Ain't No Sunshine in Angels Loss, Except in Torii Hunter's Eyes
by Rev Halofan on May 19, 2011 10:28 PM PDT
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The Angels are inventing new ways to lose. They completed their road trip through the American League West with one win and six losses. They started the trip with a one and a half game lead in the division. They head home in third place, two games behind the Texas Rangers, ironically the only team they beat on this trip, having been swept in a pair of back-to-back two game series against the Oakland Athletics and today the Seattle Mariners.
Benching a slumping Peter Bourjos also meant sacrificing the young prospect's centerfield glove and teaching an old dog his old tricks proved impossible with Torii Hunter creating an embarrassing walk-off pop-up for the M's. Embarrassing for the Angels, the Mariners are not too proud to beg for their W's and the sun-god heard their prayers. You have to figure that, like ancient tribes dancing for rain in the desert, Seattle tribes do a splashdance in the rain that they may see the sun again. Well, they got it and they benefited from it and now someone is going to have to teach them that the Earth actually revolves around that bright hot lightbulb in the sky before they build any temples in its honor with all that Boeing and Wachovia money centered up in the Pac-NorWex.
The papers all want to know what sunglasses you use Torii... don't throw your sponsors under the bus, and send the Safeco official scorekeeper a dozen roses for calling that simple flyball that eluded what should have been your casually outstretched glove a hit. Of course, Scott Downs, he on the receiving end of the L on a check-swing dribbler off the bat of Jack Cust and the two out "hit" that scored him from 3B, is no fan of the Safeco pencil and pad of paper. There go the goose eggs from his ERA, and don't look now but your team is closer to last place than to first.
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Sunshine, definitely.
Sunshine and rain are no bueno for this team. All games need to be played at night, in perfect conditions.
Whatever, dude.
by Mayheminthehood on May 19, 2011 2:55 PM PDT reply actions
^^HEY ARTE!^^
$141,755,666. WHATCHA THINK ABOUT THAT???
this profile pic is for you TR
by AlohaHalofan on May 19, 2011 3:07 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
hey you tricked me moondoggy.
That’s what I get for not knowing the current records
this profile pic is for you TR
by AlohaHalofan on May 19, 2011 4:00 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
God bless Steven Hawking
"Ballplayers play baseball." -Jose Mota
by Fred Fredrix on May 19, 2011 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions
What do you call a physicist who spits?
Steven Hawking a loogy.
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
Hello Sub .500 baseball!
Bartolo Colon is so dreamy!
by Howie's Batting Title on May 19, 2011 2:55 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
so what, the world's ending saturday
"Ballplayers play baseball." -Jose Mota
That explains it! The team thinks the nutjobs are right!!!
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
1 run in the last 30 innings.
Whatever, dude.
by Mayheminthehood on May 19, 2011 2:57 PM PDT reply actions
1 run in 30 innings? Shit, are they trying for a new Guinness world record for professional "Suck"
CONGER, CONGER, CONGER !!!
at least he would have caught the ball. How many hits has Torii had?
by Wally's World on May 19, 2011 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
good point - almost none of any usefulness.
A wise man does not need advice and a fool won't take it.
And yet Torii still gets to play
Check their batting lines.
"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 19, 2011 3:03 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
shit I made the mistake of drafting Torii, on my Last place fantasy team.
by Wally's World on May 19, 2011 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
?????
you,good sir, are in need of a cranial examination
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on May 19, 2011 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions
World comes to an end on Saturday, Halos just got an early start
All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine.
Experience!
"I too played shortstop for many years until I was struck down by Acne and Baby Fat" HST
by No Bologna Polonia on May 19, 2011 2:57 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Lol...and Torii said it doesn't (or can't) get worst after loosing 14-0 to the A's...
Boy was he wrong…
Representing the Angels in Sin City.
by maze88 on May 19, 2011 2:58 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Depressed, alone in a hotel room 6,000 miles from home...
time for hand lotion and a dream about tomorrow
Well, come see a fat old man some time!
by Moondoggy on May 19, 2011 2:58 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Is Tomorrow blonde or brunette?
