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Is Kendry(s) Morales Ever Coming Back?

Anyone remember Kendry(s) Morales? He used to have no "S" at the end of his first name, wore jersey #19 and yielded MVP votes. Now he is listed as jersey #8, played Wheel of Fortune with his first name and is taking a trip to Colorado to get a second opinion on his unhealing foot. Yep, he was supposed to be ready for Spring Training and now he is visiting a foot specialist for different advice. Great. Just great! His bobblehead doll is going to be given out at the stadium on May 24th but there is no chance he will be back on the field by then.

According to Craig Calcaterra...

Morales will travel to Vail, Colorado early this week to get a second opinion from foot and ankle specialist Dr. Thomas Clanton.

Star-divide

So I checked this dude out, he does not have a FaceBook page, but he does have some real square looking webpage with an essay written in the first-person. He looks and sounds pretty doctorish. Wait...

Personally, I work to develop a partnership with my patients. On my part, this begins with listening. And one of the most important things I need to know is how the physical problem affects the patient's life.

It is affecting his life because the dude wants a piece of jewelry that doesn't come around by simply sitting around. Are you listening? Tommy can you hear me? Fix his foot DAMMIT, don't become his fishing buddy. Jeez, what is in the water up there in Vail, Colorado...

Anyway, It is time to ask the question: Will Kendry(s) Morales play for the Angels again this season? My answer is NO. But you can bet against me. First correct guess of the exact game date that Kendrys makes a recorded plate appearance in an Angels uniform in an Angels game this season wins $20. You gotta guess the game date and you gotta be the first to pick that game in the thread and your guess has to be recorded as a comment here. One guess per poster. Go for it.

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August 4th

Maybe it will be a birthday present for me

by halofan1 on May 8, 2011 7:23 PM PDT reply actions  

never.

What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.

by clover_black on May 8, 2011 7:25 PM PDT reply actions  

not likely to win with that non-existent date.

"I have one word for you...Be careful."
-Jose Guillen

by IE Angel on May 8, 2011 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

nobody is winning.

What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.

by clover_black on May 8, 2011 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

how do you get more cynical than "never" ?

Like that.

"We are not on an austerity program," Arte Moreno

by thebigtizzle on May 9, 2011 12:51 AM PDT up reply actions  

August 17

It's a funny old world; a man's lucky if he gets out of it alive.

by rspencer on May 8, 2011 7:27 PM PDT reply actions  

August 12

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

by mathisrocks5 on May 8, 2011 7:28 PM PDT reply actions  

August 15

Against the Rangers, for the hell of itz

by TheKingfish on May 8, 2011 7:28 PM PDT reply actions  

July 2nd

" With Haren bolstering the rotation, the Angels are set up beautifully for 2011"- Another East coast biased reporter

by Halos2011champs on May 8, 2011 7:32 PM PDT via mobile reply actions  

Tuesday, July 19th

"We are not on an austerity program," Arte Moreno

by thebigtizzle on May 8, 2011 7:36 PM PDT reply actions  

August 23rd

since u guys jacked all my dates :P

by LA jaguars fan on May 8, 2011 7:36 PM PDT reply actions  

July 15th

First game after the All-Star break and on the road so he doesn’t have to hear it from the Halo Loyals after his extended vacation…

by SoDakHalo on May 8, 2011 7:38 PM PDT reply actions  

June 29th

Hell lets shoot for the stars!

You've been Bourjos'd!
RIP Nick Adenhart.
My bro Andy Lane= Cubs Bullpen catcher!

by WillGoAngels27 on May 8, 2011 7:40 PM PDT reply actions  

August 9th against the MFY

Damn, dates are being snatched up quickly

by Bolt Deck on May 8, 2011 7:42 PM PDT reply actions  

July 22

"I have one word for you...Be careful."
-Jose Guillen

by IE Angel on May 8, 2011 7:43 PM PDT reply actions  

This is not his "second opinion"

Hasn’t he had other doctors give him a second opinion?

