Maicer Izturis Opens Angels Floodgates at Yankee Stadium
by Rev Halofan on Jul 20, 2010 7:36 PM PDT
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Final Score in the Bronx: Angels 10, Yankees 2
All-Star Yankee pitcher Phil Hughes must have developed a taste for citrus while he was in California for the All Star Game, because he sure served up grapefruits all night. In his first game back from more than a month on the disabled list, Maicer Izturis broke a 2-2 tie with a 2-run HR. Yes, you are reading that right, little Maicer Izturis slapped the face of New Jersey with a bomb to destroy Garden State Yankees.
Mike Napoli added a 2-Run blast 2 innings later and Hideki Matsui hit a 2-run HR the following inning to add insurance to a game that seemed to be out of control early against the Angels. Izturis finished the night with 3 RBI.
Emergency starter Sean O'Sullivan, filling in for the injured and incompetent Scott Kazmir, had a 26pitch, 2-run, 1 BB, 2 hit first inning, but settled down and finished with no more damage in 6 IP, striking out 4. After the 1st, O'Sullivan walked 2 Yankees but allowed no more hits. It was O'Sullivan's first start of 2010 after an earlier callup this year for the bullpen. This was his first start against the Yankees in his career.
I am still pinching myself from this dream of a game and am awaiting Leonardo DiCaprio to enter the house here soon and ask me where the safe with all my money is. Right team, wrong dream, Leo!
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Kicked 'em in the nads, stuffed 'em in a locker & took their lunch money
SOS = POTG
All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine.
SOS panther........
cant ask for more of him than what he gave today…….
and welcome back Mice Tits.
Chan Gailey's #1 Fan!
by norcaliangelsfan on Jul 20, 2010 7:41 PM PDT reply actions
SOS for sure. Maicer was really good today, but I think SOS was much better than anyone expected
Settled down really nice after that rough 1st inning and was rolling.
Anyone think Naps gets to 30 HR's this year?
Chan Gailey's #1 Fan!
by norcaliangelsfan on Jul 20, 2010 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
He'll get pretty damn close.
I say 28.
"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third"
Tommy Lasorda on catcher Mike Scioscia
by sheisalovelyladyandmyapologiestoher on Jul 20, 2010 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I say 30
Aybar is a nowhere man, Sitting in his Nowhere Land, Making all his nowhere plans for nobody.
by princeton11loveshalos on Jul 20, 2010 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I am forced to watch the Yankee broadcast being in NJ
and I was thinking Napoli when the gave out their player of the game, and was somewhat, but not completely suprised when they said it was O’Sullivan
We're putting the band back togehter.
Hey, give the kid a jittery first inning.
On the mound in the Bronx, he had to be shitting his pants sideways.
Let’s hear it for the Sauce! (SOS)
I'd love to vote for both
"That boy is our last hope" - Obi Wan Scioscia, as Francisco Rodriguez left for the Mets. "No, there is another" - Yoda Reagins.
Napo and Aybar got a web gem nominee according to BBTN on that network over there.
"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third"
Tommy Lasorda on catcher Mike Scioscia
by sheisalovelyladyandmyapologiestoher on Jul 20, 2010 7:59 PM PDT reply actions
Naps 30hr?
Sure looks like he’ll grab 30. 30 hr and about 60rbi. Guy hits more solos than I can believe. 2 run shot today? Ok 61rbi.
He needs the assturds in front of him to learn how to get on base.
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by snowhor on Jul 20, 2010 9:14 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Bingo!
How is it his fault if nobody’s on base ahead of him when he hits one?
"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
he is hitting .159 with risp
and is a .215 career hitter with risp.
safe to say, he is more comfortable with nobody on base. He still has more homers with runners on than nobody on this year.
Somewhere, right now, Mickey Hatcher is ruining a swing.
by Quinlan's Goofy Swing on Jul 21, 2010 12:03 AM PDT up reply actions
If he's more comfortable hitting with nobody on, why is he batting .241/.331/.526 with runners on base?
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by snowhor on Jul 21, 2010 11:51 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Maybe Might Mice Tits
can heat this team up. Maybe if this team has confidence in its 3rd base production it will become contagious and they become decent. With SOS being decently nails as a 5th starter i’m feelin good about it.
Now batting, our rookie of the year, Miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiike TROUT!
