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Post by m240 on May 16, 2022 19:17:47 GMT -6
I'm in the minority in that I don't dislike the Angels. They were my favorite AL team from the 80s until Jim Thome's fifth or sixth season With a 6 man rotation of course they most likely won't get 150 innings. so what does that matter, winning games is all that counts. The Angels are doing well because their starters are pitching well which usually translates into winning games which, as you said, is all that matters. When most of your starters fall apart you will not win games at a 60% pace. It is history, it just has not happened yet. |
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Post by churchill on May 16, 2022 23:36:08 GMT -6
With a 6 man rotation of course they most likely won't get 150 innings. so what does that matter, winning games is all that counts. The Angels are doing well because their starters are pitching well which usually translates into winning games which, as you said, is all that matters. When most of your starters fall apart you will not win games at a 60% pace. It is history, it just has not happened yet. Or they'll continue to pitch well, and with the second best offense, third best defense and third best pitching staff in the AL, they just might surprise you. |
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Post by m240 on May 17, 2022 7:21:17 GMT -6
The Angels are doing well because their starters are pitching well which usually translates into winning games which, as you said, is all that matters. When most of your starters fall apart you will not win games at a 60% pace. It is history, it just has not happened yet. Or they'll continue to pitch well, and with the second best offense, third best defense and third best pitching staff in the AL, they just might surprise you. As I said I hope they do well, it keeps things more interesting. History shows that people follow patterns. We have McCullers and his injury history. LA has Thor, Sandoval, and Ohtani and their injury history. Also you guys have some guy, I forget his name, who is 30 and this is his first year to start a lot of games. Hard to make bank on that. If LA hangs together and puts together a solid season that is news worthy. I just do not see that happening. |
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Post by churchill on May 17, 2022 10:33:15 GMT -6
Or they'll continue to pitch well, and with the second best offense, third best defense and third best pitching staff in the AL, they just might surprise you. As I said I hope they do well, it keeps things more interesting. History shows that people follow patterns. We have McCullers and his injury history. LA has Thor, Sandoval, and Ohtani and their injury history. Also you guys have some guy, I forget his name, who is 30 and this is his first year to start a lot of games. Hard to make bank on that. If LA hangs together and puts together a solid season that is news worthy. I just do not see that happening. We'll see |
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Post by m240 on May 17, 2022 12:21:51 GMT -6
As I said I hope they do well, it keeps things more interesting. History shows that people follow patterns. We have McCullers and his injury history. LA has Thor, Sandoval, and Ohtani and their injury history. Also you guys have some guy, I forget his name, who is 30 and this is his first year to start a lot of games. Hard to make bank on that. If LA hangs together and puts together a solid season that is news worthy. I just do not see that happening. We'll see yep, time tells everything |
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Post by unionstation82 on May 17, 2022 13:31:05 GMT -6
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Post by churchill on May 17, 2022 14:14:33 GMT -6
As I said I hope they do well, it keeps things more interesting. History shows that people follow patterns. We have McCullers and his injury history. LA has Thor, Sandoval, and Ohtani and their injury history. Also you guys have some guy, I forget his name, who is 30 and this is his first year to start a lot of games. Hard to make bank on that. If LA hangs together and puts together a solid season that is news worthy. I just do not see that happening. Surely you're not hoping for any player to be injured? l hope Odorizzi recovers soon. |
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Post by dafish on May 17, 2022 14:31:42 GMT -6
Hey friends... Just a moment to stop by and gloat over this stat. Wonder how the Twinkie fans are liking their $35M short stop.  Carlos Correa- 2 HR 11 RBI's, .255 ba, .693 OPS Pena- 6 HR 20 RBI's, .276 ba, .853 OPS |
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Post by Saint on May 17, 2022 14:37:45 GMT -6
