96 Games in California (expanding home field)
by Monk e on Jan 11, 2012 8:33 PM PST
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Print96 Games in California. 66 Games on the Road. Angels fans can drive to 96 games in California this season, thanks to 9 against the A's (all Mon/Tue/Wed), 3 at Dodger Stadium, and 3 in San Diego.
@San Diego May 18th,19th, 20th
@Oakland May 21st, 22nd, 23rd
@Dodgers June 11th, 12th, 13th
@Oakland August 6th, 7th, 8th
@Oakland September 3rd, 4th, 5th
(This is a post about the upcoming schedule by the way, I'm going to drift off course right about now, make a fart joke, and then bring it all back together, enjoy)
The upcoming schedule has 12 road trips, 12 homestands. 24 Missions.
The Angels had the lowest average road attendance in all of MLB last season. Most of that statistic is probably a byproduct of playing Oakland, Seattle, Toronto, Tampa Bay, Cleveland, and Baltimore which happen to be 6 of the 7 worst home attendance teams in the league. It will be interesting to see how the Angels road presence changes as they travel this season, will they draw significantly larger crowds?
By decertifying it's Major League Ballclub, Oakland became AAAA's, and further dismissed an already frustrated fan base. They will probably be showing up in even fewer numbers this coming season, which leads to this thought...
(oh yeah baby)...
can it be possible that Angels fans can overwhelm the number of home fans in Oakland on one or more occasions next season? Especially with a coordinated siege on one night ...taking Oakland. Turning the Coliseum Red.
Which game?
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That's actually an interesting idea
Feasible. Budget friendly. My vote is May 21 or 22. Monday/Tuesday where their crowds would be even lighter than usual. Make it a poll question and let the others here vote.
Get VictorRojas29 behind this and it could happen.
"There's nothing that cleanses your soul like getting the hell kicked out of you." - Woody Hayes
Bargain Wednesdays
For the past few years, the A’s have had bargain Wednesdays where tickets (reasonably good ones) sell for as little as $1.00 each. I just checked the A’s site and I can’t find any single game prices yet (Jan. 29), but they may be doing that again this year too.
just get DOV and his kids to show up
done deal
"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 tool named Designatedforassignment from Athletics Nation
ok
labor Day
Nothing says Sundays like the thump of an Andy Lee punt followed by the frantic backpedaling of a return man.
- jveezy
They'll have to take the tarps down,
When DOV and the familia hit the stadium.
YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....
anyone wanna occupy Fenway for one of the August games?
I will be there for at least one of them…. probably getting harassed
When I flip a coin I dont say heads or tails, I say Halos or Spurs
Me and the wife might be able to take a drive up the coast. No Guarantee though.
Be a Angel Fan till I die... The only good team to come out of Texas is my Dallas Cowboys Baby
I'm gonna head to Seattle in May
And hopefully Oakland.
Unlike this cat, my love for the LAA will never die.
by NathanielS on Jan 11, 2012 9:17 PM PST via iPhone app reply actions
I'll buy you a beer or something.
I have a buddy in Port Orchard who claims he’s an easy ferry ride away.
Unlike this cat, my love for the LAA will never die.
There's actually a couple.
And it’s wise to park far from the stadium and avoid that ridiculously expensive stadium parking lot.
"I have something 95 percent of all those All-Stars only wish they had: a World Series ring. If I had to choose between that and being an All-Star, it would be no contest. I’d grab the gold ring and never look back." -Tim Salmon
by BruinHalo on Jan 12, 2012 7:30 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
There are a few. There is a tiny dive shaped like a triangle on the corner across from the Qwest lot
I go there and have a few beers before the game.
Willits? Check. Reagins? Check. Mathis? Check
Oh and yes walk into the stadium. Parking and traffic is ridiculous.
Willits? Check. Reagins? Check. Mathis? Check
I think I'm ging to take the ferry
Do they run 24 hours?
Unlike this cat, my love for the LAA will never die.
