Jeff Mathis Trade Nets Angels Brad Mills
by Rev Halofan on Dec 3, 2011 10:30 AM PST
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If you had "Saturday morning at 8:00 AM Pacific Time when the wind had swept heavy on the borderline" in the "When will the Angels rid themselves of the worst player in their history?" Pool, well... just like the Angels and every one of their fans, YOU are a winner.
Angels General Manager Jerry Dipoto traded Catcher Jeff Mathis to the Toronto Blue Jays for pitcher Brad Mills on Saturday.
Before you get too excited that the Angels got anything of value for the least beloved catcher in club history, note the shocking even-ness of the trade:
- Mills has a career ERA+ of 51
- Mathis has a career OPS+ of 50
Can you name two general managers who read BaseballReferenceDotCom?
Dipoto has password to the internet and can be seen simplifying the pros and cons of making premium dumps instead of taking premium dumps.
In Mills, Tyler Chatwood has basically been replaced by a pre-arbitration 27-year old lefty and the catching situation of Anaheim now keeps hope alive. As for Toronto's motivations, SB Nation's Grant Brisbee breaks down that which may initially appear ludicrous:
The Blue Jays lost Jose Molina to free agency, and they were likely looking for a defense-first catcher to pair with J.P. Arencibia. But why go defense-first when you can go defense-only?
Full circle ex-Angel Molina Brothers karma takes a bite out of the thirty pieces of Napoli that Mister Post-Riccardi grabbed in January!
Brisbee looks a little deeper at the numbers MIlls has compiled in the majors and minors:
To get Mathis, they traded away Brad Mills, a 26-year-old starter, who owns an 8.57 ERA in 14 major league games. His stats in AAA were more encouraging, though, as he owned a 4.32 ERA with a respectable K/BB ratio. The ERA might seem high for AAA, but he played in Las Vegas, which is like Coors Field, but drunk.
Halos Heaven director of Social Media PATTIMELT broke the news here practically before sunrise.
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I swear if Mathis resurrects his career with the Jays, I will look at this trade........
and STILL be overjoyed!
Jeffy, youwerealovelycatcherandmyapologiestoyou.
Your Angels: Telling Pythagoras to go to hell since 2004.
by sheisalovelyladyandmyapologiestoher on Dec 3, 2011 10:34 AM PST reply actions 10 recs
now CONFIRMED by Angels..
EKayAngels Eric Kay
OFFICIAL – #Angels acquire LHP Brad Mills from #Toronto for Jeff Mathis…Best to Jeff, one of the good guys and a pleasure to work with
by pattimelt on Dec 3, 2011 10:36 AM PST reply actions 8 recs
Took an entire year to finally send the right catcher to Toronto
All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine.
by Quad Fin Rider on Dec 3, 2011 10:40 AM PST reply actions 12 recs
Happy Days
I take it you don't have the DOV Secret Decoder Ring
You need to drink more ovaltine
-Quad Fin Rider
by DAD OF VLAD on Dec 3, 2011 10:41 AM PST reply actions 10 recs
He can keep his tongue or his hands
But not both.
R.I.P. Nick Adenhart - Always an Angel
by Kernel on Dec 3, 2011 10:49 AM PST up reply actions 9 recs
everything must be green in this thread
I take it you don't have the DOV Secret Decoder Ring
You need to drink more ovaltine
-Quad Fin Rider
by DAD OF VLAD on Dec 3, 2011 10:41 AM PST reply actions 10 recs
grow up
Napoli's 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th homers of the year (four more than Jeff Mathis' career total) rained down on Angel Stadium like knives from the ceiling.
by 44FAN on Dec 3, 2011 2:21 PM PST up reply actions 7 recs
rec up
I take it you don't have the DOV Secret Decoder Ring
You need to drink more ovaltine
-Quad Fin Rider
by DAD OF VLAD on Dec 3, 2011 2:55 PM PST up reply actions 9 recs
JDP's hallmark trade!
Even if he never makes another move, he’s been a successful Angels GM.
Trust the Deception
by Rally Manatee on Dec 3, 2011 10:41 AM PST reply actions 11 recs
You know that team that still has Jeff Mathis but traded away Mike Napoli?
That’s the BLUE JAYS!
by lightupthehalo29 on Dec 3, 2011 10:43 AM PST reply actions 15 recs
if only they still had VW
"You realize that Ive been posting on AN since 07 on this name and I am one of the most rec'ed posters there right?" - Some tool named Designatedforassignment from Athletics Nation
by 2pintsofbooze on Dec 3, 2011 10:46 AM PST up reply actions 7 recs
Very relieved
I made a vow that I wouldn’t spend any money on the Angels if they kept Premium, and I was dreaded having to stay true to my word. Now I can go order my spring training tickets!
