This year is gonna be awesome

by Angel All Star on Dec 17, 2009 1:39 PM PST

With so much negativity coming from Halo fans all over " Happy Halo Land" as Rex would say, I can't help but think

that this year is going to one of the best yet. Vlad was a serious hole in the lineup during most of the regular season

( although I love the guy ) last year and we replaced him with someone who is a great clutch hitter that can produce

in the post season. Figgy played well over his abilities last year and I'm happy that Wood is finally going to get a

shot to play full time. Most people forget that Shields is coming back this year so our bullpen will be MUCH better.

Lackey is gone but I knew he was leaving last spring when he didn't sign an extension. Lackey hasn't even been all

that great during the season the last few years, and we have three former all stars going 1, 2, 3.

With Vlad gone we need someone who is going to be the face of our franchise. Do you really want that guy to be

Jason Bay or Matt Holliday? Who knows maybe we can pull off a midseason trade to land Cabrera from the Tigers if

Wood doesn't work out. I like Tony's patience, there's no need to rush we can win the division again no prob. The

Mariners arent going to challenge us with two leadoff hitters, even with two aces. Bring on the season! Bring on the

All star game, and bring on the west ! Anything can happen if we get into the playoffs again.

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BTW I’m new at this ish and it looked good when I wrote it and now is all jacked up. Sorry don’t know how to fix it

by Angel All Star on Dec 17, 2009 1:41 PM PST reply actions

Go back to "manage fanposts" and hit the "edit" button then let it rip.

The 2009 Pregame Picks Winner and Iron Man of Halos Heaven.com

by 44FAN on Dec 17, 2009 2:07 PM PST up reply actions

Yeah, I'd go back and edit before somebody makes a "retarded gerbil" comparison

Which happened to another unfortunate poster a week or two back.

The edit button should be under your original post somewhere.

Welcome aboard!

"You gotta have nuts." - Torii Hunter / Part-Time Nemesis of the HH Reply Function

by Commander_Nate on Dec 17, 2009 3:07 PM PST up reply actions

I see Torii Hunter as "the face of the franchise"

is just an awesome player and an awesome guy. Great all-around player, great smile, great sense of humor; handsome, articulate (in English), and this guy is just a Man in the community—nobody does more, and, as the song goes: “Nobody Does It Better”—though I’m referring to charitable prowess, not sexual ;). And remember: last year he was playing magificently and crushing the ball—before he ran into the wall, and was out 3 weeks or so. Tori WAS our MVP—and the co-leader at that time with Jason Bay for projected leage MVP honors—until then, and had amazing stats up to that point. (I couldn’t find a link to supply the stats, sorry, but he was near the top in runs, rbi and HR’s).
He wasn’t quite the same when he came back from the (ribs?) injury. But I think he’s gonna lit it up again this year. (They need to pad that centerfield wall better. Or maybe he should wear body armor…)

by Raaddad on Dec 17, 2009 2:00 PM PST reply actions

He just had sports hernia surgery

And the doctor told him he should actually have improved range, flexibility, and power now because the problem is now permanently fixed. It was in his blog a little while after the ALCS. As long as he hits the gym in the offseason, which it’s safe to say he will, we should expect the same Torii next year.

"You gotta have nuts." - Torii Hunter / Part-Time Nemesis of the HH Reply Function

by Commander_Nate on Dec 17, 2009 3:10 PM PST up reply actions

There you go!

A new and improved #48!

by Raaddad on Dec 17, 2009 4:54 PM PST up reply actions

Hitting the wall...

And remember: last year he was playing magificently and crushing the ball—before he ran into the wall, and was out 3 weeks or so.

Yeah, but the wall went on the 60-day DL.

Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch

by red floyd on Dec 17, 2009 3:14 PM PST up reply actions

He crashed into walls several times last season...

…before going on the DL. I think he was injured at a Dodger game in May, but he kept right on crashing…Anaheim and Pac-Bell that I recall. Pac-Bell was scary. That must be the wall on the 60 day DL.

by sothball on Dec 17, 2009 4:20 PM PST up reply actions

The wall in San Fran

was contemplating retirement after that crash.

by ryanfea on Dec 17, 2009 4:26 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs

lol

by Halos in DE on Dec 17, 2009 9:52 PM PST up reply actions

I was at the game in SF

He hit the wall and no one spoke for 10 seconds. The thud was just echoing.

In Arte I Trust.

by SalmonStream on Dec 17, 2009 4:44 PM PST up reply actions

Yeah. I was talking about SF.

Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch

by red floyd on Dec 17, 2009 5:06 PM PST up reply actions

wrong sir

that wall is retired from the game. working part time at home depot.

RIP Nick Adenhart 4/9/09

I blog about the Angels at The Diamond Aces

by Jay Cal on Dec 19, 2009 9:05 PM PST up reply actions

Agreed

Torii is clearly the face of the franchise now. Weaver too.

by Brody on Dec 18, 2009 12:10 PM PST up reply actions

Agreed X2: Torii Hunter and Jared Weaver will be the faces of the franchise for 2010

I was just thinking about Weave being one of the big players for the team—he just neeeds to grow his hair back!
I also think Godzilla is going to be huge marketing-wise, and not just in Japan and Asia.
Sort of a triad of Hunter, Weaver, Matsui

by Raaddad on Dec 18, 2009 2:51 PM PST up reply actions

any update on Sheilds post-op?

since mentioned in OP

by Halos in DE on Dec 17, 2009 9:53 PM PST reply actions

I don't have any links

But it’s been said on a number of occasions that he’s fully expected to be back in 2010.

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by Commander_Nate on Dec 18, 2009 9:38 AM PST up reply actions

Yeah, when I think of the Angels I think of Torri

I love the guy. I Liked watching Vlad play because he always had a smile on his face and appeared to enjoy playing the game. Jason bay and even Teixera seem to lack the character that make them interesting to watch and cheer for.

by Angel All Star on Dec 18, 2009 8:38 AM PST reply actions

Thats funny.

When I think of twins baseball i think of Torii.

What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.

by clover_black on Dec 18, 2009 4:55 PM PST up reply actions

I think of Kirby Pucket

God rest his soul.

RIP Nick Adenhart 4/9/09

I blog about the Angels at The Diamond Aces

by Jay Cal on Dec 19, 2009 9:06 PM PST up reply actions

Kent Hrbek comes to mind as well.

I love this team.

by Downing Rules on Dec 21, 2009 9:33 AM PST up reply actions

new face of the franchise:

Weaver and Torri duh…

In Kobe we trust!

by robi s on Dec 19, 2009 3:29 PM PST reply actions

Face of the Franchise

Give it some time and Kendry Morales will be the face of the franchise. I agree that Torii Hunter is the current face of the franchise and I am damn glad to have him.

Someone already said it, but he is a great guy and love his effor on the field.

Light up the Freakin Halo!

by marshgr on Dec 20, 2009 8:14 PM PST reply actions