I have never gone that route
I live in Portland. I either drive stay at a hotel or take the train.
Willits? Check. Reagins? Check. Mathis? Check
Train=win
"I have something 95 percent of all those All-Stars only wish they had: a World Series ring. If I had to choose between that and being an All-Star, it would be no contest. I’d grab the gold ring and never look back." -Tim Salmon
The pyramid brewery is across the street.
I was up there last year and went there after I toured Safeco. If you’re a beer nerd it’s a good place. They’ve got a nice bar and good food.
by elchicodelgado on Jan 12, 2012 8:22 PM PST up reply actions
I actually just noticed that my profile pic is me in front of that brewery.
So yeah, good place.
by elchicodelgado on Jan 12, 2012 8:23 PM PST up reply actions
I'll give it a shot come May
Thanks for the heads up dude.
Unlike this cat, my love for the LAA will never die.
THIS IS A LOAD OF CRAP
no angels games on the weekend in Oakland
other then Labor Day (which i have to work)
traffic will blow big balls and or I have to take a day off
which my boss informed me last week that our PTO has gone from 15 days to 8 days in a year
Nothing says Sundays like the thump of an Andy Lee punt followed by the frantic backpedaling of a return man.
- jveezy
And it was all becasue my few douche of a co-worker
got pissed that he was not able to transfer last years to this years and told the boss that he was not coming in the rest of the year last month. Boss got pissed. cut our PTO and i had to work an extra day that i had planned and asked off a month before and lost another days work wages becasue he changed the rules with 2 weeks left in the year
Nothing says Sundays like the thump of an Andy Lee punt followed by the frantic backpedaling of a return man.
- jveezy
by DAD OF VLAD on Jan 11, 2012 10:07 PM PST up reply actions
Hopefully you'll get the other job
I think you were talking about the other day. I told my boss I want three weeks guarenteed. See what happens. I suspect I’ll be treated as a joke. But I have applications in further south, hope it pans out for both of us.
Unlike this cat, my love for the LAA will never die.
it took me 5 years to get my first day off
and only one year to lose them all
i am freakin out, i had the interview on monday and still nothing from them
i want to explode in sadness of gladness either way i want to know which one
i hate you try to be serious with your boss and ask for something and they just laugh at you, i think that how work place violence starts
Forget Tebow
Andy Lee is the second coming of Jesus
-ME
Dude, chill
you’re taking care of business. Providing your fmily and getting all those step dancing dresses takes scratch and sometimes you have to suck it up (like you’ve been doing). You’re too smart to be stuck in this nowhere land forever. Get perspective. Be patient. Recognize what’s really important.
Peace out.
Well, come see a fat old man some time!
Dude it can take a couple weeks to hear back sometimes
That has been the case when I have interviewed.
Willits? Check. Reagins? Check. Mathis? Check
we've hung people out to dry for up to six weeks
it gives large corporate HR departments a reason to live
Well, come see a fat old man some time!
I feel your pain DOV.
They’ve drastically cut back our vacation/sick leave, no comp time, and have forced more furlough days on us. Next year we might lose holiday pay and OT all together.
YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....
sounds like a line from an HR representative
“I feel your pain, but moving your job to Asia is what’s best for the company.”
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on Jan 12, 2012 7:14 AM PST up reply actions
What are you talking about eyespy?
Offering cardboard boxes to employees that have been fired/laid off, to use as housing? What are you, a socialist? ;)
YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....
The apparently besides paying my business last year, the company I do most of my work for decided to 1099 me individually last year
So the irs thinks I have duplicate income. They sent me a letter asking for $35,000 yesterday. I have to somehow prove that some idiot sent me a 1099 when he shouldnt have.
by Balls and Strikes on Jan 12, 2012 8:58 AM PST up reply actions
Under California Law
vacation time is considered wages. If they won’t let you take it, they have to pay you, instead. Failure to do so means they have to pay you a penalty, too.
