What players do you root for?

by billhune on Jul 29, 2009 9:43 AM PDT

I was reading AngelKeith's fan post about what other teams do you root for besides the Angels, and it got me wondering, do people still root for teams the way that they used to, or do people root more for specific playes. Before the advent of free agency, you knew players were going to be on the same team for their career unless they were traded. You knew Mickey Mantle was going to be a Yankee for his entire career, and Stan Musial was going to be a Cardinal.

Obviously, we all come here because we root for the Angels. Since the players don't often stay with the same team for their entire career anymore - with a few exceptions, do you find yourself rooting for certain playes more then you do for any one team. Share your thoughts on any players that you root for seperate from any team you root for.

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What/Who do you root more more?

I root for teams above any players

38 votes

I root for players above any team

1 votes

It depends on the sport

13 votes

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I root for ones with the letter A on their cap

And I’ll continue to root for Lackey and Figgy et al. until that A is gone.

"I've got more action than my man John Woo
And I've got mad hits like I was Rod Carew" - Shure Shot, The Beastie Boys

by Zoe Necrosis on Jul 29, 2009 9:47 AM PDT reply actions

Well Technically

Atlanta sports an A.
Garret Anderson
Casey Kotchman

Oakland also carries an A.
Adam Kennedy

RIP Nick Adenhart 4/9/09

by Jay Cal on Jul 29, 2009 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions

I was thinking

the same thing when I read his posrt as well

We're putting the band back togehter.

by billhune on Jul 29, 2009 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Maybe its just...

A fetish.

In Remembrance of Nick Adenhart, Courtney Stewart, Henry Pearson. Heal soon Jon Wilhite.

I want Andrew Thomas Gallo to be a pinata, and the Angels supply the bats...

by Slasher52 on Jul 29, 2009 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions

It's all about the Angels, but...

… I’m just gay for Ichiro (not that there’s anything wrong with that!). He’s gotta be the funniest/weirdest guy to play in the modern era, and he’s just terrific. I’m also a huge fan of El Duque.

And with the exceptions of Schoeneweis & Jose Guillen & Mo Vaughn, I’m positively inclined toward just about everyone who wore the Angels ML uniform this decade.

by mattwelch on Jul 29, 2009 9:53 AM PDT reply actions

Matsui and his porn may give Ichiro a run for the weird title

The press conference with the drawing of his fiance was also bizarre.

Play Wood already. Willits sucks.

by hauldog on Jul 29, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions

I certainly root for guys like Erstad, Anderson, Kennedy once they've left...

I also root for guys like Kurt Suzuki and Chad Cordero who were stars of the Titans while I was there.

But all bets are off while they play the Angels.

Let's do this for Nick Adenhart, Courtney Stewart, and Henry Pearson.

by AlanFalcon on Jul 29, 2009 10:17 AM PDT reply actions

I add Eck and Spezio to that list

at least while Spezio still played….what’s happening with that psycho anyway? Hope all is well.

I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer.

by Moondoggy on Jul 29, 2009 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions

I've never met a person with a dyed beard

That wasn’t hooked on something. Maybe its a generalization, but…

In Remembrance of Nick Adenhart, Courtney Stewart, Henry Pearson. Heal soon Jon Wilhite.

I want Andrew Thomas Gallo to be a pinata, and the Angels supply the bats...

by Slasher52 on Jul 29, 2009 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions

Absolutely those guys are on that list, and they're not the only ones.

Let's do this for Nick Adenhart, Courtney Stewart, and Henry Pearson.

by AlanFalcon on Jul 29, 2009 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Halos first

present, and past. Players from Hawaii (any connection that can be made. that’s the way it works here), and players from Japan. Take out the bad seeds from the league, then I’ll cheer for the rest. All of the deserve to be cheered, they just have to earn the respect of the game to get some.

by eyespy on Jul 29, 2009 10:34 AM PDT reply actions

Always will root for the Angels

But I’ll pull for other players too.

In Remembrance of Nick Adenhart, Courtney Stewart, Henry Pearson. Heal soon Jon Wilhite.

I want Andrew Thomas Gallo to be a pinata, and the Angels supply the bats...

by Slasher52 on Jul 29, 2009 11:17 AM PDT reply actions

Didn't get to finish my thought...

