Vlad's elbow still hurting

by edhoo on Feb 19, 2008 10:41 AM PST Comment 15 comments

Vladimir Guerrero said his elbow is still causing him problems 4 1/2 months after he was limited to DH duties in the postseason.
Guerrero said in early December that he was nearly fully recovered from what was being called triceps tendinitis. However, it seems to no longer be the case. Even though it continues to bother him, Guerrero said he doesn't want to be a part-time DH this year. "No, no," Guerrero said. "I'm a right fielder."

Nice job on being selfish and not wanting to DH too, Vlad.

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I know it's only February .. But

Vlad is the last guy I think we should be cracking on.

In fact, IMO, he's the ONLY guy on the squad who gets a free pass.

Just my 2 cents.

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

by Grichfan on Feb 19, 2008 11:25 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

That being said

Is anyone else concerned that he's being as out spoken as he has been so far this spring? He's usually a quiet kinda guy. The DH thing? If Scosc pencils him at DH for half the year, will that make Vlad not as loyal, contract wise, to to the Angels? Clearly Hunter, and GMJ are better defensively. GA and Vlad are different, but same. GA doesn't like to dive for balls, but plays the line great. Vlad will hit the wall, but drops flyballs and over throws cutoff guys. So who's better, and who makes the Angels outfield defense the best? I say GA, Hunter, and GMJ. But I wonder how that will make Vlad feel about his contract situation. (rather unnerving).

by matt92130 on Feb 20, 2008 8:58 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I just read an AP article...

dated last night, where it quoted Scioscia. He said that nobody is going to be STUCK at DH and that they will be alternating. He was downplaying the seeming controversy we (and maybe the media) are seeing and basically he said that "Vlad and GA have been in this type of situation before."

Key quote:

The offseason acquisition of center fielder Torii Hunter gives the Angels a logjam in the outfield. Guerrero and veterans Garret Anderson and Gary Matthews Jr. also are in contention for spots.

Scioscia hinted that all four could see time as DH.

"Those four bats have to be in the lineup," he said. "All those guys are going to put winning ahead of anything. They know the situation. They've been where we are now."

Entire Story:
LINK to STORY

Sounds like "they know the situation" and therefore nobody is complaining. Maybe Vladdy misunderstood the question and thought he was being suggested as an everyday DH. Just a guess on my part.

Quit yer whinin' and START CHEERING!

by Downing Rules on Feb 20, 2008 4:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh yeah

because when I think "Vladimir Guerrero," I think "selfish."

by Caseys Kiss of Death on Feb 19, 2008 11:56 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

"Bring it, edhoo..."

by Bilko 420 on Feb 19, 2008 12:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Are you a Redskins fan?

Or do you just like to put SI Swimsuit cover models' pictures in your sig line?

We'll be fine.

by ReggieBullits on Feb 19, 2008 12:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Vlad Speaks:

Asked if he feels Aybar, a fellow Dominican Republic product, is up to the job, Guerrero offered his endorsement.

"I played with Orlando a long time, and I'm used to Orlando," Guerrero said. "I think Aybar will do a good job. Orlando is a veteran; Aybar is coming up. But he has the tools to do the same thing as Orlando. I'm hoping Aybar is going to get the opportunity to play every day. Seeing him play in the Dominican in the playoffs ... he can do a good job."

'Nuff Said.

by wumbug on Feb 19, 2008 12:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Because players usually make good GMs

Aybar is his friend, what is he supposed to say?

by gohalos on Feb 19, 2008 12:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I understand.

Vlad said "It's Right Field", and "I'm hoping Aybar is going to get the opportunity to play every day. Seeing him play in the Dominican in the playoffs ... he can do a good job."

My point is that Vlad can get more than most simply by stating his desires.

It's interesting. We would all suspect from what we see on TV that Izturis also has a very good relationship with Vlad (everyone except Vincente Padilla does), but this makes it clear whom Vlad supports. Unless Wood literally kills the ball in Spring Training, Aybar's probably going to get the gig.

by wumbug on Feb 19, 2008 1:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Vlad

Vlad has also been saying that they need to bring in a big bat...and that hasn't happened. Vlad saying that he wants to play RF instead of DH holds weight, Vlad making comments about others on the team holds no weight.

by gohalos on Feb 19, 2008 2:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

When did Vlad say he wants a big bat?

Um.........

by hauldog on Feb 19, 2008 2:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I think he got that confused...

with all the ladies saying they want Vlad's big bat.

by shiftyeyedgoat on Feb 19, 2008 2:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Again....my point:

Vlad doesn't call the shots......I believe that if there is a way to indulge Vlad without hurting the team, management will at least consider that indulgence. Making Vlad happy in Anaheim is more than just a passing interest.

It's already been stated that Aybar's gonna get a shot. That's all he or Vlad can ask for. However, from my perspective, there seems to be a powerful personal connection between Vlad and Erick which I do not believe will be frivolously overlooked.

by wumbug on Feb 19, 2008 3:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

While we're on the subject of SS:

On Friday, Jim Callis of Baseball America was the guest, and the topic of Brandon Wood arose. Callis opined that Wood could be stagnating due to the lack of opportunity after proving himself deserving. Given the Angels have been remiss is providing opportunities for its younger players, this does not surprise me.

He also said Brandon Wood has the defensive ability to be a Gold Glove 3B or a decent major league SS. After all this time, no one should expect manager Mike Scioscia to move his favorite Chone Figgins off third, but Erick Aybar and Macier Izturis do not possess any one skill that would prevent Wood from winning the job in March.

This was from XM Radio's MLB Homeplate.

by wumbug on Feb 19, 2008 4:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs