Five Angels Questions
Okay. Here we are. You reading this and me insomniacally writing it. You checking the internet for answers, me suckered into buying season tickets four days before Carl Crawford signed elsewhere. You checking StubHub to laugh at the deals, me smugly thrilled that my preseason prediction of 79 wins for this team will be seen as a wildly optimistic lurch. But forget the team, I have five questions for you to answer:
1. After about every third comment on the radio, Jose Mota makes an odd humming sound that seems to be asking for the approval of the person with whom he is conversing or implying that there is an insight to what he just said that should be apparent. The sound of this Mota-hum is a cross between a monotone hum and the hoot of an owl. IF Jose were Canadian, one feels he would be saying "Ehhh?!?!" in this spot. But he does his Mota-Hum. My question: How do you spell this hum? Tune in tonight and see if you can decipher the proper lettering...
2. Is it apparent to everyone else that Mark Gubicza was the last kid in school to listen to good music?
3. Is there a part of you that can take Victor Rojas calling a losing game better than you did Steve Physioc calling a winning one?
4. Will you be listening to AM-830's Rex Hudler Wonder Dog Show this afternoon? It is on 3:00 - 4:00 PM on Air-Crapino KLAA. Rex's guests will be Mike Sweeney and Mickey Hatcher. Will any of you call and tell Mickey that it is time to retire?
5. At tonight's postgame Taio Cruz concert, what will the ratio of hot bro-hungry chickage at their first Angels game be to the road-tested forty-something cougar that normally inhabits the Anaheim Stadium terrain?
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hey, I've seen Styx 3 times
I love Styx. “They only got a bad wap cuz most rock cwitics are cynical assholes.”
Why must you be such an angry young man, Rev? Your future looks quite bright to me.
So underground
you cannot be found.
It was a tough break, that's all. How did I know I was shooting up a police car?
Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto
(insert Mota Hum here)
(or maybe Dinah Moe Hum)
by Hoppity Hooper on Jun 11, 2011 8:40 AM PDT up reply actions
The jig is up, the news is out, they finally found Rev.
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
Brilliant characterization
but an insult to the Archies. After all, behind the cartoon characters they were all awesome musicians. Styx, not so much.
It was a tough break, that's all. How did I know I was shooting up a police car?
Sugar, Sugar?
You are my candy guuuuurl…
What. The. Fack?
"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
Thanks Rev...
always “honored” to be part of your poll/blog questions.
Victor Rojas/Rex Hudler. Please.
A wise man does not need advice and a fool won't take it.
by angelslogic on Jun 11, 2011 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
I'd tolerate that (not a Rojas fan - he just loves the skankees too much).
Not giving up yet... but man this season stinks right now (6/9/11)
Out of curiosity...
please explain how I love the “skankees?” It’s interesting considering I grew despising them because of the battles between them and the Royals in the 70’s…but since you threw it out there, I’d like to know.
by victorrojas29 on Jun 11, 2011 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh man, an interweb battle is just what Saturday morning ordered!

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by Commander_Nate on Jun 11, 2011 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
I've detected no bias
in fact I used to love to point out Physioc on autopilot Jeter-worship monologues when they would occur. I could write the analysis in a game thread, post it and get comments before the Phyzzard was done with his tales of Jeter’s magical powers.
Victor has stated facts about the Yankees and the act that they are statistically doing well means he is reporting good news about them, but compared to Phyzzy rambling with tales of World Series Yankee lore and “Bahstin’s magical 2004 series run” Victor is as far from an anti-homer as we have had in the booth in a long while.
by Rev Halofan on Jun 11, 2011 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
"Stay tuned for history Halo fans... as (other team's player) goes for his third home run of the day"
That one made me despise Phyzz and I didn’t mind him before that one.
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on Jun 13, 2011 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
hell yeah, call his ass out Victor!
for the record, I don’t get that from your work at all. I think you do a great job, and my answer to #3 is an emphatic YES.
"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 Jun 11, 2011 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Rojas
is the best announcer the Angels have had since I have been alive an able to appreciate such things.
