Angels Hold Sunday Afternoon Workout
by Rev Halofan on Oct 18, 2009 7:13 PM PDT
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PrintThere have been 69 postseason series slated for 7 Games where one team went up 2 games to 0.
13 of those series were comebacks by the team down 0-2. Will the Angels match Mike Scioscia's jersey number and be the 14th in baseball history?
One of these teams was the 2004 Red Sox overcoming a 3-0 ALCS deficit. Name the Other 12...
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"Can the ANgels"
And I have no idea about the other 12
"Figgins' OBP is still over 40!" -Steve Physioc
I've got the LCSes
Both from ’85 — Cards over Dodgers, Royals over Jays.
At least one of the Dodgers-Yankees series went that way … I’ll vote for ’81.
great pic
of mickey showing vlad how to hold a bat, and vlad showing mickey how to hold a microphone.
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
I'd be happier if the Angels lost yesterday like the Dodgers are losing today.
The gutwrenching losses tend to linger.
It’s much easier to “turn the page” when you’re getting shellacked 8-0.
I've got nothing.
I don't think,
I would feel happier no matter how we lost.
They want power, We want respect...
by SenorChuckles on Oct 18, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I want those who said 2010 to step up and ADMIT IT
nothing wrong with thinking the Halos are done this season. I for one Do NOT believe that they are thru and I truly believe they will take this to 7 and it will be anyone’s game. Curious? Those who voted 2010, How Many Games Do You Think The Halos Will Win?
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
And......
Do You plan on watching anymore ALCS games, if so….Why?
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
by Dono Romantico on Oct 18, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I did
but I’m a Yankee fan. So of course I plan to continue watching. Proceed to tear me apart…
Oh, also
I predict the Angels take 2 of 3 in LA (Games 3 and 5) and the Yankees close it out in game 6 back in the Bronx.
So you are saying .....
the Yankees are the better team?? Cuz’ to this point, the Angels have handed you both games. That my friend is the Angels beating the Angels, not the Yankees beating the Angels. I’m not saying the Yanks can’t beat the Halos on their own, these are 2 evenly matched teams. What’s your take? And are you from NYC or ever lived in NY, CT, or NJ or are you a bandwagoner?
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
by Dono Romantico on Oct 18, 2009 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
You asked a lot of questions there
Yes, I believe the Yanks are a better team. I’m aware the Angels haven’t been playing their best, but neither have the Yankees. Their offense continues to struggle and if it ever breaks out it will obviously help. I also believe these are the two best teams in the MLB, but the Yanks have the pitching advantage, both in the rotation and the bullpen.
I doubt any game will be a blowout or particularly high-scoring, but I also doubt the Angels will take 4 of 5 from the Yankees. So while indeed the Angels have done a lot to help the Yanks win, the Yankees won nonetheless and are up 2-0. And sure, the Angels could suddenly cure their yips and start hitting when it counts, but it’s just as likely that A) the Yankees lineup (namely Tex, Matsui, and Cano) starts hitting their averages and/or B) the Angels just don’t come around.
To answer your final question, the answer is neither. I’ve never lived on the East Coast. I in fact have spent most of my life in the Pacific Northwest, the xception being a regrettable two year stint in Southeast Idaho. However, my grandfather grew up in the Bronx and was a Yankee fan. He died about 15 years before I was born, but he raised my dad a Yankee fan and my dad has done the same with me.
I would also like to stipulate that I have absolutely nothing against the Angels other than they are playing the Yankees. I like the way they (usually) play and wish New York played the same way more often instead of waiting on the three run homer. All my views and predictions are purely my opinions based off of watching this series and a lot of Yankee games and roughly 20 Angel games this year.
Nothing wrong with that.
Most yankee and red sox fans have a vague understanding of new york and boston, possibly making a stop in Logan International, or spending a couple of years at NYU. I mean, who wouldn’t want to be a fan of America’s team?
And even though they run a great blog at lookout landing, the mariners aren’t really in vogue.
So, congrats on doing what your parents do, it might not be noble, but you can’t go wrong following a team with a 200 million dollar payroll.
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on Oct 18, 2009 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks for that backhanded compliment
And their payroll is $208 million.
Fair Enough GMan
The only thing I will add is that Games 1 & 2 were won by the Yanks with runs given to you by routine plays the Halos turned into Errors.
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
by Dono Romantico on Oct 19, 2009 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
I agree. The Yankees have NOT been playing their best.
They have been trying to offer up the first couple of games to the Halos. But the Halos appear to be much, much, better at Victory Avoidance right now. It is not a pretty series. Both sides deserve better.
And, should both sides play to their potential, we can return to a more accurate comparison between the two teams. Such as we had back on July 10, 11 and 12.
You too can be a baseball media analyst! Just don't allow your need to be wrong in public to get in the way of your ignorance.
I voted 2010.
halos will win 1 game. chone figgins will continue to slump but will have a break out spring training.
I sure love surprises though. :)
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on Oct 18, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
1 or 2
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
I really don't think they're done
Down 2-1 is no big deal, no team up 2-1 would ever think “we’ve got this in the bag”. The odds are against us but what else is new?
And down 2-1 is what we’ll be when Jered Weaver is finished tomorrow.
The HK-47 hitting droid is the finest line drive machine ever built
You and me both my friend...
They want power, We want respect...
by SenorChuckles on Oct 18, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Photo should read: "Mickey and Vlad come out of the closet !" or....
“Hatcher and Guerrero Spend Too Much Time on the Farm”
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
because the majority of people voting believe the Angels will not win this series and will win in 2010 instead.
I'm guessing
that’s not what you meant by that question
Most are PROBABLY Voting historical statistics
I for one can clearly see the odds are stacked against the Halos, but who the hell cares, at least I hope the Angels don’t and instead just focus on winnning one game at a time and QUIT BEATING THEMSELVES ! ! !
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
by Dono Romantico on Oct 19, 2009 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Yes. We. Can.
’Buff said
"Figgins' OBP is still over 40!" -Steve Physioc
by Figgi4life on Oct 18, 2009 8:17 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Lol.
*’nuff
"Figgins' OBP is still over 40!" -Steve Physioc
by Figgi4life on Oct 18, 2009 8:18 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Photo: Mickey Hatcher is showing Vlad how to take a bite out of a frozen Snicker bar.
The 2009 Pregame Picks Winner and Iron Man of Halos Heaven.com
I thought it was him showing Vlad how to take a pitch
R.I.P. Nick Adenhart, Marquis Cooper, Steve McNair, and Frank Grimes, or Grimey, as he liked to be called.
FUCK TEIXERIA AND THE YANKS.
by JoseGuillenSux on Oct 18, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
HAHAHAHAHA!
Hatcher show Vlad how to take a pitch. That’s rich.
This team is our extended family, That's why we love them no matter what the record, no matter what the score.
by halofan4life on Oct 18, 2009 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Hatcher is showing Vlad how to take a pitch?
How would he know? He never did it himself.
"There's nothing that cleanses your soul like getting the hell kicked out of you." - Woody Hayes
by johnnyangel101 on Oct 19, 2009 7:48 AM PDT up reply actions
What is on Vlad's head?
does he have a scar or something?
"Figgins' OBP is still over 40!" -Steve Physioc
It appears to be a protruding vein
Vlad’s got his blood pumping.
We need to win these games obviously
but we need to get in the yankees head. We need to whoop some ass!
R.I.P. Nick Adenhart, Marquis Cooper, Steve McNair, and Frank Grimes, or Grimey, as he liked to be called.
FUCK TEIXERIA AND THE YANKS.
Wanna get in our heads?
Rock CC on short rest in Game 4 after winning game 3. I think a lot of us Yank fans are assuming CC is invincible. Our balloon would seriously deflate because our ace’s aura of unbeatability (probably not a real word) would be gone and the series would be 2-2 with another game still in LA with wild AJ going against Lackey.
If that happens there will be a lot of panicking, several “Fire Girardi!” calls, and the rally Black Taco would be dead.
