Angels Earn Series Win With Jered Weaver 15 K Gem
by linkbruin on Apr 10, 2011 3:25 PM PDT
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Angels win 3-1 over the Blue Jays on the back of a 15 K outing by Jered Weaver.
Jered Weaver got things started off early and hinted at the day to come with 2 strikeouts in the first inning. Taking this momentum into the bottom of the inning, Howie Kendrick took another walk, his 6th of the year, and later scored on a Torii Hunter line drive to left making the game 1-0.
An Alberto Callapso single and a dropped fly by Rajai Davis put two on with Peter Bourjos coming up in the bottom of the 4th. Peter was previously 1 for 20 in the series up to that point, but Fleet Pete hit a triple in the right-center gap making the game 3-0.
Weaver continued his domination of the Blue Jays batters (even picking off Jose Bautista at 1st in the 4th inning), and he took a no-hitter into the top of the 5th.
Weaver's first struggles came in the 6th inning. After giving up 3 straight hits and 1 run, Weaver looked like he might get out of the jam alright, forcing a strikeout and a weak pop fly to left. Apparently, Vernon Wells is not paid enough to remember how many outs are in an inning, and he stood there and let both runners advance to second and third on that same weak popup to left. Weaver did not let that deter him, and instead forced a weak pop to an area of the field that Vernon could not cover--1st base. It's funny because Wells never gets on base (he's batting .100 on the year), so he really can't get to first.
Jered Weaver left the game in the bottom of the eighth. Hisanori Takahshi came in and got the last out. And Fernando Rodney surprised us all with a 1-2-3 dramaless bottom of the ninth.
The flow of this game is a similar one to Angels fans: strong starting pitching, struggles against an unheralded opposing pitcher, and few runs to split among the two teams.
However, this is not the same team as last year. The bullpen had another strong outing tonight. They gave up 0 ER in 9.1 innings pitched last night. This afternoon was less taxing, but Takahashi and Rodney allowed zero runners. A strong bullpen will pick up the Angels' meager offense and also keep the Angels competitive in close games.
Jered Weaver is the real story of this game. 7.2 IP, 4 H,1 ER, 15 K.
Putting up numbers at this rate will put him in the conversation for the Cy Young at the end of the year.
Some run support + strong starting pitching + strong bullpen = Recipe for Angels' success 2011.
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Weaver easily POTG
go long with extenze...i do
by angelsownredsux on Apr 10, 2011 3:26 PM PDT reply actions
No doubt.
Honorable mentioned to suddenly no longer a Fraud and Fleet Pete.
In the long run men hit only what they aim at. Therefore, though they should fail immediately, they had better aim at something high.
Walden
by matthiasstephan on Apr 10, 2011 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
It should be Jered by a mile...........
and not even close.
Great series………..
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 10, 2011 3:26 PM PDT reply actions
Winning: The Song
"To Halowood - Avoid the Clap." - Jimmy Dugan
by Angelsfan015 on Apr 10, 2011 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions
roday for POTG
not
Weaver
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it was
Meet up for Angels vs. A's Doubleheader Saturday, Jul 16, 2011
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meant to be like this
“dude who is the POTG?”
“Easy homie, Rodney for that dope save”
“dude your one crazy mofo”
“NOT!!!, I joke dog, Weaver duh”
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DOV's a staple now. You can ban him, but he'll remain in our hearts forever.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Apr 10, 2011 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions
time to drink the rest of the elephants and malibu
and listen to Mumford and Sons
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I'm seeing them in a couple weeks.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Apr 10, 2011 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Or perhaps he is like an infection.
You can cure him temporarily, but he will flare up from time to time to remind us he has not gone away completely.
Seriously, things would be dull around here without DOV.
"To Halowood - Avoid the Clap." - Jimmy Dugan
by Angelsfan015 on Apr 10, 2011 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions
thank you for comparing me to Herpes
you never remember the girls that did not give you Herpes
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by DAD OF VLAD on Apr 10, 2011 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
I did not specify any one infection. You did.
