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Jered Weaver Stomps a Texas 2-Step 2-Hitter

Final Score in Anaheim: Rangers 1, Angels 2

Star-divide

Two Angels scored from 1B on doubles but no Rangers scored on passed ball opportunities handed to them on a silver platter and Jered Weaver's 7-inning 2-hitter was a Tube Steak Boogie to his 8th win.

Brian Fuentes pitched a 1-2-3 9th inning for the Save after Fernando Rodney threw 34 pitches in a wild 8th inning that saw the Rangers score a runs and load the bases, but Ranger Boy himself, Michael Young was too cowardly to try to score from 3B on a high wild pitch. Choooooke!

The umpires conspired along with MLB's cakewalk interleague schedule for the Rangers by calling a vicinity play safe on a relay throw to Howie Kendrick at 2B. It did not cost the Angels in the end... in fact with an IBB to Josh Hamilton following the suspiciously conspiratorial call, the Angels ended Tattoo McCrackhead's hitting streak at 23 games. Boo Hoo.

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What an amusing photograph

And so appropriate.

"Just another Halo victory" - Rory Markas

by Slyintine on Jul 1, 2010 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

My eyes are old.

What kind of lunchbox is that?

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

by red floyd on Jul 1, 2010 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers

"I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer." --Lasorda

by RexTookMyStash on Jul 1, 2010 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

It looks like a Power Rangers lunchbox

Can’t tell who the Rangers are kicking though.

"Just another Halo victory" - Rory Markas

by Slyintine on Jul 1, 2010 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

It looks like they're about to beat up the genie from Alladdin

"I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer." --Lasorda

by RexTookMyStash on Jul 1, 2010 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jose just had a great line

We love you, Vladdy, but now please go away.

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

by red floyd on Jul 1, 2010 10:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Weaver is an Ace

Enough said.

"Just another Halo victory" - Rory Markas

by Slyintine on Jul 1, 2010 10:17 PM PDT reply actions  

This is I think the 3rd time I've seen this pic on this site

TMZ would be jealous of some of you guys.

"You gotta have nuts." / "Coming Around 3rd, especially if I'm ticked off, that's going to happen." - Torii Hunter

by Commander_Nate on Jul 1, 2010 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Give all praise to 44FAN for these pics

"I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer." --Lasorda

by RexTookMyStash on Jul 1, 2010 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

I study every pic this creep

My all friend are fan for luminous OC blondes

"You gotta have nuts." / "Coming Around 3rd, especially if I'm ticked off, that's going to happen." - Torii Hunter

by Commander_Nate on Jul 1, 2010 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm in love with the one on the left

and I mean Mathis

"I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer." --Lasorda

by RexTookMyStash on Jul 1, 2010 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Meanwhile, in Boston....

….John Lackey is hanging out at Dunkin Donuts with three fat guys named “Sully.”

by Robviously on Jul 1, 2010 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Ok good

Cuz otherwise, you know, we were gonna have problems.

"You gotta have nuts." / "Coming Around 3rd, especially if I'm ticked off, that's going to happen." - Torii Hunter

by Commander_Nate on Jul 1, 2010 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

I saw him first Nate!

"I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer." --Lasorda

by RexTookMyStash on Jul 1, 2010 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was looking further left

TEHE

"You gotta have nuts." / "Coming Around 3rd, especially if I'm ticked off, that's going to happen." - Torii Hunter

by Commander_Nate on Jul 1, 2010 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

*snicker

"I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer." --Lasorda

by RexTookMyStash on Jul 1, 2010 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kinda sad that they're

sitting together in the back. Lol Definitely not Pantheresque!

by maze88 on Jul 1, 2010 10:34 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

haha

They have so much game it flowing from the back seat all the way to the dash

"I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer." --Lasorda

by RexTookMyStash on Jul 1, 2010 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is that my sister in the middle?

I might need to have a talk with her. She didn’t help her friend with her seat belt.

by Suboptimal on Jul 1, 2010 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

If that's your sister

can I come over?

"I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer." --Lasorda

by RexTookMyStash on Jul 1, 2010 11:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Naps did that already.

I love this team.

by Downing Rules on Jul 1, 2010 11:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Does that mean that WTY is so getting laid?

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

by red floyd on Jul 1, 2010 10:18 PM PDT reply actions  

reply fail

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

by red floyd on Jul 1, 2010 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Get rhythm, when you play the Blue!

Get rhythm!

