Angel Bat Go Silent, But Not Umpire Opinions: Wednesday Halolinks
by WiHaloFan on Oct 21, 2009 8:15 AM PDT
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PrintAngels get pushed to edge -- latimes.com
"It's very disappointing -- this is not how I wanted to pitch today," Kazmir said. "I wasn't getting ahead of hitters, and when I got behind, I wasn't attacking the zone. It was ball one, ball two, get a strike here and there and try to work back into counts. That's not how you face those guys."
Angels lose - OCRegister.com
"We win three in a row. Write it down. Griffin says so," Angels coach Alfredo Griffin said, disappearing into the coaches’ room as reporters were allowed into the Angels’ clubhouse following the game. Teams that have fallen behind 3-1 in a best-of-seven series have come back to win 11 times (in 69 opportunities), most recently the 2007 Red Sox who fell behind the Cleveland Indians (featuring Sabathia) before rallying to win the ALCS.
The Ace of (broken) hearts - Angels Unplugged - Los Angeles Times
Maybe now you can understand why so many of us urged the Angels to make the deal for a truly elite pitcher at the trade deadline. At the trade deadline, GM Tony Reagins dabbled with the idea of dealing for Halladay or Lee, but in both cases the Angels came up short, claiming the asking price was too high. You know, there were all those promising "prospects" to consider. In retrospect, you can't help but wonder if, given another chance, they would make that deal now in Anaheim, where the only "Ace" they've seen lately has broken their hearts.
Team Reports - CBSSports.com
3B Chone Figgins and RF Bobby Abreu, the top two batters in the Angels' lineup, reached base just once in Game 4 -- a first-inning walk by Abreu. The two are a combined 4-for-32 (.125) in the ALCS.
Sabathia's splendid postseason proving Yankees made wise investment -- CBSSports.com-
So over-the-top dominant was Sabathia that there came a point that the Angels no doubt would have preferred watching Internet videos of Mariano Rivera spitting on baseballs instead of facing Sabathia throwing them.
Angels need bats to rise from dead to stay alive - USATODAY.com
The Los Angeles Angels had the second-most come-from-behind victories in the majors this past season and twice overcame four-run deficits to defeat the New York Yankees. That might provide some solace to the Angels during today's day off as they ponder their slim chances of bouncing back from a three-games-to-one hole in the American League Championship Series.
Torii's Storiis: Let's take it back to New York
Too much CC Sabathia. That was the story again. The big man showed why he's one of the highest-paid and best athletes in our game. He pitched his butt off for the second time against us, and it's obvious what we have to do now.
Halos staying positive despite deficit - angelsbaseball.com
"We've just got to keep battling with those guys, and I think we can get it done," said Angels center fielder Torii Hunter. "We just keep battling and don't give up, and we've still got some breath left. They're up, 3-1. Seems like it's impossible, but it's not. We've won three in a row before during the season. I know it's the postseason, but it can be done." Hunter hit on a key point. It can be done. It has been done.
Video "highlights" from last night's game:
Morales clubs a high pitch over the wall - MLB.com
Kendry Morales goes deep, depositing a pitch over the wall in center to get the Angels on the board in the fifth
Scioscia deals with umpires in Game 4 - MLB.com
Angels Extra looks at manager Mike Scioscia taking exception to the strike zone being used by the umpires in Game 4 of the ALCS
Broadcasters call disputed play - MLB.com
TV and radio broadcasters call the disputed would-be double play in Game 4 of the ALCS
Multimedia Search - MLB.com: Multimedia
Here's a link to all of the videos on MLB.com. There's a bunch.
For those keeping score, that's strike three called on umpires -- latimes.com
The Angels did not lose to the New York Yankees in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series because of three bad calls. Not even close. None of the bad calls led to a run. But, in what has become a painful daily ritual in this year's postseason, all of America tuned into a playoff game and watched replays of umpires blowing a call -- or, on Tuesday night at Angel Stadium, call after call after call.
