Help me understand...

by angelmike on Apr 10, 2011 7:16 AM PDT

Ok...great Opening ball game, crop=duster jets aside, we lost, but it was a good game. But Saturday night [close to Sunday morning]...well that was two ball games, no? It did have a great finish, especially after sleeping for seven or eight innings [Angel hitters]....but....

Someone help me! Please!!! Scioscia has used nine or ten lineups this year, ok we've only had eight games, but Angel fans get the drift. My issue here is simple. We can win the game, couple of men on [one standing on third], one out and Trumbo is scheduled to bat. Instead, Micro Manager Mike, sends up Conger. Ok, I'll give him that, although Trumbo is hitting as a rookie [about 290] like Brandon Wood will never hit. But hell, MM Mike makes the big bucks. BUT THEN, after Conger is out....he LETS MATHIS BAT!!!! Help me!!! Am I not understanding the game? Am I missing something, Iike maybe I just am imagining this, maybe this is just a bad dream I had during the seven or eight innings that angel bats slept?

If we would have lost that game....Hunter's little league base running aside, M M Mike...would have been the reason. No? Yes? Help!! Someone wake me up.

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What boggled me was why he didn't pinch hit conger for mathis instead

Brandon Wood 4 Prez

by miketrout on Apr 10, 2011 9:19 AM PDT via mobile reply actions

My thoughts exactly

Instead of having two decent hitters coming up, we had one decent hitter coming up. Not to mention the fact that if they failed to come through, Trumbo still has the potential to end the game with one swing when he comes up again.

by JeffJoiner on Apr 11, 2011 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions

I had other questions:

Why did Takahashi come in to IBB the first batter he faced rather than have Jepsen do it before leaving?
Why doesn’t Scioscia use relief pitchers for longer, or in more appropriate roles (I think Thompson should be used more often, and I thought Takahashi wasn’t going to be just a lefty specialist)?

I was at the game last night, so maybe there were explanations offered up by the broadcast crew, but I just sat there scratching my head.

by BrownLunchSack on Apr 10, 2011 9:43 AM PDT reply actions

See that to me wasn't as difficult to understand...

Takahashi is sporting a 9.00 ERA, he’s pitched 3 inns, and has allowed 3 ER on 6 hits, with 3 BB. I figured, Mike wanted to limit his role until he finds his groove back. Shoot he got the out, maybe he needs to taste a little success, to regain his confidence. Or whatever the heck he’s looking for…. But what the hell do I know?!

by Howie's Batting Title on Apr 10, 2011 10:01 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions

I think it's a good thing

That Soth is embracing Hawk as more of a lefty specialist. The splits don’t lie!

Faith Focus Finish

by b0rd3rline on Apr 10, 2011 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions

weren't they PROPELLER planes?

crop=duster jets aside

I love this team.

by Downing Rules on Apr 10, 2011 9:59 AM PDT reply actions

WWII Fighters

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

by red floyd on Apr 10, 2011 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions

True. P-47 Thunderbolts to be exact I think, based on ovoid cowl shape.

NOT CROP-DUSTERS. These are the planes that crop-dusters DREAM ABOUT BECOMING ONE DAY.

Sorry for the fan boy rage. Just the “crop-duster” crack got to me. deep breath And it is passed.

"To Halowood - Avoid the Clap." - Jimmy Dugan

by Angelsfan015 on Apr 10, 2011 11:59 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

I've got your crop-dust right here

by Suboptimal on Apr 11, 2011 12:57 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

Rec'd.

3,752 air-to-air combat wins in Europe in WWII, PLUS being an extremely potent ground attack fighter. One serious ass-kicking fighter-bomber, actually preferred by many pilots over the more fan-friendly P-51 Mustang, due to it’s combination of effectiveness and ruggedness.

"Jeff doesn't have his head buried in the sand. He knows it's a defensive position and he brings a lot on the defensive side." - Mike Scioscia, head buried deep in the sand.

by Stirrups on Apr 11, 2011 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

DoV

Tell him what this should have been

I play music for your entertainment

by Seik1177 on Apr 10, 2011 11:35 AM PDT reply actions

ket to your self

or a fan shot

Meet up for Angels vs. A's Doubleheader Saturday, Jul 16, 2011
Won my twitter bet
thanks all who followed me, pizza was so good, heart burn not so much

by DAD OF VLAD on Apr 10, 2011 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions

In the head.

With a gun.

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by Sethy on Apr 10, 2011 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions

Nothing to see here gents

just go back to staring adoringly at your Mike Scioscia Bronzed Idol Bust that you were instructed to put in the most prominent place in your home.

Admins… can we please delete this fanpost ASAP?, we don’t want people thinking we have anything but the best manager ever…..

by MH252525 on Apr 10, 2011 12:14 PM PDT reply actions

Should be "Mike Scioscia is the good manager ever!"

I love this team.

by Downing Rules on Apr 11, 2011 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions

-est

goodest evahr

by eyespy on Apr 11, 2011 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Help me understand what you're trying to say here.

"It's our money," owner Arte Moreno said.

by 44FAN on Apr 10, 2011 12:23 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

It didnt make any sense. You are correct sir.

by Wally's World on Apr 10, 2011 3:38 PM PDT reply actions

Trying to understand the strategy that Scioscia deploys in any given game...

is like trying to solve all mysteries surrounding the Holy Grail.

A wise man does not need advice and a fool won't take it.

by angelslogic on Apr 10, 2011 5:11 PM PDT reply actions

It's not really a grail... It's just a grail-shaped lantern that the naughty girls in Castle Anthrax use to lure travellers

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

by red floyd on Apr 10, 2011 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions

Bad, Wicked, Naughty Zoot

by jjackflash on Apr 10, 2011 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions

She should be punished!

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

by red floyd on Apr 10, 2011 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions

Can I have just a little bit of peril?

Captain, there are doubt's...

"It’s a good opportunity to show we have the strength to respond" - Arsene Wenger, 2011

by Match Day 5 on Apr 11, 2011 7:32 AM PDT up reply actions

easy peasy

by eyespy on Apr 11, 2011 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions

You need to start a study group with FrustratedWithBrandonWood and ocjet

to learn how to improve your posts. This was written more like you are talking in Cali slang than writing. Please keep in mind that the reader cannot see your face, and hear the inflection of your voice as you are typing.

That aside, I agree with you that some of the managerial decisions made last night were puzzling. The underlying problem is that the Angels have ZERO depth right now. Sosh was trying to squeeze blood out of a turnip. My guess was that he went with Conger since he might not strike out as easily as Trumbo, but I would’ve left Trumbo in.

Trust the Deception

by Rally Manatee on Apr 10, 2011 5:35 PM PDT reply actions

well put

seems the style then communicated the intent.

by angelmike on Apr 10, 2011 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Think Tank

by eyespy on Apr 11, 2011 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Lemonade

I just made the best lemonade last night with my new citristar cictrus juicer.

1 1/4 cups lemon juice (freshly squeezed!)
2 cups sugar BOILED in 8 cups water- make sure it cools before adding the lemon juice.
and a half teaspoon of salt

Mix thoroughly, pour over ice. Enjoy,

What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.

by clover_black on Apr 10, 2011 8:37 PM PDT reply actions

Thank [you] sounds like a good [recipe]

by Balls and Strikes on Apr 10, 2011 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Somehow there should be vodka somewhere in that formula

"Jeff doesn't have his head buried in the sand. He knows it's a defensive position and he brings a lot on the defensive side." - Mike Scioscia, head buried deep in the sand.

by Stirrups on Apr 10, 2011 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs