Angels Suffocated in Seattle, Jered Weaver Loses 4th in a Row
by Rev Halofan on May 18, 2011 10:03 PM PDT
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PrintReeking of desperation, Bobby Abreu laid down a bunt with Erick Aybar on 2B and nobody out in the first inning. That terrified push, which successfully moved the runner over to 3B, failed to yield a run as the Angels made two outs without Aybar ever getting beyond that third bag. The Angels failed to score any runs for the second game in a row and were shut out by the Seattle Mariners at SafeCo Field.
The Angels loaded the bases in the 8th and with two outs, Mike Scioscia miraculously pinch-ht for the loathsome starting catcher Jeff Mathis (whose defense was terrible in the game, as if going 0 for 3 with a batting average below .200 wasn't enough). Pinch-Hitter Hank Conger watched strike three tickle the inside corner and the Angels had logged in their 20th consecutive scoreless inning. Their empty 9th inning puts the streak at 21.
Jered Weaver was far from his April perfection, throwing 115 pitches in just six innings. He allowed 3 ER, 7 hits and walked 1. He struck out 3 M's while his former Cal State Long Beach teammate Jason Vargas K'd 9 Angels. It was reverse world night at the ballpark I suppose.
A late pinch-hitting appearance by Alexi Amarista for Peter Bourjos may spell some bench for the struggling young CF and with Reggie Willits on board, don't be surprised to see Pete ride the pine soon. Mark Trumbo has gotten sloppy in the field, making his 2nd error of the season tonight and his lack of everything at the plate may spell some benchmate with P-Bo for Trumbo. The Angels are now 22-22 in 2011, a third place, .500 ballclub.
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21 scoreless innings!
Black Jack Bitches!
"I too played shortstop for many years until I was struck down by Acne and Baby Fat" HST
by No Bologna Polonia on May 18, 2011 10:07 PM PDT reply actions
flagged
for the suckage of the team
I take it you don't have the DOV Secret Decoder Ring
You need to drink more ovaltine
-Quad Fin Rider
by DAD OF VLAD on May 18, 2011 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Man this team
is like a loose slot machine paying out wins to every team that faces the Angels
Swung on and missed, he struck him out! ~ Terry Smith
Angels' 2011 W-L record with the alternate red jersey: 6-5
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO-ooooooooo!
"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
gotta be Shemp's fault...
certainly can’t be anyone else. We need an all of the above option.
Cautious yet very optimistic about the 2011 Season. Go Angels.
i think we have been shut out six times... i heard we hadnt been shut out 5 times until August in 2010
I love this team.
Angels have lost
6 of their last 7 games. Thought this team was supposed to be better on the road??
Swung on and missed, he struck him out! ~ Terry Smith
Angels' 2011 W-L record with the alternate red jersey: 6-5
by blast21dave on May 18, 2011 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
is there any bright side to look forward too?
I seriously can’t think of one.
Jeff Mathis sucks.
by Halosfan777 on May 18, 2011 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
the sun will come up tomorrow
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on May 18, 2011 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
There's still the old saw
that the Angels dominate in Interleague Play. I’m sure this team will torch the hell out of that soon enough
Swung on and missed, he struck him out! ~ Terry Smith
Angels' 2011 W-L record with the alternate red jersey: 6-5
by blast21dave on May 18, 2011 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
FOuND IT!!!
Rodney did not blow either of the last two games
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on May 18, 2011 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
TR gonna spin the lack of offense on the injury to v-dub.
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
I might kill him before he gets a chance to comment on it.
Jeff Mathis sucks.
by Halosfan777 on May 18, 2011 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
our designated hitter has as many homeruns as jeff mathis
so bunting, i like that move.
fffffffffff
Somewhere, right now, Mickey Hatcher is ruining a swing.
by Quinlan's Goofy Swing on May 18, 2011 10:11 PM PDT reply actions
i knew Weaver was no good
four loses in a row
I take it you don't have the DOV Secret Decoder Ring
You need to drink more ovaltine
-Quad Fin Rider
lol @ over worked
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on May 18, 2011 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Remember how last season was supposedly an "off year" for Bobby?
Now I’d love for him to be that “off” again
"I too played shortstop for many years until I was struck down by Acne and Baby Fat" HST
by No Bologna Polonia on May 18, 2011 10:15 PM PDT reply actions
Time to be discreet and do not tweet
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on May 18, 2011 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
not surprised, he usually tweets with his groin
All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine.
by Quad Fin Rider on May 18, 2011 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions
"I don't care, when I'm not there"
"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'm RICH biatch!