It would be impossible to forget you anyway, DOV.
"To Halowood - Avoid the Clap." - Jimmy Dugan
by Angelsfan015 on Apr 10, 2011 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
How about some love for Fraudman, let's hope he's bouncing back and will build on this.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
He got the save. Something we haven't seen a while. I don't know what the future holds for him but I can't find a reason to crap on him for a 1-2-3 inning.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Apr 10, 2011 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Tell it like it IS!
"To Halowood - Avoid the Clap." - Jimmy Dugan
by Angelsfan015 on Apr 10, 2011 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions
He also pitched an inning that Weaver didn't.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Apr 10, 2011 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I think I know what you mean...
Even though Weaver dominated, believe me, it could be all for not if it doesn’t get closed. One could also argue that all Weaver did was his job. If the offense doesn’t score, Weaver actually loses, something we are also familiar with.
Weave gets the panther for sure, but it’s a good team win. As the writer said this followed the recipe for our success.
"We are not on an austerity program," Arte Moreno
by thebigtizzle on Apr 10, 2011 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Weaver definitely the panther of the game. Should be unanimous.
Maybe give Rodney a “panther save”. :)
He did successfully keep track of 3 outs, 8 out of nine times!
All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine.
by Quad Fin Rider on Apr 10, 2011 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Good win
Big game from WTY.
I still don’t want fraudney as our closer. But he did his job today.
NOT MY QUINNY!!!!
by halofan4life on Apr 10, 2011 3:29 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Billy Mac said "he's going to be with us for home games this year"
awesome news
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on Apr 10, 2011 5:19 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I was too..
but I thought I was seeing things. I guess not.
Cautious yet very optimistic about the 2011 Season. Go Angels.
Gubi looks like a gay pornstar
by HalosBiggestFan on Apr 10, 2011 3:30 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Can't confirm as I've never seen one
but that Evelyn Taft OMG…. so hot……
Vernon Well's Current Average = 100 Current # of outs = Don't ask him
TY Tony!
Love seeing Timmy Salmon in the post game!
Hopefully he can become one of our color commentators down the road. He’s got the voice and look, and of course, the expertise =)
by Jason Andrew Martin on Apr 10, 2011 3:32 PM PDT reply actions
Thanks to Weaver and Takahashi
I may have won the week for my Fantasy team.
Cautious yet very optimistic about the 2011 Season. Go Angels.
what was his K/BB ratio?
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low
Meet up for Angels vs. A's Doubleheader Saturday, Jul 16, 2011
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what to make a trade
Belt and lee for Weav and a second round pick in 2012?
Meet up for Angels vs. A's Doubleheader Saturday, Jul 16, 2011
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are you playing in a league with yourself
or just drafted pitchers early
Meet up for Angels vs. A's Doubleheader Saturday, Jul 16, 2011
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I drafted pitchers in my 3 & 4 rounds.
Cautious yet very optimistic about the 2011 Season. Go Angels.
I wanted Weaver again.
And Lee just happened to still be available. I caught a lot of smack talk but look who’s winning.
Cautious yet very optimistic about the 2011 Season. Go Angels.
you mean centerfielders
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how?
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If Vern isn't the best then why is he paid the most?
All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine.
by Quad Fin Rider on Apr 10, 2011 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
'Cause Reagins is a dolt?
"To Halowood - Avoid the Clap." - Jimmy Dugan
by Angelsfan015 on Apr 10, 2011 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
srsly?
Thank you, Nick Adenhart. You will always be remembered. #34
by howiestheman on Apr 10, 2011 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions
now it is time to write my paper
about crackheads in east Harlem
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Woody is out hitting Wells
for a lot less money.
As of now, I have to say the trade was bad on both the financial and the player level. Naps is raking and doing it for our main competition in the Division.
Trout is out hitting wells for a lot less money
by Bozo's1000son on Apr 10, 2011 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Haren is outhitting Wells for a lot less money.