Your utter disgust with the Angels play comes out in your tone from time to time, which I find refreshing. Plus I think we all hate the extra inning games.
I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....
The rally masks were a stroke of genius though.
Best thing to come out of an extra inning snorefest in a long time.
by TheKingfish on Jun 11, 2011 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Absolutely!
Way better than the monkey. I take mine to every ballgame just in case – and we usually do – we need to mount a rally, although I rarely break it out because it’s impossible to see out of. But I’d like to see it utilized more often as its effectiveness is proven by the Boston Marathon and the world record debut.
by Halowitz on Jun 11, 2011 1:34 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Rojas
Yea, his disgust from time to time is great.
He will also sometimes say what we’re all thinking – he can say only so much, but we all know what he means. It’s awesome.
Mathis is a sign of The Apocalypse.
"And God looked upon The Angels lineup, and, behold, it was corrupt."
by Halo Hurricane on Jun 12, 2011 1:48 AM PDT up reply actions
My favorite: "Right down the middle of the plate... for a ball"
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
by red floyd on Jun 12, 2011 8:32 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Glad to see you posting here with us Halos fanatics
I’ve enjoyed your broadcasts, even more so now that you’ve joined us
All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine.
by Quad Fin Rider on Jun 11, 2011 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't hear bias like that from Victor
Mathis is a sign of The Apocalypse.
"And God looked upon The Angels lineup, and, behold, it was corrupt."
by Halo Hurricane on Jun 12, 2011 1:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Victor, since you're reading this thread,
I have to agree with this.
I love your wit, it’s very dry, and I think it would go much better paired with Hud’s over-the-top goofiness and enthusiasm.
By the way, when is the next installation of “Beard Talk, with Victor and Gubi”?
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
Ahhh...beard talk.
It’s been on the shelf since MLB decided Brian Wilson’s beard was “epic.”
by victorrojas29 on Jun 11, 2011 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Victor, it's me, your favorite tweeter.
Doucheydouche.
And although I like you much better than Physioc, I’m going to have to vote ‘’no’ to #3, only because this losing is unbearable.
I've got nothing.
Favorite?
Just messing with you. BTW, I despise losing…period.
by victorrojas29 on Jun 11, 2011 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
doucheydouche????
nice!!!
"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 Jun 11, 2011 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Answers;
1) Urumue (no accent on vowels or consonants…total monotone).
2) Yes. I mean YES!
3) See #2.
4) Yes. (No call to Hatchet Master though).
5) 30:1
I hope this is a pass/fail test. Or grading on a low curve…
Your grade is A- (slight deduction for the lopsided chick ratio).
A wise man does not need advice and a fool won't take it.
by angelslogic on Jun 11, 2011 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Mota's the weak link to the Angels broadcasting team...
but I dig that he’s multi-lingual. Also, he seems the most critical of the Angels with they are sucking. Still, I think Terry works better alone.
1) Hurrrmp
2) Nah man, Guby just comes from that age where pop music was just about having fun before, to quote The Wrestler, “that Cobain pussy had to come along and ruin it all.” Leave Guby and his bad hair metal, I-Roc driving, mullet sportin’, I want “GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS” alone.
3. The only thing that bums me out about Victor Rojas is knowing that HE is probably bummed on the Angels. Love Rojas.
4. Hell no. Rex is like that ugly chick in high school who you keep hooking up with because she gives BJs when all the hot, cheerleader chicks you really want to hook up with are too prude. Cut the ties man….cut the ties…
5. Equal. Cougar-mother has to take young, hot chickage to concert. No girls over 16 like Taio Cruz.
dissenter, dubious and devil's advocate to blog monitors everywhere.
by BryanHarvey'sMoustache on Jun 11, 2011 8:26 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Answers:
1. uhruuumuhhh
2. I’d so go with Gubi to an 80’s metal concert. Anytime, any day. Will bring the lighter.
3. Victor calling any game is better than Phys—win or lose. At least Victor has a sense of humor-goofy, yes, but that is preferable to the sanctimonious Phys.
