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4323_1105939621665_1622022962_290465_5300842_n_tiny by Rev Halofan on in News Comment 496 comments

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Neo8234 on Oct 3, 2007 9:38 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Match Day 5 on Oct 3, 2007 5:42 AM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

lets go boys
kotch n kendrick
I wish I was here

by adirondakangelfan on Oct 3, 2007 5:55 AM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

Down with Boston
Fun guesses:

Vlad
GA

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

by thebigA on Oct 3, 2007 8:21 AM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

My picks
Vlad and Kotch.

by torridd on Oct 3, 2007 8:24 AM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

NO Double PLays
I hate double plays!!

OC and Figgy

by Sinatrasratpack on Oct 3, 2007 8:32 AM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by SCHalo on Oct 3, 2007 9:01 AM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by 44FAN on Oct 3, 2007 9:18 AM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LETS GO ANGELS
3PM cant come soon enough.  

by NPCody on Oct 3, 2007 9:36 AM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

Ben Affleck will cry.

by Higz on Oct 3, 2007 9:39 AM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

FFBTG
Izzy and Figgy.  The little guys come through.

Go Angels!!!

by foxpaw on Oct 3, 2007 10:11 AM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by scottnak on Oct 3, 2007 12:09 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Rev Halofan on Oct 3, 2007 12:47 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

go halos
gotta go with vlad and GA

by stezo on Oct 3, 2007 2:03 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

here we go.
vlad and kotch.

lets go, halos!!

"it's mind-bottling."

by retrohalo on Oct 3, 2007 2:05 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

ooo?
Vlad and Izzy
I messed with Texas!

by Los Angeles de Anaheim on Oct 3, 2007 2:49 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 3:13 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

... 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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

ribbys
OC and GA
"Water DiSar's Garden"

by Sorbo182 on Oct 3, 2007 3:24 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by scottnak on Oct 3, 2007 3:32 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by foxpaw on Oct 3, 2007 3:36 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by ReggieBullits on Oct 3, 2007 3:42 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

Not ideal
But at least they avoided the DP

by foxpaw on Oct 3, 2007 3:45 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yep
GA says he can see fine out of it.

by foxpaw on Oct 3, 2007 3:48 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

Man, G.A's eye looks terrible !
How can he see out of that thing?

by Jack Frost on Oct 3, 2007 3:47 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

alright
lets go lack
"Water DiSar's Garden"

by Sorbo182 on Oct 3, 2007 3:50 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by 44FAN on Oct 3, 2007 3:50 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 3:52 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

jesus
"Water DiSar's Garden"

by Sorbo182 on Oct 3, 2007 3:52 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by scottnak on Oct 3, 2007 3:52 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 3:52 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Sorbo182 on Oct 3, 2007 3:53 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 3:54 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Sorbo182 on Oct 3, 2007 3:55 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

DP
waiting to happen
"Water DiSar's Garden"

by Sorbo182 on Oct 3, 2007 3:56 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 3:59 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 4:01 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by tmat on Oct 3, 2007 4:03 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Actually
he said "Myzeer Izturis"

by tmat on Oct 3, 2007 4:04 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by scottnak on Oct 3, 2007 4:03 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

good d maicer!!!!!!!!!
now bring some offense
come on its only a 1-0 game, dont cry

by Maggots8 on Oct 3, 2007 4:03 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by BoulderBrian on Oct 3, 2007 4:09 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by DChalofan on Oct 3, 2007 4:10 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 4:15 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice
That was big.  Settle down John.

by DChalofan on Oct 3, 2007 4:15 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

DP
wooooo
Chart it up! Game on!

by scottnak on Oct 3, 2007 4:15 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Grichfan on Oct 3, 2007 4:18 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

yessss!!!!!!!!!!!!
Come On Angels!!!!!!!!!
Sit Francona

by Maggots8 on Oct 3, 2007 4:19 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by calikraze on Oct 3, 2007 4:29 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Xeifrank on Oct 3, 2007 4:35 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by tmat on Oct 3, 2007 4:30 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hanging curve
Not a good pitch.

by DChalofan on Oct 3, 2007 4:31 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

Bring in Santana
He was good here before
Get rid of Quinlan

by edhoo on Oct 3, 2007 4:33 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by DChalofan on Oct 3, 2007 4:41 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

TAKE HIM OUT
wake up Scioscia
Get rid of Quinlan

by edhoo on Oct 3, 2007 4:38 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

BOOOO LACKEY!
Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Oct 3, 2007 4:40 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

Too early to quit
But we need some damn hits

by foxpaw on Oct 3, 2007 4:42 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Downing Rules on Oct 3, 2007 4:42 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

Not able to get the ball out of the infield
Shades of the 2005 ALCS
Get rid of Quinlan

by edhoo on Oct 3, 2007 4:46 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs