Angels Stayin' Alive, Happy B-Day John Lackey: Friday Halolinks
by WiHaloFan on Oct 23, 2009 6:44 AM PDT
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PrintAngels keep their season going with Game 5 victory -- latimes.com
"Man, it could be 2 degrees, snowing and hailing, and we'll play," Angels center fielder Torii Hunter said. "It's going to be wet. It's going to be soggy. I'm looking forward to it. It's going to be exciting." It would be hard to imagine the Angels and Yankees packing more excitement into nine innings than they did Thursday night.
Angels rally and survive late scare to win Game 6, 7-6. - OCRegister.com
For six innings, Lackey was the Angels’ man on the wall. He cruised into the seventh inning with a 4-0 lead only to run into the kind of moment that would have haunted the Angels all winter, replacing last fall’s failed squeeze bunt as the most controversial decision of Mike Sciosica’s managerial career.
Angels rally for three in seventh, push Yankees to Game 6 - CBSSports.com
Mere moments after the Los Angeles Angels unleashed their leaping, screeching, rambunctious Rally Monkey on the scoreboard, they erased a late deficit and saved their season. Surely that monkey business was just a coincidence. He's just a marketing gimmick, a video star and a plush toy -- right?
Team Reports - CBSSports.com
Manager Mike Scioscia made one minor change to his batting order for Game 5, moving slumping LF Juan Rivera down one spot to seventh against RHP A.J. Burnett. With LHP Andy Pettitte scheduled to start Game 6, he might consider some more significant changes. "We're going to absorb this one," Scioscia said. "We'll talk as a staff and see where we're going to go."
Video highlights from last night's game:
TV, radio calls for the Halos' first frame - MLB.com
TV and radio broadcasters make the call for the Angels' four-run first inning
Lackey fans seven Yanks in 6 2/3 innings - MLB.com
John Lackey strikes out seven Yankees in 6 2/3 innings of work
Angels score three in the seventh - MLB.com
The Angels retake the lead by scoring three in the seventh inning
Weaver blanks the Yanks in the eighth - MLB.com
Potential Game 7 starter Jered Weaver pitches a scoreless eighth in relief, striking out two
TV, radio calls for final out - MLB.com
TV and radio calls for the final out of Game 5 between the Yankees and Angels
Halos hold on to send it back to the Bronx - MLB.com
Daily Recap: The Halos, who rallied for a three-run seventh, kept their season going by beating the Yanks in Game 5 of the ALCS
Game 5 Highlights and interviews - MLB.com
After Thrill of Angels’ Game 5 Victory, a Rush of Relief - NYTimes.com
"I’ve got a headache," said Torii Hunter, who came off the field after the Yankees scored six runs in the seventh inning and slammed his glove in the dugout. "I got gray hair, if I let my hair grow out." Of course, Hunter wore a huge smile, too, one that was shared around the clubhouse.
Angels, Brian Fuentes survive adventurous ninth - Joe Posnanski - SI.com
The Yankees' first three hitters in the inning were Johnny Damon, Mark Teixeira and Alex Rodriguez -- and yes, just those three hitters made a combined $65 million this year, more than six teams in the big leagues.
Angels' rally gives them second life - CBSSports.com
The night was already overstuffed with raw nerves and jangly emotions. And Angels manager Mike Scioscia still went ahead and replaced hot new set-up man Jered Weaver with closer Brian Fuentes to start the ninth. Why not just signal the ushers to pass out Maalox to the 45,113 screaming themselves hoarse in Angels Stadium?
Scioscia on a tightrope - Angels Unplugged - Los Angeles Times
After the Angels failed to score with another mini-rally, it was the top of the ninth, and Scioscia, needing a victory to stave off elimination, had yet another major decision.
Los Angeles Angels rescue manager from scrutiny with win in ALCS Game 5 - ESPN
But for Southern California baseball fans and Internet second-guessers, two decisions by Scioscia would have made for bountiful talk-show fodder if the Angels' season had ended Thursday. Ron Gardenhire, Terry Francona, Jim Tracy, Tony La Russa and Joe Torre are all sitting at home, but Scioscia lives to manage another day because his closer, Brian Fuentes, was slightly less of a train wreck than two of the relievers who preceded him.
Drama, strategy gaffes frame Game 5's wild inning - Stan McNeal - MLB - Sporting News
In the inning, every player but one in both lineups went to bat. The Yankees' Nick Swisher batted twice, and made two outs. At least one glove was thrown in the Angels' dugout ("I was (upset)," Torii Hunter said. At least one pitcher (John Lackey) lost his cool. Four pitching changes were made, one too early and one not early enough.
Angels refuse to go into that good night with 7-6 win - USATODAY.com
Still, in a postseason where every series has been a rout, this one now has a clear whiff of uncertainty. "Anything's possible," Hunter said. "We're grinders. That's what we do." Thursday was the kind of victory that can make a team believe. If the Angels win Game 6, it'll be a tense Sunday in the Bronx.
Opinion: Wild 7th inning is 45 minutes of high drama - nbcsports.msnbc.com
"Nine runs in one inning. That doesn't happen in the postseason," said Angels reliever Kevin Jepsen, who gave up a two-run triple to Robinson Cano that allowed the Yankees to take a two-run lead after they began the inning trailing 4-0.
Saunders heads to Bronx with momentum - angelsbaseball.com
"Well, they are the favorites," Saunders said. "But after this [Game 5 win], we've obviously got a lot of confidence, a lot of momentum. We're going to be ready to play. It's going to be the usual Yankee hostile environment. They're going to be all over us. It's going to be a good battle."
Fack Youk Exclusive: A Conspiracy
As you may be aware, Fack Youk has been involved in a bit of a blogowar with a certain Angels' blog whom I refuse to name or link to any longer given the sheer amount of garbage they've spewed over the past week.
This is a pretty good Yankee's blog which, although they're not too impressed with Halos Heaven, I encourage you to visit.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Frank McCourt fires wife Jamie as CEO - SI.com
"Jamie was disappointed and saddened by her termination," Jamie McCourt's lawyer Dennis Wasser said. "As co-owner of the Dodgers, she will address this and all other issues in the court room."
This is going to get UGLY!
October 23 - BR Bullpen
Events, births and deaths that occurred on October 23.
Happy birthday to 2009 ALCS Game Five Should-Have-Been-Winner: 1978 - John Lackey, pitcher; All-Star
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I'm not gonna play "Woulda shoulda coulda."
I’m just SO happy they won!
Happy Birthday to the ground!
The thing is, if Weaver pitches ONE inning, he's on track to pitch game 7 normally on pretty normal rest.
If he pitches two innings, who knows how WTY will respond in a potential game 7?
There were no easy choices for Scioscia in this ballgame, but we won, we won and we’re going to New York, and I will not call out my manager here when I still have the chance to win it all. So I’m opting out of the poll.
It could happen! Let's do this for Nick Adenhart, Courtney Stewart, and Henry Pearson.
I'm saying No but...
Not because of Fuentes but because I think Weaver is going to be needed again before this series is over.
No.
Weaver for 7.
Fuentes needs to do his job.
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
why not Santana for G7?
)Ank stadium is a flyball pitchers nightmare. He gave up 3 solo Homeruns. Imagine that in NY?
by HALO_86 on Oct 23, 2009 11:57 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm not sold
Voodoo had pretty good road numbers, but if he’s missing up in the zone (which is very possible) he will get lit up in Yankee Stadium.
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 23, 2009 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Weav is our number 2.
- He looked lights out yesterday.
- Cold wet weather + wind is going to keep the ball down (see first two games).
- Nick Adenhart + Weaver = Lets go to the world fucking series.
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on Oct 23, 2009 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
+1
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 23, 2009 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
The real question should be...
Do you agree with intentionally walking A-Rod with nobody on base and two outs in the 9th?
by MajorAppleFlight on Oct 23, 2009 8:40 AM PDT reply actions
Yes.
No brainer.
People were crying about NOT walking him with ZERO outs when he blasted a Fuentes fast (slow) ball.
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on Oct 23, 2009 8:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Si !