It's safe to say these umpires should be out of a job - CBSSports.com
Tim McClelland is screwing it up -- and there are a whole lot of Tim McClellands out there. That's what is so scary about the rash of ugly umpiring that has scarred the 2009 postseason: These guys might actually be the best umpires that baseball has to offer. And how awful an idea is that? If McClelland and some of his mates worked the drive-thru at McDonald's, they'd hand you the wrong sandwich and forget your fries.
NBC Sports - Baseball - Circling the Bases
The Halos certainly didn't live up to their logos, and the boys in blue continued to build the case for why instant replay needs to be greatly expanded in baseball.
Death Threats and Precedents - ShysterBall
Question: was it illegitimate to post links to the video and ask the questions I asked in the first place? I don't think so, but I'm curious for your thoughts. Not about Mariano -- that's over, and I'm quite content to accept MLB's view on it, especially in light of the still photos that appeared later in the day. I want to know whether it was wrong to even raise the issue in the first place, and if so, why so.
While his Dodgers teammates lost lead in Game Four, Manny Ramirez was already in the shower - The Providence Journal
When Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins came to the plate in the ninth inning Monday with the game, and perhaps the Dodgers' season, hanging in the balance, Ramirez was not on the field or even in the dugout watching. He was not even dressed. "Actually, I was in the shower," he casually remarked, thus introducing a new entrant into the Manny-Being-Manny honor roll. "I only saw the highlight."
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If we can get it back to NY, then all we have to do is win 1 straight. We are certainly capable of that…even if Sabathia is pitching. Point is that once you win a game, it has no impact on your chances to win the next game. I like the match-ups the next 2 games and am planning on finally getting to CC in game 7.
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i think you’re right, we can definitely get to CC. 3rd times the charm. let’s get out and win on thursday!
To get to CC, they gotta make him throw a lot of pitches.
They sure as hell didn’t do that last night. They gotta work his over-worked ass out.
Happy Birthday to the ground!
by Monkeyspanked on Oct 21, 2009 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't think the yankees are too strong.
I know the angels have the talent.
But I think mentally this team has already lost… Juan and Figgy are testaments to that.
If I see another weak infield grounder, I might lose it.
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
Yup
I’d say the only Angels not on mental vacation would be Abreu and Hunter (and Hunter doesn’t matter since he can’t get a frickin hit). Couple that with Soth’s absolute refusal to shuffle his batting lineup or yank his pitchers early (come on, bases loaded no outs, Kaz looked awful shoulda had someone warming up), it’s gonna take some serious Yankee screw ups to win.
by Dontbatvlad4th on Oct 21, 2009 8:50 AM PDT up reply actions
I think we can win 1 straight, three times in a row.
We are that talented! We can easily win Thursday, and if we keep our head on our shoulders we could overcome the Yanks in New York on Saturday. And we looked better in many of those mid inning at bats against CC. Study some tape, replicate that and you have a good chance at game seven. I’m not calling it a lock, but I certainly am not handing in my fandom at this point!
Let's do this for Nick Adenhart, Courtney Stewart, and Henry Pearson.
by AlanFalcon on Oct 21, 2009 8:31 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
agreed..
One. Game. At. A Time.
Just another Halo victory
by HalosFanInNorCal on Oct 21, 2009 8:44 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
well
the angels need to win 2 games before then, and need to take pitches against CC. having 4 straight innings of very little pitches against a guy who has 3 days rest is no excuse. let him work, wear him down.
I haven't heard the fat lady singing just yet
But she might be warming up. The good news is that she has been banned from Anaheim Stadium, so if she shows up it will have to be in New York. Although anything is possible. One game at a time boys. Lackey tomorrow gives us a great shot to go back to NY, and then have Saundo pitch game six and get us to game seven. You never know what can happen then.
Bench Rivera now, though. That double play killed us. I don’t know who to put out there, though. Where’s GA when you need him?
by Lompoc Angel Fan on Oct 21, 2009 8:48 AM PDT reply actions
rambling thoughts
-no one is beyond critiquing, just be prepared to face the consequences if someone calls you out on it. With Mo Rivera, I’m glad MLB looked at it, instead of just saying f’it.
-while the umpires were awful this series (and the post season), the Angels have lost this series themselves (argument could be made for emotional damage) – dropped flies, bad throws, give me a fricken break, the Angels are playing 2008 Angels ball, not 2009.
