Whole Lotta Pantha!

by yeswecan on Aug 29, 2008 9:55 PM PDT in Postgame Threads

Panther of the Game: Ervin Santana

Against the monster Texas offense, Ervin's 5-HIt 7K gem stands out on a night of awe-inspiring performances.

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Hunter

without his catch, games tied

"There's only one way to become a hitter. Go up to the plate and get mad. Get mad at yourself and mad at the pitcher." -Ted Williams

by AnaheimHalos61 on Aug 29, 2008 9:57 PM PDT 0 recs

honorable metion to GA though

"There's only one way to become a hitter. Go up to the plate and get mad. Get mad at yourself and mad at the pitcher." -Ted Williams

by AnaheimHalos61 on Aug 29, 2008 9:57 PM PDT 0 recs

I'd love to give it to GA

But Voodoo was just too much of a witch out there against a very potent lineup. His stuff was filthy!

by yeswecan on Aug 29, 2008 9:57 PM PDT 0 recs

Lots of choices

Voodoo, Hunter, GA, and Frankie.

I’m gonna give Frankie the love this time.

Angels fan since '67

by red floyd on Aug 29, 2008 9:58 PM PDT 0 recs

Garret

I got with GA

by Monkeyspanked on Aug 29, 2008 9:59 PM PDT 0 recs

I'm not sure you should be

advertising that. He’s a married man.

by GarretSaysSuckIt on Aug 30, 2008 8:33 AM PDT up 0 recs

Santana

Although GA and that incredible catch I’m hearing about are both close.

Frankie rules.

Angel Pitching, Angel Defense - get past that.

by vladtheimpaler on Aug 29, 2008 10:00 PM PDT 0 recs

Santana sterilized a potent Ranger lineup tonight.

by 44FAN on Aug 29, 2008 10:03 PM PDT 0 recs

i was picking up my lady at the airport

We got back to my place, she was tipsy (she had a few on the plane), I turned on the game while we ate In-N-Out. She had bought me a rad GA jersey last year for my b-day, and so she slurred, “Whhhy donyou put on your jerrrsey? And I’m thinking, "You don’t wear your gear to watch the game on TV unless it’s the playoffs.”

But not wanting to explain wardrobe etiquette, I walked to the closet. Just as I touched the jersey, I hear the crack of GA’s bat and turned to see it fly out.

I will wear my jersey to watch games on TV from now on.

by yeswecan on Aug 29, 2008 10:05 PM PDT 0 recs

awesome

"There's only one way to become a hitter. Go up to the plate and get mad. Get mad at yourself and mad at the pitcher." -Ted Williams

by AnaheimHalos61 on Aug 29, 2008 10:15 PM PDT up 0 recs

I thought this was leading into a "How I scored with GA's jersey" story!

by ladybug on Aug 29, 2008 11:04 PM PDT up 0 recs

LAYE WORD TONIGHT

FOX/ Ken Rosenthal is saying the Angels are negotiating with the Blue Jays to acquire Davis Eckstein before the Sunday deadline. Angels feel he would suit their need for a 2B/SS and would be welcomed back by Angels fans with open arms. Jays are reluctant to trade for their other two guys which leaves Eck.

by 44FAN on Aug 29, 2008 10:08 PM PDT 0 recs

sorry, that is LATE WORD TONIGHT

by 44FAN on Aug 29, 2008 10:09 PM PDT up 0 recs

point taken. this could happen

Angel Pitching, Angel Defense - get past that.

by vladtheimpaler on Aug 29, 2008 10:10 PM PDT up 0 recs

Also..

On the Sports Lodge this morning, Dave Smith said that the night before he had talked to Tony Reagins. He asked Reagins to come on the show, but Tony said he would be too busy to call in as that he would be on the phones all weekend. this definitely says something. Bye the way, if Eck were to come back, I’d be the first to buy his jersey. Love that guy.