"You gotta have nuts." / "Coming Around 3rd, especially if I'm ticked off, that's going to happen." - Torii Hunter

by Commander_Nate on Jul 1, 2010 10:19 PM PDT reply actions  

who the hell is our closer????

also, tattoo mccracken…hilarious.

dissenter, dubious and devil's advocate to blog monitors everywhere.

by BryanHarvey'sMoustache on Jul 1, 2010 10:20 PM PDT reply actions  

That umpiring was pretty crappy

The strike zone was all over the place, especially that pitch from Rodney right down the middle to Andrus.

Defending maligned chants since 2009

by Gorbachav5 on Jul 1, 2010 10:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Funny, usually umpires are decidedly consistent

"I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer." --Lasorda

by RexTookMyStash on Jul 1, 2010 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ooohhhh. A sarcasm meter. Now *THERE'S* a real useful invention.

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

by red floyd on Jul 1, 2010 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

>:-P

THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!

by opiejeanne on Jul 1, 2010 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

I didn't

it was at my expense.

Jokes at my expense are never funny, and when you tell one, a puppy gets a cold.

So thanks everyone who’s made fun of me. The snot of those puppies is on your hands.

"I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer." --Lasorda

by RexTookMyStash on Jul 1, 2010 11:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah

Watchingthe game I saw a lot of strikes for the rangers that were called balls for us.

Alright Brandon, you're free..........and we're waiting.

by halofan4life on Jul 1, 2010 10:29 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

MLB owns the Rangers

The Rangers are up for auction on 7/16

MLB has to keep the value of their product up. To cause interest in their product. So to make the most profit possible. To make sure the new owners can take control of the team before the trading deadline, and then the Rangers will be able to acquire Cliff Lee in a trade.

by eyespy on Jul 1, 2010 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hope Arte buys them

feeder ringer team buwhaaahahhahhahhahaaa

by Rev Halofan on Jul 1, 2010 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

And make them trade Vladdy for Matsui

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

by red floyd on Jul 1, 2010 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

sadness

Driven into right-center field, Erstad says he has it...the Angels, world champions!

by teopeht on Jul 1, 2010 11:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

HAMMERTIME!

Driven into right-center field, Erstad says he has it...the Angels, world champions!

by teopeht on Jul 1, 2010 11:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

I believe there's a rule against that

Otherwise the Yankees would have bought the rest of the AL East by now.

by Suboptimal on Jul 1, 2010 11:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

FU Bud Selig

Tonight we beat The Strangers, The Umps, Bug Selig, and MLB.
Again FU.
Suck on that.

by Halo Hurricane on Jul 1, 2010 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fanshot it

WTY's ERA+ = 142 : - ) -- Kevin Frandsen > Brandon Wood??????

by Figgi4life on Jul 1, 2010 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Baseball Prospectus:

2. Mike Trout, OF, Angels
Why He’s Here: It’s not just the ridiculous .367/.449/.543 line at Low-A Cedar Rapids, as it’s hard to find a scout who isn’t downright giddy after watching him. He can hit, he’s a plus-plus runner, he’s going to hit for way more power down the road, his approach is good, and he’s a fine center fielder. What more do you want? How about a max-effort player who runs out every ground ball and does it with a smile on his face? One scout gave him the highest compliment one can get from a talent evaluator: “I’d pay to watch him play.”
Nitpicking: One has to wonder how long Trout will remain a 70 runner (on the 20-to-80 scouting scale), because at 6-foot-1 and 220 pounds, he’s physically the most atypical burner around. He’s not going to get slow, but it’s hard to see him being a plus-plus runner when he’s 25.
Future: Trout should be in High-A right now, and he could be in Double-A next year before his 20th birthday. He has a chance to be ahead of the big-league opening created when Torii Hunter’s contract expires after the 2011 season.

Keith Law at the 4 letter:

3. Mike Trout, OF, LA Angels. Oh, just call him up already. The way he’s going, he probably could handle it. Previous ranking: No. 14

by K3YEROUT on Jul 1, 2010 11:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hi guys.

What’d I miss? I saw the last three outs in the 9th, but who got the outs in the 8th?

THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!

by opiejeanne on Jul 1, 2010 10:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Rodney didn't really get any outs

he just somehow survived the 8th without blowing the game and giving me an aneurysm.

"I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer." --Lasorda

by RexTookMyStash on Jul 1, 2010 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Did they take him out for another pitcher?