The angels have gotten to him during the regular season, so it is a very real possibility, unless they play like they did in game 1
http://www.gamereplays.org/community/uploads/post-51050-1239346568.jpg
You have to admit
There is also a possibility that Pettite outduels Weaver and the Yanks are up 3-0. Though this is not a situation I forsee. I pick the Angels to win Game 3 simply because they are a good team and due for a win.
Are you a closet Angels fan??
I know you’re a Yankee fan but you’ve been on here since the series started. Lol just wondering.
First we had a Salmon and now we have a Trout, let's see the same results.
by angelskid2210 on Oct 18, 2009 9:46 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Nope
Not even in the slightest. I think I more want to show everyone that it’s possible to have an opponent’s view without them trolling. That and I am procrastinating doing some work I have to do and Pinstripealley isn’t nearly active enough to fulfill my procrastination needs.
You might end up liking the angels, if you keep on spending time here.
None of the true yankee fanbase would really mind, since joey knucklehead from the bronx could care less if a left coast bandwagoner jumped shipped and got on the angel bandwagon…its not nearly as full (lots of leg room!) and we actually show some genuine interest in the team and players.
I welcome you with open arms :)
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on Oct 18, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I appreciate the offer
and as I said I like the way the Angels play. However, there is nothing that would make me abandon the Yanks (if the Steinbrenners and steroids didn’t do it I can’t think what would).
I admire your conviction.
although i believe the steinbrenners and steroids are what make the yanks a great team.
anyways, im off to bed, good luck tomorrow, but dont be surprised if you find yourself cheering for chone figgins to get his first hit or brian fuentes to not give up a home run.
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on Oct 18, 2009 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
He did!
man , i was getting used to him and his 0-fer.
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on Oct 19, 2009 8:41 AM PDT up reply actions
for what it's worth
you’re definitely worth more than some of the other posters around here, who shall remain nameless…
RIP Nick Adenhart :(
This is actually a valid point.
I strongly believe that Girardi going with a 3 man Rotation is a mistake. CC himself has performed poorly in the past on 3 days rest and we have rocked him before. This is truely a lot to ask for a pitcher to, especially on the road in a LCS. Girardi is gambling by going against the odds. If we can win game 3 this decision will either make or break the Yanks.
by RedAces on Oct 19, 2009 12:09 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm the first to agree that we've had success
against Sabathia in the past. Unfortunately, he hasn’t pitched poorly on three days rest in his career. He’s done it four times during the regular season, with a 1.01 ERA. Yes, he struggled against the Phillies last year in game one of the NLDS, though, on three days rest. I guess there is hope that will happen again.
"There's nothing that cleanses your soul like getting the hell kicked out of you." - Woody Hayes
by johnnyangel101 on Oct 19, 2009 12:28 AM PDT up reply actions
last year in GM 2 of NLDS he was torched on 3 days rest
I referenced last year's NLDS in my post
I know. Maybe I had Game #1 vs #2 switched, but I made my point.
He’s only struggled once on three days. Otherwise, he’s been very tough. Trust me, I hope he gets lit up like a pinball machine – and we worked him pretty well on July 12th, so there IS hope. But we’ll beat him because we’re better, not necessarily because of three days rest.
"There's nothing that cleanses your soul like getting the hell kicked out of you." - Woody Hayes
by johnnyangel101 on Oct 19, 2009 7:52 AM PDT up reply actions
i got your point, but my point was going against the odds
There are a lot of factors that go into this. First he will be away, He already has admitted that he will have to compromise his game and take away from his fastball and focus on control. If we win GM 3 there will be a ton of pressure and he may have some ghosts of performing poorly in the post season before. The list goes on and on. And my point is that it is going against the odds. Could he be the rule to the exception. Not yet he hasn’t and until he does it, it is a huge rookie manager error IMO.
I guess all that I’m saying that as an Angel Fan and seeing players in the likes of Figgy and Vlad which have monster regular seasons but day 1 and on in the post they disappear and fold, it wouldn’t surprise me to see him collapse in that environment.