Representing the Angels in Sin City.

by maze88 on May 8, 2011 7:44 PM PDT via mobile reply actions  

Sept 12th, @ Oakland

Knoop - Fregosi - Mincher...4-6-3 double play!

by MiHaloFan on May 8, 2011 7:46 PM PDT reply actions  

August 5, 2011

Representing the Angels in Sin City.

by maze88 on May 8, 2011 7:47 PM PDT via mobile reply actions  

Your answer is no...

and I am NOT betting against you.

A wise man does not need advice and a fool won't take it.

by angelslogic on May 8, 2011 7:48 PM PDT reply actions  

On the other hand, I'll take July 16

A wise man does not need advice and a fool won't take it.

by angelslogic on May 8, 2011 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

July 10

Kendrys will return on July 10 and go 1 for 3 with 2 RBI

by AnaheimAngels on May 8, 2011 7:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Was gonna guess June 29 but that's taken.

So here’s to June 30, 2011!

Light up that halo! RIP, Nick.

by Clutch on May 8, 2011 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Friday, August 26th

For the last Rangers series and the playoffs.

Actually, I don’t think he’s coming back either – and voted that view in the previous poll on this – but you’ve got to be in to win, no?

"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

by LAASurfin on May 8, 2011 7:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Augest 31, 2013

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 8, 2011 8:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Served!

Go green! Go green!

"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

by LAASurfin on May 8, 2011 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

^Wow, there goes my birthday guess ^

Then July 2nd!
Also we should take bets on total weight gain!

Bartolo Colon is so dreamy!

by Howie's Batting Title on May 8, 2011 9:29 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

July 8th

Thank you, Nick Adenhart. You will always be remembered. #34

by howiestheman on May 8, 2011 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

July 4th

He will start the firework show.

by Dfresh on May 8, 2011 8:52 PM PDT via mobile reply actions  

July 28th

son is guessing June 21st—ah, the optimism of youth!

by hbhalofan on May 8, 2011 8:59 PM PDT reply actions  

July 17th

Chili Davis - the closest thing the MLB got to a real life Pedro Cerrano.

by NW angels Fan on May 8, 2011 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Already claimed

back off my date

Gotta have more Kowbell

by OCangels on May 9, 2011 3:12 AM PDT up reply actions  

Tuesday, June 14th

He will homer against the Mariners. Destiny.

Scioscialist Party of America - Redistributing your defense since 2000.

by Commander_Nate on May 8, 2011 9:09 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

Yes, please.

"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

by LAASurfin on May 8, 2011 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

July 6th

My response to your letter of February 19, 1976, is - kiss my ass.
Sincerely,
Bill Baxley, Attorney General

by sheisalovelyladyandmyapologiestoher on May 8, 2011 9:19 PM PDT reply actions  

See green comment above, Xei.

"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

by LAASurfin on May 8, 2011 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

June 3 / First game vs, the Yanks at home

I wanted July 15th right after the All-Star break, but I’ll try thinking more optimistically.
That’s almost 4 weeks.

by Raaddad on May 8, 2011 9:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Interesting side bet

Will Kendrys Morales or Mike Trout appear in a game for the Angels first?

Mire el pollo grande! Mire el pollo grande!

by The_Question on May 8, 2011 9:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Hmm

I think Trout has a shot of coming up for a cuppa coffee in Sept. This wrinkle with Mr. Morales makes it a bit gloomier for his return. I would say ST 2012.

Let's Go P-BO!

by Kent Nichols on May 8, 2011 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

How about this one:

Who will we see first: Morales or Kazmir?

by hbhalofan on May 8, 2011 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Morales

I don’t think we will ever see Kazmir again

by Rev Halofan on May 8, 2011 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

fingers crossed

Ahhh... Yes... Finally back home in SoCal!!!

by stuck in Romania on May 8, 2011 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Opening Day 2012.

Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch

by red floyd on May 8, 2011 10:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh, it has to be *this* season?

August 15

Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch

by red floyd on May 8, 2011 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Crap, I looked and didn't see anyone with that date.

Make mine Sept 14.

Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch

by red floyd on May 8, 2011 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

September 17th!!!

Bring me the money(s) Kenrdy(s)

Ahhh... Yes... Finally back home in SoCal!!!

by stuck in Romania on May 8, 2011 10:32 PM PDT reply actions  

June..... 21?

Sounds like a good date.

by Kody M on May 8, 2011 10:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Game 2 in the ALCS

He pinch hits for mathis in the 7th.

I do not know the date of this game, but thats my guess

by LiteUpThatHalo on May 8, 2011 10:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Impossible.

How would we get to the ALCS with Mathis on our roster?

by moralesforpresident on May 9, 2011 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL

Hey, if this team has proven anything, it’s that this lineup can carry a bit of slack.

No examples needed, please. Thank you.

"We are not on an austerity program," Arte Moreno

by thebigtizzle on May 9, 2011 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

June 20th

Now that Lackey has turned to the enemy lets kick his ass

by Angelsrthebest101 on May 8, 2011 10:49 PM PDT reply actions  

July 5th

Maybe Trumbo will be too hungover from the 4th of July

by Giambi'sGoldenThong on May 8, 2011 10:55 PM PDT reply actions  

august 22

Brandon Wood 4 Prez

by miketrout on May 8, 2011 10:55 PM PDT via mobile reply actions  

9/3/11

If he returns at all But the question is at what point does the front office go out and try to find a high OPS lefthanded or switchhitting middle of the lineup hitter?

We can win our division but ultimately will not get to the promised land without him

by Bozo's1000son on May 8, 2011 10:57 PM PDT reply actions  

june 4th my birthday hooray

"Stay loyal to the Angels. As for me, I'm jumping on the Nationals bandwagon, later." -Daniel Sirca

by migfig on May 8, 2011 11:08 PM PDT reply actions  

September 9, 2011 at 7:24 PM

First pitch three run jack to deep right.

by AlanFalcon on May 8, 2011 11:18 PM PDT reply actions  

He'll be back July 8th

Then, while emerging from the dugout, he’ll be hit in the eye by an errant paper airplane, causing him to lose his balance. As he falls back into the dugout, he steps on Mathis’ mitt lying on the bottom step and SNAP goes the other ankle.

the horror ............... the horror .......... the horror

by PieceOfAase on May 8, 2011 11:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Retire Due To Injury

I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....

by PhiSlamma on May 9, 2011 12:20 AM PDT reply actions  

Ouch...

Tyler Chatwood and Trevor Bell say, "Kaz who?"

by K3YEROUT on May 9, 2011 12:22 AM PDT up reply actions  

Ok, so he probably won't be back (this season), but ...

if I have to pick, I say May 29th. Doc says ‘there is nothing wrong with your foot Kendrys, it is all in your head, now go run already,’ and he does.

In the long run men hit only what they aim at. Therefore, though they should fail immediately, they had better aim at something high.
Walden

by matthiasstephan on May 9, 2011 12:35 AM PDT reply actions  

Run, Kendrys! Run!

"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

by LAASurfin on May 9, 2011 8:22 AM PDT up reply actions  

June 5

I was going to pick June 3 or June 4 since I will be at those games, but I guess June 5 will have to do. Anyway, any date in early June is unrealistic so it doesn’t matter. The best we can probably hope for at this point is to have him back healthy by the All-Star break.

by Brody on May 9, 2011 5:42 AM PDT reply actions  

he is done as an angel.

look at drew hill, same type of injury, and he was traded to orl. for ben wallace and he was never the same player again. he had at least three more surgeries over the length of his time there and only played in his last season with any consistency.this was about a 5yr trade debacle for the magic, and we just gave kendry(s) a huge contract so we are going to eat that decision every year until we find someone to unload him to. hope i’m wrong, but looking at the similarities of the injuries. i think we made a costly mistake.

by hoffy loves the angels on May 9, 2011 7:02 AM PDT reply actions  

??
…and we just gave kendry(s) a huge contract so we are going to eat that decision every year until we find someone to unload him to.