Trust the Deception
by Rally Manatee on Dec 3, 2011 10:45 AM PST reply actions 6 recs
This was my Spring Training 2012 gating item
ARIZONA … HERE WE COME!!!!!!!!
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on Dec 3, 2011 10:55 AM PST via mobile up reply actions 7 recs
Papa Soth crying
Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl Champs Tony Romo Super Bowl MVP
-Me, October 3,2011
by KB_24 on Dec 3, 2011 10:48 AM PST reply actions 5 recs
Virtual hugs and high fives to all of you!
Trust the Deception
by Rally Manatee on Dec 3, 2011 10:49 AM PST reply actions 5 recs
Is this for real? I just woke up.
Willits? Check. Reagins? Check. Waiting on Mathis
by hauldog on Dec 3, 2011 10:50 AM PST reply actions 5 recs
So did the Angels front office.
Your Angels: Telling Pythagoras to go to hell since 2004.
by sheisalovelyladyandmyapologiestoher on Dec 3, 2011 10:51 AM PST up reply actions 12 recs
Well played
Willits? Check. Reagins? Check. Waiting on Mathis
by hauldog on Dec 3, 2011 10:52 AM PST up reply actions 5 recs
You sir, have to change your sig!
by Duh..Angels on Dec 3, 2011 11:40 AM PST up reply actions 5 recs
Mathis? Check. Waiting on Vernon
go long with extenze...i do
by angelsownredsux on Dec 3, 2011 11:45 AM PST up reply actions 5 recs
WELLS WILL NEVER HAPPEN
TO MUCH MONEY
I take it you don't have the DOV Secret Decoder Ring
You need to drink more ovaltine
-Quad Fin Rider
by DAD OF VLAD on Dec 3, 2011 11:46 AM PST up reply actions 5 recs
If that happens JDP does that
Then he goes to Disney land and can retire.
by mustang6944 on Dec 3, 2011 3:29 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
Just wait... if he does trade him, you'll see.
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
by red floyd on Dec 3, 2011 4:22 PM PST up reply actions 7 recs
True. I will do that now.
Willits? Check. Reagins? Check. Waiting on Mathis
by hauldog on Dec 3, 2011 11:46 AM PST up reply actions 6 recs
+1
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on Dec 3, 2011 10:55 AM PST via mobile up reply actions 6 recs
The final chapter
Who wrote the saga of Big Mike, Little Mike, and Jeffy? It’s time for the final chapter to be written! Please?!
Trust the Deception
by Rally Manatee on Dec 3, 2011 10:51 AM PST reply actions 5 recs
I thought it was a WiHaloFan piece
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on Dec 3, 2011 10:56 AM PST via mobile up reply actions 5 recs
Suboptimal, wasn't it?
Light up that halo! RIP, Nick.
by Clutch on Dec 3, 2011 11:04 AM PST up reply actions 5 recs
No Kaz, No Fraudney, No Piñata, No Willits and now No Premium
We only have Vern left to kick around now
All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine.
by Quad Fin Rider on Dec 3, 2011 10:54 AM PST reply actions 5 recs
And no Del Ninja
Trust the Deception
by Rally Manatee on Dec 3, 2011 10:56 AM PST up reply actions 5 recs
Addition by subtraction !
Sometimes it is easier to make your team better than you think….
Getting rid of bad players often times helps you as much as adding good ones.
The subtraction of Fraudney and Mathis are reasons to celebrate!
by Jack Frostt on Dec 3, 2011 7:48 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
I'm fine with just having one player to kick around.
I’d be even better with no player to kick around.
Mire el pollo grande! Mire el pollo grande!
by The_Question on Dec 3, 2011 11:03 AM PST up reply actions 5 recs
Bobby Wilson
Boby Abreu? Vernon?
Oh wait, he’s gonna be 30/.300….
Tim Salmon + Yankee cap = HOF.
by gitchogritchoffmypetis on Dec 3, 2011 2:34 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
Dipoto actually got something in return for Jeff Mathis.
This guy impresses me more and more with each passing day.
Let’s celebrate!
by lifegrind on Dec 3, 2011 10:55 AM PST reply actions 6 recs
I like the trade Jerry Dipoto is a smart GM Tony Reagins costed us to go six steps backwards
Blue jays still non-tender him, and the Angles could still sign Mathis if they wanted too, I really like Dipoto alot and Tony Reagins costed us to go six steps backwards
by Angels Gene on Dec 3, 2011 10:56 AM PST reply actions 5 recs
Why the hell would the Angels sign Mathis?