We came home and started watching and while the game was loading I saw the score change from 2-0 to 2-1.

THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!

by opiejeanne on Jul 1, 2010 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

No he closed out the 8th.

We all suffered severe palpitations though. It was a real barn burner.

"I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer." --Lasorda

by RexTookMyStash on Jul 1, 2010 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know most of the guys here hate Fuentes

but he was really good most of the time last year.

THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!

by opiejeanne on Jul 1, 2010 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fans don't remember the nominal saves or holds, or even the wins.

Just the losses and blown plays.

It’s like the bad meal effect. People are more likely to write a review of a restaurant they had a bad experience, than a restaurant they had a good experience at.

Kind a of generalization though.

"I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer." --Lasorda

by RexTookMyStash on Jul 1, 2010 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know.

One of the playoff game losses I thought really wasn’t his fault. There was an error that should have been an out and the umps were squeezing him.

And I thought the weather was so nasty in New York it was ridiculous to even play.

THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!

by opiejeanne on Jul 1, 2010 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

HAHA

LSB is blaming it on Angel luck again.

They must be reading Jeff Sullivan’s toilet paper.

Yeah, we got to this point with a shitty bullpen and without Kmo with LUCK!

Super magical fairy dust luck.

Morons.

"I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer." --Lasorda

by RexTookMyStash on Jul 1, 2010 10:42 PM PDT reply actions  

They love a good excuse

Torii Hunter has some Brain Movage

by ryanfea on Jul 1, 2010 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

They probably think of excuses as 'reasons.'

"I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer." --Lasorda

by RexTookMyStash on Jul 1, 2010 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Also...

they’re still talking about being “5 games up in the loss column”. seriously.

by dr-awkward on Jul 1, 2010 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

well, you DO know

The team with the fewest losses wins the West, right? This according to LSB fan logic.

by firebird81 on Jul 2, 2010 7:11 AM PDT up reply actions  

Actually

Sullivan had an amazingly Angel-friendly article on SBN MLB today about the Angels actually manifesting CLUTCH:

http://www.sbnation.com/2010/7/1/1547693/josh-hamilton-angels-clutch-angel-pagan

by Rev Halofan on Jul 1, 2010 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

From Jeff's article:

“The Angels seem to have down to a science what other organizations just can’t figure out: how to build and develop a team that ends up greater than the sum of its parts. It’s one of baseball’s holy grails, and a little team in southern California is a step ahead of the pack.”

Right on Jeff, I’m not that mad at you anymore for calling me stupid at LL a few weeks ago.

"I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer." --Lasorda

by RexTookMyStash on Jul 1, 2010 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

No.

He has some sort of invincibility shield. I think it’s called owning the blog or something to that extent.

"I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer." --Lasorda

by RexTookMyStash on Jul 1, 2010 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

he is LL

Pope Jeffchiro the First, he does the excommunicating.

by Rev Halofan on Jul 1, 2010 11:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jeff to LL is Rev to HH

Except I’m an art damaged punk rock fossil

by Rev Halofan on Jul 1, 2010 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL!

On a serious note and completely OT, we aren’t finding a house up here that we like. It’s really starting to suck.

THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!

by opiejeanne on Jul 1, 2010 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

As long as you can watch Angels games online or on cable

any house will be a home.

"I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer." --Lasorda

by RexTookMyStash on Jul 1, 2010 11:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

at least you're post-historic

"I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer." --Lasorda

by RexTookMyStash on Jul 1, 2010 11:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have to give him credit

I semi-trolled after we swept them and he didn’t ban me.

I got banned at LSB for a single post that was poetry compared to the obscenities that spew from their sun burnt .gif exchange board.

"I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer." --Lasorda

by RexTookMyStash on Jul 1, 2010 11:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes!

Wood will get a hit; only when it counts.
Fuentes will have a 1-2-3 inning; only when it counts.
Matsui will eventually bust out of his slump; only when it counts.

And finally, Dono Romantico will be banned one day; only when it counts.

"I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer." --Lasorda

by RexTookMyStash on Jul 2, 2010 12:03 AM PDT up reply actions  

Mr. Spock would be proud.