He struggled
because that was fourth straight start on three day’s rest, and the last outing before that one was a complete game. He was gassed. His first three on short rest resulted in a combined .83 ERA. and a WHIP of .90
Remember, all four of those starts are in succession:
September 20th: 5.1 innings, 1 ER (105 pitches)
September 24th: 7.0 innings, 1 ER (108 pitches)
September 28th: 9.0 innings, 0 ER (122 pitches)
October 2nd: 3.2 innings, 5 ER
He only struggled because he was completely worn out, having thrown his arm off just getting to the playoffs. This year he’s on regular rest and hasn’t thrown on short rest all year.
That was a five game series
"There's nothing that cleanses your soul like getting the hell kicked out of you." - Woody Hayes
by johnnyangel101 on Oct 18, 2009 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
YOU'RE A FIVE GAME SERIES!!!!
ROASTED!!!!
That is the extent of my trolling…
Actually, that was pretty good...
"There's nothing that cleanses your soul like getting the hell kicked out of you." - Woody Hayes
by johnnyangel101 on Oct 18, 2009 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions
NON Believers can bow out now
Angels in 6 or 7!!! Fuck the rest of you NON-Believers!!! Weaver will dominate game 3 against the petit one, The cheesburger will sweat too much in th CA heat to even compete against Kaz, and Lackey will send AJ to the funny farm in five. WE WILL WIN WITH WHAT WE GOT!!! Now step up and have faith!! Colonel in ’06!!!!! Engrave NA in all of your mounds, now lets get it done!
P.S. weallhatejoebuck.com (do we need another reason to rise up??)
This insane post actually got me pumped.
maybe im just excited to see a cheesburger sweat.
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on Oct 18, 2009 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Blogging + coffee = bad idea.
But I like your spirit.
This team is our extended family, That's why we love them no matter what the record, no matter what the score.
by halofan4life on Oct 18, 2009 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
World Series
I had to cheat and go to BB-Ref. A quick ’n dirty look since the Division Era shows the following:
1971 Pirates over Orioles
1978 Yankees over Dodgers
1981 Dodgers over Yankees
1985 Royals over Cardinals
1986 Mets over Red Sox
1996 Yankees over Braves
Anybody out there feel free to correct me if I’m wrong….
"There's nothing that cleanses your soul like getting the hell kicked out of you." - Woody Hayes
I know the 79 Pirates were down 3-1
Were they not down 2-0?
by Rev Halofan on Oct 18, 2009 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
They split the first two
At least that what it says so here
"There's nothing that cleanses your soul like getting the hell kicked out of you." - Woody Hayes
by johnnyangel101 on Oct 18, 2009 11:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Nobody has mentioned the '04 ALCS.
Sox down 3-0
This team is our extended family, That's why we love them no matter what the record, no matter what the score.
I'm an idiot.
Forgot you mentioned it in the post Rev. I’ll go sit in the corner now.
This team is our extended family, That's why we love them no matter what the record, no matter what the score.
by halofan4life on Oct 18, 2009 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions
That picture is either an exercise in futility come to life...
…or it explains everything:
1. “Just wait for them to throw you something you can hit” – “the crazy man is telling me not to hit the ball again – what does he think I’m here for?”
2. “The little round thing – just smack the shit out of it. Doesn’t matter if you don’t hit it – you’ll have scared it for next time and that’ll make it easier to hit”
I see red people
Watching us lose to New York reminds me of one thing...
How glorious and wonderful it was to win it all in 2002. I don’t want to take a loser attitude, but the win over Boston was great, and if we don’t beat New York, well, we’ll ALWAYS have 2002.
Angels Forever!!!
Those Damn Yankees
will always have their 26. Lets insure that they don’t have a chance to get another one!
I voted 7
Today should be a good game to get things rolling, we’ve owned Pettitte in the past, and WTY, with the exception of arod & cano has done very well against the yankees
"You've got red on you"
Pollyanna checking in -
I voted Angels in 6, and I was not joking.
I figure if we’re going to win, we have to take all 3 home games.
Then they will be so fired up they’ll win the next one in NY as well.
It’s my theory, and I’m sticking with it as long as I can!
We must hold serve at home and it all starts today
but I’m ok if we have to do it in 7 even though 6 is ideal
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