Thats blasphemy in these parts.
CONGER, CONGER, CONGER !!!
by steelgolf on Dec 3, 2011 11:33 AM PST up reply actions 6 recs
BE GONE !!!!
You will Banished for such blasphemy and fed to rapid rally monkeys who suffered for Mathis insolence.
by mustang6944 on Dec 3, 2011 3:33 PM PST up reply actions 6 recs
This is the one post on this thread
THAT DOES NOT DESERVED TO BE REC’D!
Formerly Haloforlife...
by Showtime! on Dec 4, 2011 1:03 AM PST up reply actions 4 recs
Jerry Dipoto "gets it"
it = HH wish list
by river-z on Dec 3, 2011 10:59 AM PST reply actions 5 recs
best december ever
I take it you don't have the DOV Secret Decoder Ring
You need to drink more ovaltine
-Quad Fin Rider
by DAD OF VLAD on Dec 3, 2011 11:00 AM PST reply actions 5 recs
what month did you get married in?
Birthdays?
Setting you up?
by eyespy on Dec 3, 2011 1:28 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
Married May
Birthday – April
Angels World Series Win October
I take it you don't have the DOV Secret Decoder Ring
You need to drink more ovaltine
-Quad Fin Rider
by DAD OF VLAD on Dec 3, 2011 1:47 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
finn's birthday is this month
I take it you don't have the DOV Secret Decoder Ring
You need to drink more ovaltine
-Quad Fin Rider
by DAD OF VLAD on Dec 3, 2011 2:19 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
ya
i was so excited i forgot
i welcome the hate below
I take it you don't have the DOV Secret Decoder Ring
You need to drink more ovaltine
-Quad Fin Rider
by DAD OF VLAD on Dec 3, 2011 3:06 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
You are safe
Only because this is the greatest day in Angels History post World Series.
by mustang6944 on Dec 3, 2011 3:34 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
If Dipoto finds a way to dispose of Wells, HH will have an orgasm.
by LAA101010 on Dec 3, 2011 11:01 AM PST reply actions 8 recs
The site will just explode.
And a smouldering pile of happy faces will be all that remains.
So I have this rock in the back yard that does nothing but sit there so I named it Juan Rivera.
by hobbit_86 on Dec 3, 2011 11:04 AM PST up reply actions 6 recs
Arma-freaking-geddon
Can’t be far off.
"If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base." ~Dave Barry
by LAASurfin on Dec 3, 2011 11:02 AM PST reply actions 5 recs
Lyle Spencer's Armageddon = December 3rd, 2011
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on Dec 3, 2011 11:05 AM PST reply actions 5 recs
Only my second comment but...
Thank you, sweet Lord Baby Jesus, our long national nightmare is over and we sent him to Canada!
"Sometimes I doubt your commitment to SPARKLE MOTION!!"- Ms. Farmer from Donnie Darko
by frmysteryman on Dec 3, 2011 11:09 AM PST reply actions 6 recs
In the words of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.......
“Free at last, free at last…thank God almighty, we are free at last!” This day, December 3, 2011 should be declared a national holiday…I know that in my house, we’ll celebrate every December 3rd to commemorate the day that Premium finally went away! I haven’t felt this good since Erstad caught the final out of the 2002 series!
by spiritof1979 on Dec 3, 2011 11:09 AM PST reply actions 7 recs
Don't Cheapen King's Words
Six Years of “Premium” hardly equate 2+ centuries of racism, discrimination and slavery. Yes, this is an amazing day, but pleaaaaaaaaaaase.
by 'Nert on Dec 3, 2011 6:10 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
Dude, you're being too literal.
I’m sure no one here is equating Mathis’ trade to the one of the most important civil rights and humanitarian activists in our nations history. Quit being so PC and rejoice in Premium’s departure bro!
YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....
by halofolife on Dec 4, 2011 10:07 PM PST up reply actions 4 recs
First post on Bluebird Banter, regarding the trade =
Oh my gosh for JEFF MATHIS. WHY IS THIS HAPPENING
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on Dec 3, 2011 11:10 AM PST reply actions 9 recs
Karma!
"If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base." ~Dave Barry
by LAASurfin on Dec 3, 2011 11:11 AM PST up reply actions 6 recs
It is a biotch!