Sorry for the all caps here, you have been warned: WHY AREN’T THE ANGELS TAKING PITCHES???? DID YOU SEE CC’S PITCH COUNT BY INNING BEFORE BIG CUBAN HIT A HOMER? 10 PITCHES, 9 PITCHES COME ON. THIS GUY IS ON 3, YES 3 DAYS REST, MAKE HIM WORK. THAT IS WHY THE ANGELS ARE DOWN IN THIS SERIES, THEY AREN’T MAKING THE YANKEES PITCHERS WORK. but I still have (high) hopes that the Angels can win.
Joe Morgan said over and over in Game 3...
That Mickey Hatcher said that the reason they lost the first two games was because they were taking too many pitches (BOGUS), thereby undoing all of the progress we’ve made all season (I admit that’s pretty harsh and over the line…but the comment pissed me off). You notice whenever we were ahead it the count last game, we gave it back by swinging (at what often were bad pitches?). That is Mickey Hatcher at work. Bobby Abreu should be the player/hitting coach.
never heard of taking too many pitches being bad
and haven’t the angels been taking pitches all year – makes no sense.
Can someone please tell me why we are still pitching to arod? i was against it in game 2, but come on. at least unintentionally intentionally walk him. Give him the bonds treatment (shudder)
I heard sosh being interviewed this morning:
“well we are just going to have to start making better pitches to alex”
really? I mean, the pitchers didn’t know that until today? Brian Fuentes didn’t realize that a belt high 90mph fastball means TIED GAME?
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on Oct 21, 2009 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions
I was thinking the same thing!
Take some pitches… make CC work… and for God’s sake if you aren’t going to walk A-Roid don’t give him anything to hit.
I think you sit Juan he has killed us
I think we can get it back to New York but if we have to face Chubby Cheeseburger again…I don’t know.
First we had a Salmon and now we have a Trout, let's see the same results.
Or 9 innings?
RIP Nick Adenhart.
"When the Babe tries to call his shot, I hope Nick puts one in his ear."
--RallyMonkey5
They can win 3 in a row
It’s not going to be easy but they can do this.
We need to play just as tough as they do.
I’m excited that Lackey will be on the mound.
GO ANGELS!!!!!
I do not think the umpires lost the game for the Angels
but I really don’t understand why both Cano and Posada weren’t called out. It just seems like such a clear call for a double play. Is there any reason, aside from the umpires are terrible, that Cano was safe?
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
No reason, mclellan admits that he thought Cano was touching third.
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on Oct 21, 2009 9:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I read the other post right after this.
What a terrible, terrible call. The officiating this series has been embarrassing for the MLB. Just awful.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
Yeah.
cuzzi was enough for me to demand instant replay. this is just getting comical now.
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on Oct 21, 2009 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions
The botched DP call last night was bad
but Cuzzi missing Mauer’s fair ball was just…blatant. No excuse.
Even after reading how these umps are chosen, I don’t get it. They are so bad. It’s just beyond me.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
Wow...
73% of you dont think we can come back? ( I doubt +180 trolls came over here and voted) Where are your heads at? We got Lackey, Saundo, and Weav starting the next three games. Thats the best trio in baseball, they can hold down the Yankees. Which means we can go back to scoring our shitty 3-5 runs a game. How about we go redeem ourselves on Thursday and go take the two in NY.
They want power, We want respect...
You might want to ask where some of our position player heads are at.
Starting pitching is the least of the angels worries right now.
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on Oct 21, 2009 10:08 AM PDT up reply actions
These people don't think we can come back.
Some folk who think we can’t come back: Dontbatvlad4th [troll?], SCHalo, angelskid2210 [but he won’t be ashamed to win Angel Red whether we win or lose], fischean [but I still appreciate the support from this Twins fan], jimmuscomp, Suboptimal, thrill000 [who thinks the Angels are ‘neat’], HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! [Posts on Pinstripe Alley: 1875, including Fan Post: "It is official. Halo’s Heaven DEFINITELY has the worst fans."], ttsec.