Jeff seems to have found a mathematical rule for “Clutchiness”

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

by red floyd on Jul 2, 2010 8:36 AM PDT up reply actions  

Success breeds contempt
  • The Angels have finished ahead of the Rangers for ten consecutive seasons.
  • During this 10-year span of domination the Angels won a World Series Championship and have had six seasons where they posted over 90 wins. The Rangers during this time have had zero 90-win seasons.
  • Arte Moreno is an amazing owner. Tom Hicks is…….

by Fan Since 1981 on Jul 1, 2010 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rangers are the lucky ones this year

Josh Hamilton and Nelson Cruz having career years, Vlad having his best season since 2005, striking gold with Colby Lewis, C.J. Wilson finding success (and plenty of luck) as a starter after not starting a single MLB game since 2005, and Michael Young somehow not being the stone glove that he usually is in the field.

Other than Harden, lot’s of luck on the Rangers side so far this year.

Bobby Grich should be in the HOF!

by stolenbases on Jul 2, 2010 2:13 AM PDT up reply actions  

Its funny to see how much they hate their players too....

i swear, they act as if Michael Young is GMJ.

Whine whine whine

by UpStream15 on Jul 2, 2010 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions  

WTY's ERA+ = 142 : - ) -- Kevin Frandsen > Brandon Wood??????

by Figgi4life on Jul 1, 2010 10:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Not many Umps

Can screw up a call that badly

Torii Hunter has some Brain Movage

by ryanfea on Jul 1, 2010 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

You're Right

The Umps didn’t screw anything up.
They’re under direct orders from Bug Sleezy and MLB.

by Halo Hurricane on Jul 1, 2010 11:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't know, it looks a little outside

"I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer." --Lasorda

by RexTookMyStash on Jul 1, 2010 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know you're being sarcastic, but I'm just gonna say that it's

6 inches from the bottom of the strike zone, and 8 inches from the side of it.

WTY's ERA+ = 142 : - ) -- Kevin Frandsen > Brandon Wood??????

by Figgi4life on Jul 1, 2010 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Me, sarcastic?

"I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer." --Lasorda

by RexTookMyStash on Jul 1, 2010 11:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Depends. Is a bear Catholic?

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

by red floyd on Jul 2, 2010 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Talking Points
  • Fuentes and his high-80s fastball creates much anxiety for Angel fans in th 9th inning. Despite not lighting up the radar gun, he ranks a very respectable sixth in K/9 ratio (10.88) this year among 78 AL relief pitchers (min. 20 innings pitched). Tip of the Hat to Fuentes for his two perfect saves during this series.
  • Rodney, while having a fastball consistently in the mid-90s, only ranks 66th out of 78 AL relievers in K/9 ratio at a rather disappointing 5.74. Jepsen (10.54) or when Bulger is healthy (9.55) might be better 8th inning alternatives
  • The only beverage the concession stand needs to serve during the 8th inning is Kaopectate.
  • Despite all the problems this season the Angels are just 3.5 games out.

by Fan Since 1981 on Jul 1, 2010 11:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Sweet!

"I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer." --Lasorda

by RexTookMyStash on Jul 1, 2010 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Also

We are only three games out of the wild card if it comes to that

Torii Hunter has some Brain Movage

by ryanfea on Jul 1, 2010 11:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Eff the wild card

Rangers can have that.
If they can manage it.

"That's the true harbinger of spring, not crocuses or swallows returning to Capistrano, but the sound of a bat on a ball." ~Bill Veeck

by LAASurfin on Jul 2, 2010 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions  

Of Course I'd love to have a fourth consecutive AL West title

but I really just want to be in the playoffs with a shot at the World Series. No matter how we get there.

Torii Hunter has some Brain Movage

by ryanfea on Jul 2, 2010 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

I agree completely

But it’s fun to play the obstinate zealot…

"That's the true harbinger of spring, not crocuses or swallows returning to Capistrano, but the sound of a bat on a ball." ~Bill Veeck

by LAASurfin on Jul 2, 2010 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wi: you gotta get a screen cap of bottom of the 5th with Howie batting… Ron Washington is pulling an “Al Bundy” with his hand down his pants. Gonna be useful in your future comic strips. Just a friendly heads-up as I’m watching the replay.

I love this team.

by Downing Rules on Jul 1, 2010 11:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Was it something like this:

"I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer." --Lasorda

by RexTookMyStash on Jul 2, 2010 12:05 AM PDT up reply actions  

essssssakktly

missing some white, chalky residue on the nostrils, though.

I love this team.

by Downing Rules on Jul 2, 2010 12:15 AM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Oh AAALLLLLLLLLL!!!

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

by red floyd on Jul 2, 2010 8:39 AM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Would've been a sweep

If Kazmir wasn’t hell bent on ruining our playoff chances.

I took your stash.

by blochead on Jul 2, 2010 12:04 AM PDT reply actions  

C.J. Wilson apparently isn't impressed by the Angels

Unimpressed, however, was C.J. Wilson, the southpaw who was tagged with the loss, falling to 6-4, after surrendering a pair of runs in 5 2/3 innings.

“We’re a better team — 100 percent,” Wilson said. "When we play up to our capabilities, it might not be that close.

“We have a better balance to our team. They have good pitching, but their offense is like, I don’t know. We have more wins. It’s pretty simple. I’d rather take our offense. I’d rather take our defense. I’d much rather have our bullpen.”

http://losangeles.angels.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100701&content_id=11822854&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=ana

by ~MMP~ on Jul 2, 2010 12:42 AM PDT reply actions  

I hope he enjoys practicing his golf swing

in October

Torii Hunter has some Brain Movage

by ryanfea on Jul 2, 2010 1:19 AM PDT up reply actions  

That Ranger bullpen won't be so great come August and September if they have to keep using it so much

Other than Colby Lewis, the rest of their rotation is very uninspiring. C.J. Wilson has been the beneficiary of a low BABIP and a low HR/FB ratio. I guess one can argue that he can continue to maintain that low BABIP with the Rangers defense, but he needs to walk less people if he hopes to maintain that low ERA. Also let’s see how that bullpen holds up later in the season.

Bobby Grich should be in the HOF!

by stolenbases on Jul 2, 2010 2:01 AM PDT up reply actions  

On that note

Oliver is 39 and has pitched 36 Innings already
O’day has pitched 31 innings already.

Our go to guy Jepsen has pitched 27 Innings thus far.
Shields has 26 IP’s, and Rodney 31.

The rangers bullpen has pitched 247.1 Innings this season so far which leads the AL, and is 7th in baseball. You have to wonder how much gas those guys are going to have left come September.

"I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer." --Lasorda

by RexTookMyStash on Jul 2, 2010 7:28 AM PDT up reply actions  

Speaking of low BABIP

Look at Colby Lewis’ – combined with his BAA. Then check his game logs.

His FIP certainly benefits from lots and lots of innings pitched against bad offenses. I doubt he looks anywhere near as good after some strong hitting teams work him over. I was hoping we’d see him this last series.

"That's the true harbinger of spring, not crocuses or swallows returning to Capistrano, but the sound of a bat on a ball." ~Bill Veeck

by LAASurfin on Jul 2, 2010 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions  

CJ can say whatever he likes

I went to elementary school with him in HB and used to TP his house all the time.

suck on that CJ!!!

by 2pintsofbooze on Jul 2, 2010 8:45 AM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Awesome

Torii Hunter has some Brain Movage

by ryanfea on Jul 2, 2010 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mr. Wilson, it's okay.

We’ve luckily won the division three years in a row over three teams that are obviously better than we are. We don’t understand it either, but it just keeps happening. Weird.

by snowhor on Jul 2, 2010 9:31 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

Kudos to the home crowd…

Usually they take off at 9:30PM, but they stuck it out for this one. Last night, in a two-run game, there was a mass exodus at 9:30. Tonight, no such luck for the Rangers nor my post-game parking lot exit plans.

I love this team.

by Downing Rules on Jul 2, 2010 12:52 AM PDT reply actions  

Not in our section

We were in 305, taking advantage of the half-price deal to see how the other half lives, and a lot of them were gone before the ninth.

BTW, did you notice the increased security tonight? It was a pain getting into the park. I guess they’re ramping up for the ASG.

by rspencer on Jul 2, 2010 1:27 AM PDT up reply actions  

No, security seemed the same to me and I have been to 19 games this year...

Strange.

However, I am miffed at the RV lot now being closed off to cash-paying customers. That was the sweetest lot for a quick parking lot exit. It’s only available for busses and people with pre-paid coupons. The sign on that lot always said “pre-paid coupons only,” but it was a secret that any joe blow could park in there. Bummer.

I love this team.

by Downing Rules on Jul 2, 2010 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rev, I'm going to have to ask you to please ban...

…the 3 people out of 123 who have voted so far…who picked someone other than Weav as the panther.

