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I'm not going to watch any spring training games!

I want to save his first AB as an Angels, for game 1 of the 2012 season!

"Every time I think I’m out, they pull me back in" -George Costanza

by Howie's Batting Title on Dec 19, 2011 2:44 PM PST via mobile reply actions

I hope he wrecks the Ballpark in Arlington

This video would be so much cooler if he were wearing an Angel uni

by TheAntiSox on Dec 19, 2011 2:52 PM PST reply actions

I cant wait!

I have a feeling he’s going to own that park just like Vlad once did………… By the way, those bastards over at Lone star ball have a fan post on their home page talking smack about us.. Needless to say I am now banned from that site….

"I Bleed Angel red"

by Angels Angel on Dec 19, 2011 3:09 PM PST reply actions

kind of a rite of passage

by Rev Halofan on Dec 19, 2011 3:52 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs

I been meaning to join their blog, but I never use my laptop.

"Stay loyal to the Angels. As for me, I'm jumping on the Nationals bandwagon, later." -Daniel Sirca

by migfig on Dec 19, 2011 3:56 PM PST via mobile up reply actions

I'm a little upset about my banning.

It was so anticlimactic.

Winning doesn't matter. -Lyle

by 5thStarter on Dec 19, 2011 7:10 PM PST up reply actions

Over half of their threads crash on my work comp

Are there really that many gifs worth showing down in Tejas?

Scioscialist Party of America - Redistributing your defense since 2000.

by Commander_Nate on Dec 19, 2011 3:58 PM PST up reply actions

every damn thread

goes insanly off topic and has abot 50 comments on baseball and 500 comments on other shit

"id take 5th Dimention Wormhole Rivera over Wells any day of the week"
-clover_black

by the king of CERA on Dec 19, 2011 4:00 PM PST up reply actions

Irony

This thread is supposed to be about Pujols, and you are going off topic by talking smack about how Lone Star fans go off topic in their threads. I’m not coming to their defense, just thought it was funny.

Where were you on December 8th, 2011 - Pujols Day?

by Rally Manatee on Dec 19, 2011 4:30 PM PST up reply actions

lol

truf

"id take 5th Dimention Wormhole Rivera over Wells any day of the week"
-clover_black

by the king of CERA on Dec 19, 2011 5:21 PM PST up reply actions

Damn... I've never been banned...

Probably because I only posted to offer sympathy when the guy fell off the upper deck.

If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?

by red floyd on Dec 19, 2011 4:35 PM PST up reply actions

Red, I was trying to have a nice conversation as I had for a week until someone looked

At my profile pick and just lost it. So apparently legitimate opinions and conversations do not matter in the LSB rodeo arena. Now I can not wait to sweep them at which time I will re appear on their site to remind them that they have a better pitching and hitting line up than the Angels.
I still can not believe they banned me, I am a nice guy!

CONGER, CONGER, CONGER !!!

by steelgolf on Dec 19, 2011 7:33 PM PST up reply actions

Yeah, well, what do you expect from LSB?

BTW, that yahoo spam is still coming out sporadically.

If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?

by red floyd on Dec 19, 2011 8:35 PM PST up reply actions

I got kicked out for asking why DOV was banned

Thin skinned lot.

Unlike this cat, my love for the LAA will never die.

by NathanielS on Dec 19, 2011 9:10 PM PST up reply actions

LSBin ball

The neighbor is a cranky irish expat. He if wanted no snakes, he shoulda stayed in Ireland.
-Moondoggy

by DAD OF VLAD on Dec 19, 2011 10:18 PM PST up reply actions

Did they go Geg Halman on you?

"One time, when we got back to the locker room, all of our clothes were gone," Trout recalled. "They left me a Lady Gaga costume and I had to wear it."

by 44FAN on Dec 19, 2011 4:39 PM PST up reply actions

I hate that one of the commenters on LSB is named Black Francis.

That name is way too cool for a Rangers fan.