Had to play chauffeur for a bit. I am a big fan of Ryne Sandberg, Nomar Garciaparra (Whittier represents!), and J.T. Snow. My three favorite players, easily. HATED seeing Snow as a Giant, esp in the 2002 WS. Killed me, but I pulled for the Halos first, of course.

In Remembrance of Nick Adenhart, Courtney Stewart, Henry Pearson. Heal soon Jon Wilhite.

I want Andrew Thomas Gallo to be a pinata, and the Angels supply the bats...

by Slasher52 on Jul 29, 2009 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions

in australia "root" means...

fornicate.

by thejd on Jul 29, 2009 11:25 AM PDT reply actions

I'll think about that the next time

I hear “Take me out to the ball game”

In Remembrance of Nick Adenhart, Courtney Stewart, Henry Pearson. Heal soon Jon Wilhite.

I want Andrew Thomas Gallo to be a pinata, and the Angels supply the bats...

by Slasher52 on Jul 29, 2009 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions

Only Angels and some ex-Angels

I’m so focused on the Angels I’ve never been involved in fantasy baseball.

by Fan Since 1981 on Jul 29, 2009 11:26 AM PDT reply actions

I am

and my teams generally get beat because I focus on the Angel players waaaayy too much

I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer.

by Moondoggy on Jul 29, 2009 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions

I have always liked

Chase Utley. He’s a great player who’ve I’ve always liked.

RIP Nick Adenhart 4/9/09

by Jay Cal on Jul 29, 2009 11:26 AM PDT reply actions

I love watching Lincecum pitch

the guy is electric, and his change up is filthy

by Matt UK on Jul 29, 2009 12:33 PM PDT reply actions

Players from the Expo days..
Orlando Cabrera,Javy Vazquez…
I have also always liked Chase Utley,Chipper Jones,Jason Bay,Justin Morneau
Larry Walker was a great Canadian so I always liked him,and back then Andres Galaragga and Moises Alou were great..
Of course none compare to Vlad Guerrero.
Mickey Tettelton was a great player back in the day !

by raven191 on Jul 29, 2009 1:20 PM PDT reply actions

I root for the Angels. Whoever they are.

And I have a passing interest in former players. At least until they retire. Then they are an Angel again.

It’s like when you have a terminally ill relative and there last years are horrible and it’s not anything you want to really remember. But after they die, all you remember is the good times.

Weird analogy I guess….

by Monkeyspanked on Jul 29, 2009 2:09 PM PDT reply actions

I feel that’s how it’s going to be with Vlad

Let's go Howie...

by ryanb517 on Jul 29, 2009 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions

always Halos first

but i still root for guys like Ersty, Eckstein, Kennedy, etc..

i’ve got a thing for Evan Longoria, too. can’t figure that one out – just like the guy.
i really like Ryan Braun as well, but i think it’s just because he looks eerily similar to my old drumline instructor. hmmm…

Thank you, Nick Adenhart. You will always be remembered. #34

by howiestheman on Jul 30, 2009 12:14 AM PDT reply actions

Fat blokes who don't look like professional athletes...

…any of them. Any body who can operate at a professional sporting level whilst being 40 pounds overweight deserves your support.

And watching them run makes me chuckle.

I see red people

by The Limey on Jul 30, 2009 2:52 AM PDT reply actions

Like when david ortiz runs like a fish?

lol

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

by JoseGuillenSux on Jul 30, 2009 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions

I’m super gay for Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, Mark Texiera, Jason Bay, Papelbon, Beckett, and last but definately not least MO fing VAUGHN!

by robi s on Jul 30, 2009 3:30 AM PDT reply actions

TMI.

THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!

by opiejeanne on Jul 30, 2009 7:53 AM PDT up reply actions

I see.

And when did tyou begin your employment with ESPN?

Angels fan since '67

by red floyd on Jul 30, 2009 9:24 AM PDT up reply actions

Kirby Puckett

Being that I haven’t really seen too many ballgames since 1996, I remain stuck in the past. He was my favorite non-Angel, but of course all Angels were and are my real favorites… Just wish he woulda been an Angel.

#34

by stuck in Romania on Jul 30, 2009 9:54 AM PDT reply actions