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ALDS Game #1 Thread

4323_1105939621665_1622022962_290465_5300842_n_tiny by Rev Halofan on in Angels News

Angels @ Red Sox - John LACKEY versus Josh "Blister Bitch" Beckett
3:30 PM Pacific Time on TBS

Star-divide

The key to this game will be surprising and aggravating a bored, spoiled bunch of babies playing before the most narcissistic fans on Earth. The sociopathic alcoholic white supremacists in the stands will take any Angel scoring personally and pout, thus taking 90 percent of the crowd out of the game.

The Angels should score early, score often, and refuse to be intimidated by one-dimensional non-stars who hit for chemically-induced and Gammons-hyped power while pretending the strike zone is the size of a lima bean.

For Fun Before the Game:
Name two Angels who will drive in a run in today's contest. You get one point for naming one, but three points for naming two.

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Weehee!
Can't wait!!
Class ends right before the game starts.
I feel the EXCITE.

BTW Rev, check your email!

Chart it up! Game on!

by scottnak on Oct 3, 2007 1:19 AM PDT reply actions  

Haha me too
But that's 3:30PM, not 3PM

by Neo8234 on Oct 3, 2007 9:38 AM PDT up reply actions  

It's Good to Feel the Love
It's nice to see a rivalry developing here with some team other than the "MFY".

In case any of you Halo-heads are out of the country but following things online - DON'T.
I'm out of the US at the moment and found out that a web company called Joost has made an agreement with MLB to deliver all the post season games over the web for free IF you are outside of the US or Japan.  If you're in the US and Japan they're delivering 30 min recaps of each game. Supposedly they are starting these broadcasts on Oct. 4th, so a day late...not sure about how all that will play out or when the broadcast will start but I thought folks might be interested.

Lurking Red Sox Fan

by B Cap on Oct 3, 2007 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

FFB4theG
RBI's... Vlad/HK
Show 'em your a panther, Show 'em what you can do...

by the OC angels on Oct 3, 2007 2:36 AM PDT reply actions  

can't sleep
can't wait. GO HALOS!
If you suck today John Lackey I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 4:09 AM PDT reply actions  

FFBTG
GA
HK
Captain, there are doubt's...

by Match Day 5 on Oct 3, 2007 5:42 AM PDT reply actions  

lets go boys
kotch n kendrick
I wish I was here

by adirondakangelfan on Oct 3, 2007 5:55 AM PDT reply actions  

FFBTG
Cabrera
Kendrick

Let's Go Halo's!

The game is coming on right after I get home from work, so I will try to watch it as I take care of my kids.

Pain heals, Chicks dig scars, Glory lasts Forever!

by billhune on Oct 3, 2007 6:25 AM PDT reply actions  

GA / Howie
And I will literally not be able to get any work done from the moment this thing starts.
Willits for ROY

by 101halo on Oct 3, 2007 6:31 AM PDT reply actions  

Can A's fans play?
Really, I've got nothing else to do today!

Kendrick & Cabrera

by Kelly on Oct 3, 2007 6:48 AM PDT reply actions  

Woo hoo -
Here's to hoping the Halos pummel Beckett and win game #1.

Kotchman, Kendrick, Willits and Napoli ALL get RBI's in my universe.  Don't count this toward the OPD thing - I guessed too many folks, but I have a weird feeling that this is a high scoring game - like 7-5 Halos.

I see the kids being the ones that get the Angels through this series - if they get through it.

Jimmuscomp

Haloville- Land of the Angels
Homepage

by jimmuscomp on Oct 3, 2007 6:57 AM PDT reply actions  

Vlad & G.A., both in the 1st inning
I predict a blowout-ish win, and the Angels in 4.

by mattwelch on Oct 3, 2007 7:37 AM PDT reply actions  

Couldn't hate the Bosox more....
Couldn't love the Halo's any better.

Let's win em both in Boston then mop em up here at the Big A.  I predict a SWEEP!!

OC and Big Daddy.

by HaloMachismo on Oct 3, 2007 7:58 AM PDT reply actions  

fun
Vlad
Kotch

Beckett is beatable, let's go Angel's!

I should be working right now...

by thrill000 on Oct 3, 2007 8:02 AM PDT reply actions  

May the curse resume tonight
Mighty Kasey and HK

by I am a fair weather fan so the halos better win on Oct 3, 2007 8:04 AM PDT reply actions  

Down with Boston
Fun guesses:

Vlad
GA

SAY NO TO RATS!!!!!!!!!

by thebigA on Oct 3, 2007 8:21 AM PDT reply actions  

My picks
Vlad and Kotch.

by torridd on Oct 3, 2007 8:24 AM PDT reply actions  

picks
Vlad and OC for scoring.

My Angels flag is flying proudly today in South Jordan, Utah, although my football-loving neighbors probably have no idea why!

With win-win-win, we all win!

by lightupthehalo on Oct 3, 2007 8:27 AM PDT reply actions  

NO Double PLays
I hate double plays!!

OC and Figgy

by Sinatrasratpack on Oct 3, 2007 8:32 AM PDT reply actions  

called in sick
it's baseball from noon to nine pee em.  my comfy couch, a pizza and unknown number of beers.

ga and willits.

by SactoFan on Oct 3, 2007 8:34 AM PDT reply actions  

vlad and oc
split in beantown, win both at home,sux whine, gammons cries and "the nation" enjoys a long bitterly cold winter
...on the road....

by Jack Kerouac on Oct 3, 2007 8:42 AM PDT reply actions  

let's go halos!!!
i'll go with Vladdy & Howie

by SCHalo on Oct 3, 2007 9:01 AM PDT reply actions  

What say...
We play all our Boston games from now on in that stupid glorified wiffle ball park. Just so I never again have to tolarate obnoxious Sullyboy, erupting at every routine pop-up as if its going to leave the yard, whining about every "close" play, etc. I hate bosoxfan so much I'd give up home games to keep them out.
I'd burn my ticket if I couldn't go before I let it fall in the hands of a bahston fan.

by The Clyde on Oct 3, 2007 9:15 AM PDT reply actions  

Turn the Green Monster Red!
Homerun Hitters:
Garret Anderson and Mike Napoli

by 44FAN on Oct 3, 2007 9:18 AM PDT reply actions  

LETS GO ANGELS
3PM cant come soon enough.  

by NPCody on Oct 3, 2007 9:36 AM PDT reply actions  

GO ANGELS!!
GA and OC will drive in runs.

Ben Affleck will cry.

by Higz on Oct 3, 2007 9:39 AM PDT reply actions  

I knew I shoulda called in sick today!
Bah!  Stuck at work until at least 5pm!  sunnovabeeeech!

Ok...

I'm gonna roll with GA and HK-47 for my two choices!

MS-Society HERE to read more about it, and donate some money!

by sipperphoto on Oct 3, 2007 9:40 AM PDT reply actions  

FFBTG
Izzy and Figgy.  The little guys come through.