He’s on a 1-year/$2.97M arbitration contract. Pretty inconsequential considering other uses of cash on this team.

Textbook example of why players are sometimes motivated to sign multi-year extensions in arbitration (and why FOs are sometimes are hesitant to offer them).

"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

by LAASurfin on May 9, 2011 8:49 AM PDT up reply actions  

Do you mean Grant Hill?

Who is still playing in the NBA and quite suscessfully, I might add:

Today Hill does not tape the ankle and does not protect it with a brace, and on summer days he does not even cover it with a sock. He appreciates when people do not mention it, because he is no longer Grant Hill with the bad ankle but simply Grant Hill with the Phoenix Suns, and he has been for some time.

Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/lee_jenkins/05/21/grant.hill/index.html#ixzz1LsbOgb2q

"We are not on an austerity program," Arte Moreno

by thebigtizzle on May 9, 2011 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions  

Unfortunately, yes.

One of the many steeler-killers in Warren Moon’s run and shoot assault.

RIP.

"We are not on an austerity program," Arte Moreno

by thebigtizzle on May 9, 2011 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Actually I think Drew Hill was originally a Ram

Who was shipped off to Houston after a questionable encounter with a 15 year old girl

by Bozo's1000son on May 9, 2011 1:02 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

That is Drew Hill, alright (RIP)

I just remember him with Jeffries and the rest of the run and shoot receivers. I think the Rams actually drafted him.

"We are not on an austerity program," Arte Moreno

by thebigtizzle on May 9, 2011 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Swan and Stallworth Show!

Since history has dictated no one ever wonder how they got the ball, why start now?

"We are not on an austerity program," Arte Moreno

by thebigtizzle on May 9, 2011 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

yes i am talking about grant hill

sorry i got lost in the hills. you are correct, it is grant, and yes he is healthy and fully recovered. i mention it because it did take 5yrs. and more than 2 surgeries to mend. all of which orlando footed the bill. no pun intended. my point is this may not be a quick fix, and as long as they have an adequate replacement, they should give him all the time he needs to fully recover.

by hoffy loves the angels on May 9, 2011 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

yep
it did take 5yrs. and more than 2 surgeries to mend

I realize that your point was that he won’t be in Angels uniform again, not that he won’t play again. Hopefully for him and us, that can be avoided. I do remember hearing that Grant Hill may have been mis-diagnosed and probably could have come back sooner. Maybe more opinions is a good idea…

"We are not on an austerity program," Arte Moreno

by thebigtizzle on May 9, 2011 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

sunday Sept 11 at home vs the Yankers

I’m guessing if he does come back it won’t be until the rosters expand in Sept.

"Ballplayers play baseball." -Jose Mota

by Fred Fredrix on May 9, 2011 7:06 AM PDT reply actions  

ok i'll play along

let’s see, he is going to specialist in co., so if there is no surgery, and he just needs therapy. were looking at 60 days for that, so now were in july after which a rehab assignment which can take at least 30 days. and now that takes us up to august. and then if all goes well, getting major league ready in salt lake another 30 days, and that would make it around sept. 20, 2011. that is my pick if everything is fine with the ankle. and if he needs surgery well,…

by hoffy loves the angels on May 9, 2011 7:17 AM PDT reply actions  

first angel game

i was 9 or 10, it was mother’s day. my mom took my older brother and i to a baseball/disneyland fun day. i guess she paid one price for the game and tickets to the park afterwards. and we didn’t need the old ticket book for this, all the rides were included. anyway the angels were facing the twins, and i know the twins won but watching jim fregosi make a diving barehanded catch on a line drive between 3rd and short was all it took for me to instantly love this game. and also made me a lifelong, suffering through the crappy teams; angel fan. we even lived down the street from nolan ryan off romneya dr., when he first arrived. never saw much of him, but all the kids in the neighboorhood knew he lived there. my mom was on the first base dugout in 86 when gene mauch sealed our fate against boston. and i remember being satisfied with losing to the giants in 02, until erstie hit one out and the they never looked back. this is the best team in baseball, not because they won so many, or had so many great players. but because they always fought back, they were always the perennial underdog. and who doesn’t like underdogs. well except for simon bar sinister.