4. Will listen to Rex to get a dose of much needed enthusiasm! Rex is appropriately critical of the team when they suck without being mean about it. I wish Rex’s enthusiasm was contagious—I would like to send him into the clubhouse about now.
5. washout—Cougar moms take both jr. high gals and dudes to the concert. No real men will be there. Yawn. They are waiting for the Motley Crue—Poison—Ratt show. The one I hope I have a date for….
Motley Crue-Poison-Ratt
I might be able to get my wife to go to a baseball game with me if that were the post game concert lineup!
Seriously
Mota’s Hhhhhhuhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh? is the reason I dont listen to the radio broadcasts anymore. I had a flip girlfriend (apparently its ok to call them flips, i swear) and she would make that noise because she was socially inept and was totally strange.
Its like an awkward half grunt, half HUH!?!?!! to a question that no one is asking him. I literally have no idea how that man has a radio job.
I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....
What did you flip her for?
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by Commander_Nate on Jun 11, 2011 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Real or fake?
Scioscialist Party of America - Redistributing your defense since 2000.
by Commander_Nate on Jun 11, 2011 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Its SoCal
Is there such thing as a real blonde?
I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....
Good point.
Scioscialist Party of America - Redistributing your defense since 2000.
by Commander_Nate on Jun 11, 2011 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I've been listening to the radio broadcasts since Aug last year
and I’ve never even noticed Hosey’s harrumph. Maybe because I heard it so many times it doesn’t register any more. Victor is bilingual so why do we still need Hosey anyway. Besides, the Latin players can’t do interviews in english because they don’t understand Hosey when he speaks english (like the rest of us).
"Ballplayers play baseball." -Jose Mota
I haven't noticed Mota's hum.
The thing that bugs me most about him is his constant pauses…. in the middle… of a sentence.
Complete your thought, goddammit!!
Exercises in Stupidity:
The 0-2, 2 Outs, Pitchout Watch: 2
The Torii Hunter, 9th Inning Bunt Watch: 2
by Nathan Aderhold on Jun 11, 2011 10:50 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Mota's mid-sentence pausing really grinds my gears too.
It’s kind of like some half-ass William Shatner impersonation. With an accent.
YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....
Oh oh oh!! Can we get Shat to do a guest spot as color commentator?
And ……. theresahome…… run….. fortheopponents
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
This...telecast...brought to you..by,
One West Bank….when..you..are the one.
YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....
Can Chico's Bail Bonds be the Halos new sponsor?
1. Mota’s Slingbladian grunt is probably an orgasm.
2. Gubi is the eternal mid-1970s, jacked-up Chevy Nova-driving, Frampton-haired hessian in the bongwater-stained Bad Company long-sleeved T who works at your neighborhood Licorice Pizza
3. Victor Rojas is Shakespearian compared to the hokey, I-Should-Be-Announcing-A-Pie-Eating-Contest-In-Dubuque Iowa Physioc
4. Hatcher aint goin’ nowhere; He’s Tolson to Soth’s J. Edgar Hoover.
5. Tonight’s promotion would be Rep Anthony Weiner’s wet dream. I will be at the Foxfire
"Ever get the feeling you've been cheated?" "No fun, my babe, no Fuuuuuuhhhhhnnnnnnnnnn!" --- Johnny Rotten 1978/Angels fans 2011
Say hi to Jonathan Goldsmith
aka The Most Interesting Man in the World. I understand he lives in Placentia and that bar is a regular haunt of his. I think he’s a Doyers fan though.
by Halowitz on Jun 11, 2011 1:39 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Well then,
he’s certainly NOT the most interesting man in the world. I had no idea the line between that and ‘douche’ was so thin.
"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
Answers
1) I don’t know what you’re talking about exactly because everything and everyone on the radio sounds bizarre to me. And the commercials suck. Ever since I got a new deck with an MP3 jack, I’ve avoided the radio. I’ll guess it’s something like this though: “Ehhhhoooumm”
2) No. He just seems like the 80’s to me.