"There's only one way to become a hitter. Go up to the plate and get mad. Get mad at yourself and mad at the pitcher." -Ted Williams

by AnaheimHalos61 on Aug 29, 2008 10:18 PM PDT up 0 recs

Think that Dino Ebel will reliquish #22 for him?

I think he will.

by Downing Rules on Aug 30, 2008 2:09 AM PDT up 0 recs

He'd have to move up to 26 then...

23 = Butcher
24 = HGH
25 = Tex

Angels fan since '67

by red floyd on Aug 30, 2008 8:20 AM PDT up 0 recs

I'd like it for the '02 memories

but I don’t know how much I really want that bat…or that glove.

by Caseys Kiss of Death on Aug 29, 2008 10:17 PM PDT up 0 recs

Especially if it costs us anything more than a B- level prospect.

by Caseys Kiss of Death on Aug 29, 2008 10:18 PM PDT up 0 recs

w00t

most righteous, 44fan my friend

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlTvSUCCqPo

by ANewFoundThrice on Aug 29, 2008 10:44 PM PDT up 0 recs

Santana

he was dominant against a fantastic offense, and every time someone DID reach, he buckled down and went to work, getting the pop-ups and strikeouts when he needed them most.

by Caseys Kiss of Death on Aug 29, 2008 10:17 PM PDT 0 recs

Santana, fo shizzle

Honorable mentions to GA and Torii

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

by howiestheman on Aug 29, 2008 10:19 PM PDT 0 recs

btw, if anyone cares..

the phillies traded a minor league pitcher to get matt stairs. http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080829&content_id=3385336&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi

"There's only one way to become a hitter. Go up to the plate and get mad. Get mad at yourself and mad at the pitcher." -Ted Williams

by AnaheimHalos61 on Aug 29, 2008 10:32 PM PDT 0 recs

I think the real headline is

“Matt Stairs still playing baseball”

sub-headline:

“Gets traded to Phillies.”

by Caseys Kiss of Death on Aug 29, 2008 10:37 PM PDT up 0 recs

"There's only one way to become a hitter. Go up to the plate and get mad. Get mad at yourself and mad at the pitcher." -Ted Williams

by AnaheimHalos61 on Aug 29, 2008 10:40 PM PDT up 0 recs

from uhh... 92

"There's only one way to become a hitter. Go up to the plate and get mad. Get mad at yourself and mad at the pitcher." -Ted Williams

by AnaheimHalos61 on Aug 29, 2008 10:40 PM PDT up 0 recs

that mullet is "gansta"

http://bills.sportsbloggingnetwork.com/

by norcaliangelsfan on Aug 29, 2008 10:43 PM PDT up 0 recs

notice that

the postion says…lol… Shortstop

"There's only one way to become a hitter. Go up to the plate and get mad. Get mad at yourself and mad at the pitcher." -Ted Williams

by AnaheimHalos61 on Aug 29, 2008 10:59 PM PDT up 0 recs

*position

"There's only one way to become a hitter. Go up to the plate and get mad. Get mad at yourself and mad at the pitcher." -Ted Williams

by AnaheimHalos61 on Aug 29, 2008 10:59 PM PDT up 0 recs

August 29, 2008

and the Angels magic number is down to 11.

Hey Bristol- tell me how my ass tastes.

by Rusty Carew on Aug 29, 2008 10:41 PM PDT 0 recs

Voodoo doing his thang.........

Hunter has got me thinking Pantherish thoughts about him

http://bills.sportsbloggingnetwork.com/

by norcaliangelsfan on Aug 29, 2008 10:43 PM PDT 0 recs

GA for the win

My curse on the angels: I have been to 3 of his 5 blown saves, I was at the no-hitter for weaver, and I was there when Maicer had a season ending injury.
I am one LUCKY fan

by princeton11loveshalos on Aug 29, 2008 10:50 PM PDT 0 recs

Tough call....

