Unlikely Angels Feast on Afternoon Twinkies
by Rev Halofan on Jul 25, 2009 4:19 PM PDT
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PrintFinal Score in Los Angeles of Anaheim: Angels 11, Twins 6
The hard luck Minnesota Twins faced a "gimme" daytime Angels squad with journeyman Matt Palmer plopped into the rotation shuffle and 98-pound Maicer Izturis batting 2nd. But when things are going wrong for your squad, they are really going wrong as little Izturis pounded a three-run homer to RF, Palmer pitched 5 competent (if nervous) innings of 2-Run baseball and a 9-run 4th inning ensured an easy afternoon delight for the Halos.
Izturis' final line on the day was an impressive 2 for 4 with a HR, double, a walk and 3 runs scored To go with his 3 RBI. Palmer allowed 4 hits in 5 innings. The 30-year-old rookie got his 8th win in the bigs. He is an unexpected 8-1 on the season. His only blemish was 3 walks and a 2 run blast surrendered to XL-buffet-king Jason Kubel. Angels All Star leadoff hitter Chone Figgins had a solo HR among his 2 hits, a walk, 2 RBI, 3 stolen bases (giving him 31 for the season) and scored three times.
The only Angel to not get a hit in the game was CF Gary Matthews Jr. who is only there because of Torii Hunter's visit on the disabled list. The Angels are 12-2 since then, but that might be attributed to the Hula Dula cheer-leading in the dugout instead of being off in distant CF, who knows?
Despite starting the season 6-11, the Angels are now 20 games over .500 and possess the longest winning streak in the major leagues at 8 games (not that ESPN would ever lead off their Sportcenter with that even though they stroked the Yankees like a stud when the Pinstriped Roiders made it 6 straight 3 days ago).
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LOOOOLLLLLLLL
I get it
Figgins is an All-Star. Period. Congrats, my Figster!
by Figgi4life on Jul 25, 2009 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
mmmmm those look so good.
Go Angels!!!!
by deejayelleseven on Jul 25, 2009 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Panther for the Mighty Mouse.
#34 Forever
Plugging the upside since 2006.
Never give up, never surrender!
by TheOptimist on Jul 25, 2009 4:21 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Also: 20 games over .500!
#34 Forever
Plugging the upside since 2006.
Never give up, never surrender!
by TheOptimist on Jul 25, 2009 4:21 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Unbelievable
Let's win one for Nick
by moosemastr on Jul 25, 2009 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
comeback again
Figgins is an All-Star. Period. Congrats, my Figster!
by Figgi4life on Jul 25, 2009 4:22 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I really think they should qualify 'comeback' as 7th inning and beyond.
Hooters anyone?
by Chone's Chonies on Jul 25, 2009 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I know
didn’t feel like a comeback
Figgins is an All-Star. Period. Congrats, my Figster!
by Figgi4life on Jul 25, 2009 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Figgins the Panther
come on 2-4, BB, HR, 3 SBs
that throw kind of sucked though
by Scotty G on Jul 25, 2009 4:22 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Costing the team 2 runs hurts a lot.
#34 Forever
Plugging the upside since 2006.
Never give up, never surrender!
by TheOptimist on Jul 25, 2009 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Let's see if ESPN orgasms over OUR 8 GAME STREAK
Hooters anyone?
by Chone's Chonies on Jul 25, 2009 4:23 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I got a nickel on no.
#34 Forever
Plugging the upside since 2006.
Never give up, never surrender!
by TheOptimist on Jul 25, 2009 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
No. That won't get mentioned. There are other things much more important for ESPN to cover.
Like the Canadian Lacrosse semi-finals in Moosejaw, Saskatchewan.
by Fan Since 1981 on Jul 25, 2009 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Like how the Yanks still have the league's best record... by a half game
Hooters anyone?
by Chone's Chonies on Jul 25, 2009 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Don't forget NASCAR.
#34 Forever
Plugging the upside since 2006.
Never give up, never surrender!
by TheOptimist on Jul 25, 2009 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm using this every time we beat the twins
YAY
Figgins is an All-Star. Period. Congrats, my Figster!
by Figgi4life on Jul 25, 2009 4:27 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
We're just 4 runs behind the Yanks for most runs scored in baseball this year
Never thought that would happen this year
Hooters anyone?
by Chone's Chonies on Jul 25, 2009 4:30 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
My 'gut' says Izzy for Panther
FanGraphs says:
Figgins; WPA of .155
Izzy at .132
by Fan Since 1981 on Jul 25, 2009 4:31 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Doesn't take into account defense...
I see red people
by The Limey on Jul 25, 2009 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yes. I think not factoring defense is a major flaw in the WPA calculations
by Fan Since 1981 on Jul 25, 2009 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
And correct me if I'm wrong, but according to the documentation...
…on the website related to Win Value calculation, defense is a component of the overall formula, measured in UZR I believe.
by Turks Teeth on Jul 25, 2009 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Silly way of doing it though.
UZR tends to dismiss errors, but the negative win percentage from an error ought to be assigned to the fielder.
~Till the Halo burns out...
by Zu Long on Jul 25, 2009 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
How do you figure that UZR dismisses errors?
At it’s most basic level, UZR assigns a probability that a play will be made, and if the play isn’t made, whether due to error or lack of range, that gets reflected negatively upon player that failed to make the play.
BUT
who voted in the person who gets to assign that probability? UZR is very undemocratic if you ask me.
Because an error isn't just a play that didn't get made.
It’s a play that went horribly wrong. Observe the following example:
Scenario A: A shortstop with poor range does not get to a grounder through the hole by a fast runner. Result: Runner on first.
Scenario B: A shortstop with better range gets to the ball but wildly over throws first base. The ball travels up the first base line a good long ways. The runner is VERY fast and makes it all the way to home plate, scoring.