Go Angels!!!

by foxpaw on Oct 3, 2007 10:11 AM PDT reply actions  

The Simulator says...
The baseball game simulator over at Dodger Sims is giving the Angels a win expectancy in Game #1 of 47.6%, while the Las Vegas Hilton is only giving the Angels a win expectancy of 40%.  Good luck.  vr, Xei

by Xeifrank on Oct 3, 2007 10:22 AM PDT reply actions  

Kotch and Kendrick
All day off the handball wall in left.
~Till the Halo burns out...

by Zu Long on Oct 3, 2007 10:43 AM PDT reply actions  

RBIs
Vladimir Guerrero
Garret Anderson

The Angels will win the ALDS in 5.  My forecast is for the Angels to go LWLWW.  If Lackey gets a split in his two starts the Halos will be alright.  The Angels must get at least a split in the first two games at Fenway.  Game 3?  Curt Schilling is 8-0 when I see him pitch.  Pete Rose's advice is don't bet on a streak to end.

by Yetijuice on Oct 3, 2007 10:43 AM PDT reply actions  

I don't know about Rose,
but I've been to quite a few games at Angel Stadium where big streaks have been broken... whether it's an Ichiro hit streak or a pitcher's Win streak, i'm not afraid.  I'll be there Sunday.

by Neo8234 on Oct 3, 2007 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

i'm going with...
HK
GA
"if you're not first, you're last"- Ricky Bobby

by halobaseball on Oct 3, 2007 10:47 AM PDT reply actions  

YES WE CAN
i'm ready to see a supposed shocker:

angels in 3.

tonight, Cabby and GA get things rolling.

by yeswecan on Oct 3, 2007 10:52 AM PDT reply actions  

Vlad and Figgy - Not in that order
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 10:52 AM PDT reply actions  

Give Me Vladdy and OC
 Lets set the tone boys!
Girls at SafeCo are EASY!

by TripDownStateCollege on Oct 3, 2007 10:59 AM PDT reply actions  

Vlad and Kendrick
F the Massholes.  They make Yankee fan look good.
I'm giving Figgins a big F U. Seattle isn't winning 90. I am not worried.

by hauldog on Oct 3, 2007 11:01 AM PDT reply actions  

ok, ok. i'll take vladdy & krotch
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 11:32 AM PDT reply actions  

Let's go with...
GA and Vladdy
Chart it up! Game on!

by scottnak on Oct 3, 2007 12:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Vlad and G.A.
almost forgot to make a pick!

by Rev Halofan on Oct 3, 2007 12:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Black Bird!!!!!!!
Guerrero/Kendrick

Lets play some baseball!!!!!

Put Kendry Morales at 1B, and move Sean Rodriguez to 3B......NOW LETS GO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by acuda27 on Oct 3, 2007 1:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Vladdy and Anderson
Who else?????

How Boston's inherent (and explicit) racism with regard to their sports teams gets under the national attention radar is beyond me.  You'd better score a lot and bring home an NBA title, Kevin Garnett, or the Chowds will run you outta Boston faster than you can say Emmitt Till.

by PieceOfAase on Oct 3, 2007 1:15 PM PDT reply actions  

I have a class from 7-9
but GA and vladdy will be driving in ribbos today.

by shiftyeyedgoat on Oct 3, 2007 1:39 PM PDT reply actions  

I hate Boston !
Rev. was right on with his description of the Bosox fans (fans is a polite word for what they are) as "sociopathic alcoholic white supremacists"...

I didn't think anybody understood the personality dynamic of the average Red Sox fan the way I do (having experienced their wrath personally at Fenway on several occasions) until I read Rev.'s description. And if you think "white supremacist" is a bit strong of a term, do a little experiment for me. Everytime the TBS cameras show crowd shots today, try counting the number of african-american or otherwise non-white faces. I think you'll be surprised.

by Jack Frost on Oct 3, 2007 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Vlad & Kotch
Lets take this one!!!  Piss in the clam chowdah and poor the Sam Adams out (maybe not), cuz we're coming for you Bahston!!!!

It may be possible that the Abercrombie & Fitch stock will drop with a Bahston loss due to the lack of motivation and emmense hangovers caused by a Halo win.

by autrys cowboys on Oct 3, 2007 2:02 PM PDT reply actions  

go halos
gotta go with vlad and GA

by stezo on Oct 3, 2007 2:03 PM PDT reply actions  

here we go.
vlad and kotch.

lets go, halos!!

"it's mind-bottling."

by retrohalo on Oct 3, 2007 2:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Izturis and O-Cab
Let's also hope Beckett and his stupid goatee don't seek revenge for Angel baseknocks by beaning Vladdy in the hand!

by Jack Frost on Oct 3, 2007 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tea Party
Can we throw Aybar and Quinlan into the harbor?
I'm giving Figgins a big F U. Seattle isn't winning 90. I am not worried.

by hauldog on Oct 3, 2007 2:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Lineup
Figgy RF
Crabs SS
Vlad DH
GA LF
Izzy 3B
Kotch 1B
Kendrick 2B
Naps C
Willits CF

If I were scioscia I would have listened to matt and used Kendry or Rivera in RF because we NEED some POP in this Lineup!!!

And Haynes should be in CF.....sorry Reggie.

Put Kendry Morales at 1B, and move Sean Rodriguez to 3B......NOW LETS GO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by acuda27 on Oct 3, 2007 2:45 PM PDT reply actions  

ooo?
Vlad and Izzy
I messed with Texas!

by Los Angeles de Anaheim on Oct 3, 2007 2:49 PM PDT reply actions  

HOT DOG!!!!!!!!!!! THERE'S A OPD IN OCT!!!!!!!!!!
GA and VLAD DUH!!!!!!!
Final score: Angels 4 Giants 1 Angels 2002 World Series Champions!!!

by Halofanatic on Oct 3, 2007 2:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Time Warner JUST added the game in HD!
Literally less than a day before...new channel just showed up 2 hours ago.  Channel 417 for all TWC customers.  It doesn't show up on any of the guides so you'll just have to go straight there.  I know a lot of you don't care, but if you know anyone that does please tell them!  YES WE CAN!

by charlata on Oct 3, 2007 2:57 PM PDT reply actions  

the sheer number of people in the streets
is ridiculous. someone's gonna get hit by a train.
East coast bias

by Carl Johnson on Oct 3, 2007 2:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Vlad and OC
Memo to Scioscia: Home field advantage throughout is on the line - you don't HAVE to let everyone get a chance to pitch...

by gorams77 on Oct 3, 2007 3:06 PM PDT reply actions  

start it up!
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 3:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Lineup
Figgy RF
Cabby SS
Vladdy DH
Garret LF
Izzy 3B
Kotch 1B
Howie 2B
Naps C
Reggie CF

by foxpaw on Oct 3, 2007 3:13 PM PDT reply actions  

... and for Boston
Pedroia 2B
Youkilis 1B
Ortiz DH
Manny LF
Lowell 3B
Drew RF
Varitek C
Crisp CF
Lugo SS

by foxpaw on Oct 3, 2007 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't know why...
but I actually find a Boston accent much more annoying than a NY accent.

Figgy
GA

by Scuff on Oct 3, 2007 3:22 PM PDT reply actions  

ribbys
OC and GA
"Water DiSar's Garden"

by Sorbo182 on Oct 3, 2007 3:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Anderson is going to have a monster night
mainly since he looks like one
Get rid of Quinlan

by edhoo on Oct 3, 2007 3:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Can ya feel the EXCITE??
I'm ready for this to start!! WOO
Chart it up! Game on!

by scottnak on Oct 3, 2007 3:28 PM PDT reply actions  

ortiz is fat
more like obese.
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 3:28 PM PDT reply actions  

shit, i'm so stoked.
rev, does your f-bomb rule void right now? i'd like for it be void.
"it's mind-bottling."

by retrohalo on Oct 3, 2007 3:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Get's get it on!!!!
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 3:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Hmm.
I wonder how these announcers are like...
Chart it up! Game on!

by scottnak on Oct 3, 2007 3:32 PM PDT reply actions  

i like steve stone
he used to do cubs games. unfortunately how much does he know about us? i guess we'll see.
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

That figures
Gameday Audio just crapped out on me... anyone else having problems with it?

by foxpaw on Oct 3, 2007 3:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Bleh
The KSPN feed isn't working, looks like I'll be listening to the Boston feed for a bit :/

by foxpaw on Oct 3, 2007 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Aaaaaaaand it's back
Hopefully there won't be any more glitches >:(

by foxpaw on Oct 3, 2007 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

izzy is batting 5th, we got the fire power
don't eff with us.
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 3:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Halos don't look loose in the dugout
I would have liked to see a few more smiles
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 3:35 PM PDT reply actions  

I DO like the umpiring crew
Runge is a good guy
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 3:39 PM PDT reply actions  

is there one good umpire
i swear they all suck. pick your poison. ok. ok. here we go!!
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 3:39 PM PDT reply actions  

very good call at the plate thus far
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 3:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Welcome to the postseason, Desmond!!
Way to work the count and hit a good pitch!!
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 3:41 PM PDT reply actions  

GOOD JOB FIGGY!
Now just don't get caught stealing.
The Hunt for a Red October ...and please keep telling Clutch to chill!

by cardinalwraith on Oct 3, 2007 3:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Great at bat.
Great way to set the tone.  
We'll be fine.

by ReggieBullits on Oct 3, 2007 3:42 PM PDT reply actions  

i like this guy [the umpire]
good start.
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 3:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Not ideal
But at least they avoided the DP

by foxpaw on Oct 3, 2007 3:45 PM PDT reply actions  

I love Soch
Nothing like putting pressure with a little run and hit
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 3:45 PM PDT reply actions  

At the very least the running game
will get into Beckett's head.
The Hunt for a Red October ...and please keep telling Clutch to chill!

by cardinalwraith on Oct 3, 2007 3:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Pink eye.
The Hunt for a Red October ...and please keep telling Clutch to chill!

by cardinalwraith on Oct 3, 2007 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Seriously?
We got a one-eyed batter?  What the hell Sosh?
We'll be fine.

by ReggieBullits on Oct 3, 2007 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yep
GA says he can see fine out of it.

by foxpaw on Oct 3, 2007 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Haha
Somebody should have KNOCKED sosh UPside his head for starting GA.  
We'll be fine.

by ReggieBullits on Oct 3, 2007 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

didn't someone ever tell GA not ...
to use his wife's make-up?
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 3:46 PM PDT reply actions  

garrett's lookin' like stewart scott
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 3:47 PM PDT reply actions  

EAAAAZY .... it's only the 1st inning
Lotta game left...
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 3:48 PM PDT reply actions  

GA shouldn't be playing
Not with that eye.  A one-eyed batter...come on.  Put Juan in LF.
We'll be fine.

by ReggieBullits on Oct 3, 2007 3:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Fuck Scioscia.......PLAY RIVERA
Pinkeyeson Cant even pick up the ball, he just struck out on horrible pitches!!!!
Put Kendry Morales at 1B, and move Sean Rodriguez to 3B......NOW LETS GO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by acuda27 on Oct 3, 2007 3:49 PM PDT reply actions  

alright
lets go lack
"Water DiSar's Garden"

by Sorbo182 on Oct 3, 2007 3:50 PM PDT reply actions  

The Red Sox look as nervous
as a turkey the day before Thanksgiving.

by 44FAN on Oct 3, 2007 3:50 PM PDT reply actions  

SPANISH SPEAKERS.......Very Funny!!!
My mom is watching the game and I have her all tricked out with her Angels Gear.....then she asked me Who are the Angels Playing...."Los Bobos?".....I started laughing and said yes Mom you are right they are playing the Retards from Boston!!!!!
Put Kendry Morales at 1B, and move Sean Rodriguez to 3B......NOW LETS GO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by acuda27 on Oct 3, 2007 3:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Ahhh yeah... Lackey getting ahead
And I like the totally unbiased commentary... these guys don't kn ow anything, so they haved to call it down the line
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 3:51 PM PDT reply actions  

i'm watchin' you lackey
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 3:51 PM PDT reply actions  

I hate Youklis
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 3:52 PM PDT reply actions  

jesus
"Water DiSar's Garden"

by Sorbo182 on Oct 3, 2007 3:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Oof.
Dang...
Chart it up! Game on!

by scottnak on Oct 3, 2007 3:52 PM PDT reply actions  

jesus christ lackey
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 3:52 PM PDT reply actions  

hopefully
lackey has already forgotten that happened
"Water DiSar's Garden"

by Sorbo182 on Oct 3, 2007 3:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Holy cow!! Ring Him up on that curve!!
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 3:53 PM PDT reply actions  

yikes
these tbs announcers suck.  they're rooting for the red sox already.
With win-win-win, we all win!

by lightupthehalo on Oct 3, 2007 3:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Luckily
that's the kind of crap that makes Big John better.  Lotta game left fellas.
We'll be fine.

by ReggieBullits on Oct 3, 2007 3:54 PM PDT reply actions  

probe lackey!!!
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 3:54 PM PDT reply actions  

why
is it even on tbs? the braves arent even in the post season...
"Water DiSar's Garden"

by Sorbo182 on Oct 3, 2007 3:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Because
Fox Sports decided to back out of the baseball postseason if they couldn't get the World Series.
Hoping Ervin Santana turns it around in Salt Lake. Go, Ervin!

