

I miss Maicer…

by Rev Halofan on Aug 26, 2008 11:19 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Lackey

Sounds more like Ray Romano. Now we just need Soth as Doris Roberts!

Light Up That Halo!

by Clutch on Aug 26, 2008 11:41 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Bobby Grich
Chone Figgins

"i got 5ive on it"

by Funke5ive on Aug 26, 2008 11:45 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I still seriously dislike "Soth"

there is actually a mixture of anger and embarrassment that pangs the back of my skull every time I see it.

by shiftyeyedgoat on Aug 26, 2008 11:46 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm with you, actually

It’s like scratching a chalkboard. But I still can’t spell Sosha.

by The Clyde on Aug 26, 2008 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

scioscia

and i did that without looking it up lol :)

Its all fun and games till Soth's warriors come to town.

by AnaheimHalos61 on Aug 26, 2008 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Soshe is svelte

by The Clyde on Aug 26, 2008 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

elegantly said

and yes, he rather is in this 80’s pic. He should work out with one of the players in the offseason

Its all fun and games till Soth's warriors come to town.

by AnaheimHalos61 on Aug 26, 2008 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I LIKE:

Bobby “The Bitch Killer” Gritch – Watched him pick up a model type girl in a bar once, it was mastery at work!!

Timmy “El Pescao” Salmon. He met my spanish speaking mom and told her not to call him fish, but to use the spanish translation. What a dude!

Bengie “B-Mo” Molina. Just saying B-Mo makes it BASEBALL. And you can call his brother “J-Mo”, how cool is that!!

Mickey Hatcher. He was so great in 1988, that I actually wrote him in for President in that years election, I swear this to be true.

God, I love the Angels!!

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

by Hapyorange on Aug 26, 2008 12:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Just like Mickey Hatcher's offensive teachings...

swiiiiiiiiing and a miss.

by shiftyeyedgoat on Aug 26, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

you can't not mention....

maicer izturis in a clutch and scrappyness thread. He has been one of the most clutch players on the team the last 2 years. A 5’8" 170 pound player who helped get our offense back on track by batting third in the order for a while is definitely scrappy.

by BoulderBrian on Aug 26, 2008 12:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

seconded

by sothball on Aug 26, 2008 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

thirded, fourthed, fithed and sixthed

Its all fun and games till Soth's warriors come to town.

by AnaheimHalos61 on Aug 26, 2008 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Izzy is who I was thinking of...

when I wrote clutch and scrappy. But that was obvious to me and who doesn’t like that? (like liking Vlad because he hits HRs).

This was intended to be less of a who’s clutch and scrappy thread, and more of a who-do-you-like because he sniffs his bat or eats his boogers.

You know… important stuff.

by The Clyde on Aug 26, 2008 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

infinitied.

With 2 on, and the Halos needing just one run, there’s nobody I’d rather see up than Izzy.

Angels fan since '67

by red floyd on Aug 26, 2008 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Favorite former Angels;

1) Tim Salmon for more reasons than this post can handle.
2) Brian Downing…those of you that missed Downing missed something muy especial. He came to the Angels in a winter ’77 trade as a skinny,scrappy catcher. He was not the most talented or artistic at the position…but nobody – and I mean NOBODY – worked harder to get better. He was one of the first athletes I heard working with Nautilus weights. Through hard work over a period of years he turned himself into his nickname “The Incredible Hulk”. Starting in ’81, he moved to the outfield. Constantly working to improve himself, he installed a batting cage in his back yard (first I ever heard of doing that ). He played with lots of passion, even more than David Eckstein. In the ’82 season, Downing and Fred Lynn combined for one of the all-time great highlights…both pursuing/crashing into the fence pursuing a fly ball (I believe the video is still part of the pre-game montage). I was so pissed when he was not re-signed after the ’91 season. He got more “mileage” from limited talent than any other player I ever saw….passion and determination. PANTHER!!!

by sothball on Aug 26, 2008 2:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

agreed

Its all fun and games till Soth's warriors come to town.

by AnaheimHalos61 on Aug 26, 2008 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i remember some of downing

but i definately missed out on who he was in the early 80’s. and the way you guys and old halo fans like my dad talk about him it bums me out that i never got to see him play.