Your Angels: Telling Pythagoras to go to hell since 2004.
by sheisalovelyladyandmyapologiestoher on Dec 3, 2011 11:14 AM PST up reply actions 6 recs
It was somewhat difficult to find...
the fanshot was merely titled A TRADE in all caps
go long with extenze...i do
by angelsownredsux on Dec 3, 2011 11:16 AM PST up reply actions 5 recs
the internet is kinda new in canada
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on Dec 3, 2011 11:19 AM PST up reply actions 5 recs
girls on the internet
thats what caused it
Rent this for cheap!!
by Bowling_Guy25 on Dec 3, 2011 11:40 AM PST up reply actions 6 recs
They felt bad for the Wells/Napoli trade.
Call it the player to be named later clause.
by mustang6944 on Dec 3, 2011 3:37 PM PST up reply actions 6 recs
Greatest trade in Halo history!!!
Mr. Dipoto… I think I’m falling in love with you!
Life is short, enjoy the ride.
by The Mikay on Dec 3, 2011 11:14 AM PST reply actions 6 recs
DO YOU BELIEVE IN MIRACLES?!?!?
We are finally free of Mathis’ Premium talent. Thank you Toronto, and by all means, feel free to send Jeffy to Tejas.
YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....
by halofolife on Dec 3, 2011 11:16 AM PST reply actions 5 recs
Such joy I feel on this greenest of threads
go long with extenze...i do
by angelsownredsux on Dec 3, 2011 11:17 AM PST reply actions 5 recs
Beautiful
Defending maligned chants since 2009
by Gorbachav5 on Dec 3, 2011 11:20 AM PST reply actions 5 recs
The math isn't adding up..
the Angels made a smart baseball move!!
i have a trumboner.
by truhalo on Dec 3, 2011 11:20 AM PST via mobile reply actions 5 recs
Are we even allowed to do that?
Your Angels: Telling Pythagoras to go to hell since 2004.
by sheisalovelyladyandmyapologiestoher on Dec 3, 2011 11:22 AM PST up reply actions 5 recs
Something crazy has been going on in the Angels FO since October 28th..
by TheKingfish on Dec 3, 2011 11:43 AM PST up reply actions 5 recs
It's a revolution.
I couldn't come up with anything witty. Damn it.
by GutterDem0n on Dec 3, 2011 11:53 AM PST up reply actions 5 recs
We-ell, you know...
DIpoto’s gonna change the world.
Self-realization. I was thinking of the immortal words of Socrates, who said, "I drank what?"
The Geek.
by The OC Sports Geek on Dec 3, 2011 3:31 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
He is the second coming
and this is the Angels rapture.
by mustang6944 on Dec 3, 2011 3:39 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
i know one thing about math
mathissucks
I take it you don't have the DOV Secret Decoder Ring
You need to drink more ovaltine
-Quad Fin Rider
by DAD OF VLAD on Dec 3, 2011 11:23 AM PST up reply actions 5 recs
But ya know all sorts of things about meth.
methisrocks
by Turks Teeth on Dec 3, 2011 2:35 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 5 recs
hallelujah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
conger > mathis
by ihigh on Dec 3, 2011 11:22 AM PST reply actions 5 recs
common sense prevails
yeah. now go and sign a couple of big name free agents.
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
by Dono Romantico on Dec 3, 2011 11:24 AM PST reply actions 5 recs
This my friends could possible be the second greatest day in Angels hisotry.
by sunsforlife34 on Dec 3, 2011 11:24 AM PST reply actions 5 recs
Championship come and go
Mathis is gone FOREVER
I take it you don't have the DOV Secret Decoder Ring
You need to drink more ovaltine
-Quad Fin Rider
by DAD OF VLAD on Dec 3, 2011 11:28 AM PST up reply actions 7 recs
Conger to split time or trade bait?
I am aware I am completely disregarding Wilson.
They want power. We want respect...
by SenorChuckles on Dec 3, 2011 11:26 AM PST reply actions 5 recs
It's MATHIS DAY!!!!
It came early this year.
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
by red floyd on Dec 3, 2011 11:28 AM PST reply actions 5 recs
This Feels Like...
Christmas, my birthday and the day I lost my Virginity all wrapped into one day. Today, Angel fans are the luckiest men and woman alive!
by YouthofToday on Dec 3, 2011 11:28 AM PST reply actions 5 recs
DONT FORGET ABOUT THE LUCKY CHILDREN
I take it you don't have the DOV Secret Decoder Ring
You need to drink more ovaltine
-Quad Fin Rider
by DAD OF VLAD on Dec 3, 2011 11:32 AM PST up reply actions 5 recs
FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Angels playoff chances just increased 5 fold.
A wise man does not need advice and a fool won't take it.
by angelslogic on Dec 3, 2011 11:28 AM PST reply actions 5 recs
Woo hoo!!!!