Ok, fine. Equal production so far. But Haren is on the upswing at the plate!
by lightupthehalo29 on Apr 10, 2011 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Chatwood up
Jepsen and Kohn optioned to AAA per the postgame crew.
Light up that cactus / dumpster / halo!!
We also need a bullpen...
Send Conger down for goodness sakes…
Jeff Mathis Batting Average Watch: .217
Credited you with the link from VR's twitter
For some reason I couldnt view his tweet on a separate page
Light up that cactus / dumpster / halo!!
He's our only lefty on the bench.
And even when Willits gets activated I still think Sosh will keep him up here because he would be the only lefty on the bench with any power. (they’ll probably send down Petit) So unless there are more injuries I do not see them sending him down until Aybar or kendry(s) gets activated from the DL.
by Bozo's1000son on Apr 10, 2011 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions
keeping Conger
just so he could not be pinch hit for Mathis in an extra inning game just hinders his growth.
by phoenix15 on Apr 10, 2011 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
lol
no, it really doesnt.
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 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions
er, didnt see that downs was activated.
jepsen needs to be work it out in AAA.. kohn, not so much. this team still needs a serviceable reliever.
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 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I here the are gonna change Frogman Friday to Fraudman Friday
for the Petros and Money show . Is this true ?
Why is Pete included as a possible panther?
I was trying to follow on my iPhone bu missed lots of the game.
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
Why would you not keep Jepson or Kohn at the Major League level over Francisco Rodriguez?
Your telling me K2 is better? Sosh has some weird fettish for Crappy catchers and fat burrito eating pitchers
That's f*cked up.
Jepsen n Kohn can go work on their stuff in AAA while not costing us any L’s and shenanigans. If Rodriguez 2.0 does what he’s supposed to up here, then good. If not, send him back. Either way the bullpen has looked great the past 3 days
Representing the Angels in Sin City.
by maze88 on Apr 10, 2011 5:31 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
It's weird.
After the game, everyone was celebrating.
"We are not on an austerity program," Arte Moreno
by thebigtizzle on Apr 10, 2011 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I was there, and yes there was.
Most of the booing occurred when Wells allowed the runner to go from second to third on a fly out because he thought it was out #3 and he casually played the ball back in to the infield.
A wise man does not need advice and a fool won't take it.
that was me in F110
booing my brains out
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on Apr 10, 2011 5:22 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Thank god for that
I do love the laid back atmosphere of the Big “A” but sometimes we just gotta give em a lil smack to the back of the head, you know, just to let em know we’re there.
F132
drinking my brains out
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 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
i solved the mystery of the medium beer (6.75) vs. the large beer (8.50)
3 ounces.
Basically, if the server fails on the pour, you’re getting the exact same amount as a medium.
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 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Great job by Weave today. Standing O when he left the field.
A wise man does not need advice and a fool won't take it.
Another outing like that and Sosh and Butcher should be laying rose petals at his feet...and a minstrel to sing of his deeds!
Dont know how the rotation will shake out but I sure hope he, Santana or Haren is on the mound when the family and I head out to Anaheim May 7.
Another outing like that and
Sosh and Butcher Reagins should be laying rose petals at his feet.
Extend him!
"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
we got the guy locked up for pennies and a new arb next year...
I agree extend him, but let’s take our two years and enjoy ’em. Then, lets see…
"We are not on an austerity program," Arte Moreno
by thebigtizzle on Apr 10, 2011 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
And they feasted on Jered Weaver's minstrels.... and there was much rejoicing (Yay!)
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
"Putting up numbers at this rate will put him in the conversation for the Cy Young at the end of the year."
On ESPN yes. In the real world soon, or before the All Star break.
Slow Shitty Swing
coined by QGS. pretty much sums it up.
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 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I knew I should have a staked a claim on Wells' slow bat speed.
When I made note of it a week ago .
I’m on my way to tooting my own horn, Jon Heyman style! :-))
by Fan Since 1981 on Apr 10, 2011 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
props!
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 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
class.
"We are not on an austerity program," Arte Moreno
by thebigtizzle on Apr 11, 2011 2:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Great to get the W today, but we are winning these games by the skin of our teeth.