Future Trolls: [Brought to you by the department of Pre-Crime] ramyankee, Sixstring59, Brian5517209, samers, Jeff I, FreeBradshaw, jscape2000, YankeesRock, Static Shock 1987, PanamaSun, jramey, SBakerTheTouchdownMake,
Let's do this for Nick Adenhart, Courtney Stewart, and Henry Pearson.
Not a troll :(
Born and raised an Angel fan, I’ve just seen enough of their current offensive slumber to know they are gonna need a large amount of luck to win the next three.
As for the name, are we really taking it as coincidence that when Vlad was on the DL the Angels offense went nuts? But this comes from me being a Vlad “hater” for the last two seasons, the lovers are in love with a guy who doesn’t exist anymore (sadly)….unless he gets out of Big Daddy mode and just tries for hits instead of blowing the ball up.
by Dontbatvlad4th on Oct 21, 2009 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Fair enough.
This has been a tough year for Vlad and his fans … he’s had two of the biggest hits this post-season, but also failed in many opportunities in game two this series to get a much needed third hit which would have won the game for us.
I thought it was probably good when Vlad went on the DL because he’d been a rally killer through much of the early part of the season, and it did work out well for us. But I think we need to continue to live and die by his bat… without him we’re arguably still down 3-1 in the series, having won game two only to lose game three. That is, if we would have even squeaked past the Red Sox in four or five games to even get here. This is our team, this is what we’ve got. I can see how, if you have no faith in Vlad in the four spot you think our season is over. But I’m still pulling for him, for this team, for some Angels baseball.
If this is Vlad’s last season in Angel red, I think it is probably for the best — but not now, not like this. Time for Vlad to play the part of the hero.
Let's do this for Nick Adenhart, Courtney Stewart, and Henry Pearson.
by AlanFalcon on Oct 21, 2009 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Vlad is the batting average leader on the team right now...
string a few hits together around him and we can haz sum runzzz!
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on Oct 21, 2009 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Erm...in my defense
I’m just being realistic. I would love, more than anything, to see the Angels come back and win 3 straight. Do I think they’ll take the game tomorrow? Yes. Do I think they’ll take both of the NY games? Not really. Not after that performance last night.
Trust me, my vote wasn’t for lack of wanting to see the Halos crush the Yankees.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
I got'cha, and I'm glad to have you around as I said.
Let's do this for Nick Adenhart, Courtney Stewart, and Henry Pearson.
yeah I understand too
It is gay, but you said be honest, I don’t think we can win 3 in a row playing the way that we are playing. Can we turn it around? Sure we can. It’s just that the Angels heads are not in this thing. It would be different if we’re leaving it all on the field but this performance from our pitching, defense, offense, and bullpen have not come close to the regular season team. So if we continue to play like this it will be impossible to win 3 in a row. But can we win 3 in a row. Damn straight. But the Angels need to just play to their capabilities. We don’t need them to do anything extra but just what they have been doing all year.
You know I'm just saying no so when they win I'm PUMPED!!! but if they lose i'm not as pissed off.
I want nothing more than the Angels to come back and win three straight and shove some bats up all the Yankee fans, players and announcers also the ESPN “experts” And no I will never be ashamed to wear Angel RED whether we win 162 or 1…Angel fan till I die. Now Let’s go shove it!
First we had a Salmon and now we have a Trout, let's see the same results.
by angelskid2210 on Oct 21, 2009 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep, that's about how I feel
I voted for them to win, though—I found last year that the reverse-psychology schtick doesn’t really work (or does?) after a while and you wind up just confusing yourself and getting even more freaked out in the end anyway.
I don’t care as much now as I did about losing in the ALDS last year and even the possibility of it this year. That we got this far this year is great. I hope we go farther this year. I KNOW we CAN go farther this year. But I won’t be completely crushed if we don’t. It’s not a tragedy, it’s a great testament to this team and this manager that they got as far as they did, if this is it. Everything else at this point is gravy. It’s just a shame that they had to run up against one the artificially best teams in baseball-artificial, I say, due to the fact that it’s not a team, it’s a collection of mercenaries, and at least one of them is quite possibly still more roided up than Bill Romanowski and Jose Canseco’s lovechild.