Winning doesn't matter. -Lyle

by 5thStarter on Dec 19, 2011 7:17 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs

I'm saving my ban for later...

by TheAntiSox on Dec 19, 2011 10:56 PM PST up reply actions

Circling the Bases and MLB Facts and Rumors have Abreu

asking for a trade

by Unclearnie on Dec 19, 2011 3:54 PM PST reply actions

"would welcome" and "wouldn't shy away from" are far from "asking"

Just googled “Abreu trade” and those article headlines came up.

MLB Trade Rumors has the “would welcome” title on theirs

I love this team.

by Downing Rules on Dec 19, 2011 4:18 PM PST up reply actions

It looked like his bat speed was a little slow there...

I think he is on the downside of his career….

Bring on the OREO Line!

by angelskid2210 on Dec 19, 2011 4:11 PM PST reply actions

Also, did you notice his PA/BRG%?! It's like so low!

Not to mention his SBR/PA%!

Winning doesn't matter. -Lyle

by 5thStarter on Dec 19, 2011 7:13 PM PST up reply actions

Actually his Plate Appearance/Bright Red Gear % is near 1.000

And his Sites on Baseball Reference/Plate Appearance % is the best of any qualified player since they started the website.

by Halowitz on Dec 19, 2011 7:36 PM PST via mobile up reply actions

Excellent points.

However, I was referring to his Plate Appearance/Big Red Bat percentage, which is very low. You know who had the best PA/BRG% on the Halos last year? Abreu.

And the other one was Scratched Balls Ratio/Plate Appearance percentage, which was also very low.

Winning doesn't matter. -Lyle

by 5thStarter on Dec 19, 2011 7:46 PM PST up reply actions

Darn, I'm a bit high.

Plate Appearance/Big Red Gum percentage. Still Abreu, though.

Winning doesn't matter. -Lyle

by 5thStarter on Dec 19, 2011 7:48 PM PST up reply actions

That first one was absolutely murdered...

…it should have had a health and safety warning attached

I see red people

by The Limey on Dec 19, 2011 4:31 PM PST reply actions

Seeing MacGwire in that video made me think

What would be the chances of bringing him over to Anaheim too? Now that LaRussa and Pujols are gone…

But I know that’s kind of Sosh’s decision, and however insane it may be, there is no way he dumps Hatcher. Plus, is there any bad blood between Sosh and Mac because of the ’88 WS? Double Plus, would our FO willingly associate with an admitted steroid user? The Angels org seems pretty tough on the issue (i.e. refusing to sign Bonds/Manny and benching GMHGHJr.).

Where were you on December 8th, 2011 - Pujols Day?

by Rally Manatee on Dec 19, 2011 4:37 PM PST reply actions

Arte is pretty Anti-PED

andro whaddevvah

by Rev Halofan on Dec 19, 2011 5:23 PM PST up reply actions

It's true

Arte could have stomached the Wells/Napoli trade, but then Tony had to go and test positive for Del Scorcho…. Goodbye!

Jim Bowden on Tony Reagins.

Style: Authoritative, brilliant baseball mind who works well in the trifecta with owner Arte Moreno and manager Mike Scioscia. Builds teams on pitching and defense up the middle. Active at trade deadlines, will trade prospects and has the resources to acquire All-Stars

by MH252525 on Dec 19, 2011 6:29 PM PST up reply actions

Gee....you think Ogando throws Pujols a fastball at all next season?

I can’t wait to see the first at bat Pujols has against him, if nothing else just to watch Ogando’s knees shake.

by Doctor Wu on Dec 19, 2011 4:53 PM PST reply actions

There was a great article about that exact thing on roto the other day.

Here is the link
Basically, Albert is the best fastball hitter, like, ever. Unfortunately for pitchers, he also destroys sliders, changeups, curves, etc… He has never hit against a knuckleballer, but it probably wouldnt change much. He also has amazing plate discipline so dont try and pitch around him or he will just take the walk.

by Balls and Strikes on Dec 19, 2011 11:03 PM PST up reply actions