Mark Trumbo Powers Angels, Matt Palmer Smothers Rangers
by Rev Halofan on Apr 19, 2011 8:28 PM PDT
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PrintPitcher Matt Palmer started the season in Triple A Salt Lake. Save for a pin in the ankle of Kendry(s) Morales, 1B Mark Trumbo was a depth chart afterthought. Tonight the two combined to keep more Texas Rangers merchandise on the Ballpark Team Store Shelf of Arlington, as a weak midweek crowd hurried on out of the stadium in time to catch some 8:00 PM (local time) Dallas Cowboy draft strategy public access programming.
The Arlington grounds crew covered the field before the game, holding off the Angels from scheduled batting practice when a cloudburst hit an hour prior to Tuesday night's game. The Rangers pitching staff bore the brunt of the Halo bats working out the kinks and rust. While the Los Angeles #2,3 and 4 batters of Anaheim went 3 for 19 with 1 BB, the bottom four of the Angels batting order went 11 for 16, 2 HR, 10 RBI and 11 Runs
Trumbo drove in Alberto Callaspo with a single, a double and added cashed himself in along with AC when he launched a monster bomb off of Rangers starter Colby Lewis, who couldn't find the strike zone with a GPS most of the night. Callaspo was 2 for 3 with two walks, scoring every time he reached base. Maicer Izturis and Peter Bourjos also homered in the laugher, Izturis came when scoring actually mattered.
Bourjos had what looked like an inside-the-parker called a hit and an error when one of the Texas many minor-league quality outfielders ganked a slow roller. He made up for it with a bomb later on. Hank Conger had a hit from the left side and the right side in his 7th start behind the dish - framing Palmer pitches is not the easiest thing and you just know Alice Mathis is not going to get to many more chances with the dish framing artistry of King Conger.
7th on the Angels depth chart behind the starting five and rookie callup Tyler Chatwood, Old Man Palmer turned in the best pitching performance by an Angels starter not named Jered Weaver and Dan Haren. The final score in the game was 15-4 and frankly it wasn't really even THAT close.
The Angels and Rangers play Wednesday tied in first place at 11-6 each. You can bet that the hosts will be rolling out the batting practice red carpet beforehand.
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Angels are victorious!
Tomorrow we finish them, send them to the floor.
Swung on and missed, he struck him out! ~ Terry Smith
That was a fun game
Lets do it again tomorrow.
by UCIHalo on Apr 19, 2011 8:31 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Voted Palmer
But Fleet Pete was a close second.
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
Have you met Ogden Nash?
The Panther
The panther is like a leopard,
Except it hasn’t been peppered.
Should you behold a panther crouch,
Prepare to say Ouch.
Better yet, if called by a panther,
Don’t anther.
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
Well I always think of Candy is Dandy, But Liquor is Quicker
When I hear Ogden Nash’s name.
I didn’t know the panther one.
I got to hear him speak when I was in HS.
It was offered to anyone who wanted to go, free transportation and a ticket during school. I knew who he was and thought it was a great way to get out of school for most of the day.
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
Also heard Richard Armour speak as part of the same series,
and Ray Bradbury spoke at an assembly so everyone got to hear him.
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
The Classics Reclassified
Oh my gosh! I loved him. Hilarious. I used the one on The Scarlett Letter in a speech class.
"A door is what a dog is perpetually on the wrong side of"
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
I don't know about dogs, but it would fit a cat perfectly.
“You are only young once, but you can stay immature indefinitely.”
— Ogden Nash
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
Posted this on a different story:
The difference between Dogs and Cats:
- Dogs have owners
- Cats have staff
Alternatively:
Dog: This human feeds me, loves me, and takes care of my every need. He must be G-d!!!!
Cat: This human feeds me, loves me, and takes care of my every need. I must be G-d!!!!
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
Much as I loved to see trumbo step up for Morales
Bourjos flying around the bases trying to catch conger will always make me smile.
~Till the Halo burns out...
by Zu Long on Apr 19, 2011 8:32 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Imagine Pete and Trout on the bases at the same time.
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
by red floyd on Apr 19, 2011 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I know it's too soon to say this, but he does make me think of Willie Mays
All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine.
by Quad Fin Rider on Apr 19, 2011 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
rookie ump behind the plate.
could get interesting…
Angels = Buzz Aldrin, stRangers = Bart Siebrel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOo6aHSY8hU
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
Mathis must have been crying when listening to Gubi interview Conger.
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
What was the gist of it for us non-locals?
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Apr 19, 2011 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Just the usual softballs, Gubi talking about how well he framed, etc....
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
He talked about how "the kids" performed so well tonight.
And Conger lumped “old man” Palmer in with that bunch. :-)
I don't know if you have MLB At Bat...
But I’m able to catch the first part of the radio show on there once the game ends, and can usually tune in to am830klaa.com for more if it’s a good post-game show.
Right on. Thanks for the heads up on that.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Apr 19, 2011 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Mathis looked depressed when handing out postgame high fives
I think he senses his nuts are millimeters from the bandsaw
I feel bad for the guy but sheesh, we need to have a winning lineup out there.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Apr 19, 2011 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Why do you feel bad?
The guy is a millionaire playing a kids game. Poorly. Even if he is DFA tomorrow he is set for life unless he’s a total moron.
Well it must suck to try your hardest and fail at something that's your life dream.
Plus, a million bucks aint what it used to be. Unless he’s a savvy investor, we might see him selling insurance with Lenny Dykstra one day.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Apr 19, 2011 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I agree
It’s hard to watch a guy lose his job, even if he’s doing it very poorly. I feel the same way for Kazmir, though his situation is different. I don’t want them on my team because they hurt us, but it’s hard not to feel for the guy on some level. I’m a compassionate person deep down, what can I say?
by Bolt Deck on Apr 19, 2011 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Who would have ever expected to see 15 runs
This early in the season, considering the offensive woes from just a season ago. Heck, who’d imagine something like this against TexASS following yesterday?!
Awesomeness
Angels are undefeated on Tuesdays. 3 and 0 baby (2 of them on the road)
Swung on and missed, he struck him out! ~ Terry Smith
I had to go Palmer. He neutralized one of the top scoring offenses in the AL.
Although it was hard not to vote for Conger or Fleet.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
That was a very enjoyable beatdown to watch
Tough vote, all of them had great games, but I voted Trumbo. Knocked in 4 runs and had a Vladesque golf swing single. Made me smile.
who has two thumbs and called a blow out?
yes me
I take it you don't have the DOV Secret Decoder Ring
You need to drink more ovaltine
-Quad Fin Rider
are you kidding me?
scottnik needs to give me it anyways
I take it you don't have the DOV Secret Decoder Ring
You need to drink more ovaltine
-Quad Fin Rider
Not when you Hatcher his name like that
He won’t
Swung on and missed, he struck him out! ~ Terry Smith
The ban-hammer has been brought up a lot tonight.
Is this some new meme, feverishly racing through HH?
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
Someone on the game thread suggested I be banned
for having no sense of humor. I laughed.
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
We all did
Swung on and missed, he struck him out! ~ Terry Smith
by blast21dave on Apr 19, 2011 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Funny how you Butcher or Hatcher a name.
Bring on the OREO Line!
by angelskid2210 on Apr 19, 2011 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Palmer did his job and kept a high powered offense in check.
It might have been luck or smoke and mirrors, but we got the W. I voted Rosie POTG, but P-Bo, Trumbo, Conger, and Callaspo all could’ve won tonight.
YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....
Amazing what early run support can do
-Ervin Santana
by deejayelleseven on Apr 19, 2011 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I really want Gubi to say, "Your agonizer please, Jose".
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
Jesus. Boston is getting one hit in Oakland.
If lackey loses this game one-zero I’m going to sleep pretty well tonight.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
It will be even more delicious when he starts lashing out and calling out the
bats for not supporting him. The clubhouse cancer metastasizes in Boston.