Honk Honk
Swung on and missed, he struck him out! ~ Terry Smith
Angels' 2011 W-L record with the alternate red jersey: 6-5
by blast21dave on May 18, 2011 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
too many bucks to give a f&$k!
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on May 18, 2011 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
too wealthy to stay healthy
"I too played shortstop for many years until I was struck down by Acne and Baby Fat" HST
by No Bologna Polonia on May 18, 2011 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
What a lousy game.
Luckily for me I was hanging out with some friends of mine, drinking beers and barbecuing, which of course divided my attention from the game. Now my friends are gone, there’s no more beer, and just a few shots of tequila left. What a friggin’ downer.
YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....
luckily for me i was practicing my "extreme couponing" skills at Ralphs ...
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on May 18, 2011 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll be practicing same said skills manana,
At Stater Bros. ;)
YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....
Congrats Halos. You are fully in the gutless zone.
May as well break out the periwinkle uni’s. Playstation’s network is back up. Guess I’ll go back to getting blown up by kids half my age. Better than watching this abomination of a team.
Really PSN is back?
Swung on and missed, he struck him out! ~ Terry Smith
Angels' 2011 W-L record with the alternate red jersey: 6-5
by blast21dave on May 18, 2011 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed.
My dad always says “If your Angels can’t win, then you can make them win in a video game.”
Listen to me most weekdays @ 10:30a PT http://greysonnation.wordpress.com
"Yes but" is the best way on earth to stay broke and subservient -Rev. Halofan
by Greyson Peltier on May 18, 2011 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Meet the Mets, meet the Mets, Step right up and greet the Mets.
Bartolo Colon is so dreamy!
by Howie's Batting Title on May 18, 2011 10:23 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
That filthy hooker Karma has shown her slutty face again...........
Ever since Weaver had his start pushed back one day to line up with the Boston Series he has not been his usual dominate self………
Damn she’s a bitch.
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on May 18, 2011 10:30 PM PDT reply actions
silver lining
i stumbled across this movie called zombie honeymoon… looks promising.
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
Yes, it is
Listen to me most weekdays @ 10:30a PT http://greysonnation.wordpress.com
"Yes but" is the best way on earth to stay broke and subservient -Rev. Halofan
by Greyson Peltier on May 18, 2011 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions
"They thought the 2010 season was dead..."
“…but the grave can’t hold back the Attack of the Sub-Replacement Players! Starring Jeff Mathis, Vernon Wells, and Fernando Rodney – coming soon to a ballpark near you!”
Mire el pollo grande! Mire el pollo grande!
by The_Question on May 18, 2011 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Come down everyone, Vernon and Karmis will be back soon.
We’ll be fine.
Pollyanna is dead. But don't get mad at me, I didn't kill her. Tony Reagins did.
by snowhor on May 18, 2011 10:40 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Why do we play the game with only 24 outs when the opponent gets 27?
Mathis is 3 outs automatically, so we only play with 24 outs for the game
How come when players go to Texas they revitalize their careers? could it be the roids?
by Sinatrasratpack on May 18, 2011 10:44 PM PDT reply actions
He's not an auto out all the time
Only when it matters. When it’s late and we’re down big, he’s good for a single.
Where is the offense?
Anywhere?
Is Vernon really that integral to this team’s success?
Listen to me most weekdays @ 10:30a PT http://greysonnation.wordpress.com
"Yes but" is the best way on earth to stay broke and subservient -Rev. Halofan
by Greyson Peltier on May 18, 2011 10:47 PM PDT reply actions
Can we at least TRY the bat exorcism?
Can’t hurt.
Listen to me most weekdays @ 10:30a PT http://greysonnation.wordpress.com
"Yes but" is the best way on earth to stay broke and subservient -Rev. Halofan
by Greyson Peltier on May 18, 2011 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Totally Reagins Legacy
If you believe that, I got some swampland which I have selling for a $1,000,000
in a prime location. Fire Reagins already! He got us Kazmir, Rodney and Wells.
Still failed to add a couple of decent hitters when there is Uribe, Beltre and others
available to be picked up!
The Angels were a .500 ballclub (essentially) last year
This offseason, the team basically treaded water, adding some players, losing some players, but no game changers. It’s still the same powerless, BA-dependent offense, with a mostly solid rotation and inconsistent relief pitching. It makes sense that the Angels are .500 again, as nothing has really changed, just a few of the names.
Mire el pollo grande! Mire el pollo grande!
ticking away the moments that make up the dull day
kicking around on a piece of ground in your home town
by Rev Halofan on May 18, 2011 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Waiting for someone or something to show you the way
I wish Arte would show Tony the way to the door..
Nice line btw, Rev
Shorter of breath
and one day closer to death!
"The world is made for people who aren't cursed with self-awareness." - Annie Savoy
Angels lost matsui.
like him or not, our 2nd best offensive producer in 2010.
Thought the bullpen would be significantly better… shit happens.
Figured vernon would at lest hit 250.
Was predicting this team would win 5 more games than last year.
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on May 18, 2011 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Another Overpaid Slug Added
I have been asking a while why they would add Vernon Wells when they could have
picked up a couple of decent hitters thru free agency! Moreno promised the fans that
he would do anything it took to make the team better yet, we got some superficial,
cosmetic changes yet, again! Moreno should just sell the team and let someone
more capable manage it and run it! Angel fans deserve better!
All that bunting to try to get on base or whatever that was was pathetic.
Does Weaver have a case of the dead arm?
"It's our money," owner Arte Moreno said.
It must be part of Hatcher's new ultra aggressive approach.
Attack the ball with a gentle tap of the bat. Don’t be afraid to bunt to the opposite field if the pitch is outside.
Or as Rex would say, “REALLY shortening up that swing”
I wonder if Scioscia is going to use Wells staying at home as an excuse for the team playing poorly.
He hasn’t been with the team for the Oakland series and now the Seattle series
Always knew Wells was the key
Don’t know, don’t care. People that criticize can kiss my ass. I don’t give a shit
-Kobe Bryant
You want to make history you have to do historic things- Kobe Bryant
This could be a really long summer.
We’ve got a bunch of old, slow, overpaid bums on this team.
Oh, and Jeff Mathis.
I've got nothing.
All I ask from mike scioscia
Is to please give Conger a chance. Let him play one full month and see how he does! We all know that jeff mathis sucks.
conger > mathis
Sloth has no answers.....
….other than to keep filling out the line-up card with the trash TR accumulated for him.
From a common-sense perspective, the payroll for this pile of crap is $141.7m !!! Think about it: the Blue Jays payroll is $70.6m; the Royals payroll is $38.1m; the Pirates is $42.1m. For a fraction of the payroll, Arte would be getting essentially the same production and results….while having the coin to be more aggressive in free agency.
Arte needs to clean house now. It won’t fix this season, but it would be the first action to ensure the current cycle of “stupidity” is broken.
Anyone think we'll be sellers around the all star break?
this profile pic is for you TR
by AlohaHalofan on May 19, 2011 8:44 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
Beanie baby futures
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on May 19, 2011 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Or gold bullion
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on May 19, 2011 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions
weaver and or haren.
this profile pic is for you TR
by AlohaHalofan on May 19, 2011 9:16 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
doubtful but just curious if anyone thinks oherwise
this profile pic is for you TR
by AlohaHalofan on May 19, 2011 9:23 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
*otherwise*
this profile pic is for you TR
by AlohaHalofan on May 19, 2011 9:24 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
'sall right...
no ‘t’ in the Hawaiian alphabet.
"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
Howie
"You realize that Ive been posting on AN since 07 on this name and I am one of the most rec'ed posters there right?" - Some douche named DFA from AN
by 2pintsofbooze on May 19, 2011 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions
I forgot
The marketing department has all those Kendrys Bobble-head dolls….
by mustard_man on May 19, 2011 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Unfortunately it will be the opposite
Reagins will be trying to keep his job and will be desperate for an impact player. Problem is that we most likely won’t be able to take on salary, so he’ll have to trade the farm for another big splash while getting the other team to foot the bill. Desperation is a scary thing.
TR doesn't ask another team to foot the bill.
Ninjas can pay their own way.
Pollyanna is dead. But don't get mad at me, I didn't kill her. Tony Reagins did.
Trumbo
Outside his bat going ice cold and his second error, there was that diving stop that initially looked like a good play, but he seemed so surprised to have stopped the ball that he forgot to get up and shuffle it to the bag where Weaver was patiently waiting to record the out.
After a hot start, Bourjos looks as overwhelmed at the plate as ever, but at least he can ride his defense to keep him in the line-up. Like Chatwood, I’m afraid the league has caught up to Trumbo. If he’s not putting the ball in the seats, he really brings nothing else to the table. Reagins may want to consider looking for a platoon partner. Either that or just send him back down to collect himself and see what Jeff Baisley can do.
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