Angels Show Glimpses Of Bright Future With 7-2 Win Over White Sox
by linkbruin on Apr 16, 2011 5:57 PM PDT
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PrintThe game might have taken two hours to start and the weather might have threatened to freeze the Angels out, but the Halos looked red hot today.
Vernon Wells got things started off in the 2nd with a big splash double. Gavin Floyd struggled to keep his pitches in the zone, and AJ Pierzynski displayed an inability to block said pitches. This allowed Wells to score, giving the Angels a lead they would not give up.
Brandon Wood doubled to lead off 3rd-more proof that hell had indeed frozen over today. Howie Kendrick hit his 5th HR "accident" of the year (first non-solo shot) to bring in Wood and make the game 3-0.
Tyler Chatwood looked calmly confident all day: quick delivery, great curveball, good velocity on the fastball, and nice movement on all his pitches. He dominated a previously surging White Sox offense. Chatwood's stat line for the day was 93 pitches, 7.0 IP, 5 H, and 1 ER.
Hank Conger caught Juan Pierre stealing 2nd in the third; meanwhile Jeff Mathis is practicing his throws to center and closed-door meeting etiquette. Ken Rosenthal mentioned during the Fox broadcast that Conger might have finally taken the starting catcher's job from Premium.
The only inning that the Angels truly struggled today was the 5th. The 5th was the first inning the Halos did not put their lead-off man on, and they went down 1-2-3 in the inning. In the bottom of the same inning, Carlos Quentin did not fly out to center, but instead hit a HR to left off of Chatwood's first pitch. Chatwood let a couple other runners on, but he showed the poise of a veteran and got out of the inning with no more damage done.
King Conger, living up to his name, dealt the final blow in the 6th with a 3 run homer to right field making the game 6-1.
Howie Kendrick added a 3rd RBI to his total for the day in the 7th to score Maicer Izturis.
Francisco Rodriguez continued the bullpen's dominance over last couple weeks with a scoreless eighth. However, Rich Thompson ended the bullpen's streak of not allowing a run (27 innings I believe?) giving up a HR to Paul Konerko in the bottom of the 9th.
The Halos displayed newfound power today scoring 5 of their 7 runs off of HRs. Tyler Chatwood looked like a battle tested starter braving the elements. And Hank Conger looked like the catcher of the future with his CERA powers activated.
Mike Scioscia could potentially be turning a corner as well; it's always nice to see the young guys play and succeed. All us armchair GMs think at times we know the personnel better and could put together a better lineup, but Scioscia's mix of veterans (despite their struggles today) and young'ins seems the recipe for success this year.
The Angels 9-5 start is their best since 1995.
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Chatwood!
No question in my mind.
Don't be a luddy-duddy! Don't be a jabbernow! Don't be a moon calf!
I voted for Chatwood, but Conger deserves 49% of it.
A wise man does not need advice and a fool won't take it.
POTG = Jeff Mathis
just for looking so naturally athletic on the bench
All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine.
by Quad Fin Rider on Apr 16, 2011 5:58 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
We coming for that number 1 spot Texas.
4 straight leggooo
by deejayelleseven on Apr 16, 2011 5:59 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Great Game!
Can’t decide on POTG.
Chatwood will replace Kaz;
Conger will replace Mathis.
It’s all good!!!!!
BOTH SHOULD BE PLAYERS OF THE GAME!!!
Cmon, it's the kid's frrst major league win!
There’s only ever one of those.
"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
Uh, Raaddad? That's "Panther of the Game".
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
I loved Conger's bat, but you gotta give the Panther to Chatwood's
performance.
#34 Forever
Plugging the upside since 2006.
Never give up, never surrender!
but Conger controlled the game from behind the plate!!
Be a Angel Fan till I die... The only good team to come out of Texas is my Dallas Cowboys Baby
I think we have been subjected to so many piss poor catchers' performances over the last few years,
That when an Angel catcher actually delivers a great all around performance that the initial catatonic shock actually clouds our judgement for POTG
by Bozo's1000son on Apr 16, 2011 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I want to give the Potg to kaz, for not attending.
You've been Bourjos'd!
RIP Nick Adenhart.
My bro Andy Lane= Cubs Bullpen catcher!
I'm Glad Chatwood is better than deadWood.
A wise man does not need advice and a fool won't take it.