A wise man does not need advice and a fool won't take it.
by angelslogic on Dec 3, 2011 11:30 AM PST reply actions 8 recs
You took the words out of my mouth!
Life is short, enjoy the ride.
by The Mikay on Dec 3, 2011 11:35 AM PST up reply actions 5 recs
i'm going to the winter meetings
might have to kiss DiPoto
by Halos in DE on Dec 3, 2011 11:32 AM PST reply actions 5 recs
What are you doing there?
Willits? Check. Reagins? Check. Waiting on Mathis
by hauldog on Dec 3, 2011 11:47 AM PST up reply actions 6 recs
right before the MLB winter meetings is the Minor League Winter Meetings (same place)
Huge job fair. 500 job OPENINGS. I have worked for two minor league teams in the past. I hope to have some big news soon, however, it would probably bar me from posting on here.
o and totally worth the five bucks i paid to get internet on my flight.
by Halos in DE on Dec 3, 2011 12:16 PM PST up reply actions 6 recs
Good luck man
Willits? Check. Reagins? Check. Waiting on Mathis
by hauldog on Dec 3, 2011 12:18 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
Brush up on your advance metrics
and remember to kiss JDP’s ring and address him as his holiness.
by mustang6944 on Dec 3, 2011 3:43 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
Yesssssssssssssssss!
Mike Trout- The Man, The NOW, The Legend
by miketrout on Dec 3, 2011 11:35 AM PST via mobile reply actions 5 recs
It's a trap?
Is it guilt leftover from the VW fleecing from last year?
It blows my mind that there is someone employed by an MLB organization that can utter the phrase “I traded for Jeff Mathis”
by Wytelitning on Dec 3, 2011 11:36 AM PST via mobile reply actions 5 recs
The Angels offensive "black hole" has moved on
the world has now found some balance.
CONGER, CONGER, CONGER !!!
by steelgolf on Dec 3, 2011 11:38 AM PST reply actions 5 recs
Dear Jeff,
you probably are a nice guy, but it is time to come to the self realization that you suck at having your bat meet a ball for positive results, in other words, a .174 batting average will get you fired.
CONGER, CONGER, CONGER !!!
by steelgolf on Dec 3, 2011 11:40 AM PST reply actions 5 recs
Jeffy, you blow.
Green me!!
I couldn't come up with anything witty. Damn it.
by GutterDem0n on Dec 3, 2011 11:41 AM PST reply actions 5 recs
Kinda hilarious seeing the female response to the news on Facebook
I know it’s not everybody but a good 80% of the women are ridiculously disappointed that he’s gone now
by Epic Dean on Dec 3, 2011 11:43 AM PST reply actions 5 recs
REAL FANS ARE ON HALOHEAVEN.COM
I take it you don't have the DOV Secret Decoder Ring
You need to drink more ovaltine
-Quad Fin Rider
by DAD OF VLAD on Dec 3, 2011 11:44 AM PST up reply actions 5 recs
Not hard to picture Lyle Spencer's reaction to the news
All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine.
by Quad Fin Rider on Dec 3, 2011 11:44 AM PST reply actions 6 recs
REAL REACTION
I take it you don't have the DOV Secret Decoder Ring
You need to drink more ovaltine
-Quad Fin Rider
by DAD OF VLAD on Dec 3, 2011 11:46 AM PST up reply actions 5 recs
I wonder how Soth and Lyle are holding up.
Probably inconsolable right now, listening to country music, and reminiscing on Jeffy’s Premium Intangible.
YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....
by halofolife on Dec 3, 2011 11:48 AM PST up reply actions 5 recs
I have to admit, this bums me out. I liked Mathis, he's a great player.
"Lose your pants and only good things can happen."-MayhemInTheHood
by Mayheminthehood on Dec 3, 2011 11:45 AM PST reply actions 5 recs
hehe
go long with extenze...i do
by angelsownredsux on Dec 3, 2011 11:47 AM PST up reply actions 5 recs
This is doing nothing to combat my morning wood.
by BigGame48 on Dec 3, 2011 11:47 AM PST reply actions 5 recs
haha
its called Halowood :P
go long with extenze...i do
by angelsownredsux on Dec 3, 2011 11:50 AM PST up reply actions 5 recs
What a great week to be an Angels fan.
Front Office making smart moves. Awesome.
Light up that halo! RIP, Nick.
by Clutch on Dec 3, 2011 11:50 AM PST reply actions 5 recs
Isn't it!
A wise man does not need advice and a fool won't take it.
by angelslogic on Dec 3, 2011 11:53 AM PST up reply actions 5 recs
So does everyone who posts in this thread get rec'ed?
waits patiently
by jessthelion on Dec 3, 2011 11:51 AM PST reply actions 7 recs
Jeff, reacting to having to move away from Big Mike.
A wise man does not need advice and a fool won't take it.
by angelslogic on Dec 3, 2011 11:52 AM PST reply actions 8 recs
I couldn't come up with anything witty. Damn it.
by GutterDem0n on Dec 3, 2011 11:56 AM PST up reply actions 16 recs
Put an x in the subject line so people can hide the gif.
I’ve told you this about five times tough guy
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Dec 3, 2011 12:30 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
I actually forgot about that.
But I followed up the next one with a headline. My bad.
I couldn't come up with anything witty. Damn it.
by GutterDem0n on Dec 3, 2011 12:58 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
And the Angel's fan confidence poll SOARS!
by lightupthehalo29 on Dec 3, 2011 11:54 AM PST reply actions 5 recs
It helps that the Angels no longer employ the Jeff Mathis of general managers.
Having a real GM is so freaking awesome!!!
Life is short, enjoy the ride.
by The Mikay on Dec 3, 2011 11:57 AM PST up reply actions 5 recs
Keith Law is tearing into Lyle Spencer on Twitter.
He is must be inconsolable.
I took your stash.
by blochead on Dec 3, 2011 11:54 AM PST reply actions 5 recs
When do the winter meetings star again?
by sunsforlife34 on Dec 3, 2011 11:56 AM PST reply actions 5 recs
One day before Del Taco Tony would get there.
Your Angels: Telling Pythagoras to go to hell since 2004.
by sheisalovelyladyandmyapologiestoher on Dec 3, 2011 12:03 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
actually MiLB is Saturday
but most people are down there
by Halos in DE on Dec 3, 2011 12:17 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
THIS CARD IS WORTH MILLIONS NOW
I take it you don't have the DOV Secret Decoder Ring
You need to drink more ovaltine
-Quad Fin Rider
by DAD OF VLAD on Dec 3, 2011 11:59 AM PST reply actions 6 recs
2012 WS Champions
C- Conger/Iannetta
1B- Votto
2B- Kendrick
3B- Callaspo
SS- Aybar
LF- Trout
CF- Bourjos
RF- Hunter
DH- Morales
by LAA101010 on Dec 3, 2011 12:00 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
HOW DID WE GET VOTTO?
I take it you don't have the DOV Secret Decoder Ring
You need to drink more ovaltine
-Quad Fin Rider
by DAD OF VLAD on Dec 3, 2011 12:02 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
Mathis is not on the Angels anymore
anything is possible
by LAA101010 on Dec 3, 2011 12:04 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
because Mathis is no longer in our lineup
it’s simple arithmetic
go long with extenze...i do
by angelsownredsux on Dec 3, 2011 12:37 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
WRONG CATCHER TRADED LAST YEAR TO THE BLUE JAYS
I take it you don't have the DOV Secret Decoder Ring
You need to drink more ovaltine
-Quad Fin Rider
by DAD OF VLAD on Dec 3, 2011 12:02 PM PST reply actions 9 recs
I'm sure Sosh would still disagree with that assessment.
Thank goodness Arte finally woke up & upgraded the front office!
Life is short, enjoy the ride.
by The Mikay on Dec 3, 2011 12:04 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
THERE WAS NO UPGRADES
THIS WAS A CLEAN OUT BURN UP NEW FRONT OFFICE
LOVING IT
I take it you don't have the DOV Secret Decoder Ring
You need to drink more ovaltine
-Quad Fin Rider
by DAD OF VLAD on Dec 3, 2011 12:05 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
Thank you for the courtesy trade Blue Jays.
We deserved this after you shafted us in the Vernon Wells trade.
The 2011 Angels, the biggest cocktease ever.
by Angelsrthebest101 on Dec 3, 2011 12:07 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
Tee-hee!
I couldn't come up with anything witty. Damn it.
by GutterDem0n on Dec 3, 2011 12:09 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
This abortion of a thread is impossible to read.
I do not care though because Mathis is GONE
Willits? Check. Reagins? Check. Waiting on Mathis
by hauldog on Dec 3, 2011 12:13 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
Poor Jays fans...
don’t even realize what is about to happen. In just a few short months they are going to have the pitching staff go into Farrell’s office one by one and request to have Mathis catch their games.
