Chat with Mike Trout

I know how unpopular ESPN links are here, but I thought this was cool. How often do you see players being asked to do something like this?

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Hatcher told mike trout to be less patient...

I’m usually one that believes hatcher is just a convenient scapegoat, but he’s already trying to turn our future lead off hitter in to a hacker? heh.

by Darth Duane on Feb 9, 2012 11:52 AM PST reply actions 3 recs

Trout confirms this scary Bourjos quote on Trout:

“He’s been really impressive,” Angels center fielder Peter Bourjos said. “He and Mickey [Hatcher, hitting coach] worked on his stance, and it’s paid off. He went down and hit a couple of balls that weren’t even strikes.”

Hatcher Effen Up Our Shit

For reference, the article is dated 8/31/11 and Mike Trout went on to hit .182 .250 .236 in September and October.

The only thing VW did differently last year than the year before, besides inflate his stats by playing half his games in Toronto, is buy into the Scioscia/Hatcher philosophy that a walk is as good as an out. 2011: .218/.248/.412. 2010(road stats): .224/.299/.400.

by snowhor on Feb 9, 2012 2:04 PM PST up reply actions

Hatcher should be fired for making eye contact with Trout

by stevefinleyallstars on Feb 9, 2012 11:56 AM PST reply actions 3 recs

Fixed:

Hatcher should be fired ~~for making eye contact with Trout~~

by snowhor on Feb 9, 2012 12:34 PM PST up reply actions

I think when Trout gets to the majors

Pujols will basically become his replacement hitting coach

Kendrys wins 2012 AL Comeback Player of the year

by Morales8 on Feb 9, 2012 11:57 AM PST reply actions

Or Abreu

"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 Feb 9, 2012 12:18 PM PST up reply actions

Hatcher thinks that OBP....

is a deceased member of the Wu Tang Clan

When I flip a coin I dont say heads or tails, I say Halos or Spurs

by ItCouldHappen on Feb 9, 2012 12:03 PM PST reply actions 3 recs

You down with OBP, yeah you know me

by Balls and Strikes on Feb 9, 2012 2:12 PM PST up reply actions

I am struggling mightely with trying to write a good joke

about the words “Down,” “OBP” and “Vernon Wells.” I am struggling

When I flip a coin I dont say heads or tails, I say Halos or Spurs

by ItCouldHappen on Feb 9, 2012 3:57 PM PST up reply actions

Interesting

He mentioned two names without being asked: Torii Hunter and Gio Gonzales. Torii must be as cool as he seems, and Gio’s out of the American League.

by Rock Island Line on Feb 9, 2012 12:33 PM PST reply actions

Hatcher is prob the the only guy I dislike more than mathis

me and the wonder dog got high!

by YOUknowulovetheIE on Feb 9, 2012 12:43 PM PST via mobile reply actions

I love the kid

but that’s the blandest Q and A I’ve read in my entire life.

This is a sig.

by Caseys Kiss of Death on Feb 9, 2012 12:46 PM PST reply actions

"I learned probably more getting actual playing experience"

The rookies, like Conger, should have played more consistently. :/

by Danzot on Feb 9, 2012 1:02 PM PST reply actions

*more often

by Danzot on Feb 9, 2012 1:03 PM PST up reply actions

I can summarize the entire Q&A for those who didn't have time to read it:

Fans: Derp
Mike Trout: No matter what, I just try to play hard and compete and hope for the best. The rally monkey rules.

The End.

I hate espn even more somehow for this.

Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.

by RexTookMyStash on Feb 9, 2012 1:04 PM PST reply actions 1 recs

Rob Schneider.

Da derp de derp da derppity derp

When I flip a coin I dont say heads or tails, I say Halos or Spurs

by ItCouldHappen on Feb 9, 2012 1:23 PM PST up reply actions

fist he was a carrot and then he was a stapler...

go long with extenze...i do

by angelsownredsux on Feb 9, 2012 9:23 PM PST up reply actions

What did you expect?

A groundbreaking expose into the inside of the Angel’s clubhouse? It’s a 10 minute chat.

by Halo-Centric on Feb 9, 2012 1:55 PM PST reply actions

The Angels Should Hire Crash Davis to Help Rookies with Interviews

Crash Davis: It’s time to work on your interviews.
Ebby Calvin LaLoosh: My interviews? What do I gotta do?
Crash Davis: You’re gonna have to learn your clichés. You’re gonna have to study them, you’re gonna have to know them. They’re your friends. Write this down: “We gotta play it one day at a time.”
Ebby Calvin LaLoosh: Got to play… it’s pretty boring.
Crash Davis: ‘Course it’s boring, that’s the point. Write it down.

by Designerguy on Feb 9, 2012 3:47 PM PST reply actions