Post Season Roster?

by Sinatrasratpack on Sep 17, 2008 12:33 PM PDT

The poll on whether we wanted to see Wood or Aybar in there got me thinking.

Because this is the deepest Angels team I have ever seen, I feel that setting up who will make the post season roster, might be Soth's toughest managerial task yet. He has to take into cosideration Veterans who have been there before, fading talent, injuries etc... I'm sure that even some of us here cant really decide. Im not talking who is going to be the 25th guy on the roster, there are some big decisions to be made.

So assuming that Soth will carry 10 pitchers and 15 positional players

I will list the no-brainer picks that aren't really debatable

Pitchers

Lackey,Garland,Saunders, Santana, Arredondo, Shields, Krod, Weaver

Positional Players

Vlad,Tex,Torii, Mathis, Napoli, GA, Figgy,

Some are more likely to make it than others (i.e Rivera etc....)

But what is the rest of your postseason first round roster look like

You have 2 pitchers and 8 positional players to select.

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my picks

Pitchers
Oliver and O Day
Fielders
Rivera, Willits, OF
Aybar, Wood, Howie, Quinlan, Morales, S rod.

I want lots of speed if we are going to play boston or TB. Maybe Oliver can actually get some leftys out (ie Ortiz) in Fenway and O’day has that funky delivery which might be a nice change of pace from some power pitching since he will probably only be used for an inning or less

Relax... Everything is fine

by Sinatrasratpack on Sep 17, 2008 9:38 AM PDT 0 recs

no way O'Day

Go Angels!

by Four Ts on Sep 17, 2008 10:24 AM PDT up 0 recs

First Round

they will carry 10 pitchers (probably increasing to 11 if they make it past the ALDS).

PITCHERS (10)
Lackey
Santana
Saunders
Weaver
Garland
Rodriguez
Shields
Arredondo
Oliver
and this is where it gets interesting. Bulger messed up last night, big time, increasing the chances that Justin Suckfest takes the last spot. Here, I’d like to see a dark horse: Jepsen. He throws hard, and he hasn’t faced any of the Halos’ potential postseason opponents.

OUTFIELDERS (5)
GA
Hunter
Guerrero
Rivera
GMJr.

CATCHERS (2)
Napoli
Mathis

INFIELDERS (5)
Figgins
Quinlan
Aybar
Teixeira
Wood

This leaves three “wild card” spots, one of which goes to Kendrick (if he’s healthy), and to Sean Rodriguez if he’s not. Moreover, even if Howie makes it back (unlikely at this point), my guess is they carry some insurance in the form of Rodriguez. This leaves one spot, to be fought over by Kendry Morales (who’s been playing some OF, increasing his versatility) and Reggie Willits. Note that if Howie can’t play, both Morales and Willits make the cut.

by jjackflash on Sep 17, 2008 9:55 AM PDT 0 recs

maybe adding Howie and subtracting an OF

for the ALCS is Howie can make it back…which at this point seems like a virtual unknown.

Last year the finger thing, this year the hammy.

BYU 59, UCLA 0

by hk47 on Sep 17, 2008 11:33 AM PDT up 0 recs

Is it a Given

That they take all 5 starters?

I’m not so sure. We will only need 4 starters for the playoffs, possibly 3 for the first round if we have the series with the day off between games 1 and 2. Does the 5th starter automatically go to the bullpen as the long man, or do we go with 4 startes and take an extra reliever. It is something that Mike will have to think about.

Pain heals, Chicks dig scars, Glory lasts Forever!

by billhune on Sep 17, 2008 10:18 AM PDT 0 recs

you take all five starters

Garland or Weaver could be used in any situation requiring a pitcher to go in long relief, such as a blowout or an injury.

Can’t have enough arms able to throw more than a couple innings.

BYU 59, UCLA 0

by hk47 on Sep 17, 2008 11:38 AM PDT up 0 recs

or...

extra innings after a blown save or late comeback.