Conger was awesome, but Chatwood really showed potential…..and matured from his first start…
Henderson-Sports 06
MFFL & Caniac
by Henderson-Sports 06 on Apr 16, 2011 6:01 PM PDT reply actions
missed 99% of the game....
but went with King Conger because he was the cause of Mathis sitting on the bench
I'm an Angels fan
Honestly don't know how to vote.
Props to both kids.
My tendency would be to chalk it up to luck, but I watched the game, and that wasn’t luck. Chatwood sat down a very serious offense, and Conger had a clue in every at bat, throwing Pierre out to boot.
Chatwood.
I still think he needs more time in the minors, but I have to give him credit. He did a great job today.
Not to brag or anything.
But I did say that Soth would have a short leash with Mathis if either Conger or Wilson stepped up as a defense for losing Napoli.
Conger is our man, hopefully for a very long time. Mathis can sit the F down and shut the F up.
"I have one word for you...Be careful."
-Jose Guillen
but I still voted for Tyler Chatwood.
shut down one hell of a lineup today. Kid might stick. I sure as hell hope he does.
"I have one word for you...Be careful."
-Jose Guillen
MIssed the whole game on tv
first chance in the year. had to go to the dentist for 4 hours who are 45 minutes away
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
You wouldn't have been able to see it up in the Bay Area anyways.
Fox reamed everyone outside greater LA and greater Chi-town areas.
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
when it says on the newspaper, it is on
but the damn dentist changed it to the NBA
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
Screw what the papers say.
After the rain delay, they only gave it to who I said.
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
Possibe the results might be overwritten
since no post-game thoughts are up yet…
https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?hl=en&hl=en&key=0AoxuVmhACfQhdG40Ykl6OFVpUDB6WDFzaVZSeVZYRGc&output=html
just in case.
どうだこのやろう！
DOUBLE WINNER
chicken dinner!!!!!!!!!!!
Meet up for Angels vs. A's Doubleheader Saturday, Jul 16, 2011
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thanks all who followed me, pizza was so good, heart burn not so much
by DAD OF VLAD on Apr 16, 2011 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
No, winner winner SHEEN dinner
They’ve got tiger blood & Adonis DNA!
"Yes but" is the best way on earth to stay broke and subservient -Rev. Halofan
by Greyson Peltier on Apr 16, 2011 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Double Duh!! Epic Winning!!!!!!
"To Halowood - Avoid the Clap." - Jimmy Dugan
by Angelsfan015 on Apr 16, 2011 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Boo im not on there even though i said 0-0
Be a Angel Fan till I die... The only good team to come out of Texas is my Dallas Cowboys Baby
Have to post in comments
AND enter your pick in the google spreadsheet. Doing only one of these results in a DQ of your pick.
"Swung on and missed, he struck him out!" ~ Terry Smith
just curious, if the answer was zero - zero, how did I wind up with zero points?
All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine.
by Quad Fin Rider on Apr 16, 2011 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Did you post your pick
in the comments section of the Pregame Thread?
"Swung on and missed, he struck him out!" ~ Terry Smith
no, or should that be d'oh!
All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine.
by Quad Fin Rider on Apr 16, 2011 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
king cong is the Panther of the Year
if he manages to replace mathis permanently. Loved how he gunned down pierre and hit a three run bomb to boot. Now that is 360 performance from a major league cathcer.
Powered by Yankee lovers tears!!!!!
so true.
the elimination of Mathis should be a HH holiday.
We should all celebrate April 16th in some fashion in the future.
"I have one word for you...Be careful."
-Jose Guillen
the day he is released will be our
INDEPENDENCE DAY
BEST SPEECH EVER HERE
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
one of my favorite bad movies.
This guy is such a bad actor, it isn’t fair.
At least Keanu Reeves and Nicolas Cage have charisma. This guy just sucks.
"I have one word for you...Be careful."
-Jose Guillen
dem be fighting words
best bad movie land of the lost
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
Star Ship Troopers!!!
Be a Angel Fan till I die... The only good team to come out of Texas is my Dallas Cowboys Baby
Starship Troopers two AND three are even worse than the original!
Direct to dvd, baby.
"To Halowood - Avoid the Clap." - Jimmy Dugan
by Angelsfan015 on Apr 16, 2011 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
hahaha
yeah i just got done buying 2 and 3, oh boy
Be a Angel Fan till I die... The only good team to come out of Texas is my Dallas Cowboys Baby
I have them as well.
I bought them on sale at $5 each, so I don’t really care they suck. Not good for much more than watching bugs get shot, I’m afraid.