My boss does not care about the law
i worked 5 years without a day off
Forget Tebow
Andy Lee is the second coming of Jesus
-ME
by DAD OF VLAD on Jan 12, 2012 11:59 AM PST up reply actions
That sucks
Rollover is a given, not a right.
I have worked for places that would give you the paid leave, and then tell you when you could use it. Gave me 14 days, but only 10 could be used because that’s all they would let you use.
Them schmucks still working there?
bosses bud
ya
Forget Tebow
Andy Lee is the second coming of Jesus
-ME
by DAD OF VLAD on Jan 12, 2012 11:59 AM PST up reply actions
Solution:
Have another kid or two.
"Lose your pants and only good things can happen."-MayhemInTheHood
by Mayheminthehood on Jan 12, 2012 10:06 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I'll be at the May 19th game in Petco wearing dark shades, Angels gear, and looking hungover.
by lightupthehalo29 on Jan 11, 2012 10:53 PM PST reply actions
Me three... if that's the Sunday game.
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
it's a date? Hubby will NOT got to "that stadium" but he'll go down for a weekend trip getaway
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
What did Petco do to your husband?
Scioscialist Party of America - Redistributing your defense since 2000.
by Commander_Nate on Jan 12, 2012 9:24 PM PST up reply actions
He's a Cubs fan. I guess for him it's like one of us trudging to Dodger Stadium
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
I don't see why I couldn't make it.
Temecula’s just north of the San Diego county line. Petco may actually be easier to get to than Anaheim.
YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....
if the times work out, metrolink drops you off thisclose
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
But I would have to catch the Metrolink in Oceanside anyway.
So I might as well drive. I really do wish the Metrolink came to Temecula though. I hate driving.
YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....
the Pacific Tunnel is open?
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
The secret word is "hire".
Hire me, and I will show up to drive the car that is available to.
Discounts may be available upon request.
think I could tolerate you alone for an hour? I don't mind driving and I could pick you on on the way down
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
I don't think I would be the issue.
My two teenage boys however….Besides, I just bought a new truck in August, but thanks ’bug!
YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....
maybe I'll see your teenage boys and raise you one! I'll bring mine. He's equal to 3 or 4
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
that wasn't bragging, that was griping. The kid can talk. Knows EVERYthing. He thinks
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
They ALL know everything 'bug.
At least, they THINK they know everything. although, there is light at the end of the tunnel for me. My oldest is moving out March 1st. Am I a terrible dad for being excited? One kid down, one to go.
YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
I’m. SO. Jealous.
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
Guess I raised him right,
My soon to be 20 year old is buying a house here in Temecula. Truth be told, it’s nicer than my house, and I couldn’t be happier/prouder. Now I just gotta wait for my 15 year old to reach the magical age of getting the hell outta my house. T-minus 3 years and counting! And when their gone, it’s all about halofolife! ;)
YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....
yeah, inquiring minds wanna know. He need an assistant?
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
I didn'y buy a house until I was in my late 40's
and that was in Thailand….my ex-wife has a nice one, though
Well, come see a fat old man some time!
My sons and I are Native.
So thanks to Indian Gaming, he’s buying a house. Against my wishes, I told him to rent first. But what you gonna do? He KNOWS EVERYTHING.
YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE...
by halofolife on Jan 13, 2012 9:31 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Bank of Pechanga, N.A!.
"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
Ha. No, were from Soboba.
But I have family from Pechanga. They also find the commercials annoying.
YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE...
nice benefit!
he’ll learn … hope he has a great job!
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
No you are a good dad
If you were a bird. You would have had him out the door the minute he could walk.
I want to head down there that weekend
The Sunday game sounds perfect. Unless I can talk my future brother in law into letting us use his timeshare for the whole weekend.
I shall be representing the entire weekend in SD.
I’ve got my section staked out from last year. Buying the $5.00 park pass, then sitting in my favorite spot. Don’t forget kiddo’s, the Gaslamp is right outside the stadium, it’s a weekend, so plenty of entertainment!