Jim Scully

Jim Scully Home
Haloville - Land of the Halos

by jimmuscomp on Sep 17, 2008 11:52 AM PDT up 0 recs

plus

Scioscia can never get enough pitching. He loves it almost as much as Howard’s.

by yeswecan on Sep 17, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up 0 recs

I like the LCd's

Shine on, luminous panthers!

by Rally Manatee on Sep 18, 2008 4:10 PM PDT up 0 recs

i like the plasmas

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Sep 18, 2008 4:22 PM PDT up 0 recs

I knew someone would bite

Shine on, luminous panthers!

by Rally Manatee on Sep 18, 2008 9:32 PM PDT up 0 recs

hard to resist it

deep down, we all get some sort of horrible enjoyment out of those crappy commercials

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Sep 18, 2008 9:47 PM PDT up 0 recs

They're not as bad as the radio ones where callers think Howie Kendrick owns Howards.

Bryan Harvey- king of the 'Stache

by HaloDutch on Sep 20, 2008 3:26 AM PDT up 0 recs

You mean he doesn't?

Angels fan since '67

by red floyd on Sep 20, 2008 8:57 AM PDT up 0 recs

shhhh

yes he does.

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Sep 20, 2008 9:12 AM PDT up 0 recs

Oh message board

I just can’t quit you…

We take serious...comedically.

by Versolt on Sep 25, 2008 11:00 AM PDT up 0 recs

first round

pitchers:
Lackey
Santana
Saunders
Garland
Weaver
Arredondo
Shields
K-Rod
Oliver
Jepsen/Bulger

Positional:
Napoli
Teixeira
Kendrick
Aybar
Figgins
Guerrero
Hunter
Rivera
Anderson
Wood
Mathis
Morales
Willits
Matthews Jr.
Quinlan

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Sep 17, 2008 10:21 AM PDT 0 recs

this is it

Jepsen will probably be the pick over bulger

i wish we had a better defensive OF / Pinch runner in AAA to replace GMJ. I guess that’s willits, but neither is the GREAT stolen base PR that is of such value come playoff time in the 9th inning of a close game.

Go Angels!

by Four Ts on Sep 17, 2008 10:28 AM PDT up 0 recs

For some stupid reason...

I think Scioscia is going to say “damn all convention” and pick Justin Speier over Jepsen/Bulger.

Source: Downing Rules’ gut.

by Downing Rules on Sep 17, 2008 10:48 AM PDT up 0 recs

Agree

actually, Speier is the “conventional” pick because he’s the vehtrun. Picking Jepsen or Bulger would be out of character for him. At this point, I’d rather see either of the two kids (at age 30, Bulger ain’t exactly a kid, but he has little big league experience) than Speier, who has been garbage all season long. At least Jepsen & Bulger throw over 90 m.p.h.; Speier rarely tops that these days.

by jjackflash on Sep 17, 2008 11:01 AM PDT up 0 recs

Would it really be out of character???

Lest we forget that a young kid named Francisco Rodriguez pitched in only 5 2/3 innings in september before being added to the postseason roster. I think Sosh is much more likely to put Jepsen on instead of Speier because of how Speier has pitched this year. He would also do it to have that farely unknown arm in the bullpen.

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 Sep 17, 2008 11:16 AM PDT up 0 recs

Agreed

It was Bulger vs. Jepsen until Tuesday night.

by Rev Halofan on Sep 17, 2008 11:17 AM PDT up 0 recs

Speieieier has to be out, he's been too horrific to make it

I think Rev is right, the choice is Jepsen. Bulger blew his chance last night. I like the fact that Jepsen is an unkown.

BYU 59, UCLA 0

by hk47 on Sep 17, 2008 11:36 AM PDT up 0 recs

Bulger was an unknown...

and until last night had been pretty darn good.

The Sciosc may surprise us all by bringing up Bootcheck (Joke).

by Downing Rules on Sep 17, 2008 11:44 AM PDT up 0 recs

I think Scioscia will

head to Halo Heaven and add up all Panthers subtracting BOTG to finalize the roster………seems like the saberestic thing to do .

Willie Mays Aikens is FREeeeeeeee

by Angel Aviator on Sep 17, 2008 12:30 PM PDT up 0 recs

If so, GMJ is screwed

BYU 59, UCLA 0

by hk47 on Sep 17, 2008 2:20 PM PDT up 0 recs

Thats a bad thing?

Willie Mays Aikens is FREeeeeeeee

by Angel Aviator on Sep 17, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up 0 recs

Nope

BYU 59, UCLA 0

by hk47 on Sep 17, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up 0 recs

Speier'll need someone to watch the games with

by TheTypingFiend on Sep 17, 2008 2:42 PM PDT up 0 recs

Let's go back and award GMJ BOTGs for every day no game was scheduled to drive down his percentage.