by scareduck on Oct 3, 2007 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

i hate
that shift crap
"Water DiSar's Garden"

by Sorbo182 on Oct 3, 2007 3:55 PM PDT reply actions  

And now I've gotta hear Mota...
that's even worse
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 3:56 PM PDT reply actions  

DP
waiting to happen
"Water DiSar's Garden"

by Sorbo182 on Oct 3, 2007 3:56 PM PDT reply actions  

why isn't escobar starting
anyone?
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 3:56 PM PDT reply actions  

stop worrying about the TBS announcers
Everyone needs to shut the fuck up and quit whining.  Our problem is getting out the Red Sox, not what the announcers say.

by DChalofan on Oct 3, 2007 3:56 PM PDT reply actions  

true true
the announcers aren't going to score us runs.  but it would be a hell of a lot better to listen to if they weren't so one-sided.
With win-win-win, we all win!

by lightupthehalo on Oct 3, 2007 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

im not even sure
i trust escobar, he hasnt been that sharp lately
"Water DiSar's Garden"

by Sorbo182 on Oct 3, 2007 3:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Ugh.. Lackey's gotta do a better job of
locating pitches.
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 3:58 PM PDT reply actions  

mercy
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 3:59 PM PDT reply actions  

That's a lot better
2-down
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 3:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Lackey = suckey
Thppt.
Hoping Ervin Santana turns it around in Salt Lake. Go, Ervin!

by scareduck on Oct 3, 2007 3:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Awww.. yeah - this over-paid clown
what a joke
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 4:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Lackey seems to be hesitant to throw the heat
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 4:00 PM PDT reply actions  

i want to mute
the tv, not because of the announcers, but because of the boston crowd, i hate them...
"Water DiSar's Garden"

by Sorbo182 on Oct 3, 2007 4:01 PM PDT reply actions  

thank god
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 4:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice play, Mice!!
Little damage done... Let's take our hacks!!
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 4:01 PM PDT reply actions  

maicer
He had two good plays that inning to mitigate the damage.  Hopefully Lackey settles down now.

by DChalofan on Oct 3, 2007 4:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Let's go Angels!
Time to get us some runs on the board now!

by 44FAN on Oct 3, 2007 4:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Did you hear
what that announcer called Izzy? ..."Myzur Izturis"! What a chump!

by tmat on Oct 3, 2007 4:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Actually
he said "Myzeer Izturis"

by tmat on Oct 3, 2007 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Whew whew
Minimal damage.
Chart it up! Game on!

by scottnak on Oct 3, 2007 4:03 PM PDT reply actions  

we need
to get back in this game to shut the crowd up
"Water DiSar's Garden"

by Sorbo182 on Oct 3, 2007 4:03 PM PDT reply actions  

OK... for the new comers
Let's not try to live and die on every at-bat.

That's why they play 9 innings

"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 4:04 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm not a newcomer
and I'm STILL dying with every pitch. ;)
The Hunt for a Red October ...and please keep telling Clutch to chill!

by cardinalwraith on Oct 3, 2007 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah man.
give us a break.
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

that pitch right there...
the first strike to izturis was called a ball for lackey but strike for beckett. wonderful

by BoulderBrian on Oct 3, 2007 4:05 PM PDT reply actions  

what a 5th hitter.
i'm so proud.
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 4:06 PM PDT reply actions  

haha.. Our ball boys are the best in baseball...
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 4:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Sheesh --- Arte couldn't get a better seat?
Nothing like having to worry about catching some disease from a Red Sox fan
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 4:09 PM PDT reply actions  

**** boston
their freaking coach complains every single call against his club

by BoulderBrian on Oct 3, 2007 4:09 PM PDT reply actions  

he happened to be right
how many times have you complained about calls already?

by DChalofan on Oct 3, 2007 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

make em pay howie
bust this.
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 4:10 PM PDT reply actions  

I love the Master Card commercial with the kids
It's funny!
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 4:12 PM PDT reply actions  

if i see another "this is our country"
chevy ad, im going to dearborn and blowing up the marketing department.
East coast bias

by Carl Johnson on Oct 3, 2007 4:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Why is it that only Boston and the Yankees talk
about their "captains"?
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 4:14 PM PDT reply actions  

me likey
TWO!
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Because they actually have them
Most teams don't.
Hoping Ervin Santana turns it around in Salt Lake. Go, Ervin!

by scareduck on Oct 3, 2007 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nice
That was big.  Settle down John.

by DChalofan on Oct 3, 2007 4:15 PM PDT reply actions  

DP
wooooo
Chart it up! Game on!

by scottnak on Oct 3, 2007 4:15 PM PDT reply actions  

There we go..
Thanks Francona for saying that you don't care if Coco doesn't get a hit the entire series... he's making you happy
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 4:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Lackey needs a strikeout
I think when he gets a K, he'll get into it
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 4:17 PM PDT reply actions  

GREAT THROW Nap!!!
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 4:18 PM PDT reply actions  

NICE JOB NAPOLI!
THAT'S HOW YOU THROW OUT RUNNERS!
The Hunt for a Red October ...and please keep telling Clutch to chill!

by cardinalwraith on Oct 3, 2007 4:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Warm up Santana
I'm serious. Lackey doesn't have it; Santana thrives when he doesn't have time to think about it.
Nolan Ryan for president!

by Dodger Hater on Oct 3, 2007 4:18 PM PDT reply actions  

he was sooooooooo safe. lol
we;ll take it!
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 4:18 PM PDT reply actions  

and great sweep tag by OC
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 4:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow
That was close.  Nice tag by OC.  Throw was high and he had a good jump.  Think we got a call there.

by DChalofan on Oct 3, 2007 4:18 PM PDT reply actions  

NAP!!!
wow are the bo sox fans going to be complaining that the umps were paid by the angels this game ... 2 close calls already in our favor.
With win-win-win, we all win!

by lightupthehalo on Oct 3, 2007 4:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Lackey can stop throwing BP any time now
Lets go get some runs--we are going to need them!

by Ajax on Oct 3, 2007 4:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Whoa ho ho...
I think we got lucky +1
Chart it up! Game on!

by scottnak on Oct 3, 2007 4:19 PM PDT reply actions  

rofl more complaining by the sox
does anyone whine and complain more than terry francona?

by BoulderBrian on Oct 3, 2007 4:19 PM PDT reply actions  

i watched the replay
in slow mo with my tivo and it looks really close but I think OC tagged his helmet a split second before lugos foot got to second

by BoulderBrian on Oct 3, 2007 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nice pick off Napoli!
That Red Sox manager should just sit the f*#% down already.

by 44FAN on Oct 3, 2007 4:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Now.. LET'S HIT!!!
We're making plays, staying in the game and catching breaks.... time to take advantage
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 4:21 PM PDT reply actions  

this just in...
i love umpires!
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 4:21 PM PDT reply actions  

way to go TBS
miss an up/out!
With win-win-win, we all win!