Backup catcher quickly becomes shared duty and JPA sees increased time as DH. Cancer spreads throughout the lineup, Lyle Spencer smiles, and Canada eventually stops watching baseball altogether.
by Wytelitning on Dec 3, 2011 12:22 PM PST via mobile reply actions 5 recs
lol
2011, it's going to be a heck of year, or not
by salmonforever on Dec 3, 2011 12:26 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
:Dyeah
look what he did for WTY career.
by mustang6944 on Dec 3, 2011 4:13 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
You know how sometimes
When you rag on a guy so much for so long that when he finally leaves, you realize just how much fun it was to rag on him and you actually wish he was still there?
Mathis is not one of those guys that elicits that reaction.
by Spird on Dec 3, 2011 12:26 PM PST reply actions 8 recs
It's a great day in Haloville!!!
2011, it's going to be a heck of year, or not
by salmonforever on Dec 3, 2011 12:28 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
Mr Dipoto, my wife would like to bake you some cookies
or maybe a cup cake bouquet.
CONGER, CONGER, CONGER !!!
by steelgolf on Dec 3, 2011 12:29 PM PST reply actions 6 recs
What about a cookie bouquet?
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Dec 3, 2011 12:31 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
Cookies don't make quite the same bouquet look
my wife does these cupcake bouquets where she frosts the cupcakes, and when arranged in the bouquet, they look like different colored carnations.
CONGER, CONGER, CONGER !!!
by steelgolf on Dec 3, 2011 12:39 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
I quit my job yesterday. Mathis is gone. This fucken week rules balls!!
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Dec 3, 2011 12:29 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
HAD TO COME IN TODAY TO WORK
BEST DAY EVER
I take it you don't have the DOV Secret Decoder Ring
You need to drink more ovaltine
-Quad Fin Rider
by DAD OF VLAD on Dec 3, 2011 1:19 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
Yeah, I decided not to come into work anymore. It's a great feeling.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Dec 3, 2011 1:43 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
close strike
"Basketball fights last two punches. Make sure you throw both of them." - John Thompson Jr.
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by Chris Haines on Dec 5, 2011 10:17 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Congratulations!
"And that’s why to hell with the traffic, Diane, we’re staying until the end of the game, and that’s final." ~brokenyard, 8/18/11
by cath619 on Dec 3, 2011 7:29 PM PST up reply actions 4 recs
For all the Gauchos on here, I just lit a couch on fire.
Willits? Check. Reagins? Check. Waiting on Mathis
by hauldog on Dec 3, 2011 12:36 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
Haha. Burn baby burn!
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Dec 3, 2011 12:37 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
Finals at UCSB, lets burn a couch!!
2011, it's going to be a heck of year, or not
by salmonforever on Dec 3, 2011 12:52 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
My younger daughter is a Gaucho
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
by red floyd on Dec 5, 2011 10:55 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Great Writeup, Rev
Love the “Girl from the North Country” reference.
by jjackflash on Dec 3, 2011 12:38 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
Springsteen Dylan reference for folks smarter than Lyle Spencer.
by Rev Halofan on Dec 3, 2011 1:07 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
When is Toronto coming to Anacrime?
What kind of reception will he get?
BOOOO!!!
?
I have a secret place, inside my mind, where I keep hidden inspiration you wont find.
by Tapatio Man on Dec 3, 2011 12:46 PM PST via mobile reply actions 5 recs
Its my birthday today...
BEST PRESENT EVER.
"The Transplant" (So. Cal boy stuck in NYC)
by BryanHarvey'sMoustache on Dec 3, 2011 1:02 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
I take it you don't have the DOV Secret Decoder Ring
You need to drink more ovaltine
-Quad Fin Rider
by DAD OF VLAD on Dec 3, 2011 1:19 PM PST up reply actions 6 recs
I <3 Jerry Dipoto
Jerry Dipoto, Vampire Killer
by ryanfea on Dec 3, 2011 1:06 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
Looks like it's time for Scioscia...
* puts on sunglasses *
…to turn the page
by Oxygen48 on Dec 3, 2011 1:06 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
this absolutely killed me.
rec rec rec
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on Dec 3, 2011 1:32 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
and even though it’s reserved for Kinsler, I’m busting it out for Mathis: “Get the FUCK off our field!”
"Take a Prozac and calm down. I guarantee that Omar Minaya will NOT be the next GM of the Halos." Mustard Man (10/28/11: He was right!!)
by blast21dave on Dec 3, 2011 1:23 PM PST reply actions 6 recs
I feel like...
sprinting up the stairs of the tower and ringing the bells.
by Doctor Wu on Dec 3, 2011 1:31 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
Why is the whole site in strikethrough?
by Brody on Dec 3, 2011 1:35 PM PST via mobile reply actions 5 recs
Noticed that
started at the end for me. At the quitting job comment by RTmS
by eyespy on Dec 3, 2011 1:41 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
The website is revolting against the Mathis trade
Willits? Check. Reagins? Check. Waiting on Mathis
by hauldog on Dec 3, 2011 1:52 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
Mills is a refund, peace offering, from the Mad Greek
For fleecing us with that trade last season.
by eyespy on Dec 3, 2011 1:40 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
WTF with all the strikethrus
end-
Hopefully that fixes it
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
by red floyd on Dec 3, 2011 1:47 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
All the strikeouts in the posts represent every time Mathis came to the plate with a bat in hand
it will have to be an awfully big thread to match all of Jeffy’s strikeouts.