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
by Dono Romantico on Jan 12, 2012 5:05 PM PST up reply actions
I love the park passes
where exactly is your favorite spot?
"id take 5th Dimention Wormhole Rivera over Wells any day of the week"
-clover_black
by the king of CERA on Jan 13, 2012 10:34 AM PST up reply actions
Access to the park beyond the outfield fence.
Sit in the lawn, have a picnic, watch the game (with a somewhat iffy view). This is (usually) done in lieu of paying for stadium seating.
Five dallah.
"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
my kinda priceage
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
Cannot wait until the games in San Diego
I circled those dates the moment the schedule came out . . . I don’t care if I live in the Bay Area, I am coming down for those games.
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CALIFORNIA ANGELS . . . ANAHEIM DUCKS . . . CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS
1920 • 1921 • 1922 • 1923 • 1937 • 1947 • 1951 • 1957 • 1959 • 2002 • 2007
I am probably going to try going to all 3 at Petco
We could seriously get a home field atmosphere if enough people make the trip down the 5 or 15. Plus there is a decent-sized contingent of Halo fans hidden down here, like me. Hopefully my buddy is renewing his season tickets so I can just roll with him.
Scioscialist Party of America - Redistributing your defense since 2000.
by Commander_Nate on Jan 12, 2012 8:31 AM PST up reply actions
I've never been to Petco
so I can see myself attending one of these games. let you know if I do
"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 tool named Designatedforassignment from Athletics Nation
by 2pintsofbooze on Jan 12, 2012 8:40 AM PST up reply actions
It is an awesome stadium
Unfortunately, the team that plays there and the fanbase…not so much. Kind of a bummer because I would go more often to see good games, even if they don’t involve the Angels.
Scioscialist Party of America - Redistributing your defense since 2000.
by Commander_Nate on Jan 12, 2012 9:06 AM PST up reply actions
I was at that game too!
Also there when those teams played for the WBC title in 2006. I love the concept of the WBC. Hopefully more players will take it seriously in the future.
by Persi W on Jan 15, 2012 4:00 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I was in Toronto for 09.....
That was flippin awesome
When I flip a coin I dont say heads or tails, I say Halos or Spurs
by ItCouldHappen on Jan 15, 2012 4:06 PM PST up reply actions
It's hard to have a fanbase when ...
most of them are in uniform, and come from around the world.
GO ARMED FORCES!!!
by eyespy on Jan 12, 2012 12:00 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
We will definietely be heading down for that.
We fell in love with that park 2 years ago.
I want to spend the weekend down there and go to all 3
That’s my first weekend of summer vacation, my last final is on thursday.
can’t. wait.
"id take 5th Dimention Wormhole Rivera over Wells any day of the week"
-clover_black
by the king of CERA on Jan 12, 2012 10:25 AM PST up reply actions
This all sounds great, except for one thing...
I went to an Angels game in Oakland once, and saw two guys in Angels gear get beer bottles thrown at them from some off-duty Raider Nation thugs in the upper deck. Oakland is a $hit town, and there are probably going to be a lot of fights in the Coliseum parking lot if we do this.
So I’m in.
"Yoy! And double Yoy!"
by Captain Thailand on Jan 12, 2012 7:16 AM PST reply actions
I've been to Oakland a few times.
Personally, i’ve never had any problems. But you couldn’t get me to go to a Raider game there. I still have bad memories of the Raiders games at the LA Coliseum. Doyer fans are downright hospitable in comparison.
YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....
I go to Oakland every year for the last 5 years.
I make at least 2 of the 3 game series, usually all 3. There are always a lot of Angel fans, and not once has anyone been rude. I go with my dad, and we have fun friendly banter with the locals, ruing Krapmir’s 13 ER, cheering Vladdy’s homeruns.