by hoffy loves the angels on May 9, 2011 8:05 AM PDT reply actions  

August 25

although thats not what i want to happen…

No Matter What... Fight On!
May The Halo Burn Bright!

by trojanangelfan on May 9, 2011 8:30 AM PDT reply actions  

July 27th

Would be a nice birthday present

Defending maligned chants since 2009

by Gorbachav5 on May 9, 2011 9:31 AM PDT reply actions  

No

Next?

"Mike Scioscia?! Didn't you get radiation poisoning?"
"I sure did. And it gave me super managing powers!"

by Zoe Necrosis on May 9, 2011 9:38 AM PDT reply actions  

August 37.

Pollyanna is dead. But don't get mad at me, I didn't kill her. Tony Reagins did.

by snowhor on May 9, 2011 10:11 AM PDT reply actions  

37th?

Cautious yet very optimistic about the 2011 Season. Go Angels.

by angelsfan7 on May 9, 2011 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Shhh... he's on a roll....

Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch

by red floyd on May 9, 2011 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bank on it.

Pollyanna is dead. But don't get mad at me, I didn't kill her. Tony Reagins did.

by snowhor on May 9, 2011 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

July 25th

My first guesses were already taken and I really need the $20

by The Land of Happy Trees on May 9, 2011 10:30 AM PDT reply actions  

The first playoff game we play.

"A flute without holes, is not a flute. A donut without a hole, is a Danish."

by Christoffer James V Ferreira on May 9, 2011 11:11 AM PDT reply actions  

June 27th

First game back home after an interleague road trip. He’ll likely need to start out as DH.

by Persi W on May 9, 2011 12:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Sept. 28th...

just participating though cause I don’t honestly think he’ll be back this season.

Cautious yet very optimistic about the 2011 Season. Go Angels.

by angelsfan7 on May 9, 2011 12:14 PM PDT reply actions  

June 28th

Persi W took my date, so I’ll do the Price is Right bid and just add one. He gets a late inning pinch hitting AB.

by JeffJoiner on May 9, 2011 12:37 PM PDT reply actions  

July 23rd in Baltimore...and I'll be there

My real guess is that he won’t be back for the remainder of the season.

by Big Easy Halofan on May 9, 2011 12:49 PM PDT reply actions  

I wanted 8/2, but 2 people already took it

so I’m gonna go with August 6

"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 9, 2011 1:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Aug 27

Yay! No one took my birthday yet. I hope I’m wrong, but I’ll go with it anyway.

Trust the Deception

by Rally Manatee on May 9, 2011 3:30 PM PDT via mobile reply actions  

July 12th

A Dance with Kendrys.

R.I.P. Nick Adenhart - Always an Angel

by Kernel on May 9, 2011 3:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Kendrys will be ready for spring training!

next year

"It's our money," owner Arte Moreno said.

by 44FAN on May 9, 2011 3:59 PM PDT reply actions  

JULY 24th

I talk to kendrys and he said that this is his expected return date if the running and assignments go well. Believe in the power of the Rally Monkey!

by aroddhomes on May 9, 2011 9:23 PM PDT reply actions  

My bday

July 11. Why not.

"You keep shooting. You hope it goes in, and you smile." -Teemu Selanne

by haloduck on May 10, 2011 1:41 AM PDT reply actions  

Never....

and if he ever does, it will be as a shadow of his former self. What a loser…out two years because he F’d up a home plate celebration after a walk -off…only on the Angels.

by spiritof1979 on May 12, 2011 1:49 AM PDT reply actions  

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