Who thinks Naps can play 3B?
I’ve mentioned it before, but most of you suckas questioned his range. After seeing him on that hard hit grounder in the 2nd (was is Teix?) I’m even more convinced that we should let Naps mess around at 3B next Spring. He has shown some decent range, and we know he’s got the arm to play 3B.
It would solve a number of problems. 1) Naps could be in the lineup every day, which has proven to be valuable. 2) We could DH Abreu pretty much full time. 3) With Abreu DHing most of the time, we could call up Bourjos for more speed in the OF and on the bases. 4) We won’t have to depend on Wood. 5) Izturis could go back to a super-utility role, which has proven to be all his poor little body can handle. 6) We can let Conger battle with Mathis for the full time catching gig…
I really hope Sosh at least entertains the idea. It could seriously be a huge improvement for the team.
"jut keep winning babt" - Moondoggy
Keep Napoli at first, I think he is more comfortable there.
Frandsen should be our everyday, and I mean every single day, third baseman.
I hate the New York Yankees
Next year I mean, when Morales is back.
I guess we could just as easily try Morales at 3B and keep Napoli at 1B.
"jut keep winning babt" - Moondoggy
by Rally Manatee on Jul 21, 2010 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Napoli at the hot corner
is hilarious.
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on Jul 20, 2010 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
That's sounds like a corner where you buy drugs
W6G -- Unless there's a good trade on the table.
by RexTookMyStash on Jul 20, 2010 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Perhaps even
Angel Dust? Hmmm?
"I came back with an I-Don't-Care attitude. If I had an open shot, I was taking it."
--The Robert Horry
I bleed Purple N' Gold and Silver N' Black... because of this rare condition, I am no longer allowed to donate to the Red Cross.
by The_Power_and_the_Glory_of_Robert_Horry on Jul 20, 2010 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions
mesmerizing screen name.
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on Jul 20, 2010 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Epic struggle of good vs. evil.
also, having a semi-athletic fat guy at 3rd base would prove highly entertaining.
Bring on the 2011 season, im ready!!!
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on Jul 20, 2010 11:26 PM PDT up reply actions
The throw from third to first
Is just as far as the throw from the plate to second base. In other words: Magic Eight-Ball says no.
Throwing from 3B to 1B is easier
than throwing out base-stealers at 2B. A base-stealer gets a bigger jump than a hitter gets out of the batter’s box. Also, a third baseman doesn’t usually have to spring out of a crouching position to throw to 1B, and he’s not inhibited by wearing gear. The biggest trick to playing 3B is occasionally having to throw off-balance while ranging to the left or charging a bunt.
"jut keep winning babt" - Moondoggy
by Rally Manatee on Jul 21, 2010 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Wouldn't be surprised if every ivory tooth in the clubhouse wasn't visible.
Hopefully they can extrapolate a healthy dose of momentum from this game and continue to play at the level we all know they’re capable of.
W6G -- Unless there's a good trade on the table.
Oh yea, and, SOS for POTG
So nice to have some relief from the Kaz headache.
"jut keep winning babt" - Moondoggy
SUCK ON THAT YANKEES FANS
Your multi biilion dollar team was beaten by an AAA Salt Lake City scrub pitcher today!
AH, HA, HA, HA, HA!
Seriously though, SOS did a hell of a job stepping up and doing what was asked of him today. Makes this Angels fan proud.
Your team sucks melkman.
I hate the New York Yankees
...
LOL
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Jul 20, 2010 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Thank you for sharing.
W6G -- Unless there's a good trade on the table.
by RexTookMyStash on Jul 20, 2010 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm sorry, couldn't help but laugh at the arrogance.
I had no idea Napoli could play 1st base so well… Izturis going yard had to be the icing on the cake, though.
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Jul 20, 2010 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Yup, the Orioles are going to overtake you guys any day now.
W6G -- Unless there's a good trade on the table.
by RexTookMyStash on Jul 20, 2010 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed, it's just a matter of time.
Those damned birds!
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Jul 20, 2010 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, it's all over! No postseason for you!
Seriously. just knock down the rays and Sox, will ya???? There’s an AL West Team that needs a wild card….the RANGERS!!!!
Nah, I'd prefer the Rays take the wild card over the Rangers
Although at this rate, we might need the WC for ourselves.
by TheKingfish on Jul 20, 2010 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Maicer should be the DH from now on. Maybe he can stay healthier that way.