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
by Dono Romantico on Oct 23, 2009 9:13 AM PDT up reply actions
I didn't it was such a no-brainer
Not to sound cliche, but they’re playing a game where the best hitters fail 70% of the time. I’d take my chances. A-Rod has been a beast, but at some point you need to trust your closer, right? In a worse-case scenario it’s a tie game, instead you voluntarily put that tying run on-base and put your closer in a tougher position. I’d take my chances pitching to A-Rod, after all, it’s not like the Yankee line up after him is a cakewalk…
by MajorAppleFlight on Oct 23, 2009 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions
It WAS a no-brainer.
You don’t go with a statistic saying that 70% of the time hitters fail, you go with the statistic that A-Fraud DID tie the game against Fuentes in this kind of situation already, you go with the statistic that we DID try walking him before and that worked well. A-Cheater has been a force for the Yankees this year, tying a game in Minnesota with a two out two run home run in the ninth inning in addition to the Fuentes game tying home run and all the other big hits this year. Now PLEASE, can nobody try to make this argument again? It’s killing me having to say positive things about A-Roid.
It could happen! Let's do this for Nick Adenhart, Courtney Stewart, and Henry Pearson.
Damn, watching ESPN you would think the Angels just lost a heartbreaker and are headed back to Yankee stadium
down 3-1 instead of the “overly dramatic” win we had last night. This series is going to a game 7 and the Halos are now back in the Yankees heads. GAME 6 first, and don’t think the Halos don’t know that. We are witnessing something very special here. B E L I E V E
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
Who cares what ESPN beleives?
It could happen! Let's do this for Nick Adenhart, Courtney Stewart, and Henry Pearson.
Oh.....the Monkey earned a few extra bananas for last night's effort
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
What were they?
RIP Nick Adenhart.
"When the Babe tries to call his shot, I hope Nick puts one in his ear."
--RallyMonkey5
Video footage of a beast..
http://losangeles.angels.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=7088257
Sign Lackey!
God needed a starter. RIP #34
LOL Frank fired his WIFE?
seriously?
HAHA
"In every adversity there lies the seed of an equivalent advantage. In every defeat is a lesson showing you how to win the victory next time." (Robert Collier)
by norcaliangelsfan on Oct 23, 2009 10:54 AM PDT reply actions
yeah this is ball four all right
I am fan various years ago.
Watch the replay jackass.
Pitch trax puts the ball right on the low inside corner for a …. wait for it … STRIKE!
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 23, 2009 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Probably
I just turned on my sarcasm detector and it went crazy. My apologies to Fred.
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 23, 2009 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh... a sarcasm detector... that's a *REAL* useful inention....
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
It's only useful when commenting here.
But, since I’m here most of the time it’s been worth the money : )
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 23, 2009 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
John was raging pissed
And I can’t say I blame him. To make that good of a pitch in that spot and have it called a ball…I’m surprised he didn’t job into the locker room and grab a shotgun.
If that pitch is called a strike, the Angels win 7 – 0.
I feel the need, the need...for speed!
our hitters better be a little more responsive after seeing him twice already
2009 Angels Season: Let's Do This For Nick
by trojanangelfan on Oct 23, 2009 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions
We are so due against him. He can't shut us down again.
by Big Bad, 'Vlad'! on Oct 23, 2009 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Too bad Weaver can't be a starter AND our go to setup guy.
That is two years in a row out of the bullpen in the clutch.
by Big Bad, 'Vlad'! on Oct 23, 2009 11:48 AM PDT reply actions
he just might
i don’t think Sosh trust him to start out in NY. I think thats why Rex and Terry are alluding to Ervin starting GM 7
no disrespect to Weaver
But he did give up 3 Homeruns right? I hope Santana does get his shot. Maybe Weaver will be better in 1-2 inning performances in NYM
by HALO_86 on Oct 23, 2009 12:01 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Solo shots on a day when the ball was carrying.
At least two of them were complete bombs, but I still think that the Yankees were all swinging for the fences because of the weather conditions. I watched them take BP and it seemed like every other pitch went way out. I expect their approach would be different in a frigid Yankees Stadium, but then what do I know?
It could happen! Let's do this for Nick Adenhart, Courtney Stewart, and Henry Pearson.
Stop talking about Game 7!
As of right now it doesn’t exist, one game at a time people!