Hey friends... Just a moment to stop by and gloat over this stat. Wonder how the Twinkie fans are liking their $35M short stop.  Carlos Correa- 2 HR 11 RBI's, .255 ba, .693 OPS Pena- 6 HR 20 RBI's, .276 ba, .853 OPS He'll turn it around at some point I believe, but it's certainly looking like we made the right call so far. |
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Post by olpapa on May 17, 2022 15:05:17 GMT -6
Good news on Meyers:
“Meyers has been working out at the team's Spring Training complex in West Palm Beach, Fla., general manager James Click said May 14 that Meyers is throwing to bases at "high intensity" and working in some live at-bats. Click said Meyers' hitting and baserunning look good and they'll talk about a rehab assignment in the coming days.” -- Brian McTaggart (Last updated: May 14)
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Post by bearbryant on May 17, 2022 15:06:16 GMT -6
You're just suggesting that cause Díaz forgot to tie his shoelaces Actually I'm suggesting that cuz Goodrum doesn't look so good. Diaz may or may not be better but isn't looking so hot at the moment. Then what? A guy like McNeil would cover all the spots in the Infield and COF spots if needed and has a decent bat who could spell bye-bye to either Duaz or Goodrum in a heart beat. And Dave us incase of an Injury |
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Post by bearbryant on May 17, 2022 15:15:36 GMT -6
Click is managing the team like he's confident we'll be in the postseason. I wouldn't be surprised if a move for a reliever is made soon, since it'd be tough to ponder anyone having confidence in Maton at the moment
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Post by Saint on May 17, 2022 15:24:04 GMT -6
Click is managing the team like he's confident we'll be in the postseason. I wouldn't be surprised if a move for a reliever is made soon, since it'd be tough to ponder anyone having confidence in Maton at the moment I wonder if there would be any interest in Yasmani Grandal... He's not off to a great start and he's signed thru 2013 for like $18 million. Therefore his trade value wouldn't be very high, yet he's an excellent bounceback candidate and could be a pretty nice offensive boost once he gets going. He had a monster year in 2021 and he's never had a season where he was below-average offensively, especially for a catcher. They could use a solid young OFer like Siri or Chas to replace Pollock. Siri, Castro, and maybe one or two Class B Prospects for Grandal? |
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Post by bearbryant on May 17, 2022 15:37:31 GMT -6
Click is managing the team like he's confident we'll be in the postseason. I wouldn't be surprised if a move for a reliever is made soon, since it'd be tough to ponder anyone having confidence in Maton at the moment I wonder if there would be any interest in Yasmani Grandal... He's not off to a great start and he's signed thru 2013 for like $18 million. Therefore his trade value wouldn't be very high, yet he's an excellent bounceback candidate and could be a pretty nice offensive boost once he gets going. He had a monster year in 2021 and he's never had a season where he was below-average offensively, especially for a catcher. They could use a solid young OFer like Siri or Chas to replace Pollock. Siri, Castro, and maybe one or two Class B Prospects for Grandal? |
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Post by unionstation82 on May 17, 2022 16:11:44 GMT -6
Click is managing the team like he's confident we'll be in the postseason. I wouldn't be surprised if a move for a reliever is made soon, since it'd be tough to ponder anyone having confidence in Maton at the moment Is it possible Maton played way over his head last season? He looks mediocre in ‘22. |
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Post by thomasj13 on May 17, 2022 16:56:40 GMT -6
Click is managing the team like he's confident we'll be in the postseason. I wouldn't be surprised if a move for a reliever is made soon, since it'd be tough to ponder anyone having confidence in Maton at the moment Is it possible Maton played way over his head last season? He looks mediocre in ‘22. I hope not....Was not a fan of the Straw trade.....Need it to pan out....I like Click, but that trade befuddled me....Meyers coming back healthy and producing again will be a welcomed sight. |
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Post by olpapa on May 17, 2022 17:35:51 GMT -6
Click is managing the team like he's confident we'll be in the postseason. I wouldn't be surprised if a move for a reliever is made soon, since it'd be tough to ponder anyone having confidence in Maton at the moment I wonder if there would be any interest in Yasmani Grandal... He's not off to a great start and he's signed thru 2013 for like $18 million. Therefore his trade value wouldn't be very high, yet he's an excellent bounceback candidate and could be a pretty nice offensive boost once he gets going. He had a monster year in 2021 and he's never had a season where he was below-average offensively, especially for a catcher. They could use a solid young OFer like Siri or Chas to replace Pollock. Siri, Castro, and maybe one or two Class B Prospects for Grandal? I would like to see Siri and Castro traded. That half-ass effort by Castro when he committed the passed ball in yesterday’s game with a runner on third was definitely unacceptable. |