I think there was a rained out game or something that affected his time off, or something to that extent.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Apr 19, 2011 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Whats our record in Red this year so far?
by deejayelleseven on Apr 19, 2011 8:39 PM PDT reply actions
Anyone know how long I have to wait for mlb.tv to archive tonights game?
I missed all the awesomeness.
by The OC Disorder on Apr 19, 2011 8:40 PM PDT reply actions
40 minutes or so usually
"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
I had to vote Palmer.
He went out there and held Texas down to nothing. That’s Panther material, if I ever have seen it.
"To Halowood - Avoid the Clap." - Jimmy Dugan
I voted Palmer too
it was a close decision. But Palmer did a fantastic job of holding them down….the rest was luminous run support
I'm an Angels fan
I missed almost all of this one-
Saw the beginning, heard the end. Maybe I should go to more school board meetings? All glory to the bottom of the order! Those kids ROCK!!!!!!!!!!! 11 for 16 is beyond hot. Palmer- killer tonight. Rock on tomorrow Big Halo Red!
Completely spaced on the game, didn't tune in til late
Guess I’ll have to “space” again tomorrow! Anyone notice those strange #‘s beside our starting catcher’s name? .333? I thought catchers were only allowed in the .100-.200 area.
Only if your name is "Mathis"
"To Halowood - Avoid the Clap." - Jimmy Dugan
by Angelsfan015 on Apr 19, 2011 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Carl Crawford batting avg watch: .129
See,other people have slow starts too!
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
Seriously????
Don’t yank my chain on this one, man.
"To Halowood - Avoid the Clap." - Jimmy Dugan
by Angelsfan015 on Apr 19, 2011 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Yea.
To make room for Aybar, I guess they’re done with Wood on the 25 man roster for now. If someone claims him on waivers, that’s it. First come first server.
I guess...
…when you’re DFA’d. They have 10 days to either release, trade, or put you on the waiver wire. So it’ll be awhile before we know what happens.
Wood has been DFAd
by ~MMP~ on Apr 19, 2011 8:51 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Our path to the playoffs
Has never been clearer
Swung on and missed, he struck him out! ~ Terry Smith
PRAISE JESUS!
I SEE THE LIGHT!!!!!
THIS VEIL OF DARKNESS AND SADNESS HAS BEEN LIFTED FROM MY HEART AND MY EYES!!!!!!!
THE FUTURE NOW HAS MEANING!!!!!!!!
I CAN WAKE UP KNOWING THE THAT THE LORD IS TRULY, TRULY, TRULY A GOOD GOD!!!!!!!!
"To Halowood - Avoid the Clap." - Jimmy Dugan
by Angelsfan015 on Apr 19, 2011 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Here here.
It’s been quite a journey with that kid.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Apr 19, 2011 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
If he is picked up by someone else ...
I would be shocked.
And if anyone was ever given a chance to succeed or fail. he was.
by LazorkoRules on Apr 19, 2011 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions
If you're not expecting to compete, you'd definitely take a flier on Wood.
If nothing else, a change of scenery could be good for him.
Killer game for the young guys.
Trumbo is a nice surprise. I was worried he would primarily be a Salt Lake wonder, but he’s off to a promising start.
Bourjos is living up to expectations.
Hopefully...
…I doesn’t land in Seattle. That would not be a fresh start the way that team has been going these last 10 years.
They went downhill right when the Angels golden age began.
He’d at least get playing time as a Mariner.
Poor Wood.
I know a lot of people don’t like him, but I always liked that guy. I hope he makes it somewhere else.
~Till the Halo burns out...
by Zu Long on Apr 19, 2011 8:52 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Pretty sure he has to stay on the 25 man active roster
If not he gets returned to the Angels.
Ahhh, you're right
He’s gone for good if he gets claimed
I'm with you
And I’d say the same about Mathis. I don’t think anyone can say that these guys failed because they didn’t give enough effort. And it’s a harsh reality when you’ve been the best at something all your life and all of a sudden you can’t hack it any more.