2009 Angels Season: Let's Do This For Nick
by trojanangelfan on Oct 23, 2009 1:11 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
trojanangelfan has the right idea..
First focus on game 6, that should be the only priority right now.
YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....
Well...
to tell you the truth the players should be focused on game 7. We dont go out on the field and play. We are fans, we need to talk about all the possibilities including game 7.
They want power, We want respect...
by SenorChuckles on Oct 23, 2009 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions
One game at time is the way they did it yesterday, the way they did it in 2002, the way they should do it now?
Why get hopped up worrying about a game that may or may not happen when you’ve got enough to worry about with the game that’s in front of you RIGHT NOW?
RIP Nick Adenhart.
"When the Babe tries to call his shot, I hope Nick puts one in his ear."
--RallyMonkey5
I mean
the players should be focused on game 6. We can talk about game 7 and all its glory.
34 open the door...
by SenorChuckles on Oct 24, 2009 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh sure, I suppose.
RIP Nick Adenhart.
"When the Babe tries to call his shot, I hope Nick puts one in his ear."
--RallyMonkey5
Thank you!!
RIP Nick Adenhart.
"When the Babe tries to call his shot, I hope Nick puts one in his ear."
--RallyMonkey5
Just realized the title of this Halolinks...
So does that mean that Figgy sings, “Well you can tell by the way I use my walk…”
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
I was not that impressed with Fack Youk but maybe because of that one article.
All the Yankee fan blogs seem incredibly jealous that “spitgate” was taken seriously by MLB and the quick attention they gave this controversy. They only wish they had thought of it first.
The 2009 Pregame Picks Winner and Iron Man of Halos Heaven.com
Nah
It was a pleasant surprise to see them come back.
When NYY went up, I started thinkin about that OAK – LAA game two weeks before the season ended where LAA gave up a 8 (?) lead. Did not want to watch anymore but stuck around anyway
Actually, yes
It’s this kind of thinking that earns us Angels fans the reputation for leaving games early to beat the traffic.
I was pissed when it happened too, but if this was going to be the last game of the season, I was going to see it through.
I feel the need, the need...for speed!
I'm going with Vlad's no on this
so there!
R.I.P Nick
by RexTookMyStash on Oct 23, 2009 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Having attended the game...
nobody left their seats. The feeling in the stadium turned to disappointment, but we still held fast to our seats. This year, anything is possible.
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on Oct 23, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
A woman stopped me today when she saw my Willits 77 t-shirt and asked if I had watched the whole game.
Puzzled, I said I had and she told me that she turned it off before the bottom of the 7th. She said that she turned it back on in the 9th, saw that Fuentes was pitching and turned it back off.
So she not only missed seeing those three runs in the bottom of the 7th, she missed Weaver’s brilliant 8th inning appearance. Turning off an Angels game, especially during the 7th inning, is a major mistake. IIRC, they didn’t have the lead until the 7th inning in a lot of games this season, and those late innings were really exciting.
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
She was saving herself from cardiac arrest.
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 24, 2009 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions
She was too young to be worrying about that.
Besides, she would have gotten a sustained workout if she’d stayed with the game.
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
Forecast for Saturday
Looks pretty grim. It won’t be as cold, but it’s supposed to rain harder over a shorter period of time.
On a more positive note, the wind is supposed to be blowing in from left-field, which will hopefully knock down some of those Yankee flyballs. But the way the wind gusts through that stadium, you never know.
Hey guys...Do you see the Angels resigning Lackey? Just curious with what you all think.
And it was a fantastic game last night…A very gritty and gutty performance…Showed a lot…
I think its too early to tell.
Lackey wants big money and an even bigger offense behind him. There is only a few teams that can give him that.
They want power, We want respect...
by SenorChuckles on Oct 23, 2009 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I think there's really 4 or 5 teams that have the ability to give him the kind of money he'd be asking for
So any of Yankees, Red Sox, Cubs, Mets, Angels, Dodgers, Phillies. I don’t think any other team would pony up. And this is a purely financial standpoint with zero roster evaluation.
RIP #34
Happy Birthday, Big John!
You certainly deserve it after last night…
RIP Nick Adenhart.
"When the Babe tries to call his shot, I hope Nick puts one in his ear."
--RallyMonkey5
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