Whatever, dude.
by Mayheminthehood on May 19, 2011 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
make sure you don't grab the hot sauce
...on the road....
by Jack Kerouac on May 19, 2011 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
or icy hot
Torii Hunter Batting Average Watch:.218
by deejayelleseven on May 19, 2011 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Palmela Handerson
this profile pic is for you TR
by AlohaHalofan on May 19, 2011 3:12 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Handa Montana!!
I got nothing.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on May 19, 2011 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
that's a little too Luis Polonia for me, Stash
Well, come see a fat old man some time!
by Moondoggy on May 19, 2011 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Wow. He had his 'even' the the Pfister hotel.
Oh so many jokes there.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on May 19, 2011 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions
'event'*
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on May 19, 2011 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions
still made me laugh
this profile pic is for you TR
by AlohaHalofan on May 19, 2011 3:16 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
For southpaws like myself...
We prefer Jill
Representing the Angels in Sin City.
by maze88 on May 19, 2011 3:06 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Lost in sun balls are always hits....
…..nevertheless….
...on the road....
by Jack Kerouac on May 19, 2011 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I seriously think that we are the worst team in baseball right now.
Especially if Howie goes on the DL
Jeff Mathis sucks.
At least my pre-game picked worked
only 1 hr. Thanks for our anemic offense for not being able to hit more.
Angels.
Fire Reagins.
Pollyanna is dead. But don't get mad at me, I didn't kill her. Tony Reagins did.
Where did all of his
apologists go?
Vernon Well's Current Average = .179 Current # of outs = Don't ask him
TY Tony!
whats funny about him is that
the team sucks and we all react to their sucking, and comments like this is all in some master plan that he has designed and that in the end the Halos will win the WS, Wells will win the triple crown, Reagins will be elected GM of the year, and we’re all a bunch of skinheads.
I just don’t get it
"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 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
But he can judge talent with his refined eye!
I know a world series caliber team when I see it. This is the first time I have ever thought that about the Angels this early. they put a great team together and it will show…
“We are not on an austerity program,” Arte Moreno
by thebigtizzle on Apr 5, 2011 10:00 PM PDT
"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
and that statement was on the heels of the opening series in KC
suuuuuure buddy
"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 20, 2011 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Torii Hunter you fucking dumbass get your shit in gear.
Torii Hunter Batting Average Watch:.218
by deejayelleseven on May 19, 2011 3:01 PM PDT reply actions
I couldn't help but laugh when Torii missed the catch
It seems far too appropriate for this road trip (season? team?) to lose a game in such fashion.
Rangers get Hamilton and Cruz back soon so IDK..
Torii Hunter Batting Average Watch:.218
by deejayelleseven on May 19, 2011 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
about the same time we get Vernon & Kaz
All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine.
by Quad Fin Rider on May 19, 2011 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm glad I missed the last two innings.
I don’t need the stress.
A wise man does not need advice and a fool won't take it.
This is my first f bomb in a couple years on here
In reference to our struggles being because of our youth.
Hey Torii, how does that fucking crow taste?
Jeff Mathis career: WAR = -2.3, oWAR = -1.5, dWAR = -0.8 , Jeff Mathis's bank account: $2,492,000.
Free Agency: 2013.
Torii talks too much he really just needs to STFU and let his game do the talking
Oh wait his game is weak now…sighs…I dont wanna hear nothing from Torii again he doesnt deserve or have no right to talk batting .218 making what he’s making.
Torii Hunter Batting Average Watch:.218
by deejayelleseven on May 19, 2011 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Santana, Pinero, Chatwood...
against Hudson, Hanson and Lowe. This is gonna be a long weekend
by The_Big_Halo on May 19, 2011 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
At least they play their stud rookie phenoms early.
cough cough play trout cough cough play trout
Torii Hunter Batting Average Watch:.218
by deejayelleseven on May 19, 2011 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I think we need to do our own exorcism like the 66'ers did.