CONGER, CONGER, CONGER !!!
by steelgolf on Dec 3, 2011 1:57 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
Now flip him to Texas.
by moralesforpresident on Dec 3, 2011 1:53 PM PST via mobile reply actions 5 recs
Imagine if last year Brandon Wood was still with us! That would be THREE BLACK HOLES in our lineup!
"Stay loyal to the Angels. As for me, I'm jumping on the Nationals bandwagon, later." -Daniel Sirca
by migfig on Dec 3, 2011 2:16 PM PST via mobile reply actions 5 recs
Think I'll have a drink now
Can I just salute myself?
I feel...unusual
by fordprefect on Dec 3, 2011 2:16 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
The 2nd greatest move in the last 10 years for the halos!
The first is of course signing Vlad Guerrero!
You ain't fresh!
by Halos2008 on Dec 3, 2011 2:17 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
and saying bye-bye go Figgy
2011, it's going to be a heck of year, or not
by salmonforever on Dec 3, 2011 2:19 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
to Figgy
2011, it's going to be a heck of year, or not
by salmonforever on Dec 3, 2011 2:23 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
Lackey in Boston says hello.
"Stay loyal to the Angels. As for me, I'm jumping on the Nationals bandwagon, later." -Daniel Sirca
by migfig on Dec 3, 2011 2:27 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 5 recs
so does his wife!
2011, it's going to be a heck of year, or not
by salmonforever on Dec 3, 2011 2:48 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
LOL it's payback Toronto
for giving us Vernon Wells
by notaznguy on Dec 3, 2011 2:24 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
I would hardly consider it payback. We have to give Vernon over 60mil for the next 3 seasons while the Jays only have to pay Mathis 1.8M.
by nwstud31 on Dec 3, 2011 2:49 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
And we have to watch him hit everynight. Mathis probaby won't make it out of spring training
2011, it's going to be a heck of year, or not
by salmonforever on Dec 3, 2011 2:55 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
This thread is so overloaded
Everything is crossed out!
Rejoice the day as it will go down in history!
Praise Dipoto, our savior!
" With Haren bolstering the rotation, the Angels are set up beautifully for 2011"- Another East coast biased reporter
by Halos2011champs on Dec 3, 2011 3:39 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
I never thought I'd live to see an all green thread!!
Congrats, job wells done.
thisrighthere!
by TonyFernandezSavedMyLife on Dec 3, 2011 3:56 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
Don't feed the animals
Willits? Check. Reagins? Check. Waiting on Mathis
by hauldog on Dec 3, 2011 4:08 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
I hope Wells somehow finds his way into Mathis's luggage
Wells can teach Mathis how to terrible in Canada too.
by linkbruin on Dec 3, 2011 4:02 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
just wanted to see if my comments are lined out
In 2012, celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Angel's First World Championship
by tanana40 on Dec 3, 2011 4:07 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
They weren't.
What did u do?
Life is short, enjoy the ride.
by The Mikay on Dec 3, 2011 4:10 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
There is so much joy for Mathis leaving
That we have crashed this thread.
by mustang6944 on Dec 3, 2011 4:18 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
Rejoice!!!
Tim Salmon: The once and future Kingfish.
by Teixeira Who? on Dec 3, 2011 7:25 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
I just got in from the office Xmas party
And HOLY SHIT IS THIS THREAD AWESOME!!!
http://babiesboozeandboobs.wordpress.com/
by Sethy on Dec 3, 2011 10:46 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
Mathis GONE!
Bottom Line: There is a God!!!
by angelmike on Dec 4, 2011 8:06 AM PST reply actions 5 recs
oh my god! this is so awesome!!!!
by aces666high on Dec 4, 2011 5:20 PM PST via iPhone app reply actions 5 recs
Now that Mathis is gone ....Jeff will probably contend
for the triple crown next year in Toronto . Damn .
by Ed@northridge on Dec 5, 2011 1:12 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
He'll have the guy in the white shirt tipping him to pitches.
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
by red floyd on Dec 5, 2011 2:32 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
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