"To Halowood - Avoid the Clap." - Jimmy Dugan
by Angelsfan015 on Apr 16, 2011 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions
had mike ironside speak at my school
the movie was suppose to be about the first gulf war
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Much better.
it actually makes some sense.
One of my favorites.
"To Halowood - Avoid the Clap." - Jimmy Dugan
by Angelsfan015 on Apr 16, 2011 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
The book is very well written, but it's clear that Heinlein had an axe to grind.
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
Yeah. He would have been better served sticking more to the action
and nice battle description we read in the begining.
Too much proselytizing for my taste.
I actually like some parts of the film better: there’s a lot of clever postmodern touches at first before they ever get to the aliens’ planet.
I’m more of a Philip K. Dick, William Gibson fan.
Gee, you think so?
StarShip Troopers or SS Troopers? Yeah, subtle is his middle name.
"To Halowood - Avoid the Clap." - Jimmy Dugan
by Angelsfan015 on Apr 16, 2011 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Chatwood pitched a really good game. Voted the rook POTG
But Conger was no slouch. I hope he’s the starting catcher from here on out.
YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....
It was exceptional for his level of experience
"Yes but" is the best way on earth to stay broke and subservient -Rev. Halofan
by Greyson Peltier on Apr 16, 2011 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Mathis kills us every day, Kazmir every fifth
I voted for Conger.
by VPBOB on Apr 16, 2011 6:23 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I thought that myself Clutch ...
But 95 was a damn good team. This one looks pretty damn good too, as soon as our veterans start hitting. Chatwood — awesome. Not sure he’s ready for No. 5 and would give Kaz one more shot but it’s nice to know Chatwood can handle it if needed. As for Conger — this is a no brainer. i would have thought he would be catching his fifth game in a row tomorrow but it’s a matinee, so I wouldn’t be surprised to see Bo Wilson behind the dish and Conger Dh-ing. And hopefully Mathis riding the pine.
Don't call me Bugs. Although Bugs Bunny could do it all on the baseball field.
by highlandhalo on Apr 16, 2011 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions
The Kids Are Alright...
I am so pleased watching the success of this team. This game was particularly noteworthy;
PITCHING: The starter and both relievers are products of the Angels farm system.
POSITION PLAYERS: Catcher, 1B, 2B, SS, 3B, and defensive replacement center fielder are all from of the Angels farm system.
OFFENSE: Aside from Izturis, the big hits were from Kendrick and Conger, both Angel farmhands.
I challenge any other MLB team to demonstrate this level of representation from their farm teams.
by sothball on Apr 16, 2011 6:55 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Critics, any takers?
"Yes but" is the best way on earth to stay broke and subservient -Rev. Halofan
by Greyson Peltier on Apr 16, 2011 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh yeah.
Your team’s bought of the shelf. But we prefer homemade!
"Yes but" is the best way on earth to stay broke and subservient -Rev. Halofan
by Greyson Peltier on Apr 16, 2011 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
ESPN breaks away from it's regularly scheduled program to go to Detroit......
…where Eddie Bane is holding a press conference regarding Tony Reagins’ assessment of the his performance building the Angel’s farm system:
Ironic, isn't it.
Homegrown talent beasting (sans wood)… the 86 million dollar man gets his average above 100 and kazmir will probably finish his career in siberia.
Eddie is making everybody look good.
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on Apr 16, 2011 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
We've never had a problem developing pitchers.
Bane’s problem has been developing guys who can hit and our track record since Troy Glaus has been pretty poor.
all we can do is wait and see how... wait...
let me google his name…
how ric wilson drafts.
Either way, why bother drafting a power bat when we can just buy one for 86 mil.
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on Apr 16, 2011 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Who would be stupid enough to do that?
Oh…… never mind.
My response to your letter of February 19, 1976, is - kiss my ass.
Sincerely,
Bill Baxley, Attorney General
by sheisalovelyladyandmyapologiestoher on Apr 16, 2011 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
"I challenge any other MLB team to demonstrate this level of representation from their farm teams."
Tampa Bay (last year’s AL East champs.)
Kansas City
New York Yankees: Derek Jeter, Robinson Cano, Mariano Rivera, Jorge Posada, Phil Hughes, Joba Chamberlain
Boston: Bard, Buchholz, Pedroia, Youkilis, Ellsbury, Lester, Papelbon
Other teams develop key players too. The last star hitter we developed was Troy Glaus. The closest since was Napoli and we traded him for Wells. :(
I understand the point on developing hitters...