Everyone get a piece of Angels gear and burn it tomorrow at the same time. I’ll sacrifice one of my periwinkle caps.
"Ballplayers play baseball." -Jose Mota
I already burned all of mine after the 14-0 drubbing
"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 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Missus Halofan ditched this game after Howi got caught stealing
she is on a long dogwalk.
at least when she gets back she will be glad our dog is named Aybar and not Torii
My neighbor has a dog named Tori
and much like Torii, he too takes huge dumps on the grass
"I too played shortstop for many years until I was struck down by Acne and Baby Fat" HST
by No Bologna Polonia on May 19, 2011 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
The Halos have truly pissed of a higher power or something.
Two games in this road trip lost on check swing hits.
I hate baseball right now this is no fun.
Torii Hunter Batting Average Watch:.218
by deejayelleseven on May 19, 2011 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Taking people who have never been to a game to tomorrow's game....
I almost don’t want to go.
But I was so excited to see us playing the Braves
Cautious yet very optimistic about the 2011 Season. Go Angels.
I'm trying to give my tix away for tomorrow's game
it really isn’t worth my time (plus I’m going tuesday and wednesday next week, and I can only handle so much of this horse shit)
"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 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Sorry I said I would lay off Torii after that catch
He deserves an F bomb
Frustrating, isn't it, to muzzle yourself.
A wise man does not need advice and a fool won't take it.
amen im so sick of Torii Hunter right now.
leave and never come back he’s outstayed his welcome for me.the hunnymoon stage is over .
Torii Hunter Batting Average Watch:.218
by deejayelleseven on May 19, 2011 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
It's not Torii's fault.
When playing center, his field of vision includes a clearer view of the imposters at 3rd and SS. From rightfield, he doesn’t have as clear of a view, so he forgets that Arte has not followed through on his request to rid the team of imposters.
Pollyanna is dead. But don't get mad at me, I didn't kill her. Tony Reagins did.
Google "Torii Hunter" and "imposter" for Torii's definition of imposter.
Pollyanna is dead. But don't get mad at me, I didn't kill her. Tony Reagins did.
Torii hasn't and it's clearly affecting his play.
Pollyanna is dead. But don't get mad at me, I didn't kill her. Tony Reagins did.
between all the imposters and crappy young players
I’m surprised Torii hasn’t said “eff it” and just retired
"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 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Haren, Weaver, Pineiro and Downs have to be asking themselves, "Why should I even bother?"
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
Just give up on this season
and the next 3 until we get out from under Vernon’s contract. Stockpile top draft picks and young talent we got in return for Weaver and Haren, and be ready to compete when Trout is like 24 and an MVP type talent.
Vernon Well's Current Average = .179 Current # of outs = Don't ask him
TY Tony!
TONY REAGINS SAYS HI
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on May 19, 2011 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
if it was really him saying it
it would go, “ugh….. Hi, …… uhm…..”
Vernon Well's Current Average = .179 Current # of outs = Don't ask him
TY Tony!
by MH252525 on May 19, 2011 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
That's what everyone said before about all the other contracts . . .
“Just wait til 2012 then the Angels will free up so much room on the payroll we can get someone really good.” Then he had to go and stick us with Wells and reset that clock. Thanks Tony!
That deal...
tasted like a shit sandwich when they first made it and it’s not getting better with time.
When it first happened I was willing to give Tony the benefit of the doubt
I wasn’t a huge fan of Naps or Rivera and Wells had a good year for my Fantasy Team last year. My only concern was the money. I (foolishly) thought: “there’s now way he’s stupid enough to take on the entire contract. Lets wait a few days and news will come out that Toronto sent us $40 mil to help cover the contract.”
That news never came. I must have eaten some of that sandwich cause I’ve felt sick to my stomach about it ever since the season started and it only keeps getting worse.