That will make the Panther minus BOTG formula foolproof in keeping GMJ off the post-season roster.

by snowhor on Sep 17, 2008 3:46 PM PDT up 0 recs

Yeah but

you also heard Sosh saying “wait til you see this kid” about Frankie. He aint saying that about Bulger or Jepsen. I’ve only heard Sosh GUSH about 2 players – Frankie and Howie. Sure he’s praised others, but with those guys, you could see him getting giddy as he talked about them.

Shine on, luminous panthers!

by Rally Manatee on Sep 18, 2008 4:14 PM PDT up 0 recs

true

by halofan4life on Sep 19, 2008 11:31 AM PDT up 0 recs

my fear as well

LA Angels/Baseball. Can we stick to that topic?

by hauldog on Sep 17, 2008 12:27 PM PDT up 0 recs

I'm liking the new sig, haul.

by Downing Rules on Sep 17, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up 0 recs

Thanks

I already changed it though.

The Angels may have beat them 8 times in a row, but winning three before they do is all that matters.

by hauldog on Sep 18, 2008 4:26 PM PDT up 0 recs

The sig...

So true

by Seik1177 on Sep 18, 2008 9:32 PM PDT up 0 recs

Regarding the sig

can we add Howard’s flat screens to the topics list?

Shine on, luminous panthers!

by Rally Manatee on Sep 18, 2008 4:15 PM PDT up 0 recs

it relates to Angels Baseball

The Angels may have beat them 8 times in a row, but winning three before they do is all that matters.

by hauldog on Sep 18, 2008 4:26 PM PDT up 0 recs

Boy, am I glad I was WRONG

Sorry Optimist, for being so adamant about it…but I had a bad feeling that Scioscia was going to take Speier. The power arm of Jepsen could be a Godsend come playoff time.

by Downing Rules on Sep 30, 2008 12:04 PM PDT up 0 recs

IF he can hit the strike zone.

The Angels may have beat them 8 times in a row, but winning three before they do is all that matters.

by hauldog on Sep 30, 2008 12:19 PM PDT up 0 recs

I wanna see Jepsen wearing his medal

It’ll help.

If GA wasn't so Lazy, I'd have something clever here.

by TheTypingFiend on Sep 30, 2008 4:38 PM PDT up 0 recs

I want to see his mettle.

by Downing Rules on Sep 30, 2008 4:56 PM PDT up 0 recs

Bulger

Boom……………………Outta here

The Angels may have beat them 8 times in a row, but winning three before they do is all that matters.

by hauldog on Sep 18, 2008 4:27 PM PDT 0 recs

which is sad

those 3 perfect innings against the yankees were beautiful

Driven into right-center field, Erstad says he has it...the Angels, world champions!

by teopeht on Sep 19, 2008 11:13 AM PDT up 0 recs

With Howie being so tender

I think S.Rod makes the roster – and if Howie is on the roster I think they take S.Rod as insurance anyway – odd man out is Willits or Morales.

by Rev Halofan on Sep 18, 2008 5:06 PM PDT 0 recs

if Howie's not ready for the ALDS, they'll take him for sure

but you’re right… i think both he and Wood make it, considering the injuries to the middle infield.

this afternoon on AM 830, they were saying that it may come down to SRod and Morales for the ALDS, which is a total bummer… it’s tough to leave either guy off (Morales for his offense, SRod for his speed/defense).

I’m hoping Howie is ready, and that they take the roster that i posted up previously

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Sep 18, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up 0 recs

bye bye Morales

The Angels may have beat them 8 times in a row, but winning three before they do is all that matters.

by hauldog on Sep 19, 2008 9:19 AM PDT up 0 recs

Too bad the team won't have the guts or smarts to nix GMJ.

by snowhor on Sep 19, 2008 3:46 PM PDT up 0 recs

jepsen

id like this guy to be on the roster, who knows, maybe he could be like frankie in 02

Mike Scioscia For President

by Sorbo182 on Sep 19, 2008 2:18 AM PDT 0 recs

Wouldn't it be better if the Frankie of 02 was the same Frankie in 08?