…but look again. 9 of the 12 players that performed in today’s game were developed through the Angels farm system. That’s better than what you posted above for either Boston or New York.
I didn’t count the number of players from KC. One way or the other, it’s impressive.
In terms of quantity, we have as many home grown players as anyone.
In terms of quality, not so much. That’s all I’m saying.
prediction
game time 2 hours 10 minutes
4 hits 0 walks
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I think we could see
a sub 2 hr game tomorrow morning.
"Swung on and missed, he struck him out!" ~ Terry Smith
Iffy
Gave up 8 hits in each of his last two starts while allowing an avg of 4.5 earned runs and going 5 and 6 IP.
Had a brilliant 8 IP 0 ER 2 H start against OAK on April 11, but no run support.
"Swung on and missed, he struck him out!" ~ Terry Smith
I bloody love the box score of this game
And I bloody love Conger, Chatwood et al. The futures is bright!
[disclaimer: I reserve the right to reverse my positivity about the Angles future prospects based on future games].
by TheQuestforMerlin on Apr 16, 2011 7:37 PM PDT reply actions
That disclaimer is universally implied on this site.
My response to your letter of February 19, 1976, is - kiss my ass.
Sincerely,
Bill Baxley, Attorney General
by sheisalovelyladyandmyapologiestoher on Apr 16, 2011 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Chatwood pitching to Conger: 7 - 2 WIN!
Woo-Hoo!
Man, if during ST someone here would’ve said we’d be running that pairing out there – and killing a big offense with it – that thread would have imploded.
Don’t care… I LOVE it!
"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
4 Consecutive Series!
Steady improvement is way better than coming out gangbusters…if the offense can continue to improve like other areas we could make a huge run, one series at a time.
Let’s get that sweep!
"We are not on an austerity program," Arte Moreno
Totally
That Royals series was a good wake up call and we’re really gelling where we need to.
Let's Go P-BO!
by Kent Nichols on Apr 16, 2011 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I'm beginning to think it was a blessing in disguise. It let Soth know that business as usual would result in a 2010-esque year.
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
by red floyd on Apr 16, 2011 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Keep the momentum going Halos!
Win the series, go for the sweep.
I agree with what a previous HH poster said (I forget who said it at the moment):
Win half your road games and two-thirds of your home games. 94-95 wins —> Playoffs!
"Swung on and missed, he struck him out!" ~ Terry Smith
wells coming around is a serious shot in the arm
kudos to your boy
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on Apr 17, 2011 4:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Let's hope he's getting comfortable...
More pop would ensure these pitchers don’t get worn out by too many long outings.
"We are not on an austerity program," Arte Moreno
by thebigtizzle on Apr 17, 2011 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
WOW
Amazing game for Conger and Chatwood. If both of them stay up all year, the ANgels will have 3, yes 3, rookie of the year contenders including Walden. VERY EXCITNG TIMES!!!
Lance Berkman= Awesome, CJ Wilson= Jack@$$
Minor League Ball's 2010 Rookie of the Year Poster
If you didn't know by now, my screen name is sarcastic
Which means that someone on the MFY will sneak in.
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
Make that four with Trumbo
Trombombs rock
by nicolasville on Apr 16, 2011 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Seeing all these young guys step up
is really really fun to watch. If Conger, Chatwood, Trumbo, and Walden all get consistent playing time this year, it will be a fun couple seasons to watch in the future.
"Just another Halo victory" - Rory Markas
I gave props to Chatwood
It was really cold there and he had to wait a long time for the game to start and pitched wonderfully. B Wizzle had a decent game too.
Haha just noticed that. Never dreamed it could happen
Trombombs rock
by nicolasville on Apr 16, 2011 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions
FHRK
Future Home Run King
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on Apr 17, 2011 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Mathis is still a waste of a roster spot on the bench...
He’s an embarrassment. Get rid of him yesterday.
"Bright Future," indeed.
It is particularly exciting to see young-ish players reaching their prime and excelling, as in
Weaver,(28), Haren (30), Howie (27), Izturis (28); and also see the promise in the youngest, as in Chatwood, Conger, Trumbo, Walden, Bourjos, and even Kahn.
It’s the older players struggling the most right now: Hunter (35), Wells (32), Kaz, even Abreu (37).
Kendrys is 27 by the way.
Don't forget Aybar
And also the amount of young talent that will see time in either this season or next season: Trout, Amarista, Geltz, Berg, Richards, Segura.
"Just another Halo victory" - Rory Markas
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