Actually the funniest thing was last year when a couple Oakland fans were heckling Vernon Wells, and he engaged them. Exchanging words and then shrugging his shoulders with a wry smile, ‘yah I suck , but I’m RICH BEEATCH!"
by Wally's World on Jan 12, 2012 1:35 PM PST up reply actions
upper decks are closed/covered in tarps
So, the scenario you described cannot happen any longer.
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on Jan 12, 2012 3:18 PM PST up reply actions
it still can happen
they have lost of seagulls there
Forget Tebow
Andy Lee is the second coming of Jesus
-ME
I've been to several Oakland games in a bright red Angels sweatshirt...
No one even says a word to me… then again I’m about 6’4", 250 lbs.
by Halo-Centric on Jan 12, 2012 10:28 PM PST up reply actions
I always thought you were my grandma
When I flip a coin I dont say heads or tails, I say Halos or Spurs
by ItCouldHappen on Jan 12, 2012 10:45 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
i wear my shit and talk alot
and i am 5’7 and 180
Forget Tebow
Andy Lee is the second coming of Jesus
-ME
I'll go to any of these
I went last year and there seemed to be a lot less belligerent drunkards. Granted, I pay for seats at field level near the Angel bullpen. But in previous years, things were a lot worse even there. And I went with my 6 year olds who haven’t figured out yet you don’t boo the frat-guys sitting behind us (reeking of beer in the 3th inning) to their face while wearing Angel red. The Bryan Stow incident was probably having an effect, and probably not just in Oakland.
PETCO
I work for the Pads and we are expecting the Halos series to be a big seller for us; probably turning into Angel Stadium South. Which is fine by us since all we usually get is an unappealing interleague Royals/O’s/Indians series and of course our “regional rival” Mariners.
by PatchesO'Houlihan on Jan 12, 2012 9:29 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
Battle of the Mid-Sized Coastal Cities on the Extreme Edges of the Western United States!!!
It was only a matter of time.
Scioscialist Party of America - Redistributing your defense since 2000.
by Commander_Nate on Jan 12, 2012 9:56 AM PST up reply actions
God bless you, Patches
Do they have a Hallmark card for “Sorry, your dodgeball coach just got crushed by 2 tons of irony”?
lot's of 'splaining to do:
ushers are complete dicks. the stadium is empty and they won’t let anyone go sit down in the thousands of empty field level seats. why?
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
by Dono Romantico on Jan 12, 2012 5:12 PM PST up reply actions
If they want to
They shall pay to
Otherwise it would be The Who in Cincinnato every night after the fifth.
I voted for Monday May 21st
that way Saturday or Sunday can be drive up day, meet for some bar hopping, spend the night(s) and then head home Tues am
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
Well...
If the Angels are playing at home or in Seattle sometime in June/July, which is when I plan on going back to Cali to visit my sister and the rest of my family lives in the Tacoma area, then I will definitely hit up a couple of games. But since I live in Oklahoma City now, I might have to visit Arlington when the Angels are in town.
Think I might get shot or shanked if I show up at a Rangers game vs. the Angels in a CJ Wilson jersey!
nah, I go the Ballpark in Arlington all the time wearing colors
they’ve been extremely good natured and hospitable. Our fans in Anaheim are much more obnoxious to opposing fans
Well, come see a fat old man some time!
Agreed. I helped Giants fans take pictures in front of the celebration two years ago.
Hurt like hell but itwas their moment so we treated them with class.
by elchicodelgado on Jan 16, 2012 9:06 PM PST up reply actions
in '02, after game 6, my car had its antenna broken ... by giants fans
Other cars on the street across from the stadium had tires slashed and flags ripped off their cars.
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on Jan 17, 2012 11:14 PM PST up reply actions
Forget Oakland. San Diego and Denver are on the schedule.
Don’t have much interest in going there unless it includes a side trip to a Giants game. Went to Oakland when the Angels clinched in 2004 and 2005, and had a blast, but that’s different.
Definitely going to San Diego and Denver this year, probably one or two more. Next year, Pittsburgh, hopefully.
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