RIP Nick Adenhart.
"When the Babe tries to call his shot, I hope Nick puts one in his ear."
--RallyMonkey5
I couldn't agree with you more.
Very nicely said, Clutch.
First we had a Salmon and now we have a Trout, let's see the same results.
by angelskid2210 on Oct 21, 2009 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions
You misunderstand my vote...
It’s not that I don’t think they “can” win the next three games… They can. I’m a fan and I will be watching every game, rooting and hoping for the Angels to pull it out.
But looking at it objectively, I don’t think they will win the next three unless the offense wakes up in a hurry.
Maybe I misunderstood the question. If it was “can they” or “do I want them to”, then the answer is yes.
Let First Win Tomorrow Otherwise, It is Over!
Tomorrow is the ultimate test. Can Vlad have self restraint not to chase every single pitch? Does Lackey has the guts to pitch like a Champ or continue to whine like a baby and be a Chump? I have my doubts that the Angels can win 3 in a row. Maybe, they can win tomorrow and extend it then, I might change my opinion. However, the evidence is overwhelming that Yankees pitchers have owned Angels hitters and kept them down these past 4 games. Until proven otherwise, I have no reason to expect a miracle. Unfortunately, each game is sudden death for the Angels.
Erratum. Heading should be Let Us First Win Tomorrow Otherwise, It is Over!
Missed the error but, already pressed the post button.
Take the Angels at their best and we can beat this Yankees team....
Question is: Will that Angels team return?
I think it is probable. Think about it. This Yankees team was blowing it with RISP for almost 4 games straight. Then last night, they broke out of their slump.
The Angels can do the same thing. How many times have we seen this team go a two or three game stretch, scoring no more than 3 runs per game and then suddenly come back with two games where they score 7,8, 9 + runs??
I guess, supposedly, everything changes in the playoffs. But if these guys really play Scioscia’s brand of baseball then they will put last night behind, and start a new tomorrow.
Do it for Nick '09
by BryanHarvey'sMoustache on Oct 21, 2009 10:26 AM PDT reply actions
They had been blowing it all post season with RISP
They are struggling and if we can just wake the F up, we can beat these biatches.
"game 1 and this game - cc is the story"
I disagree Mike.
You are the story, you failed to make changes, you failed to make correct moves, you put the same players who failed miserably of late, and all season long against lefties, in a position to hurt the team.
Just noticed he had Matthews pinch hit for Kendrick with 2 outs in the 9th?
Great idea, bone Kendrick yet again despite him having the best ops and avg of the team in the 2nd half and in this post season.
what a joke
by Quinlan's Goofy Swing on Oct 21, 2009 10:52 AM PDT reply actions
Unfortunately, Scioscia Is Too Old to Adjust
You would think that when the situation demanded it, a top manager will make the changes to the batting order atleast. Unfortunately, Scioscia has a deer in your headlights look. All he can say is the story of the the losses for Game 1 and Game 4 is Sabathia. He is also slow to relieve his pitchers even if they are getting pummeled with home runs. Today is the day and if the Angels don’t even put enough effort then, it is over!
RE: the LA Times comment about trading for an "Ace"
This is utter horseshit. And, as a guy who was shouting to trade everything that Toronto was asking for Halladay, let me be the first to point out this out. I was wrong. Bisheff is wrong.
In fact, I was completely fucking wrong about that. Besides a bushel of minor leaguers, Toronto wanted Aybar AND Saunders from the MLB roster. Saunders lost only 4 games total for July/August/September. Adding Halladay would have had very little positive impact towards making the playoffs. But losing Aybar? I don’t think the Halos make the playoffs without Aybar. And I don’t think that there is enough room on the upside between what Saunders delivered and what Halladay COULD have delivered to overcome the loss of Aybar.
So we would have Halladay on the roster, and be watching the playoffs instead of being IN them.
The Halos do not get to the playoffs without Aybar.
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.
w/ the way howie raked
and izturis being steady all season, i think aybar is not that big of a difference maker.
i dont think halladay was worth all those players either though
by Quinlan's Goofy Swing on Oct 21, 2009 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
I think the writer was saying that we should have got Lee or Halladay instead of settling on Kaz.