We can only wish
Reagins is going to get desperate to win now and save his job. We won’t be able to pick up any salary, so he’ll have to empty out the cupboard to make something happen.
Be afraid, very afraid.
That was embarrassing
It’s harder for me to blame Hunter alone than it is to blame him as one of the eight position players not named Kendrick, who got on base six times in thirty tries against a pretty mediocre pitcher. This season could go from bad to worse in a hurry if Howie goes on the DL with a hamstring problem.
some trees only grow and multiply when there is a fire
maybe the Angels need a pathetically bad stretch to open Moreno’s eyes to the incompetence which he has placed in charge of his team.
Vernon Well's Current Average = .179 Current # of outs = Don't ask him
TY Tony!
I did, too. Well at least until last winter.
Pollyanna is dead. But don't get mad at me, I didn't kill her. Tony Reagins did.
I think it just opened *our* eyes to the cluelessness of Moreno himself.
He says he leaves the baseball decisions to the “baseball guys” — but he can’t tell one from the next.
Any man that lays $80M+ on the table for Vernon Wells one year before Trout arrives and Pujols is on the market knows nothing about this game and little about the business building a winning team — and that’s an owner, despite all his money, that you have to be worried about.
He also bought the most optimistic stories he could get about Morales’ progress, when the first second opinion Kendrys got said that this significant setback could’ve been anticipated.
Blind bleeding the blind leading the blind.
by Turks Teeth on May 19, 2011 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
Arte is not dumb.
He trusts the baseball people to make the baseball decisions. If they do not deliver, and he loses money, they will be gone. I don’t see it happening until the end of the season though.
If he doesn’t do that at the end of this year, then I agree with you.
at least they can blame injuries...
our DL consist mostly of guys who suck
Our starting lineup consists of guys who mostly suck.
If only it were the players on the DL.
YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....
Not Reagins, unfortunately.
Eddie Bane?
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
Too bad the new trainer is using Ned Bergert's old "Guide for MLB Trainers" handbook.
TR will be able to scapegoat this season on the new guy.
Pollyanna is dead. But don't get mad at me, I didn't kill her. Tony Reagins did.
Better than TR...
using the “Idiots guide to MLB front office management”
Using it? TR f'n wrote it.
Pollyanna is dead. But don't get mad at me, I didn't kill her. Tony Reagins did.
TR couldn't have wrote it.
He flunked writing composition at COD.
YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....
Times like this, when I think about how much I hate TR
Bartolo Colon is so dreamy!
by Howie's Batting Title on May 19, 2011 3:27 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
*for some reason I always picture the game
In 2008, after the Tex acquisition. Mark hit that grandslam, and TR was shown high fiving everyone around him… Poping his collar, stupid idiot
Bartolo Colon is so dreamy!
by Howie's Batting Title on May 19, 2011 3:30 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Torii Hunter last play made me feel like I was watching Angels in the Outfield the movie Before they got help from the real Angels.
No way man
Matthew McConaughey woulda made that catch
"I too played shortstop for many years until I was struck down by Acne and Baby Fat" HST
by No Bologna Polonia on May 19, 2011 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions
To the tune of the Flintstones Theme:
Angels.
Meet the Angels.
They’re the modern sucky baseball team.
From the
Town of Anaheim
They sit down at bottom of the league.
The bullpen
Throws their leads on to the fire
And their
Fielding leaves somewhat to be desired
When you’re
With the Angels
Have a great big heart attack time
A heart attack time
You’ll have a lousy time!!!
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
They sound like obtuse Angles
All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine.
by Quad Fin Rider on May 19, 2011 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Torii Hunter could lose a ball in the sun at the King-Dome
There is no sun in Seattle!
"I too played shortstop for many years until I was struck down by Acne and Baby Fat" HST
by No Bologna Polonia on May 19, 2011 3:39 PM PDT reply actions
I believe there is no King-Dome there either.