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 Aug 27, 2008 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Did you get to see Eckstein? He was about the closest to Downing...

…in terms of making the most of his talents, and at that only a slight edge to Downing.

I haven’t looked this up, but I believe he was originally drafted as an outfielder. At some level of pro ball, the team needed a catcher (starter and back-up were injured). Since his prospects didn’t look too good in the outfield – and since he could get regular AB’s as a catcher – he voulnteered to catch. That is how he made it to the majors with the White Sox. Again, determination!
I posted above that he was not “artistic”. Most professional catchers slide sideways to block potential wild pitches. Downing – lacking much professional training – would lunge to block the ball. At times, it was almost painful to watch. But no one could deny his grit. I think his motto would be “Whatever it takes…”.

by sothball on Aug 27, 2008 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

think i saw eckstein once

and i couldnt believe i was watching someone play big league ball who was smaller than me. just blew my mind

by halofan4life on Aug 27, 2008 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like

Kotchman: sniff, sniff :(

Morales: the Clubbin Cuban. No gloves, Vladdy style.

Figgins: the fist bump after a single. What’s the bandage always on the forearm for?

Kendrick: does anyone look like they’re having more fun than Howie?

Torii: ok, maybe Torii looks like he has more fun than Howie.

GA: The enigma. Is he having fun? Rests his bat on his junk when he steps out, kneels on deck rather than taking cuts (lazy), prances back into the box like a bunny and taps the plate after being brushed back by a pitch.

Rivera: the bat sniffer. I really admire his patience and humility.

Vladdy: no gloves, always flashing the yellow teeth, wants to stay an Angel for life.

Tush: I coveted him 3 years ago in Texas, but I’m trying not to get too attached.

Lackey: upholding my grandpa’s theory that ugly pitchers are better pitchers.

Junkyard Joe: has he ever spoken? Sort of another enigma. Why is he so good?

Shields: I like watching his two-seemer more than any other pitcher. Also quite ugly, see grandpa’s theory under Lackey.

Oliver: I like Oliver because somebody has to.

My Halos Heaven: a Mountain Dew in the upper view

by Rally Manatee on Aug 27, 2008 2:56 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I like Oliver too...

To me he’s an old-school fireman type.

Angels fan since '67

by red floyd on Aug 27, 2008 8:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol

Grandpa’s Theory of Ugly Pitchers.
i like it

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

by howiestheman on Aug 27, 2008 8:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

More on GA:

Watch him during the “Stealing third base” promotion…he stands, arms folded at the foul line and watches the kid run back and forth. Too lazy to do warm up tosses in later innings, as well.

Cracks me up! ;)

by Downing Rules on Aug 27, 2008 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, I've seen that!

Such a family man. Loves the chilluns.

My Halos Heaven: a Mountain Dew in the upper view

by Rally Manatee on Aug 27, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

IT"S TRUE!

Ugly pitchers are better. I’ve held the same theory as Gramps.

Even if your not downright ugly, all pitchers seem to have some physical schtick to throw off batters: stupid facial hair, Bartolo’s Larry Stooge fro blasting out from cap, Weaver’s ears hide the ball…

I could make a list for just about every pitcher in baseball. That’s a whole ’nother thread…

by The Clyde on Aug 27, 2008 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The ugly guys had to learn how to pitch...

if they wanted to get the hot chicks.

I was uncool before uncool was cool.

by WiHaloFan on Aug 27, 2008 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i.e.

Strike force girls under the rocks.

My Halos Heaven: a Mountain Dew in the upper view

by Rally Manatee on Aug 27, 2008 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

but does it apply to position players?

because i might argue that (and this is about to sound totally gay) a guy like Joe Mauer defies that logic.

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

by howiestheman on Aug 27, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

joe spoke once in an interview before there last road trip

reporter asked him about the “test” of having to go thru boston and NY and joe fired back with “why doesnt anyone ever ask those guys about the ‘test’ of having to face the angels”

awesome

by halofan4life on Aug 27, 2008 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs