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by Rev Halofan on Sep 18, 2008 3:31 PM PDT
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PrintPanther of the Game: Joe Saunders
Joe was in and out of trouble all day with leadoff baserunners - but shutting any team out thru 7 is nice, even if they are only Sacramento Rivercat remnants facing our beloved mostly Salt Lake Bees squad. SIXTEEN Wins is sweet for every Angel fan (except the less-endowed ones who haggle about "measurements").
Robb Quinlan and Gary Matthews Jr solidified their chances of spending October in their uniforms while Jason Bulger certainly did not. The BIG THREE back-to-back-to back homers of Kendry-Napoli-Woody were just delicious icing insurance on the cake of all Western Division cakes: defeating Oakland in the season series. That was at least until the Battle of the Bulge-y-Dondo brought in Frankie with the bases loaded to unexpectedly get his world-leading FIFTY NINTH save of the season, despite being terribly squeezed by the home plate umpire.
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yup.....Joe es the panther gansta..........
glad I didnt go to that game…….
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by norcaliangelsfan on Sep 18, 2008 3:35 PM PDT reply actions
Seriously
I’ve seen Cust get more freakin’ calls on the outside corners than anyone other than Youkilis. Umpires need to forget about reputation and call balls and strikes.
I feel the need, the need...for speed!
where were pitches 1 and 5?
and even possibly 4?
"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 Sep 18, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Isn't #1 low?
- is the only obviously bad call. Then again, I wonder what the tolerances are on this thing you are observing.
by Downing Rules on Sep 18, 2008 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought #5 was a better pitch than 1
but both were strikes in 95% of strike zones.
by shiftyeyedgoat on Sep 18, 2008 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree...
SBN screwed up the format of my post…
5 is the only obviously bad call is what I had typed, but putting a “pound” in front made it format the way it did.
Test:
#5
or
Number 5
by Downing Rules on Sep 18, 2008 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
No doubt the first and the 5th ones were definitely strikes
Don't call me Desmond
by highlandhalo on Sep 18, 2008 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Strike Zone was tight all day
For the Angels to draw 6 base on balls in a 9 inning game you know the Zone was small……….it worked both ways today
Willie Mays Aikens is FREeeeeeeee
by Angel Aviator on Sep 18, 2008 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Tough to do when your napping in the corner
Willie Mays Aikens is FREeeeeeeee
by Angel Aviator on Sep 18, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
hokie joe as panther
Driven into right-center field, Erstad says he has it...the Angels, world champions!
yeah he deserves it, but
lets just give it to q to bring up his total after he got out of that pickle
"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 Sep 18, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Zeus easily numero uno rite now
agreed
"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 Sep 18, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Speier had a lights out 8th inning today.
Moving him past Jepson, IMO.
by shiftyeyedgoat on Sep 18, 2008 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
because of previous reputation?
"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 Sep 18, 2008 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions
ML seniority rule
Vets who start to perform better with more playing time (see Q, GMJ today) will likely come to the promised land of postseason lore.
by shiftyeyedgoat on Sep 18, 2008 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah
"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 Sep 18, 2008 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't know
Jepsen’s shown some pretty good stuff so far… I cringe thinking about Speier pitching in Fenway.
I feel the need, the need...for speed!
Not sure how people are on the Jetson space ship after 4 appearances...
However, someone in the game threads reminded me (smartly) about K Rod in 2002. Although, I don’t see the electricity of K-Rod ’02 in the “stuff” thrown by Jepsen ’08.
by Downing Rules on Sep 18, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Consistently 95
With a really good breaking ball (not nearly as good as Frankie’s to be true) and has shown good command. And how many times have you seen Speier come into the game and accurately predicted a home run being hit?
Neither one excites me all that much, but in the playoffs, you ride the hot hand, especially since he shouldn’t be pitching in a close game very often.
I feel the need, the need...for speed!
Speier has been good for a homerun for quite some time...
Surely, Jepsen will get some more good looks in the coming days. I hope he pitches lights out and does great. Anything to help the team.
by Downing Rules on Sep 18, 2008 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions
It was finger licking good
But damn it raises my blood pressure. Just like KFC itself. Any old school Halo fan will know what I mean to beat the guys in the tight pants and gold socks and white shoes.
Don't call me Desmond
Any W against Fremont is worth it
Even if it means I have to run to walmart and get more rolaids
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 18, 2008 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Didn't the Rivercats win the PCL championship?
That’s why in a contest of Bees vs Rivercats our team had a tough time. Add bonehead plays by Frankie and GMJ and you have a really hard-fought series from the NorCal’ers.
lol
"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 Sep 18, 2008 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Funke5ive...
Do you live or have you ever lived in Villa Park? Or, did you ever play adult baseball in Villa Park?
I was uncool before uncool was cool.
zing.
Whilst on the topic: Over/under 62.5 saves for Frankie this regular season.
by shiftyeyedgoat on Sep 18, 2008 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
under
"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 Sep 18, 2008 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
sosh needs to rest him...
"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 Sep 18, 2008 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Bulger
We’ll see you in 2009.
The Angels may have beat them 8 times in a row, but winning three before they do is all that matters.
Boom.............Outta here
The Angels may have beat them 8 times in a row, but winning three before they do is all that matters.
Alright brett... :)
"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 Sep 18, 2008 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions
reply to hauldog...
"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 Sep 18, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
It is already clear that it was a reply to him....
by Downing Rules on Sep 18, 2008 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
makin sure :)...