Santana held a tough offensive team to 1 run in 8 innings.
Old Man River hit a clutch home run.
Torii made a highlight reel catch…I’mnot sure if it would have left the park, but it would have got the Rangers back in the game.
K-Rod..what can you say? He had to face 3 tough left-handed hitters (Hamilton, Bradley, Blalock) He struck out Hamilton and Bradley (did you see Bradley hopping around after the strikeout ’cause he was so badly fooled?), and got a ground out from Blalock.

I think I give it to K-Rod. He made it look way too easy tonight.

by sothball on Aug 29, 2008 10:56 PM PDT 0 recs

Hula Dula

That’s my gut feeling, having just returned from the Big A.

He scaled that wall like an arachnid and STOLE that tie away.

Second place tie for the kitty: Voodoo Bubblegum and Thee Olde Man.

This was an especially fun night for me, because I brought a buddy to the game who hasn’t been to a ballgame since he was ten. And if someone had said to me “you can have your pick of pitchers – who do you want to be on the bubble for your friend tonight?” It would not doubt have been Santana. And he delivered just like I said he would. And then at the top of the ninth I got to say to him “you are about to see the best closer in baseball.” And I was right.

Awesome night.

"I've got more action than my man John Woo
And I've got mad hits like I was Rod Carew" - Shure Shot, The Beastie Boys

by Zoe Necrosis on Aug 29, 2008 10:58 PM PDT 0 recs

By the way

I am so tossed right now – I did not mean to nominate GA for second place Panther. I of course meant Juan.

"I've got more action than my man John Woo
And I've got mad hits like I was Rod Carew" - Shure Shot, The Beastie Boys

by Zoe Necrosis on Aug 29, 2008 11:00 PM PDT up 0 recs

Wait, did I mean GA?

I was in the beer line when it happened…

"I've got more action than my man John Woo
And I've got mad hits like I was Rod Carew" - Shure Shot, The Beastie Boys

by Zoe Necrosis on Aug 29, 2008 11:02 PM PDT up 0 recs

It was G.A.

by Caseys Kiss of Death on Aug 29, 2008 11:18 PM PDT up 0 recs

Thank you

Bed now

"I've got more action than my man John Woo
And I've got mad hits like I was Rod Carew" - Shure Shot, The Beastie Boys

by Zoe Necrosis on Aug 29, 2008 11:19 PM PDT up 0 recs

(OK, now picture a hot cheerleader...)

Gimmie a “G”!
Gimmie an “A”!

What’s that spell!?

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 29, 2008 10:59 PM PDT 0 recs

ga?

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

by howiestheman on Aug 29, 2008 11:02 PM PDT up 0 recs

my man!

by yeswecan on Aug 29, 2008 11:02 PM PDT up 0 recs

Is that Eisner in the background?

Angels fan since '67

by red floyd on Aug 29, 2008 11:07 PM PDT up 0 recs

That's what I'm talkin' about!

Angel Pitching, Angel Defense - get past that.

by vladtheimpaler on Aug 29, 2008 11:31 PM PDT up 0 recs

Torii!!!

That was a game saving catch!

by gohalos912 on Aug 29, 2008 11:33 PM PDT 0 recs

Ervin!!

8 innings of good pitching

by Mickey Hacker on Aug 29, 2008 11:45 PM PDT 0 recs

HDTV slow-motion replay

suggests to me that Torii’s catch, while phenomenal, did not take away a home run. Looked like it was heading for the top of the wall.

by Caseys Kiss of Death on Aug 29, 2008 11:49 PM PDT 0 recs

What would the Ranger's fans say? LOL

by 44FAN on Aug 29, 2008 11:49 PM PDT up 0 recs

I got to find out how dumb they are today first hand

a few good’uns over there, but I’m shocked those guys could recognize the keys on their keyboard well enough to register their disdain with our presence there.

They’d probably just grunt and pound their chest, and throw their remote through the T.V. They probably also really, really hate Geico.

by Caseys Kiss of Death on Aug 29, 2008 11:59 PM PDT up 0 recs