Matsui can batboy the rest of the season. The HR he got today does not make up for how bad he sucked all season.
I hate the New York Yankees
What no love for Nipples?
Nipples = POTG
"Fundamentals are a crutch for the talentless" - Kenny Powers
You're the POTG DOV
W6G -- Unless there's a good trade on the table.
by RexTookMyStash on Jul 20, 2010 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
You were first.
W6G -- Unless there's a good trade on the table.
by RexTookMyStash on Jul 20, 2010 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey Rev..
If you see Leo DiCaprio ask him what he did to our bullpen. They gave up no runs. Was this a dream?
you're in limbo...
They want power. We want respect...
by SenorChuckles on Jul 20, 2010 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
For the pregame pick...
The answer was actually no. The Angel starting pitcher did not throw the last pitch in the TOP of the fifth inning, he did throw the last pitch in the BOTTOM of the inning but not the top…
How can an Angels pitcher pitch in the top of an inning in an away game?
W6G -- Unless there's a good trade on the table.
by RexTookMyStash on Jul 20, 2010 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Rev changed the pregame question wording earlier today though it was still very ambiguous.
I hate the New York Yankees
Also ambiguous
W6G -- Unless there's a good trade on the table.
by RexTookMyStash on Jul 20, 2010 11:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Ewwwwww
Or whatever it is that he/she says
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
I know "It's Pat"
Butis Pat a he or a she?
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
The pregame pick was poorly worded.
I bet one point on the technically vorrect (and spiritually incorrect) answer in protest.
by AlanFalcon on Jul 21, 2010 8:02 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
The pregame pick was poorly worded.
I bet one point on the technically correct (and spiritually incorrect) answer in protest.
by AlanFalcon on Jul 21, 2010 8:02 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
We Won!
SOS blew me away from the second inning on. Shock, disbelief, and admiration.
Nice Job by Iz providing the early offensive spark. Nice to have him back.
Angel Pitching, Angel Defense - get past that.
by vladtheimpaler on Jul 20, 2010 10:15 PM PDT reply actions
thank you
for beaiting the Yankees
That place was for diehard sports fans. I only follow my team when they're in the playoffs" - Homer Simpson
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by bestbostonsports on Jul 20, 2010 10:51 PM PDT reply actions
Flagged for trolling
W6G -- Unless there's a good trade on the table.
by RexTookMyStash on Jul 20, 2010 11:14 PM PDT up reply actions
why?
That place was for diehard sports fans. I only follow my team when they're in the playoffs" - Homer Simpson
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by bestbostonsports on Jul 20, 2010 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Flagged for posting redundant questions
W6G -- Unless there's a good trade on the table.
by RexTookMyStash on Jul 20, 2010 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I wish your clam chowder slurping team could beat the Rangers once in a while.
I hate the New York Yankees
Please
Angel Pitching, Angel Defense - get past that.
by vladtheimpaler on Jul 21, 2010 12:32 AM PDT up reply actions
PS
El Tigres blow too.
Angel Pitching, Angel Defense - get past that.
by vladtheimpaler on Jul 21, 2010 12:34 AM PDT up reply actions
oh hey
thanks for beating the Rang…. oh…. right.
Thank you, Nick Adenhart. You will always be remembered. #34
by howiestheman on Jul 21, 2010 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Awesome game!
Big ups to SOS, potg for sure. That strike zone was incredibly tight. I thought for the good hitting yanks would eventually capitalize but our pitchers took care of bidness.
My f-bomb for the month.Oppo Taco is fucking stupid. Someone tell Rojas to stop it. It is really really bad.
by AlohaHalofan on Jul 21, 2010 6:53 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
thought for SURE, for SURE
Proof read failure…
by AlohaHalofan on Jul 21, 2010 6:55 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
And congrats to Cath619!
I believe she saw her first Angels win at Yankee stadium this year???
"The world is made for people who aren't cursed with self-awareness." - Annie Savoy
I am now 1-4, stemming from last Sept. 14
Thanks – Because of this website, I feel a lot less lonely as a displaced Angels fan. :)
.159 w/risp???
That would put Naps in our top three in that category wouldn’t it??? I’d trade all those solo shots for a catcher who could actually maybe throw out a runner every now and then
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