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Post by Saint on May 17, 2022 17:43:46 GMT -6
I wonder if there would be any interest in Yasmani Grandal... He's not off to a great start and he's signed thru 2013 for like $18 million. Therefore his trade value wouldn't be very high, yet he's an excellent bounceback candidate and could be a pretty nice offensive boost once he gets going. He had a monster year in 2021 and he's never had a season where he was below-average offensively, especially for a catcher. They could use a solid young OFer like Siri or Chas to replace Pollock. Siri, Castro, and maybe one or two Class B Prospects for Grandal? I would like to see Siri and Castro traded. That half-ass effort by Castro when he committed the passed ball in yesterday’s game with a runner on third was definitely unacceptable. Yeah he has definitely been disappointing this year after a really strong 2021. |
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Post by Ashitaka on May 18, 2022 8:07:59 GMT -6
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Post by Saint on May 18, 2022 8:43:20 GMT -6
What he's doing is super impressive. Yordan, Tucker, and Altuve are all having good starts, but he's a level above them when you factor in defense. |
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Post by m240 on May 18, 2022 9:06:52 GMT -6
What he's doing is super impressive. Yordan, Tucker, and Altuve are all having good starts, but he's a level above them when you factor in defense. You can buy a whole lot of breakfast tacos and donuts for 35 million per year. Or pay for a pretty good bullpen, or a new catcher and center fielder, a top end starter or two back end starters, or a boat and a truck to pull it and a yeti 110 iced down with silver bullets. |
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Post by abregmanfan on May 18, 2022 9:37:17 GMT -6
I wonder if there would be any interest in Yasmani Grandal... He's not off to a great start and he's signed thru 2013 for like $18 million. Therefore his trade value wouldn't be very high, yet he's an excellent bounceback candidate and could be a pretty nice offensive boost once he gets going. He had a monster year in 2021 and he's never had a season where he was below-average offensively, especially for a catcher. They could use a solid young OFer like Siri or Chas to replace Pollock. Siri, Castro, and maybe one or two Class B Prospects for Grandal? I would like to see Siri and Castro traded. That half-ass effort by Castro when he committed the passed ball in yesterday’s game with a runner on third was definitely unacceptable. We might be able to get a low class prospect for Siri. Castro is trash. |
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Post by bearbryant on May 18, 2022 9:50:12 GMT -6
Peña outplaying Correa doesn't impress me as much as him leading Wander Franco in these categories
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on May 18, 2022 10:13:22 GMT -6
Odoriferous is scheduled to make an announcement himself tonight about his injury. Wonder what that's about...odd way to handle it.
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Post by talshill on May 18, 2022 11:06:46 GMT -6
Props to Click on this one. A 35M dollar bullet dodged. So far. |
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Post by talshill on May 18, 2022 11:08:58 GMT -6
Odoriferous is scheduled to make an announcement himself tonight about his injury. Wonder what that's about...odd way to handle it. "I realized I've mostly sucked and had a bad attitude during my tenure in Houston. Therefore I am retiring and donating the balance of my salary to the Border Wall Project." |
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Post by Saint on May 18, 2022 11:26:34 GMT -6
CC will be back for the Twins after missing almost two weeks for a bruised finger...
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Post by thomasj13 on May 18, 2022 13:01:52 GMT -6
Odoriferous is scheduled to make an announcement himself tonight about his injury. Wonder what that's about...odd way to handle it. Does he do it in 3rd person? |
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Post by Saint on May 18, 2022 15:01:27 GMT -6
So Odorizzi will likely be back in a couple months I guess?
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on May 18, 2022 15:20:50 GMT -6
So Odorizzi will likely be back in a couple months I guess? Much ado about nothing with his press conference. f*** this dude, man. |
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