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
It was very sunny today
Not a cloud in the sky. We had to stand in th shade for a few minutes.
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
okay i didnt see the game, whats with the howie to the dl talk? what happened?
this profile pic is for you TR
by AlohaHalofan on May 19, 2011 3:50 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
We should have a minor league team in San Onofre called the Quarks.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
The Angels theme right now is Buzzcocks "What Do I Get?"
Or rather, it should be the theme for us fans.
Whatever, dude.
by Mayheminthehood on May 19, 2011 3:54 PM PDT reply actions
Am I the only one
sitting around, waiting for the “Kendrick out for season with torn hamstring” story to break? Wouldn’t it just be the whipped cream and cherry on this Shit Sundae of a season
"I too played shortstop for many years until I was struck down by Acne and Baby Fat" HST
by No Bologna Polonia on May 19, 2011 3:56 PM PDT reply actions
Oh, this season could get a lot worse, I'm sure.
Whatever, dude.
by Mayheminthehood on May 19, 2011 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Highly unlikely...
almost as rare as loosing your best player forever due to walk off grand slam celebration.
Not likely to get better soon
Abreu, Hunter, Wells, Mathis, Wilson, Willits, Kaz & Vodoo – all on the downside of their careers or they always sucked.
Callaspo, Aybar & Izzy playing so far above their heads they’re likely to get nosebleeds for six to ten weeks.
Trumbo, Pete, Conger you promising guys that are going be up & down as they figure it out.
Kendrick looks to be only real MLB legit guy who isn’t pitching
*looks at the calendar* hmm will you look at that i still have my F Bomb
FUCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK
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
we should honor the late 90's
by wearing the periwinkle unis with the disney hats because this season is heading down the crapper quick.
I think we should round up as many Halos Heavens people as we can, head out to Black Star Canyon in the middle of the night, and perform some sort of spooky ritual.
With or without a sacrifice.
Whatever, dude.
by Mayheminthehood on May 19, 2011 4:16 PM PDT reply actions
Like greco roman wrasslin?
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on May 19, 2011 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
like Abroo's sacrifice?
"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 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Kidnap Mathis?
Another alternative is to gather as many HH as we can and go protest somehow someway
Bring on the OREO Line!
by angelskid2210 on May 19, 2011 4:54 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
That's what I kept saying all last year..
Now I know, it’s not the talent… rather lack there of!!
Bartolo Colon is so dreamy!
by Howie's Batting Title on May 19, 2011 4:52 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
That is Joke Right?
Angels have been making do these past seasons and still fans continue to
believe Reagins, Scioscia and Moreno. Really? When you do the same stupid
things like MAKING DO and not really improving the line up——why do people
assume it will only get better? A reasonable person would expect the same
results like in last year. Did the addition of Vernon Wells really address the
need for a couple of really good hitters? Until the Angels REALLY ADDRESS
the problem of getting a couple of good hitters——disappointments will be the
rule rather than the exception!
I can't believe I missed this game.
I assumed it would have had the same 7:10 start time we’ve had for a while now. Sad thing is, I’m kind of glad I missed it.
Torii
sucked, and should have caught it… but by voting for him we are bailing out this God-awful offense. Haren, Weaver and Pineiro are fully aware that if they give up 1 run, they will not get a win. It’s pretty sad when you look at those 3 ERAs and then their records. Maybe we should let them bat and dump the DH, cause it couldn’t be worse.
isn't tori the cleanup hitter?
how’s his bat looking?
Somewhere, right now, Mickey Hatcher is ruining a swing.
by Quinlan's Goofy Swing on May 19, 2011 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm cool with that
Giving him the blame for his horrid bat
Tori Hunter
Why is this man still on the field.Wake up!
GTFO Torrible Hunter............