And this is especially true for Wood who never got past that entry level contract to set himself up. I hope he puts it together and sticks around for someone.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
THIS summarizes our happy, happy tonight
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-HHOiTZBH4&feature=player_embedded
I'm an Angels fan
Good luck wherever you land Brando.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Apr 19, 2011 8:55 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
+1
I hope he does well as long as it isn’t against us
by Bolt Deck on Apr 19, 2011 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
+1
Cautious yet very optimistic about the 2011 Season. Go Angels.
by angelsfan7 on Apr 19, 2011 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Seattle.
"To Halowood - Avoid the Clap." - Jimmy Dugan
by Angelsfan015 on Apr 19, 2011 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I think Jeff Sullivan would die if they signed Wood.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Apr 19, 2011 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
The apoplexy alone would be worth it.
~Till the Halo burns out...
by Zu Long on Apr 19, 2011 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Word!
"To Halowood - Avoid the Clap." - Jimmy Dugan
by Angelsfan015 on Apr 19, 2011 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ha! Although I did have to look up that word.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Apr 19, 2011 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Woo! I'm gonna watch that game all the way through now.
Good luck to you, Brandon Wood. Really, I hope you find your game, Dude.
"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
One guy getting it together a little bit
is unlikely to hurt us much. I’d just like him to escape his nightmare.
"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
I know people voted more for Trumbo than Palmer...
…but the Angels would have still won this game without Trumbo (and I’m JACKED at his performance!)…
…but I think given the expectations against such a great offense…Palmer far exceeded any I could have had…or imagined.
Props big time to Palmer. Bye Kaz.
My sentiments the same.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Apr 19, 2011 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Kaz......The NEXT DFA of my dreams.
"To Halowood - Avoid the Clap." - Jimmy Dugan
by Angelsfan015 on Apr 19, 2011 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought he might have a modicum
of value as a lefty arm in the bullpen. I thought Takahashi would be that long relief guy but seems like he’s only a situational lefty.
Swung on and missed, he struck him out! ~ Terry Smith
HOLY CRAP didn't notice the whole Wood is gone thing...as in it's for real now.
You never want to be happy at the likelihood of someone’s career being over (barring a miracle elsewhere), but thank the baseball gods that experiment was over.
High-five to all of us who hated the extended version of the experiment despite the cries of “he just needs more at bats”
This makes my night more than the victory. Woooo!
For the record, I'm hoping he does great...just not at the expense of the team I love to root for anymore.
AND no more “B Wood sucks, why is he playing?!?!111uno” threads.
Yeah, the young guys are awesome fun right now
But Palmer way, WAY exceeded any expectations I had.
"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
If Wood goes on to hit .285 with 30 hr's for somebody else
I think you would have to blame Hatcher.
by Unclearnie on Apr 19, 2011 9:00 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
If he can figure it out
It’s certainly possible.
Swung on and missed, he struck him out! ~ Terry Smith
AR-IZ-ONA Here he comes........
"To Halowood - Avoid the Clap." - Jimmy Dugan
by Angelsfan015 on Apr 19, 2011 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Naw, get rid of Mathis, and then we can start talking
Trombombs rock
by nicolasville on Apr 19, 2011 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd like to see Conger play against all righthanders, and Mathis against lefties.
That would be a nice start.
I've got nothing.
I voted for Palmer
one run in 6 innings in that place is a joke as Vernon would say.
Vernon Well's Current Average = .159 Current # of outs = Don't ask him
TY Tony!
well in that case
lets give it to B Wood for his fielding of a ball and making an out hehe
Vernon Well's Current Average = .159 Current # of outs = Don't ask him
TY Tony!
They tried it in winter ball
And he failed pretty badly. Plus, Callaspo’s been very solid himself so far this season.
So now that Wood is gone, what is the highest-priority DRAMA thread?
I’m guessing for the rest of the season, it will be “Mathis vs. ___________ (insert random catcher name here)”.
Although lately it he has lessened the anger, but it might be a close tie by the ASG with “Wells can lick my moaky, vinegary, smells like feta cheese manjewels” threads as well.
With Wells batting the way he has lately, it looks like the complaints about him have a good chance of dissipating.
Torii Hunter, on the other hand, needs to break out of this funk ASAP.
Yeah but Torii has more than delivered in the past...
…maybe not to what the full extent of his contract will be vs. his total production but I have no complaints about him struggling right now.
You cole blooded!
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Apr 19, 2011 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions
wow, sosh is stepping it up this year
rodney out of closer
chatwood starts early
conger going 50-50 with mathis (atleast for now)
i like where this is heading
Hell yes!
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Apr 19, 2011 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes yes yes! The good Sosh is back!
Trombombs rock
by nicolasville on Apr 19, 2011 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Haven't missed the playoffs two years in a row since 2002.
Scioscia probably wants to keep that going.
Robviously
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Apr 19, 2011 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Iknowright?
Who IS this guy????
Liking the willingness to make moves.
"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
I suppose with Scioscia that will come
Seems like he’s still seeing what he’s got to work with
"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
he did a nice double steal with Trumbo and conger
on PBJ inside the parker.
oh, and PBJ got caught stealing so he’s running ’em
I have a stupid question. If no one picks up Wood, then what happens to him?
Are we still on the hook for his salary for the season?
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
Thanks guys.
I wonder how the landscape of our 25 man roster is going to look after kendrys and Pinata get back. What if we’re on a hot streak? Do you still shake up the line up?
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Apr 19, 2011 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Mathis/conger to get DFA'd eventually
who else would you cut? Trumbo off the bench/DH would be amazing. Conger as starting catcher with Mathis/Wilson as backup. Willits as 4th OF. Aybar/Izzy/Howie/Callaspo for the 3 IF spots. that’s depth!
Can't they send Wilson down instead?
Conger’s doing so well. Why put the kibosh on that?
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Apr 19, 2011 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Pineiro will send Chatwood or Palmer back down to the minors
Most likely Chatwood. Trumbo will stay up to spell Kendrys at 1B, so they’ll have to make a decision with one of the catchers I think. It pointless to keep 3 catchers when one is never getting used. It seems like it’ll be between Wilson and Mathis, but based on playing time so far, probably Wilson. I’m not sure if he’s out of options or not though.
Hoping for this. Let him work it out where it won't hurt us.
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
$414,500
Full year MLB minimum since he was part of an MLB roster.
"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
I could struggle along with that for a couple of years
and not mind too terribly.
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
No. I'm not sure we're even upper-middle class.
When the last kid moved out we had quite a bit more money in our pockets, and I’m not just talking about college. It was a revelation how much we’d been spending each month that was now left over.
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
I'll take it. It would cover a wheelchair van AND college tuition!!!
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
My sympathies.
We bought one for Dad years ago, but it was one of those lightweight chairs for traveling.
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
We have a chair, we're looking for the van.
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
Van. I missed that word
I know those are expensive. Is there any help from Medicare or a state agency?
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
I beleave all major league contracts are gtd
so he will get full pay even if he just stays home with his new bride.
...To 40 minutes ago.
"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
According to Wikipedia, the Angels won the 2002 World Series.
Just letting you guys know.
I've got nothing.
by bc56274 on Apr 19, 2011 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
So how does the lineup look like tomorrow with Aybar playing SS?
1B – Trumbo
2B – Kendrick
SS – Aybar
3B – Callaspo
LF – Wells
CF – PBJ
RF – Abreu
DH – Izzy
doubt they sit Pete after his monstrous game today. Doubt they sit Mighty Maicer, but i think he gets the DH role to keep his bat in the lineup and give him some kind of rest. I think they give Torii the day off since he’s been struggling and hasn’t gotten a day off lately. What do you think?
I'd rather have Torii in right.
If only so Abreu gets a few fewer PAs towards his vesting option.
Looking forward to the return of Kendrys in part for the same reason. And also in part for the obvious Cuban Missile reasons.
Barring an injury
That option is going to vest. And the Angels need to put their best team on the field. I’m fine with resting Abreu against tough lefties. But if not, it seems indefensible to sit him. Out of the four-man outfield rotation, he’s arguably the best hitter.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
Or Kendrick rides the pine for a day
and Izzy moves over to second base.
A wise man does not need advice and a fool won't take it.
by angelslogic on Apr 19, 2011 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Oakland 4 - Boston 0, bottom of the 8th. Boston 3 outs away from going 5-11. WIth lackey taking the loss.
W
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
2nd greatest thing tonight.
AL West #1 division in baseball?
Bring on the OREO Line!
by angelskid2210 on Apr 19, 2011 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions
oakland knew they had to make the game fuentes-proof
so they scored 4 in the 8th. i wouldn’t usually root for a division team, but in this case, a loss for boston is a smile for my face
Just watched Baseball Tonight on ESPN
Their review of this game was all about the old lady in the left field bleachers that tried to throw Fleet Pete’s homer back.
I hate ESPN!!!
Well that's an effin surpise.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Apr 19, 2011 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, that was a pretty funny moment.
And it summed up the game rather well… Speedy slap hitter blasts homer for the Angels, Rangers fan embarrasses self and team.
Still would have been cool to see the inside-the-park error for the same reason, plus a Trum-bomb for good measure.
Those idiots she was sitting with talked her into throwing it back;
someone else here said she wanted to keep the ball.
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
You could see it on her face
She was bummed when people told her to throw it back. I don’t care where I am – even Wrigley Field bleachers. If I catch a homerun ball, I’m keeping it (to give to my kids…maybe).
Defending maligned chants since 2009
Unless Kinsler hit it
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Apr 20, 2011 12:00 AM PDT up reply actions
If AJ hit it
I’d blow it up – my kids would be entertained by that
Defending maligned chants since 2009
Trombombs to the rescue!
Panther’s gotta be Trumbo. I NEED Domingo Ayala to teach me his secrets!!!!!!
Keep it coming…….
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"Yes but" is the best way on earth to stay broke and subservient -Rev. Halofan
by Greyson Peltier on Apr 19, 2011 9:53 PM PDT reply actions
I felt like he had the biggest impact on the game while it was still in question.
But Bourjos is just so much fun to watch when he’s putting the ball in play!
Gotta vote Trumbo
He is proving serious potential. If he can have Napoli’s power with a better average. Nice.
I am not a fan of your center fielder
The snozberries taste like snozberries!!
by Chrom on Apr 19, 2011 10:13 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
We liked yours tonight
But not so much that one on the DL.
"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
I understand
The snozberries taste like snozberries!!
by Chrom on Apr 19, 2011 10:18 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Unfortunately...
The snozberries taste like snozberries!!
by Chrom on Apr 19, 2011 11:54 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Ours is hurt
:(
The snozberries taste like snozberries!!
by Chrom on Apr 20, 2011 12:48 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
It sucks yours is hurt
But I’m not sad we didn’t have to face him.
a quote from yesterday....
That was a clearly superior team we played against tonight.
And it wasn’t even close.
The Halos are two amazin’ aces and three top of the order guys, with a streaky bullpen – and not a lot else.
We just finished playing some relatively shitty teams. The real test is teams like NYY and TEX. If can’t take it to ‘em, we’ll be back to .500 soon enough.
Ahhh... Yes... Finally back home in SoCal!!!
by stuck in Romania on Apr 19, 2011 11:01 PM PDT reply actions
Yeah, I was gonna ask Turk
One one team clearly superior to the other tonight? And was it even close?
and i love that it was the bottom 3...
Trumbo Conger and P-Bo + Palmer
Ahhh... Yes... Finally back home in SoCal!!!
by stuck in Romania on Apr 19, 2011 11:54 PM PDT up reply actions
The Youth movement strikes!!!
Add Chatwood and Walden—but wait—there’s more!
And Wells now getting it in gear. Lookin good
certainly a lot better than yesterday…
But in fairness
We looked like drek last night and bombers tonight. The rubber match is going to be interesting with Weaver and ace from them. Right now we have a better record than the Yanks, took the Cleveland series, and really turned it around tonight. If we can take this series tomorrow, we’ll be able to say that we have a shot of putting together a decent season.