3) Yes. Haven’t had much problem with the last 2 or 3 announcing teams. Plus, Victor is funny.
4) No. See #1.
5) 1:1. It’s going to be a mother-daughter bonding night.
Scioscialist Party of America - Redistributing your defense since 2000.
by Commander_Nate on Jun 11, 2011 12:20 PM PDT reply actions
Re: '5'
Interesting night then, ‘cuz I’ll be there with my 11-year old son. Again.
"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've always been 'Meh' about Mota.
Somebody’s gotta habla espanol on the media team. He does pluck my nerves a bit this year, but I think it’s because I’m just surly about the Angels in general.
2. “Last kid to listen to good music?” You think he got there? Ever?
3. Victor’s snarky sarcasm works for me. That you can actually hear disappointment in his voice – even though he’s not been an Angel’s ‘lifer" – goes a long way for me as well (Or, maybe I’m projecting??)
4. No. For once I’m kind of getting all the “Angels” I need this year – at the games and here on HH.
5. Bring ‘em on. I’ll be there with my boys as usual. Target-rich environment.
"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
Who the hell is Tae Bo Cruise?
And is the big splash that was to turn the team around this year?
What next, Wells bobblehead dolls with too much girth to be of much worth?
Angels – Where you can experience your local AA team with the payroll of the bigs!
Taio Cruz will be performing his song Dynamite
Which is very fitting for how we need to blow up this team.
Jeff Mathis career: WAR = -2.3, oWAR = -1.5, dWAR = -0.8 , Jeff Mathis's bank account: $2,492,000.
Free Agency: 2013.
My Answers
1. I have heard that sound; I don’t know how to spell it, but I’m sure I will notice it every time from now on and will try to figure it out.
2. I haven’t paid that much attention to Gubi’s musical choices, but I suspect they’re actually not that far off from mine. But I do not like Styx.
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3. As stated above: yes. I enjoy VR’s wit and snark.
4. No.
5. What’s a Taio Cruz?
Abreau will replace Hatcher
if Hatcher can keep his job until Bobby retires. Arte loves Bobby as we all should. You can take this to the bank. Frankly, I’d move him into that role now.
Arte does love him some Abroo
in the OCR article about that fan going into Arte’s suite, one thing that stuck out was the guy mentioned how Arte mentioned how fond he was of Bobby. I don’t blame him, Bobby is great.
"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 Jun 11, 2011 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Add Percy & OCab to that wish list of future Halos coaches
All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine.
by Quad Fin Rider on Jun 11, 2011 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Is Alfredo in charge of coaching baserunning?
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
As much as anybody is.
Although I doubt they are, otherwise Bourjos would have a clue and be leading the league in steals. Then again, the way Hatcher coaches hitting it’s possible if not likely that Alfredo is coaching baserunners backward.
I was asking if Cabrera would be our infield coordinator as Griffin is now. I don’t have any problems with Alfredo in that capacity, though.
Mota = Inconceivably Bad
Mota’s “i’m looking for validation” noise is soooooo irritating.
Sub calling his Jose Yoda is perfect.
He was tolerable as a post game interviewer.
A complete wretch in the booth.
I wonder if Terry sometimes secretly wishes Rex were back in the booth.
I wish Rex was back anyway.
Victor is awesome.
Gubi’s announcing aside – I have seen many of the bands live that he talks about, so there is at least some common ground.
Mathis is a sign of The Apocalypse.
"And God looked upon The Angels lineup, and, behold, it was corrupt."
Oh, and Phizz
Phizz sucked on so many levels in so many dimensions.
His firing was one of the greatest days in Halo History.
I hated losing Rex, but I’ll lose 10 Rex’s to get that Yank slurping toad off my lawn.
Mathis is a sign of The Apocalypse.
"And God looked upon The Angels lineup, and, behold, it was corrupt."
by Halo Hurricane on Jun 12, 2011 1:40 AM PDT up reply actions

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