The Vernon Wells Transformation
by Fred Fredrix on Apr 30, 2011 7:32 AM PDT
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After last night's stellar game in which Vernon drove in a run with a sac fly, had a base hit and scored a run, and actually made a good catch for once on a hard liner to the warning track in LF that saved a run rather than his usual lackluster run-costing clanker, it is clear that Vernon is transforming much the same way that Brandon Wood transformed into an all star future hall of famer after he happened to hit a home run once upon a time. Vernon only struck out twice, only stranded 4 runners in the game and raised his batting average to a remarkable .181. Not only is his OBP at a stellar .223 but his slugging percentage is a whopping .257. His grand totals of 1 home run and 6 RBI's in the first 25 games are definitely what you're looking for from a cleanup hitter. The Angels are truly blessed.
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I don't see a transformation.
Garbage when we got him, still is.
A wise man does not need advice and a fool won't take it.
Actually, I got it (it's pretty clear). My comment just expresses my dissatisfaction with Wells.
A wise man does not need advice and a fool won't take it.
the irony of misinterpreting your comment
about misinterpreting a comment is not lost on me
by MidMiHalo on Apr 30, 2011 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
Ver-None is transforming into a "less than Premium" player
Maybe this is a conspiracy by Sosh to try and make Mathis play and his contract look good.
CONGER, CONGER, CONGER !!!
Wow, I never saw that before, Ver-none.
I guess I do have something in common with Tony R. Who could ever think this was a good move???
by Wally's World on May 3, 2011 11:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Vernon Wells is transforming into...
someone worth 46 million tacos from jack in the box.
The Angels are paying a combined $61.4 million to outfielders this season. (Wells, Hunter, Abreu, Bourjos, GMJ). $61 million of that is a heap of fail. I’ll let you all figure out which one is living up to expectations.
Bah,
should read “someone as worthless as 46 million tacos”
by BrownLunchSack on Apr 30, 2011 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
46 million tacos could feed a lot of hungry people
Not so worthless as Wells’ -0.5 WAR on the season.
Jack tacos?
You will only feed about 100 people with those things. Then, they will do a quick death.
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on May 3, 2011 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions
I wonder if Tony Reagins still isn't concerned about what the Bill Jameses and the Sabermetric people think.
Pollyanna is dead. But don't get mad at me, I didn't kill her. Tony Reagins did.
Bill James?
Here’s hoping our overpaid outfielders can all at least look like major league hitters since they are playing Bill’s team next. First week of May, and this will actually be the last time we play the Red Sox this year. Angels better win something.
I’m hoping Weaver’s stomach bug works out for the best – I’d much rather have him facing the chowds than Chatwood.
"That boy is our last hope" - Obi Wan Scioscia, as Francisco Rodriguez left for the Mets. "No, there is another" - Yoda Reagins.
Quite amazing
How so many Reagins moves have been a complete bust and here the Angels are still tied for first. If before the season you were told that:
Vernon would be “hitting” like Brandon Wood
Jeff Mathis would have the majority of catching starts, and hitting like Jeff Mathis
Kazmir would have one terrible start and be banished
Pineiro would sit on the DL almost all of April
Napoli would be crushing the ball for Texas, and his ability to draw walks would be better than ever
Kendrys’ return was still nowhere in sight
How many games back would you guess the Angels would be?
"That boy is our last hope" - Obi Wan Scioscia, as Francisco Rodriguez left for the Mets. "No, there is another" - Yoda Reagins.
by RallyMonkey5 on May 2, 2011 6:42 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
This, so very EXACTLY.
"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
Amazing, but is it sustainable?
Pollyanna is dead. But don't get mad at me, I didn't kill her. Tony Reagins did.
But nobody told us that Joshie Hammyton would be hurt, too.
and that Darren Oliver would suck and Darren O’Day would suddenly become human.
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on May 3, 2011 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions
Vernon
Transformed from Nightmare trade to an abortion of a baseball player.
Reggie Willits: The non-tender candidate of my dreams.
"We thought Vernon just might be available." - Tony Reagins on AM710 in January 26, 2011
HAHAHAHAHAHA!
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on May 4, 2011 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions
I have been so bummed since this trade happened
I give us 0 chance of winning a World Series over the duration of his contract.
Reggie Willits: The non-tender candidate of my dreams.
I agree with that assessment provided that the individual who acquired the VW contract is still running the team.
Pollyanna is dead. But don't get mad at me, I didn't kill her. Tony Reagins did.
You know, we should have figured it out when the team he played for put him on waivers for the last couple seasons
with an asteriks that said we double dog dare you to put a claim on him, but we were too smart for that trickery and decided to demand we give them Rivera and Napoli AND take all the salary.
by Balls and Strikes on May 9, 2011 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I actually think Reagins thought he was getting Vernon Wells the actor.
You know, the bad guy in Commando? That guy is bad ass.
"I too played shortstop for many years until I was struck down by Acne and Baby Fat" HST
by No Bologna Polonia on May 4, 2011 1:57 PM PDT reply actions
"LET OFF SOME STEAM, BENNETT!"
I didn’t know Bennett’s name is Vernon Wells. CLASSIC.
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on May 4, 2011 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
That chainmail vest and handlebar mustache is indeed bad-ass
Have actually been meaning to do some sort of Vernon Wells/Bennett photo for a while, in honor of the greatest movie in the history of modern cinema — Commando.
by Big Easy Halofan on May 5, 2011 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions
+1 on the greatest movie comment...
“Where are we going?”
“SHOPPING”
“What did you do with Sully?”
“I let him go”
“Don’t bother my friend, he’s dead tired”
Awesome, awesome writing.
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on May 5, 2011 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Also ...
forgot about Schwarzenegger JUMPING from the front landing gear while the plane was taking off. …. SO, SO VERY REALISTIC. That was AWESOME!
/sarcasm
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on May 5, 2011 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Love it! Also awesome and realistic:
Arnold wrapping a convertible Sprite Car around a Mulholland Drive telephone pole in the car chase with Sully going about 60 mph, leaving both he and Rae Dawn Chong completely…unscathed.
Had reality been in play during this scene, we never would have witnessed Matrix get out of the crashed car to uncork my favorite line of the movie (and perhaps of all time):
“Hey Sully, remember when I said I’d kill you last? I lied.”
by Big Easy Halofan on May 5, 2011 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I think I'm going to post this every time the other Vernon Wells enrages me.
"I too played shortstop for many years until I was struck down by Acne and Baby Fat" HST
by No Bologna Polonia on May 5, 2011 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I know, right!?
The best part is that when you type “Vernon Wells” into google images, the first picture that comes up is of Bennett, NOT that awful Iranian looking guy who play left field for the Angels
"I too played shortstop for many years until I was struck down by Acne and Baby Fat" HST
by No Bologna Polonia on May 4, 2011 2:52 PM PDT reply actions
NO
Somewhere, right now, Mickey Hatcher is ruining a swing.
by Quinlan's Goofy Swing on May 4, 2011 3:31 PM PDT reply actions
Vernon Wells is tranforming into...
A typical Angels power hitter! So what do i win? A free week at Mickey Hatcher’s batting camp? A used Dallas Mcpherson jersey? Please dont tell me a Brandon Wood autographed bat! Lol. Not to worry though the Halos are hangin’ tough without their big bats so just imagine how good they can be once they all round into form…
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