"It's our money," owner Arte Moreno said.
Welcome to Angels baseball.
We lost 3 in KC because the bullpen s**t the bed.
We won the last 2 because the bullpen did it’s job. And if the bullpen continues as it has over the last 5-6 games, we will be cheering for a very successful team.
What the hell has happened to Rodney…or Fraudney if you prefer? Did it really take a couple of tweaks to his delivery to turn him back to “lights-out” form? If so, along with Downs, Walden, Thompson, and Takahashi, this could be a really dominant bullpen.
Sitting a guy can work wonders. Maybe it shook him up a bit. Maybe this game was an outlier. Maybe he's turned a corner.
I’m hoping for the latter.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Apr 10, 2011 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions
This is the second straight excellent outing for Fraudney. He threw only 6 pitches to get 3 outs last night.
He looks like a different pitcher.
Excellent outings notwithstanding,
I hope this doesn’t cause Sosh to put Rodney back into the closer role.
A wise man does not need advice and a fool won't take it.
It's hard to shit can that much money. He got his save. Put him in next opportuntity. See if he's legit.
He’s showing the side of himself that we’ve been paying for. Until that goes out the window there’s no reason to sit him again after his last two outings.
If it’s all bs then I agree with you. We’ll know soon enough. The W-L column always tells a story.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Apr 10, 2011 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
One would hope, however, that when Soth says "Walden is our closer for now"
that meant more than two games.
A wise man does not need advice and a fool won't take it.
Oh sure, great idea!
Rex, it’s not like the Rangers are off to a 1 loss start or anything and we need to win games……
Scioscia should do the rooks that are performing the courtesy of respecting their roles like he does the vets who aren’t, at least until they prove they can’t hack it.
Talk to me when you at least understand your own comments.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Apr 11, 2011 12:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Tell me when you are happy when we win and not watching other teams.
Whatever gets the win is the right move, whatever gets the loss is wrong. The ends justify the means in baseball. For one night, Rodney is a world beater. See you tomorrow.
Some hoes don’t need to be abused to ack right…pimpin is an art.
"We are not on an austerity program," Arte Moreno
by thebigtizzle on Apr 11, 2011 2:44 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Are you concerned the rangers might win 110 games? 100? 90?
Sure they got off to a strong start, but they will have losing streaks too. This team needs to win, not worry about what texas does.
by Balls and Strikes on Apr 11, 2011 8:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Didn’t Rodney
last year at the beginning of the season have a stretch of games like these replacing Fuentes?
Yup.
IIRC, Fuentes started the season on the DL. This gave Rodney 2-3 save opportunities, and he converted each one to a save.
Not without his usual heart-racing shenanigans
I remember his first game, post-Fuentes, against Detroit that was a train wreck waiting to happen.
Light up that cactus / dumpster / halo!!
Yes
So how many saves does he get that “don’t mean shit”? Shouldn’t we be cool with today? We’ve won 4 out of 5…
"We are not on an austerity program," Arte Moreno
by thebigtizzle on Apr 11, 2011 2:46 AM PDT up reply actions
A win is a win is a win....
"We are not on an austerity program," Arte Moreno
by thebigtizzle on Apr 10, 2011 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Fleet Pete!
Please, it’s Gorgeous Bourjous.
Vernon for POTG
Don’t know, don’t care. People that criticize can kiss my ass. I don’t give a shit
-Kobe Bryant
Just got tickets for Tuesday nights blanket giveaway whoo whooo
by deejayelleseven on Apr 10, 2011 11:43 PM PDT reply actions
if you need my address to send the blanket
email me at VernonIsWorthAllheIsPaid at hotmale dot com
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Those blankets are a fire hazard...
hecho in china junk.
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on Apr 11, 2011 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
and???
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
Belatedly discovered I forgot to start Weaver on my fantasy team today.
Then discovered it didn’t matter because I would have lost the H2H matchup anyway.
Such is life.
YEAH WEAVER!
Light up that halo! RIP, Nick.
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