FRIDAY ANGELS ROUNDUP: Angel / Dodger Preview, Scioscia Love
Angels-Dodgers tonight - Los Angeles Times
Joe Saunders vs. Chad Billingsley
Angels and Dodgers: A Possible World Series Preview - Baseball Tonight Clubhouse - ESPN
This Dodgers heading over to play the Angels is definitely the best interleague series of the weekend. It's the best team in the NL against the hottest team in the AL. It is still very early, but the case can easily be made that this could end up being a World Series preview if the Angels continue to hit the way they've hit.
The Sosh getting some lovin'....
Mike Scioscia a Godsend for Los Angeles Angels, Baseball - Bleacher Report
Players and coaches alike, all throughout the game, recognize him as one of the premiere managers in baseball. Former Angels shortstop Orlando Cabrera has even gone so far as to label Scioscia "the best manager I ever played for."
Angels grateful to have Scioscia on their side - CBSSports.com Baseball
He is the dean of American League managers, and being that he's signed through 2018 -- 2018! -- he's also the envy of many of them. In a job that eventually grinds even the best and the brightest into bonemeal, Scioscia has both the security and the authority that most of the 29 other managers only dream of as he completes his first decade as Angels manager.
....And then not:
Joe Maddon's Latest Head-Scratching Decision - Bleacher Report
How about Jim Leyland? The Tigers are surprisingly leading the AL Central after last year's debacle. The Texas Rangers are enjoying relevancy for the first time in a very long time, leading the AL West. Surely Ron Washington deserves some credit. Even Mike Scioscia would be a better choice. His Angels may trail the Rangers, but they're still having a decent season, and Scioscia is at least a respected manager.
Four teams to watch Pedro; interest may be limited - FOX Sports on MSN
The Angels are concerned about right-hander Ervin Santana, but they are more focused on acquiring bullpen help and were not interested in Martinez when their rotation was in an even more depleted state earlier this season.
This has been reported to death, but here's the Pedro news. Pedro Martinez. PEDRO MARTINEZ! (I feel better)
Team Reports - CBSSports.com
There are just under 100 games left in the season, and they could be 100 of the most crucial games of Vladimir Guerrero's career.
I think they're pretty important to the Angels too.
Guerrero chasing even more this year - Angels blog - OCRegister.com
He’s always swung at a lot of pitches outside the strike zone, but this year he’s hacking at 53 percent of balls, well above both his career average (38 percent) and his career high (46 percent).
Sam Miller always has something interesting to say.
Kurt Suzuki Raising Funds For Crash Survivor - San Jose Mercury News
Catcher Kurt Suzuki got to visit his former Cal State-Fullerton teammate Jon Wilhite, the lone survivor from the April 9 car crash that killed Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart and two others. Wilhite underwent brain surgery shortly after the accident and is gradually recovering. "You want to see him get better, as a friend," Suzuki said. "The more I talked to him, I saw his personality come out again." Suzuki and his wife, Renee, are raising funds for the Jon Wilhite Recovery Fund.
Thanks to Scareduck
A couple things from Deadspin.com...
Deadspin - Stay In School, Kids (And You'll Be Smarter Than Any Major Leaguer) - College Baseball
The best comment: "WSJ is just jealous that everyone in Baseball without a four year degree makes more then they do."
Deadspin - Famed Sportscaster, Hawaiian Shirt Enthusiast Now Hollywood Royalty - Chris Berman
This photo is proof some women are insane...or stupid...or insanely stupid.
Classic Chris Berman-
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Chris Berman is only loved in America because of catchphrases
Personally, I’m sick of his input on football and baseball
RIP Nick Adenhart 4/9/09
by vlad IS my man on Jun 19, 2009 8:22 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate the guy
Annoying, loud. He’s everything that’s wrong with ESPN. The good ole’ boy routine wears me out. Can’t listen to him. Stupid catch phrases and the whole nine yards. Guy is a jerk
NA, #34 SP, LAA
Light up the Halo for Nick!
by hk47 on Jun 19, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow Maddon
That’s pretty lame.
RIP Nick Adenhart, #34
by Higz on Jun 19, 2009 10:21 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe the reason behind not taking Scioscia
is because Anaheim is hosting the All-Star Game next year. But I do think his selection is rather odd. Royals and Seattle. ?!?!?!?!?
I mean what about the Jim Leyland or Ron Gardenhire or Cito Gaston?
Rest in Peace Adenhart
by princeton11loveshalos on Jun 19, 2009 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well at least Girardi or Francona wasn't picked
silver lining
RIP Nick Adenhart, #34
by Higz on Jun 19, 2009 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maddon wanted to pick Scioscia
But the league told him he probably shouldn’t, because of the All-Star Game being in Anaheim next year almost guaranteeing him a coaching spot.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2009/06/torre-named-to-allstar-coaching-staff.html
by foxpaw on Jun 19, 2009 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha the scioscia caption
“Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia, right, explains the difference between digital and hi-def televisions.”
Priceless
by Neo8234 on Jun 19, 2009 10:31 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The Poll
I think their should be an option for both answer A and C because that is how I feel.
by turs12 on Jun 19, 2009 11:13 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
love that Berman rant.........
Godspeed Nick - RIP - 1986-2009
by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 19, 2009 11:17 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good point
He could be the greatest manager who frustrates us sometimes.
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game, the American game. It will repair our losses and be a blessing to us."
by WiHaloFan on Jun 19, 2009 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am right with Berman on that rant, man.
Who the frack cares who the key grip is? Nobody but his friggin’ mom. I don’t want to have his credit scrolling on my TV. I don’t give a crap what his or her job is. My decision to get updated on what is happening in the world of sports does not include knowing anything about him. Guys like that add so little to my day that they fall some distant level of concern far below whether or not I make that light at Redhill and Barranca on my drive home.
So, do you hear me TV crew???? STFD and STFU and let the guy talking to me do his goddamned job!!!!!!!!! You can take your $20 an hour paycheck and pick up your pizza and 6-pack of Corona and brag about how important you are because you know Chris Berman to your girlfriend ON YOUR OWN FRIGGIN’ TIME!!!!!!
We don't have a Bullpen. We have a Cowpen. Before we get to call it a Bullpen these guys gotta grow a pair.
by Stirrups on Jun 19, 2009 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that definitely made me laugh, out loud even.
R.I.P Nick
by RexTookMyStash on Jun 19, 2009 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Suzuki just went up a notch in my estimation.
Angels fan since '67
by red floyd on Jun 19, 2009 1:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not the first time an A's player stepped up huge that way.
We don't have a Bullpen. We have a Cowpen. Before we get to call it a Bullpen these guys gotta grow a pair.
by Stirrups on Jun 19, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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