I agree with taking Jepsen on board. The unknown factor is huge. And Speier even though he’s the vetteran has to take a seat for the playoffs. Sorry Justin, you’re a nice guy but not pitching well.

Don't call me Desmond

by highlandhalo on Sep 28, 2008 5:50 PM PDT up 0 recs

Pitchers
Lackey
Santana
Saunders
Garland
Weaver
Arrondondo
K-Rod
Mosley(spelling?)
and maybe Oliver

Outfield
GA
Torii
Vlad
Willits for speed
Matthews
Rivira

Infield
Figgins
Wood
Aybar
S Rod
Tex
Moralas
Mathis
Napoli
Quinlin ????

Peace Love & Angels Baseball

by MrsMoreno on Sep 19, 2008 3:01 PM PDT 0 recs

we would need more bullpen

shields for sure, and no point of moseley really, since we have 5 starters already. i think its a battle between speier, bulger and jepsen

Exceeding expectations is less a matter of luck than possession of certain assets.

by anaheim angels on Sep 19, 2008 3:29 PM PDT up 0 recs

No battle.

Jepsen has won in my opinion. Soth may give it to Speier though to spite us all or because of his plan.

Driven into right-center field, Erstad says he has it...the Angels, world champions!

by teopeht on Sep 22, 2008 4:36 PM PDT up 0 recs

What do we need S Rod for when we have Rivera?

Rivera has a better fielding pct at 2nd!

If GA wasn't so lazy the Halos woulda won the 2008 WS by now.

by melvintoast on Sep 21, 2008 8:28 PM PDT 1 recs

I got the strangest feeling

That Jr. will make the team and rock/clutch. I hope I’m wrong.

Wait a minute, I hope I’m right.

It’s all getting sooooo confusing.

Angel Pitching, Angel Defense - get past that.

by vladtheimpaler on Sep 24, 2008 2:45 AM PDT 0 recs

I know what you mean.

It would be great if he was clutch in the postseason, meaning we’d win. It would be bad, however, to ignore his season performance in favor of a great postseason and conclude that he deserves a prominent role in next year’s club.

by snowhor on Sep 24, 2008 12:37 PM PDT up 0 recs

Jepsen

Boom……………………Outta here

The Angels may have beat them 8 times in a row, but winning three before they do is all that matters.

by hauldog on Sep 24, 2008 12:40 PM PDT 0 recs

To think that some were comparing him to Frankie 2002

by Downing Rules on Sep 24, 2008 3:07 PM PDT up 0 recs

Frankie was a force of nature

Have not seen a callup like that since well Joba.

The Angels may have beat them 8 times in a row, but winning three before they do is all that matters.

by hauldog on Sep 24, 2008 3:10 PM PDT up 0 recs

Agree 5000%

by Downing Rules on Sep 24, 2008 4:25 PM PDT up 0 recs

I'd go with 16 position players, 9 pitchers, in first round

3 starters, plus Weave for long relief, then Jespen-Oliver-Arredondo-Shields-Frankie. Garland can wait until the ALCS.

If you limit the staff to 9, that way you can have 7 bench players. They would be:
Mathis
Wood
Willits
GMJ
Morales
Quinlan
Rodriguez

If you got 15/10 instead, then include Garland & boot Quinlan.

by mattwelch on Sep 27, 2008 12:17 PM PDT 0 recs

you know Mike would never boot the Q

my guess is that it’ll be 15/10, and that the final bench spot comes down to Wood/Morales.

GMJ, Willits and Mathis are locks. (And sadly, Mathis gets a start)
They’ll want S-Rod as Howie insurance.
The Soth has some sort of man-crush on the Q.

My guess is that Morales would get the nod, given his switch-hitting abilities, and ability to play the corner OF spots. You can’t really go wrong with either bat coming off the bench, but I think K-Mo is better suited for the PH role.

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Sep 27, 2008 12:24 PM PDT up 0 recs

Scioscia already talked as if Wood was a done deal

With the injuries waiting to happen up the middle, I think you can’t afford to not have both Wood & Rodriguez. Especially now that both have gotten the headlights out of their eyes at the plate.

I just don’t see the point of maintaining a seven-man bullpen, under any circumstances. If someone needs to eat five innings in a chunk, let it be Weaver, and that’s that.

by mattwelch on Sep 27, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up 0 recs