The example is extreme, but illustrates the point: errors often result not just in what would have happened had the play not been made, but in ADDITIONAL damage above and beyond that. Since UZR treats them as the same, it tends to “dismiss” errors.
~Till the Halo burns out...
Except with a seven-run lead...
FanGraphs didn’t buy that the error hurt much.
It thought that error was worth a .012 increase in win expectancy for the Twins, whereas Figgins’ go ahead HR was worth .116 alone, and his subsequent RBI single was worth .056.
by Turks Teeth on Jul 25, 2009 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Light it the hell up!
We are kicking ass like way before WPA calculations were the brainchild of somebody’s calculator. Go Halos!
Don't call me Desmond
by highlandhalo on Jul 25, 2009 4:43 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Senor Chuckles your a fuckin idiot!
They want power, We want respect...
by SenorChuckles on Jul 25, 2009 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
What was that about?
~Till the Halo burns out...
by Zu Long on Jul 25, 2009 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
dont you feel sorry for him ;)
They want power, We want respect...
by SenorChuckles on Jul 25, 2009 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Ummm give me a second please ...
but is there a pitcher on the Angels named Matt Palmer who is 8-1?
Don't call me Desmond
by highlandhalo on Jul 25, 2009 4:47 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Shhhhh
not so loud you will wake him from the dream!
by Rev Halofan on Jul 25, 2009 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I dunno...
He only allowed 3 today. Got pulled a little early, if you ask me.
Let's win one for Nick
I thought so too although I heard listening on the radio that he had gotten to 100 pitches by then.
Since this was his first start in a month, and he is still needed in the bullpen, I think Soth decided too pull him after 100 pitches and the qualification for a quality start of five innings.
Mike Napoli speaks softly and carries a big stick.
If it was Saunders pitching today instead of Palmer we would all say what a great outing he had.
Why does Palmer get ragged on for doing what is expected of him while other starting pitchers always get a pass if the have so-so or even bad starts?
Mike Napoli speaks softly and carries a big stick.
Who rec'd
Everything?
Figgins is an All-Star. Period. Congrats, Figster!
by Figgi4life on Jul 25, 2009 5:18 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
check everyone's user account
it will be listed in there – someone find out for me and I will have a reward waiting for you!
by Rev Halofan on Jul 25, 2009 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'd assume SenorChuckles
But I think someone hacked into his account…
Figgins is an All-Star. Period. Congrats, Figster!
by Figgi4life on Jul 25, 2009 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I think everyone deserves a pat on the back ;)
They want power, We want respect...
by SenorChuckles on Jul 25, 2009 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions
be cool dude
everyone deserves to win the lottery but then we’d just get 33 cents on the dollar back, the school admins would get 34 cents and the ticket company would get 33 cents. Doesn’t work. You want every team to finish with a .500 record?
what does rec do?
just makes green thumbs appear? or what?
They want power, We want respect...
by SenorChuckles on Jul 25, 2009 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions
enough recs causes the internet to implode
or the universe, take your pick
Driven into right-center field, Erstad says he has it...the Angels, world champions!
duly noted...
They want power, We want respect...
by SenorChuckles on Jul 25, 2009 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions
same with dividing by Zero
Godspeed Nick - RIP - 1986-2009
by norcaliangelsfan on Jul 25, 2009 11:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Who rec'd everything?
My guess is an angry Rangers or Mariners fan.
by Fan Since 1981 on Jul 25, 2009 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
too much green too much green too much green!
Driven into right-center field, Erstad says he has it...the Angels, world champions!
by teopeht on Jul 25, 2009 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
It is SenorChuckles in this thread but Clutch in most of the other threads. Check his comment history.
Mike Napoli speaks softly and carries a big stick.
Well as long as the halos keep winning I guess I cant be too bummed that Im missing out on the GDT..
Godspeed Nick - RIP - 1986-2009
by norcaliangelsfan on Jul 25, 2009 5:35 PM PDT reply actions
Izzy is my panther for the day..
guy is the definition of solid in my book. big time ups go to Howie as well with his recent hot streak.. i think that makes 4 or 5 straight multi-hit games for him, unreal considering how low he was earlier in the season.
Meet me @ the budweiser patio
by BigBangRobbDawgg on Jul 25, 2009 5:41 PM PDT reply actions
Saturday's disturbance
Anyone attend the game…? Was there a streaker? A kissing bandit? Or a drunk Dodger fan lost?
it was a fan who ran across the field...
pretty funny
really stupid
it was HOTT today
but so are the Angels so its OOO TAYYY
2009 Angels Season: Let's Do This For Nick
by trojanangelfan on Jul 25, 2009 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Luke Hochevar and Joakim Soria combine for 16 Ks
The Royals just beat the Rangers 6-3. Hochevar pitched 7 innings, striking out THIRTEEN and walking NONE. Soria pitched two innings for the save.
Grienke apparently grew up wanting to be an Angel.
I personally hope Ninja has a counter set up for the number of days until Grienke is a free agent/trade bait.
~Till the Halo burns out...
"afternoon delight for the Halo's"
Made me think of that old 70’s song…is there a comic in there possibly WiHaloFan??
Skyrockets in flight……….
Starland Vocal Band
They beat Elvis Costello for Best New Act at the ‘77 Grammys, which is why I don’t pay attention to the Grammys.
whoa everones getting rec'd
but damn halos are on fire
Please get rid of Speier. "Yes, I suck."- Jose Guillen.
R.I.P. Nick Adenhart, Marquis Cooper, Steve McNair, and Frank Grimes, or Grimey, as he liked to be called
Ron Gardenhire has to be wondering...
…what do I have to do to beat these guys?
This offense is much better than any Angel offense in the last 5-6 years.
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