"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 Sep 18, 2008 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I love itbut Joe Namath's Strug-ga-ling is up there and so is FAT!
The Angels may have beat them 8 times in a row, but winning three before they do is all that matters.
Hey Haul...
The Angels may have beat them 8 times in a row, but winning three before they do is all that matters.
What happens if the Angels meet them in the ALCS?
by Downing Rules on Sep 18, 2008 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
TB is going to wrap this up
The Angels may have beat them 8 times in a row, but winning three before they do is all that matters.
The AL East
The Angels may have beat them 8 times in a row, but winning three before they do is all that matters.
I don't doubt the wisdom of Scioscia, but....
I was a bit surprised that he pulled Arredondo following a strikeout. If Arre had walked someone, given up a hit or a homer, I might expect it.
Cust vs. Arredondo
Cust wins that battle.
Plus, K-Rod was warming up to come in during that time as it turned into a save situation.
by shiftyeyedgoat on Sep 18, 2008 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions
It was a save prior to the strikeout, Goat.
by Downing Rules on Sep 18, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, which is when K-Rod was warming up
and thusly not ready to come into the game, DR.
by shiftyeyedgoat on Sep 18, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
aha... you watching on TV had a better angle than me...
watching the HH game thread and all it’s “sky is falling” glory, SEG.
by Downing Rules on Sep 18, 2008 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Joe all the way
I wonder if The Soth will ever be able to field the Real Angels. This whole month has been a big Bee-Fest. The Soth later tonight; “Dear Wizard of Oz. All I ask for are healthy hamstrings, an elbow, and a knee.”
Ain't no stoppin' us now. We got the groove!
The Bee's knees...
can rest our achy Angel knees.
by Downing Rules on Sep 18, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Granted, the Bee-Fest is all part of The Soth's plan
From The Press-Enterprise
Spoken by The Soth himself:
“If guys need a day off, they’re certainly going to get it,” Scioscia said. “Home-field advantage is important, but not at the risk of going into the playoffs with a team that’s banged up. It’s not worth that risk, but certainly we have enough depth where we can put out a team that can win games and let some guys recharge, too.”
Ain't no stoppin' us now. We got the groove!
by Fan Since 1981 on Sep 18, 2008 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
i think this would help us some....
"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
reply to downing rules....
"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 Sep 18, 2008 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Apparently God encourages cheating...
I would’ve been pissed if I were any other team playing the Angels…
Hostility abounds on Halos Heaven
I dont get it
so either God was our 4th outfielder and let a ball get through his glove of God…
or God was trying to field against the Angels? and then failed?
Driven into right-center field, Erstad says he has it...the Angels, world champions!
just trying to find a angels in the outfield pic thats all
"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 Sep 19, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
as witnessed here in the game thread in the heat of “the sky is falling” posts during the game…
http://www.halosheaven.com/2008/9/18/609686/angels-a-s-wed-game-thread#8836344
Just end it, Frankie…
we believe! You have satisfied us 58 times this year already.
by Downing Rules on Sep 18, 2008 3:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Meant to title that in response to '61...
“I Do believe, ’61….”
by Downing Rules on Sep 18, 2008 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions
'61's reply troubles extend onto my computer.
;)
by Downing Rules on Sep 18, 2008 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions
where'd it go?
"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 Sep 18, 2008 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
no problem
"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 Sep 18, 2008 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
In spite of our soiled undies...
Fangraphs shows us that the 9th inning only consisted of three minor blips on the radar….
see here:
maybe so...
But those three minor blips cost me a half a pack of cigarettes.
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 18, 2008 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
just saw this pic while searching around google...
i dont know what to think of it….
"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
quick, bring picaso
he can paint some more for us
"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 Sep 18, 2008 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions
wait... that would be a painting
isnt that still kind of a picture… whatever lol
"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 Sep 18, 2008 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions
it is special.
The Angels may have beat them 8 times in a row, but winning three before they do is all that matters.
well i am pissed!
i leave, and a half hour later, we hit back to back to back homers?!
AHHH!!!!
and now, the idiots running MLB.com don’t have the highlight of it!!!!!
/rant
Kotch would've had that.
Excellent game
can’t believe I was able to catch innings 5-9 driving from Santa Maria to Lompoc. AM 830 is awesome!
"What's our vector, Victor? Roger Roger, over, Over huh?
That is ba
i went to school in los olivos so i know how u feel to occasionally find 830
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 Sep 18, 2008 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions
What are you doing in Lompoc?
Francisco Rodriguez: 2006 to Present: 146 saves. 5 Panthers. As fabulous as Pride, Romero, Gregg, Budde and Dino Ebel combined.
Ah.
My wife’s family is in the Lompoc/Santa Maria area. We just purchased a second property in Lompoc that we rent out. I do the drive up there a lot. AM830 has worked fairly well for keeping up.
Francisco Rodriguez: 2006 to Present: 146 saves. 5 Panthers. As fabulous as Pride, Romero, Gregg, Budde and Dino Ebel combined.
Buellton
I was able to pick up 830 (faintly, but I could hear it) while cruising through the Sta. Rita Hills on Santa Rosa Road, west of Buellton.
I have
but not the last time. Actually, my favorite joint in Buellton is The Hitching Post (and yes, I’d been there before Sideways). Actually, a big breakfast in Solvang (Paula’s pancake house) is an ideal starter before wine tasting, as it won’t really hit you.
my friend is from the LPC
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 Sep 18, 2008 6:14 PM PDT reply actions
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