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on May 19, 2011 5:40 PM PDT reply actions
i guess torii's batting slump carried over to his defense.
conger > mathis
it tickles me
that howie still isn’t batting until the 2nd inning most nights.
this team has problems, top to bottom. i have more faith in the guys on the field, than the coaching staff, front office, or Arte. Not sure if that’s saying much, but I think it is entirely up to this collection of players to make the Angels better. any kind of move will almost guarantee a worse team, be it by loss of talent, or future salary handcuffing. Vernon set the example, by nuking his own nuts to stop dragging the team down. Up next, Tori’s nuts, then Mathis’, Rodney’s hat, then his nuts, and then … it’s a long list.
Somewhere, right now, Mickey Hatcher is ruining a swing.
by Quinlan's Goofy Swing on May 19, 2011 7:55 PM PDT reply actions
You know a week ago we were in first place
Okay it was a bad road trip and we are in a nasty slump but c’mon we are a little over halfway through May, hardly the time to give up.
That being said, what happened to the early lineup we were sending out, rotating Izturis and Aybar at leadoff, Howie, then Bobby and Tori. That lineup seemed to be working for us. Why did Scosica change it to this one which doesn’t seem to be anywhere near as effective?
Mariners already have two wins in the season series.
Last year the Mariners had a 4-15 record against the Angels.
The Angels line-up shuffling is kind of like rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic.
There is really no useful purpose – the result will be the same.
A wise man does not need advice and a fool won't take it.
#angelslogic
Bring on the OREO Line!
by angelskid2210 on May 19, 2011 8:12 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Got to admit, that was a pretty cool way to lose.
Haven’t seen a-ball-lost-in-the-sun-walk-off in years, if ever.
I've got nothing.
I saw one the other day. In the 4 year old division of my sons pony league.
Way to go Tori!!! Btw, the 4 year olds were far more fun to watch. They actually score these things called runs!
almost as good as dropped-throwback-from-the-catcher-because-the-whiny-pitcher-didnt-get-the-call-walkoff
this profile pic is for you TR
by AlohaHalofan on May 20, 2011 9:07 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I think a lot of you are being a bit harsh on Torii.
Some fans… how long has he been an effective hitter an fielder for you guys and the first sign of a slump he all of a sudden sucks? He lost the ball in the sun. It happens. It happened to Ichiro in Boston a couple of weeks ago and cost the M’s the game. It’s ago to be angry about it but Torii is definitely not as bad a player a lot of you are making him out to be.
It's a cumulative thing w/Tori
Hitting into rally killing double plays like they were going out of style, getting caught stealing at the dumbest times, uppercutting every single damn ball trying to put it into the seats only to watch it barely escape the infield dirts gravitational pull, etc, etc. This team is a pile of Vernon Wells, it was just Tori’s day to get ripped. Don’t worry it’ll be someone else in our next 1 run(if we’re lucky) offensive explosion loss.
by aces666high on May 20, 2011 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
tori gets paid to be something he can't be
i dont fault him for that.
he says stupid stuff, he calls out his fellow angels publicly, he never takes responsibity for his own mistakes, he is an imbecile on the base paths, he is having a horrible season so far, his smile is fake, and his fielding is lackluster effort wise.
i have no problem being harsh on him
Somewhere, right now, Mickey Hatcher is ruining a swing.
by Quinlan's Goofy Swing on May 20, 2011 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Read the LA Times articles on the Angels, Torii always admits his mistakes as he did
for the ball in the sun posted article after last night’s game. Wrong again Q.
"It's our money," owner Arte Moreno said.
That being said
I have no problem being harsh on him. Last year, he played half the year with his head up his ass and I would just as soon not have him do it this year as well. Good will does not come from a bottomless cup.
Well, come see a fat old man some time!
This.
He’s meant a lot to the Angels and – at least up to now – has played up to his (big) contract.
Doesn’t mean he’s not frustrating…
"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
Torii's saying the same things about himself right now.
He’s accepting all the blame coming his way and agreeing. He’ll get it together…altho, I said that about Wells, too (bwahahahaahaha!!!!!!!!)
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