by lightupthehalo on Oct 3, 2007 4:22 PM PDT reply actions  

suck my sack tbs
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 4:23 PM PDT reply actions  

This game does not look good.
Convince me otherwise, Angels.
The Hunt for a Red October ...and please keep telling Clutch to chill!

by cardinalwraith on Oct 3, 2007 4:26 PM PDT reply actions  

We are lucky to be down 1-0
Thankfully we are only down 1 run and it's only the 3rd inning.  Lackey needs to pitch better though and we need baserunners (we are making this too easy for Beckett).

by DChalofan on Oct 3, 2007 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

what an explosive offense
and an exiciting game!
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 4:27 PM PDT reply actions  

damn it!
@#$@#@#!!!!!he's on his game today! I hope his fastball gets slower with the coming innings. :(
Final score: Angels 4 Giants 1 Angels 2002 World Series Champions!!!

by Halofanatic on Oct 3, 2007 4:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Well
Looks like our offense is in full swing.  1 hit through 3 innings, awesome.

by foxpaw on Oct 3, 2007 4:28 PM PDT reply actions  

yay, quick outs.
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 4:29 PM PDT reply actions  

i would hate to get shut out by those douchebags
it'll be shown over and over and over and over and over by espn
Final score: Angels 4 Giants 1 Angels 2002 World Series Champions!!!

by Halofanatic on Oct 3, 2007 4:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Current win expectancy
Fan graphs has our win expectancy at 33% at the moment, and my Simulator has it at around 35%.  Still plenty of ball left to be played.  vr, Xei

by Xeifrank on Oct 3, 2007 4:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Scatch that...
well, scratch that, it's under 20% now.
vr, Xei

by Xeifrank on Oct 3, 2007 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

More like 1%
This is John Lackey at Fenway we're talking about here.
Hoping Ervin Santana turns it around in Salt Lake. Go, Ervin!

by scareduck on Oct 3, 2007 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

TBS...
is just a Red Sux and Stankees satelite station for the playoffs.

by tmat on Oct 3, 2007 4:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Hanging curve
Not a good pitch.

by DChalofan on Oct 3, 2007 4:31 PM PDT reply actions  

effing lackey
mercy rule.
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 4:32 PM PDT reply actions  

i will hate the sox for a long long long long long
long long ...........time!
Final score: Angels 4 Giants 1 Angels 2002 World Series Champions!!!

by Halofanatic on Oct 3, 2007 4:32 PM PDT reply actions  

I wish that Lackey
would stop throwing lolli-pops
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 4:33 PM PDT reply actions  

That wasn't really a bad pitch....
it had good break. Give Ortiz some credit.

He was obviously guessing curve and did a good job of staying back. Ortiz can actually hit the off-speed stuff pretty well.

by Jack Frost on Oct 3, 2007 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Our "big game pitcher"
is a "big fly" pitcher. 3-0 Boston.
Hoping Ervin Santana turns it around in Salt Lake. Go, Ervin!

by scareduck on Oct 3, 2007 4:33 PM PDT reply actions  

stop pitching to ortiz
god awful.
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 4:34 PM PDT reply actions  

angels
suck you do to angels fans
Put Kendry Morales at 1B, and move Sean Rodriguez to 3B......NOW LETS GO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by acuda27 on Oct 3, 2007 4:35 PM PDT reply actions  

he's scared now and can't throw strikes!
damn it!
Final score: Angels 4 Giants 1 Angels 2002 World Series Champions!!!

by Halofanatic on Oct 3, 2007 4:35 PM PDT reply actions  

It is stupid
not to take Lackey out. OBVIOUSLY he doesn't have it and we are lucky we are not 5 or 6 behind.
Nolan Ryan for president!

by Dodger Hater on Oct 3, 2007 4:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Lackey-luster is pitching to contact
too much.  Not a good thing against this lineup, in this stadium.  Need more whiffs.  vr, Xei

by Xeifrank on Oct 3, 2007 4:36 PM PDT reply actions  

7 hits and 7 outs
That's not a good combo.  He has only gotten back-to-back hitters out once (Lowell and Drew).  By contrast, Beckett has retired nine straight.  We need to start chipping away at Beckett and just survive Lackey.

by DChalofan on Oct 3, 2007 4:36 PM PDT reply actions  

God damnit, I was scornful of the negativity
but if this is our "big game" pitcher it's going to be an awfully short series.
The Hunt for a Red October ...and please keep telling Clutch to chill!

by cardinalwraith on Oct 3, 2007 4:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Soooo glad that
We get to throw our "Ace" twice.
Nolan Ryan for president!

by Dodger Hater on Oct 3, 2007 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Next time will be at home
assuming this series goes at least 4 games.

by DChalofan on Oct 3, 2007 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

You had no reason to be scornful
1-10 lifetime against the Red Sox.  He's all but completely useless against Boston.
Hoping Ervin Santana turns it around in Salt Lake. Go, Ervin!

by scareduck on Oct 3, 2007 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

he's getting himself in some serious
hitters counts!
Final score: Angels 4 Giants 1 Angels 2002 World Series Champions!!!

by Halofanatic on Oct 3, 2007 4:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Man.. what is he doing??
This guy looks like the Lackey from 3-4 years ago.. just serving it up
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 4:38 PM PDT reply actions  

game. one. over.
Final score: Angels 4 Giants 1 Angels 2002 World Series Champions!!!

by Halofanatic on Oct 3, 2007 4:38 PM PDT reply actions  

TAKE HIM OUT
wake up Scioscia
Get rid of Quinlan

by edhoo on Oct 3, 2007 4:38 PM PDT reply actions  

pitching change...
PLEASE? why must thou torture useth?
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 4:38 PM PDT reply actions  

I hate it was ESPN is right
Come on Lack, pull your sh!t together man. Its not too late.

by Ajax on Oct 3, 2007 4:39 PM PDT reply actions  

wow.. it's only 4-0??
It feels like it's like 8 or 9 to zip
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 4:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Don't worry...
we get to Gagne and les seraphims ont gagné (the Angels have won).

We just have to get Beckett outta this game.

Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Oct 3, 2007 4:39 PM PDT reply actions  

BOOOO LACKEY!
Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Oct 3, 2007 4:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice DP -
Now let's hit!!!

Time to bail out the pitcher... cmon Angels

"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 4:40 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm not throwing in the towel yet...
Angels score 5 in top of 4th...

Let's go Halos!!!

by BruinHalo on Oct 3, 2007 4:40 PM PDT reply actions  

we'll be lucky to get...
5 runs in the ENTIRE SERIES!
Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Oct 3, 2007 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

pwned in every which way
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 4:41 PM PDT reply actions  

ways we can win this series:
stop pitching to ortiz.
stop pitching to ortiz.
STOP. PITCHING. TO. ORTIZ.

learn to hit.
learn to pitch.