Right now this team doesn’t feel lucky, it feels good. Meaning we’re doing things the right way, gelling as a team, and learning. There are areas that need some improvement — heart of the lineup — but that stuff will come.
Let's Go P-BO!
by Kent Nichols on Apr 20, 2011 1:45 AM PDT up reply actions
What a great game. Btw, Halos hottest team in the Majors right now
8-2 out of the last 10
Red Sux still the suckiest team
Eyespy comes through again
Thanks for puttin down the PS3 controlls for a minute, son, and whippin up another awesome pic
Eyespy in beast mode once again.
woot.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Apr 20, 2011 12:41 AM PDT up reply actions
"Vet'runs of the Salinized Body of Water?"
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on Apr 20, 2011 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Victor Rojas
I really like this guy.
I didn’t make it home until about the 6th inning, but when I tuned in he was in the middle of making an interesting comment and offering up perspective on Palmer’s success against the Rangers. He pointed out that, compared to first-pitch-swinging Toronto (which rocked Palmer), Texas has a much more patient lineup. This allows Palmer to get ahead in the count with a couple of hittable pitches before trying to get guys to chase something out of the zone. The Blue Jays jumped on him early, whereas the Rangers allowed him to get comfortable.
I’m paraphrasing, of course, but that was the gist of it. I thought it was an interesting observation, and it contributed to my enjoyment of the game. It made me bemoan the fact that he’s paired with such a clown in Gubicza. Put Tim Salmon in the booth with him already.
22,450 was the announced attendance in Arlington . . . they just went to the World Series!! My goodness the fans in Texas are bad. The lowest Angel attendance figure so far this season was around 32,000 (which is uncharacteristically low for the Angels) and they had a losing record last year.
CALIFORNIA ANGELS . . . ANAHEIM DUCKS . . . CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS
Mavs playoff game at home
The snozberries taste like snozberries!!
by Chrom on Apr 20, 2011 2:19 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
That'll do it
Is it the same when the Cowboys are in town?
"Just another Halo victory" - Rory Markas
Not last year
The snozberries taste like snozberries!!
by Chrom on Apr 20, 2011 10:20 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
How many times have there been
Lakers or Ducks playoff games and the Angels have still had 40,000 people in the stands? No excuse . . .
CALIFORNIA ANGELS . . . ANAHEIM DUCKS . . . CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS
by AndyHogan14 on Apr 20, 2011 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Well the tornado sirens were going off too
The snozberries taste like snozberries!!
by Chrom on Apr 20, 2011 4:15 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Plus a tractor pull at the state fair
;)
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on Apr 20, 2011 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
AND
they had $5. tickets last night too. Are you kidding me… FIVE dollars – that is just crazy.
Cautious yet very optimistic about the 2011 Season. Go Angels.
I had to vote for Rosie
Trumbo and Bourjos were awesome, but Palmer managed to keep a lid on it for his entire six innings while the offense got going. Palmer is a sixth spot guy, and to keep that offense in check, even without Hamilton, at that stadium – that’s awesome.
R.I.P. Nick Adenhart - Always an Angel
At least the Rangers and Halos records match their Pythag records
Because, you know, we’re all so worried about that. At least this one huge game can shut up all those Ranger fans.
btw – anybody who says we haven’t played anybody yet hasn’t looked at the standings. Angels currently have the #1 strength of schedule in the AL.
"There's nothing that cleanses your soul like getting the hell kicked out of you." - Woody Hayes
From the AP
“It was a long night for us,” Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler said. “Standing out there a while getting your butt kicked is no fun.”
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
Pregame picks...
from what I can see… any points won were on what texas did not on what we did. But who would have thought we’d have a game like that one.
I’m still smiling from the Bourjos “little league HR”.
Cautious yet very optimistic about the 2011 Season. Go Angels.
I gotta see that highlight...
I heard it live on the radio and I was ecstatic. Must have been cool to see.
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on Apr 20, 2011 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
http://losangeles.angels.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=13957583
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
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