It might be painful to get the ban now, but in the long run, they will be better off for it.

by RedFog on Jul 2, 2010 12:57 AM PDT reply actions  

Weaver did a great job tonight

But I would have liked to see Fuentes up for panther vote too (kinda just splitting hairs). He’s silently coming back to respectability; it’s good to see that.

I actually got out to the game tonight. Crowd was great, and the T-shirt is actually a good giveaway. The umps can suck a fat one. Inconsistent strike zone and completely botching that call at 2nd have no excuses. If we go by the letter of the law here instead of playing the “vicinity” unwritten rule, then Kinsler should have still been called out for sliding completely through the bag to take out our player. The vicinity is allowed because the sliding to break up the DP is allowed. My brother is a professional umpire and explained this further to me just for clarification. Pisses me off.

But yeah, should be some exciting baseball down the stretch with these two teams.

by linkbruin on Jul 2, 2010 1:10 AM PDT reply actions  

pitching against the bottom of the order?

it is Panther not Pussy.

But yeah, the ump set howie up to fail on the vicinity play

by Rev Halofan on Jul 2, 2010 1:44 AM PDT up reply actions  

Wasn't the pregame picks question

Total hits combined for the game? If so, why is the answer 7 when the total is actually 10?

Alternate red Angel jerseys FTW!!

by blast21dave on Jul 2, 2010 2:13 AM PDT reply actions  

Good question!

Inquiring minds want to know.

by rspencer on Jul 2, 2010 2:16 AM PDT up reply actions  

Number of singles combined

10 hits – 3 doubles

どうだこのやろう!

by scottnak on Jul 2, 2010 7:32 AM PDT up reply actions  

Ah ok,

I should stop doing bets at 2 in the morning if I expect to remember them later that night….

Thanks for the clarification!

Alternate red Angel jerseys FTW!!

by blast21dave on Jul 2, 2010 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Weaver

Every time I think I have a handle on just how awesome Jered Weaver is, he goes and does something like this, and proves he’s even better.

"That boy is our last hope" - Obi Wan Scioscia, as Francisco Rodriguez left for the Mets. "No, there is another" - Yoda Reagins.

by RallyMonkey5 on Jul 2, 2010 6:24 AM PDT reply actions  

WTY should be 12-3, not 8-3.

‘Pen has given him 4 NDs after he’s handed them a lead.

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

by red floyd on Jul 2, 2010 8:41 AM PDT up reply actions  

I for one am glad....

That this series is over and Vladdy is gone. This series has been the most emotionally frustrating series I’ve seen in a long time…even with the win.

by firebird81 on Jul 2, 2010 7:19 AM PDT reply actions  

We love you Vladdy, but please go away now.

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

by red floyd on Jul 2, 2010 8:41 AM PDT up reply actions  

That was Jose, on the postgame, not Victor.

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

by red floyd on Jul 2, 2010 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tattoo McCrackhead?

Classy

"Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor."-Capote

by Schultzy on Jul 2, 2010 7:41 AM PDT reply actions  

How am I the douche?

"Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor."-Capote

by Schultzy on Jul 2, 2010 8:01 AM PDT up reply actions  

If you really would like some examples of classlessness

go check out your Lone star boards.

They read like notes 8th graders pass to each other in detention.

"I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer." --Lasorda

by RexTookMyStash on Jul 2, 2010 8:12 AM PDT up reply actions  

mEet ME @ tha fLAg poole aftEr sSkool

ps – eriK likes jeSsIca…jesSicA iz HAWT!

pps – WEINER

"You gotta have nuts." / "Coming Around 3rd, especially if I'm ticked off, that's going to happen." - Torii Hunter

by Commander_Nate on Jul 2, 2010 8:48 AM PDT up reply actions  

lol

now you sound like Halofanatic.

by dr-awkward on Jul 2, 2010 9:21 AM PDT up reply actions  

Haha

wiener. That’s gold Jerry! Gold!

"I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer." --Lasorda

by RexTookMyStash on Jul 2, 2010 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions  

If you have to ask why you're a douche,

you’re probably a red neck

"I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer." --Lasorda

by RexTookMyStash on Jul 2, 2010 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions  

Weaver is now

the K leader and K/9 leader

WTY's ERA+ = 142 : - ) -- Kevin Frandsen > Brandon Wood??????

by Figgi4life on Jul 2, 2010 5:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Weaver rocks.

And If you look at that picture posted earlier, WTY is SO GETTING LAID!

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

by red floyd on Jul 2, 2010 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

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