East coast bias

by Carl Johnson on Oct 3, 2007 4:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Too early to quit
But we need some damn hits

by foxpaw on Oct 3, 2007 4:42 PM PDT reply actions  

The Angels need somebody who can hit for power
NOBODY in the lineup even has 30 HR in the regular season, and outside of Vlad, there's nobody with a SLG over .500.
Hoping Ervin Santana turns it around in Salt Lake. Go, Ervin!

by scareduck on Oct 3, 2007 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

We need a few guys in today's lineup
to end up with 1 homerun in game 1.  I don't care about 30 in a year, we need one each today!!!!
Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Oct 3, 2007 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

FIRE HATCHER!
;)
Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Oct 3, 2007 4:42 PM PDT reply actions  

14% percent chance at victory
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 4:43 PM PDT reply actions  

This game is not over
Games are never over after three innings.  We can score runs.  We will have chances.

I'm just disappointed by the tone that has been set for this series.  Terrible start.

by DChalofan on Oct 3, 2007 4:44 PM PDT reply actions  

One of my favorite quotes from "Colors"
"Cancel Christmas!"
Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Oct 3, 2007 4:44 PM PDT reply actions  

we need some momentum at least
our bats have no pop at all
"Water DiSar's Garden"

by Sorbo182 on Oct 3, 2007 4:46 PM PDT reply actions  

7 game series
5 games is for bitches.
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 4:47 PM PDT reply actions  

ball girl still sucks
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 4:47 PM PDT reply actions  

anderson
should wear an eye patch, maybe he'd look more intimidating
"Water DiSar's Garden"

by Sorbo182 on Oct 3, 2007 4:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Pathetic
This is painful to watch. At this rate, Beckett is going to have a CG shutout.

by Angels on Oct 3, 2007 4:47 PM PDT reply actions  

PATHETIC
show some god damned heart

by Doctor Wu on Oct 3, 2007 4:47 PM PDT reply actions  

REMEMBER THE MEMORIAL DAY MASSACRE?
The Lakers were wiped out in Game 1 of the NBA finals 148-114.  Talk about a bleak situation.  The Lakers had never broken through in Boston.  Draw the parallels to this series...the Angels have never won in Boston, it was the scene of our greatest playoff pain in our Angels' history (1986).  

It can happen!  

We can win this series!  

I believe!

YES WE CAN! YES WE CAN! YES WE CAN! YES WE CAN! YES WE CAN! YES WE CAN! YES WE CAN! YES WE CAN! YES WE CAN! YES WE CAN! YES WE CAN! YES WE CAN! YES WE CAN! YES WE CAN! YES WE CAN!

Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Oct 3, 2007 4:48 PM PDT reply actions  

but if they were winning titles...
you'd be right on that wagon, eh?  

Win or lose, up or down, always an LA fan, baby!

Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Oct 3, 2007 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

51 pitches through 4
i wanna cry so bad.
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 4:48 PM PDT reply actions  

the good thing
is that who else on boston will beat us other than beckett? dice k is over rated and schilling is over the hill, even if we lose this one, were still sitting pretty
"Water DiSar's Garden"

by Sorbo182 on Oct 3, 2007 4:49 PM PDT reply actions  

The Sox are certainly ...
justifying the east coast bias.
Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Oct 3, 2007 4:50 PM PDT reply actions  

lackey for santana
make it happen!
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 4:50 PM PDT reply actions  

what's with the offense?!?!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
come alive!! for the love of all that is holy and green and west coasted, come alive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"it's mind-bottling."

by retrohalo on Oct 3, 2007 4:51 PM PDT reply actions  

it died along time ago
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah, at about 3:30PM right after Figgy's hit...
but in 162 games prior to that, it was a franchise best 284.  Go figure.
Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Oct 3, 2007 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Scioscia Likes it Pink.......
We need Rivera playing for Anderson and Kendry in RF......its not like they are hitting fly balls!!!!

WE NEED POWER!!!!!

Put Kendry Morales at 1B, and move Sean Rodriguez to 3B......NOW LETS GO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by acuda27 on Oct 3, 2007 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fourth inning
That's how long it took for the Stoneman bashers to emerge.  A masher in this lineup would not change the fact that Lackey has given up 8 hits in 3 innings.  It also goes without saying that a home run is not a quick cure here.  We need baserunners, which is what made us successful all season.  Jeez.

by DChalofan on Oct 3, 2007 4:52 PM PDT reply actions  

i miss our offense :''(
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 4:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Butcher is such a clown
Why can't we get Chuck Finley or Mike Witt to be pitching coach?
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 4:52 PM PDT reply actions  

WE NEED HITTERS
Not Dudes that swing at Pitches in the Dirt WITH FUCKEN PINK-EYE!!!!

Oh and BRING IN SANTANA Scioscia......PH Rivera in Andersons spot......and Morales in Figgins Spot!!!

Put Kendry Morales at 1B, and move Sean Rodriguez to 3B......NOW LETS GO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by acuda27 on Oct 3, 2007 4:54 PM PDT reply actions  

OK... so we're down 4
We still have 5 innings to get it done!!
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 4:54 PM PDT reply actions  

That was important
John finally made some pitches.  Still in it.

by DChalofan on Oct 3, 2007 4:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Jesus
Im so glad I left Vegas early before I bet on this game.

Im already gearing up for next season, we just take in bent over from the sawk. Even their fans are bored, waiting for the ALCS to start.

by Pwn on Oct 3, 2007 4:56 PM PDT reply actions  

can't believe we're losing
and i bit my tounge.
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 4:56 PM PDT reply actions  

i love baseball
162 game season and they create this 5-game series awfullness.
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 4:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Everyone needs to take a deep breathe
Everything is gonna be alright...We are 5 innings in against the Cy Young of AL and most of you are conceding the series....We will be just fine, we still have a shot in this game and we got Escy throwing tomorrow....

Step off the fucking ledge, get behind your team and have faith they will find their pantherism!!!

YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The time is now to step it up boys...Let's go Halos!

by P237 on Oct 3, 2007 5:00 PM PDT reply actions  

14 consecutive batters
tell me your not a little worried.
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

15
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Aaaaaaand
your basis for your belief that the Angels will win this series is, what?  Boston has better hitting, better starting pitching, and better relief pitching.

And just as I write that, the Angels go down 1-2-3 once again.

Pfft.

Hoping Ervin Santana turns it around in Salt Lake. Go, Ervin!

by scareduck on Oct 3, 2007 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

realism has no place in the post season.
even i know this much. faith, on the other hand, is a vip.
"it's mind-bottling."

by retrohalo on Oct 3, 2007 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's called "knowing what to expect"
Hoping Ervin Santana turns it around in Salt Lake. Go, Ervin!

by scareduck on Oct 3, 2007 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

I expect you're not only eating crow.
I'll be happy to server you a plate of sh*t
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by melvintoast on Oct 3, 2007 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

How would you like YOUR crow served?
Hoping Ervin Santana turns it around in Salt Lake. Go, Ervin!

by scareduck on Oct 3, 2007 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sh*t sandwich.
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by melvintoast on Oct 3, 2007 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Here's what you guys don't understand
Rob is very invested in the Angels losing.  He's been predicting all year, and sometimes being right is more important than being a fan.  