In hindsight, that makes a lot of sense. (at least with the success Lee is having).
Considering we traded one of our top hitting prospects, and a good AA pitcher for him, and he hasn’t done what we got him for (which was to beat the east), in hindsight, the move has yet to work out. Hopefull in the WS he will rebound and throw a shutout.
by Big Bad, 'Vlad'! on Oct 21, 2009 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Toronto was not going to take SRod for Halladay. TB was.
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.
Push it to 7 and then let the chips fall where they may
That’s what I am hoping for…
by Big Easy Halofan on Oct 21, 2009 11:09 AM PDT reply actions
I voted yes but...
I honestly think we can win the next 2 IF we hit like we’re supposed to and Lackey and Saunders pitch like the normally do. The next two games are VERY winnable assuming we don’t choke.
Game 7? We really don’t have a chance the way CC has been dealing.
I hate to think it. But I think the Angels are done. But...
I will always be satisfied with this post season for the way they handled Boston. That was and always will be a thing of beauty. Storybook. Considering the Nick tragedy, the injuries, all the different starters, the crappy bullpen, this was a successful year no matter what.
With that said. Angels go win 3 and prove us doubters wrong!
Happy Birthday to the ground!
by Monkeyspanked on Oct 21, 2009 11:41 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I don't think the Angels are done, however...
I agree with EVERYTHING ELSE in your post.
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on Oct 21, 2009 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions
any americans in your stadium
i mean r u kidding me—it looks like tijuana in that stadium. it must be all of the owners relatives.
Do you mean Americans or White People?
I’m an American, but I’m not white
God needed a starter. RIP #34
It looks like TJ in angels stadium?
do you wear a helmet to school as well?
They want power, We want respect...
by SenorChuckles on Oct 21, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions
How are the compound fortifications coming along?
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on Oct 21, 2009 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Reality
Through four games, the Halos have one win. It’s difficult to quantify how they “magically” win the next three games without making some significant adjustments.
So the real question is:
“To win the next three games, what changes must the Halos make?”
Score early and often.
And up scoring more than the other guys by the end of each game.
Let's do this for Nick Adenhart, Courtney Stewart, and Henry Pearson.
Hopefully in 9 innings not 11 or 13.
Just another Halo victory
by HalosFanInNorCal on Oct 21, 2009 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions
As long as we have the bigger number at the end, I'll take it.
But if we could go into the 9th up by double digits, it’ll be much better for my heart.
Let's do this for Nick Adenhart, Courtney Stewart, and Henry Pearson.
Stop looking so freak'n scared.
I was watching game 3 against Boston again. What a difference. Just look at their faces.
God needed a starter. RIP #34
by 3rd Echelon on Oct 21, 2009 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Games 5 and 6 are very winnable
That team that we saw play all year is just gonna have to show up again. I think this day off is a blessing for the team to get it’s head right.
Game 7 will be tough, but that’s a worry for when we get there.
RIP #34
Angels center fielder Torii Hunter was asked Tuesday night if it’s time to consider expanding the use of instant replay. “Nah,” Hunter said. “This is the way it’s been forever. Why would we change it? Human error is good sometimes. Trust me.”
Is he talking about when he vehemently insisted that Swisher left early with wild gestures from center field and gave Tim McLaughingstock the feeling in his heart that Nick left the bag early?
Let's do this for Nick Adenhart, Courtney Stewart, and Henry Pearson.
The Angels can come back
They have everything working together except their bats. I hope Mike gives them another talk.
The Big Red Machine V.2 is coming this Fall 2009. Go Halos!
really?
yankees are too “strong”??
excluding yesterday, they’ve scored three, count ‘em, THREE more runs than us. wow, they sure are strong, huh. i hope that those votes are tinged a lot by yank fans because it’s disappointing to know so many halo fans have so little hope.
"it's mind-bottling."
I don't believe the numbers there in that poll are accurate...
Maybe Tim McClelland is tallying the votes.
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on Oct 21, 2009 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
The way I see it...
Is that if the angels win tomorrows game they are a win from playing for the chance to go to the WS.
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