If the Angels lose this series, trust me, no one will be happier about it than Rob.  Because even though he claims to be a fan, he just can't wait to tell everyone "I told you so".

Good luck, Rob.

by LA Seitz on Oct 3, 2007 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well if someone can tell me who predicted
figgins would hit .330 I'd like to hear his analysis.

The game isn't over and neither is the series.

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by melvintoast on Oct 3, 2007 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

espn is hiring
your a shoe in.
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

why would any fan
"expect" their team to fail?
"it's mind-bottling."

by retrohalo on Oct 3, 2007 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Because of past pwnage
Lackey's 1-10 record against the Red Sox. Because the Sox have a much better bullpen, better offense, better starting rotation ... oh, shite, I already went over that.
Hoping Ervin Santana turns it around in Salt Lake. Go, Ervin!

by scareduck on Oct 3, 2007 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

no, not really.
that's an analyst's and statician's job. a fan's job is to root even in the face of defeat, not concede defeat before the first pitch is even thrown.
"it's mind-bottling."

by retrohalo on Oct 3, 2007 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

live in the future and not in the past
looking back wont ever get you ahead in life....ding ding ding maybe that's your problem!

Go Away!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Halos!!!!!!!!!!!!

The time is now to step it up boys...Let's go Halos!

by P237 on Oct 3, 2007 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's not really an Angel fan. He routes for some
other team I think.  I think he's a dodger fan or something.
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by melvintoast on Oct 3, 2007 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

go home
Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Oct 3, 2007 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

My belief
I wouldn't of been surprised if the Halos, swept, got swept or split in boston...With this team anything can and will happen...But the point is they have to play the game...

It must suck to be you and basking in your negativity...due us all a favor and take your negative shit elsewhere....all you do is bitch and complain about the Angels...year in and year out all you do is complain... give it a rest or pick a new team!

Go Halos and go away Scareduck....

The time is now to step it up boys...Let's go Halos!

by P237 on Oct 3, 2007 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

A Hit!
A hit! A hit! My (magic) kingdom for a hit!

by atung on Oct 3, 2007 5:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Early count outs
fun fun fun.  Make this asshole work for his undeserved 20 wins.
http://kotchatthebat.livejournal.com/

by Caseys Kiss of Death on Oct 3, 2007 5:03 PM PDT reply actions  

at least krotch fouled one off
good cut slugger.
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 5:04 PM PDT reply actions  

"Benchwarmers"
they found victory when they fouled off pitches.  Great!  "I tipped it...did you hear it?"
Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Oct 3, 2007 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have a great pitching suggestion...
Let's get Jarrod Washburn to pitch to Ortiz!
Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Oct 3, 2007 5:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Good thing that they took out Lackey in the 3rd...
He has been stinkin' it up since...  ;P
Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Oct 3, 2007 5:10 PM PDT reply actions  

PTL!
Lackey got Ramirez!
Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Oct 3, 2007 5:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Toss Manny!
C'mon do it! Bunch of goddamn whiners.

by foxpaw on Oct 3, 2007 5:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Come on Halos !
Let's get at least one damn baserunner this half inning. Just one baserunner, that's all I ask.

by Jack Frost on Oct 3, 2007 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Throw in the towel! Season over!
Angels never came back from 4-0 in the post season before.  
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by melvintoast on Oct 3, 2007 5:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Right...
it's gotta go to 5-0 before they even THINK about rallying...  everyone should know that.  Boston is not cooperating in not scoring their 5th run.
Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Oct 3, 2007 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

ortiz & manny killing lacks
.759 slugging for ortiz off lackey
1.087 for manny

not including tonight. pretty ridiculous huh?

If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 5:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Please Scioscia.....Make a postseason Lineup
Never mind, you never fucken listen to us.....

Please Anderson, Quinlin, Aybar, Izzy.....Kick ass Because Scioscia is going to play you ALOT!!!!!

Oh and Rivera/Kendry please get hits in your 1 or 2 ABs you get this series....

Put Kendry Morales at 1B, and move Sean Rodriguez to 3B......NOW LETS GO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by acuda27 on Oct 3, 2007 5:18 PM PDT reply actions  

will we score thou run or not eth?
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 5:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Francona goes Belichek on us...
and is videotaping the Angels dugout.  

The umps take away five runs as a punishment, therefore the Angels lead 0 - -1.

That's the only way we'll get a lead at this rate.

Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Oct 3, 2007 5:23 PM PDT reply actions  

hopefully...
we get the good Magic, not the bad!
MS-Society HERE to read more about it, and donate some money!

by sipperphoto on Oct 3, 2007 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's not a day game...
and jupiter is aligned with Mars this time, not with Venus.
Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Oct 3, 2007 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Positive Spin:
  1. Darling little Dustin Pedroia is 0 fer 3.
  2. We've turned infinitely more double plays than the red suckers.  Bos 3 GIDP's Halos 0
  3. We've nailed a runner while stealing.
Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Oct 3, 2007 5:28 PM PDT reply actions  

I blame Vlad...
Top of the first inning, one out, and Figgy was about to steal third.  If we get that lead, it changes the whole complexion of the game.

by bc56274 on Oct 3, 2007 5:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Agree with that to some extent
without blaming Vlad for the loss, I do agree he was  impatient and that getting that early run could have changed the course of the game...

by Jack Frost on Oct 3, 2007 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Vlad USUALLY swings at the first pitch...
remember? And I think it's worked out OK for him
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, "Grichfan,".....
BOTH Vladdy and O-Cab swung at pitches WAY OUT OF THE STRKE ZONE in the 1st. This has happened alot this year. Figgy needs more straight steal opportunities.

by Jack Frost on Oct 3, 2007 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

jeter is 0-8 against lackey post-season
take that red sox i know your jealous.
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 5:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Panthritis...
Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Oct 3, 2007 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Seriously
Lack has been hanging tough. 4 runs? Against the Shit Sox in Fenway? Through 6???? We have got to score some runs.

by tmat on Oct 3, 2007 5:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Bingo!
Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Oct 3, 2007 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dude.. Beckett is just on
Just gotta tip your cap and keep hacking
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 5:31 PM PDT reply actions  

I am "watching" a box score refresh...
but it seems to me that he has never reached a 3-ball count and is ALWAYS ahead 0-1, 1-2, etc, etc.
Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Oct 3, 2007 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Agree, tip cap to Beckett, but.....
you still have to make him work a little bit harder.

Looks like we need Escy and the offense to come through for us BIG TIME on Friday. Do or die on Friday, that's for sure....

by Jack Frost on Oct 3, 2007 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Winning Friday is important.
But tonight isn't over yet and no team ever came back from 3-0 before.  8th inning could be big for us!
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by melvintoast on Oct 3, 2007 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Puh-Leez
You don't tip your cap. You might keep hacking, but blame Beckett's effort on some Kenny Rogers, cheating type shit. Anything. I shall give them no credit. I have watched my guys (I am not a newcomer)all year, and we can hang with anyone, even Josh "Punk Ass" Beckett! Go Halo's

by tmat on Oct 3, 2007 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Agreed
no MLB team beats him tonight...Dude was dominant!
The time is now to step it up boys...Let's go Halos!

by P237 on Oct 3, 2007 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

i'm optimistic we can score one-single drop of a
run here.
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 5:33 PM PDT reply actions  

STOP THE PRESSES!
A 2nd HIT!
Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Oct 3, 2007 5:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Pink fly to 3rd
Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Oct 3, 2007 5:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Bring the MICE
pound pesky's pole.
Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Oct 3, 2007 5:36 PM PDT reply actions  

a 1-0 count...my observation above is
no longer correct...
is this a sign that Beckett Guide is tiring?
Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Oct 3, 2007 5:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Fudgesicles.
Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Oct 3, 2007 5:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Bring on the "Frenzied Hitting"
halos!
Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Oct 3, 2007 5:38 PM PDT reply actions  

garret is just ripping the ball tonight
good thing he might get to hit again. he could end up batting in a critical situation only to rip another ball. i can't wait!
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 5:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Amazingly
If not for the wild pitch that advanced Manny to 2nd, this would have been a quality start for Lackey.  Also, Santana looks good through two batters.

by DChalofan on Oct 3, 2007 5:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Let's see how he does in the carne asada ...
of the Sox lineup
Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Oct 3, 2007 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow.
Santana!!
Chart it up! Game on!

by scottnak on Oct 3, 2007 5:42 PM PDT reply actions  

YES!!!!!
Good job Ervin!  Pantherific!
Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Oct 3, 2007 5:43 PM PDT reply actions  

See Ya Friday.....mabye we will have some hitters.
MATT you were so right....you get the PANTHER of predictions.

Lets hope Scioscia views Halos Heaven Tonight and catches on because I think your onto something.

Put Kendry Morales at 1B, and move Sean Rodriguez to 3B......NOW LETS GO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by acuda27 on Oct 3, 2007 5:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Ok, acuda... good night now...
we will bask in the glory of this soon-to-be victory without you.  I will smoke the victory cigar that had been reserved for you.
Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Oct 3, 2007 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

josh beckett, well, i tip my cap excellence...
on another note, i qualify for suicidal tendencies after that statement.
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 5:44 PM PDT reply actions  

HD
by the way the game is being broadcast in HD on FSN-HD through TBS.
With everything going on with athletes. Here's a kid who is just about playing baseball. It reminds you that to some people it is still a game - SI on Vlad

by ncavideo on Oct 3, 2007 5:45 PM PDT reply actions  

I don't really care for the camera angles
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 5:47 PM PDT reply actions  

dunno. I'd rather have kowbell.
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by melvintoast on Oct 3, 2007 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

AYBAR?????
Cmon!!!!!!!!!!!
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 5:48 PM PDT reply actions  

I think the problem...
Why is Izturis batting 5th? That is a f*cking joke. Clutch or not, you don't put a hitter with very little power behind Guerrero and GA and leave Kotchman and Kendrick at the bottom of the order. I would also bat Kendrick 2nd, seeing how he had a better BA, OBP and SLG than OC.

Figgins
Kendrick
Guerrero
Kotchman
GA
Cabrera
Izturis
Napoli
Willits

I'm not saying it would've made a difference in today's game, but still...Izzy at #5 is a joke.

by Angels on Oct 3, 2007 5:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Rivera or Morales should have played
We should not have played both Willits and Izturis.

by DChalofan on Oct 3, 2007 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Because he's batted fifth
a good bit of the year.
Hoping Ervin Santana turns it around in Salt Lake. Go, Ervin!

by scareduck on Oct 3, 2007 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah but why is figgins batting first and vladdy
batting 3rd.
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by melvintoast on Oct 3, 2007 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Scioscia is drunk
That would explain Aybar
Get rid of Quinlan

by edhoo on Oct 3, 2007 5:48 PM PDT reply actions  

nice cut slugger
haha.
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 5:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Not. Aybar.
Scioscia's manlove for Aybar has gotten hold of him.  Either that or it's the blackmail photos.
Hoping Ervin Santana turns it around in Salt Lake. Go, Ervin!

by scareduck on Oct 3, 2007 5:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Aybar?
Scioscia is a dolt.  Plain and simple.

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by jimmuscomp on Oct 3, 2007 5:49 PM PDT reply actions  

bunt?
that's the only reason I could think for bringing in gAybar.
Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Oct 3, 2007 5:49 PM PDT reply actions  

where is juan homer run possibility rivera?
there's a short porch in left douche.
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 5:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Yay!!! Kendry!!
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 5:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow what crap
Aybar and THEN Kendry? WHAT THE FUG, SCIOSCIA?

by Rev Halofan on Oct 3, 2007 5:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Josh Beckett
Get's 0 credit!!! We can play with anyone! You don't tip tour hat to the opposition. All of that is just bullllllshiiiiiit!

by tmat on Oct 3, 2007 5:51 PM PDT reply actions  

You're right - The Angels CAN play with anyone ...
However tonight, they're getting handled by a pitcher who is having a great night. IMO, respect is part of the game.
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

aybar gets a double
woooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 5:51 PM PDT reply actions  

UGH!!! That pitch was filthy
"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 5:52 PM PDT reply actions  

I've got news for you acuda .....
starting Morales wouldn't have made a difference tonight. Beckett was just better than Lackey, plain and simple. It pains me to say that, as much as I hate Beckett, but it is the truth.

by Jack Frost on Oct 3, 2007 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

I lost all faith in Scioscia
Aybar is the last person this game needed
Get rid of Quinlan

by edhoo on Oct 3, 2007 5:53 PM PDT reply actions  

No wonder you're an atheist.
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by melvintoast on Oct 3, 2007 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

i want my money back
effing offense mudder fluckers.
If you suck today John Lackey, I will cut you.

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 5:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Bullshit! That last one was'nt a strike
to Morales. That was way inside. Or gameday and my eyes are in la-la land.

by 44FAN on Oct 3, 2007 5:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Ay Ay
I paused and played it in slow motion and that was not a Flippin Strike!!!!!

Who are we kidding though Kendry and Rivera should have been in a long time ago!!!!!

Put Kendry Morales at 1B, and move Sean Rodriguez to 3B......NOW LETS GO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by acuda27 on Oct 3, 2007 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions