***Official 2018 Angels Baseball Thread*** - Page 2

speedyjg13 · 02-20-2018, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by porkchop

Kinda bummed about Cron. He's my newest (and cheapest) PC and now i'm not sure what to do

Show it off! Not too many people PC him. Sad to see him go. He was very fan friendly

speedyjg13 · 02-24-2018, 06:51 PM

Ohtani pitched for the first time today. He wasn't too great. I've always thought his stats were padded on Japan because the batters there, I feel, are inferior to those here in MLB, even to those in the minor leagues

ThoseBackPages · 02-24-2018, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by speedyjg13

Ohtani pitched for the first time today. He wasn't too great. I've always thought his stats were padded on Japan because the batters there, I feel, are inferior to those here in MLB, even to those in the minor leagues

hush you!

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speedyjg13 · 02-24-2018, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

hush you!

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Distributors

Us clectors can speak with our wallets... a couple more weaksauce Ohtani performances and case prices should definitely drop

speedyjg13 · 02-26-2018, 03:53 PM

Tyler Skaggs had a great first inning but could only get 1 out in the 2nd inning before giving up 2 homeruns and 3 runs. Seems like this is Skaggs' MO... he pitches great and then has that one inning where he totally gets killed. Maybe the 6 man rotation will help him... assuming he makes the 6 man rotation.... currently 8 pitchers in the hunt to make that 6 man rotation.

speedyjg13 · 02-28-2018, 10:03 PM

What do you guys think about today's lineup? Looks like this could be the regular season lineup, maybe platoon Pujols and Ohtani in the DH spot

1 - Kinsler
2 - Trout
3 - Upton
4 - Pujols
5 - Calhoun
6 - Cozart
7 - Valbuena
8 - Simmons
9 - Maldonado

tribefan26 · 02-28-2018, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by speedyjg13

What do you guys think about today's lineup? Looks like this could be the regular season lineup, maybe platoon Pujols and Ohtani in the DH spot

1 - Kinsler
2 - Trout
3 - Upton
4 - Pujols
5 - Calhoun
6 - Cozart
7 - Valbuena
8 - Simmons
9 - Maldonado

If Pujols doesn't perform better than last year, they can't leave him in 4th.

But yes a good line-up.

jmscoggin · 02-28-2018, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by speedyjg13

What do you guys think about today's lineup?

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Originally Posted by tribefan26

If Pujols doesn't perform better than last year, they can't leave him in 4th.

But yes a good line-up.

If Pujols is in it ... it isn't a good lineup. One of the best hitters in the history of the game but mother nature is a cruel mistress, she makes exceptions for no one. I've said it more than once, Albert, you're one of the greats but honor your word, you said if you couldn't pull your weight you'd retire, well?

speedyjg13 · 02-28-2018, 10:22 PM

[QUOTE=jmscoggin;13293562]If Pujols is in it ... it isn't a good lineup. One of the best hitters in the history of the game but mother nature is a cruel mistress, she makes exceptions for no one. I've said it more than once, Albert, you're one of the greats but honor your word, you said if you couldn't pull your weight you'd retire, well?[/QUOTE]

Yes he did say that. Alot of us fan, myself included, hope he hangs it up. It's been a great career but the way he performs now is slowing down the team.

I think Albert now is just padding stats. I like the way Alex Rodriguez did it. He could've continued and passed 700 and then Babe Ruth but he knew it was his time to stop. I respect that he knew he had to walk away and he did.

nbalinks · 03-01-2018, 02:03 AM

Let’s see if Albert can run this year. It was embarrassing last year to see all the infielders playing in the outfield and throwing him out at first base.

speedyjg13 · 03-23-2018, 09:27 PM

STADIUM UPDATE

Just came back from buying tickets to the opener...below is the update

- There's a new rectangular LED screen at home plate gate entrance. The screen is so long that it covers all fans as they walk between security check point and the turnstiles.

- Vladimir Guerrero is one of the big pictures outside of home plate gate. The others are: Trout, Simmons, Upton, Pujols, and Scioscia. No Ohtani

lol

- The right field bleachers were not lowered as reported. The seats are the same and the scoreboard remains on the tall wall. The difference is this: the team added a bright yellow line that stretches from where the centerfield wall ends, all the way to the end of right field.

So basically, if a batter hits the scoreboard, above the yellow line, it's a homerun instead of what used to be a standup double. I believe the yellow line is 8 feet above the warning track dirt.

speedyjg13 · 03-27-2018, 08:38 PM

First 3 pitchers of the season announced....

1 - Richards
2 - Skaggs
3 - Shoemaker

dodgerfanjohn · 03-28-2018, 12:56 AM

Ohtani starting Sunday.

treehillkitty · 03-28-2018, 10:13 AM

Check out this kid loose his mind over the Angels name!
https://youtu.be/cQPsq4kor1g

rainmaker · 03-28-2018, 10:55 AM

over the past year or two i have come to realize just how great a talent mike trout is. i have decided to embrace the fact that he works about 12 miles from my house. planning on going to a handful of games this year when other good teams are in town.

moosetequila · 03-28-2018, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by rainmaker

over the past year or two i have come to realize just how great a talent mike trout is. i have decided to embrace the fact that he works about 12 miles from my house. planning on going to a handful of games this year when other good teams are in town.

My goal...travel to So Cal later this year to watch the man on his home ground. First time ever in watching him.

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majestik101 · 03-29-2018, 04:53 PM

Pujols with a HR!

majestik101 · 03-29-2018, 07:24 PM

Mike Trout goes 0-6 in a game for the first time in his MLB career.

speedyjg13 · 03-29-2018, 07:28 PM

There you have it. Angels lose their 1st game. Angels hit but couldn't get their pitching to hold the leads. Trout really came up short, specially in extra innings.

Calhoun and Cozart did pretty well

Onto the next game

0-1 season record

AnthonyCorona · 03-29-2018, 07:29 PM

Trade trout to ny for Ellsbury asap!!!

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seabass97166 · 03-29-2018, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by speedyjg13

0-1 season record

Big assist to Justin Upton

speedyjg13 · 03-31-2018, 12:31 AM

Great game by Skaggs!!! Great defense by Calhoun and M Maldonado

Trout with both of the teams runs

Upton missed another pop up...

1-1 season record

anusinha · 03-31-2018, 12:58 AM

Aside from Upton, the team as a whole has been playing really good defense.

mr_yoshi_san · 03-31-2018, 01:53 AM

Feels nice to get one in the win column!

nbalinks · 03-31-2018, 02:01 AM

The halos always make it interesting. Parker made everyone nervous but finally got the save!

03-28-2018, 10:13 AM	#39
treehillkitty Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: HICKORY, NC Posts: 109 JLJFOREVER	Check out this kid loose his mind over the Angels name! https://youtu.be/cQPsq4kor1g __________________ https://www.spreaker.com/show/dirty-balls

03-28-2018, 10:55 AM	#40
rainmaker Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 2,824 thewescoast	over the past year or two i have come to realize just how great a talent mike trout is. i have decided to embrace the fact that he works about 12 miles from my house. planning on going to a handful of games this year when other good teams are in town. __________________ https://www.flickr.com/photos/152850287@N08/albums

03-29-2018, 04:53 PM	#42
majestik101 Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Socially Distanced Posts: 43,123 majestik101	Pujols with a HR! __________________ "Watson alone sells for over $20" https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1182760

03-29-2018, 07:24 PM	#43
majestik101 Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Socially Distanced Posts: 43,123 majestik101	Mike Trout goes 0-6 in a game for the first time in his MLB career. __________________ "Watson alone sells for over $20" https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1182760

03-29-2018, 07:29 PM	#45
AnthonyCorona Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 11,429 bwoodcollector	Trade trout to ny for Ellsbury asap!!! Sent from my LG-TP450 using Tapatalk __________________ Julio better

02-24-2018, 06:51 PM	#27
speedyjg13 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 17,207	Ohtani pitched for the first time today. He wasn't too great. I've always thought his stats were padded on Japan because the batters there, I feel, are inferior to those here in MLB, even to those in the minor leagues

02-26-2018, 03:53 PM	#30
speedyjg13 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 17,207	Tyler Skaggs had a great first inning but could only get 1 out in the 2nd inning before giving up 2 homeruns and 3 runs. Seems like this is Skaggs' MO... he pitches great and then has that one inning where he totally gets killed. Maybe the 6 man rotation will help him... assuming he makes the 6 man rotation.... currently 8 pitchers in the hunt to make that 6 man rotation.

02-28-2018, 10:03 PM	#31
speedyjg13 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 17,207	What do you guys think about today's lineup? Looks like this could be the regular season lineup, maybe platoon Pujols and Ohtani in the DH spot 1 - Kinsler 2 - Trout 3 - Upton 4 - Pujols 5 - Calhoun 6 - Cozart 7 - Valbuena 8 - Simmons 9 - Maldonado

02-28-2018, 10:22 PM	#34
speedyjg13 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 17,207	[QUOTE=jmscoggin;13293562]If Pujols is in it ... it isn't a good lineup. One of the best hitters in the history of the game but mother nature is a cruel mistress, she makes exceptions for no one. I've said it more than once, Albert, you're one of the greats but honor your word, you said if you couldn't pull your weight you'd retire, well?[/QUOTE] Yes he did say that. Alot of us fan, myself included, hope he hangs it up. It's been a great career but the way he performs now is slowing down the team. I think Albert now is just padding stats. I like the way Alex Rodriguez did it. He could've continued and passed 700 and then Babe Ruth but he knew it was his time to stop. I respect that he knew he had to walk away and he did.

03-01-2018, 02:03 AM	#35
nbalinks Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,604 nbalinks nbalinks	Let’s see if Albert can run this year. It was embarrassing last year to see all the infielders playing in the outfield and throwing him out at first base.

03-23-2018, 09:27 PM	#36
speedyjg13 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 17,207	STADIUM UPDATE Just came back from buying tickets to the opener...below is the update - There's a new rectangular LED screen at home plate gate entrance. The screen is so long that it covers all fans as they walk between security check point and the turnstiles. - Vladimir Guerrero is one of the big pictures outside of home plate gate. The others are: Trout, Simmons, Upton, Pujols, and Scioscia. No Ohtani lol - The right field bleachers were not lowered as reported. The seats are the same and the scoreboard remains on the tall wall. The difference is this: the team added a bright yellow line that stretches from where the centerfield wall ends, all the way to the end of right field. So basically, if a batter hits the scoreboard, above the yellow line, it's a homerun instead of what used to be a standup double. I believe the yellow line is 8 feet above the warning track dirt.

03-27-2018, 08:38 PM	#37
speedyjg13 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 17,207	First 3 pitchers of the season announced.... 1 - Richards 2 - Skaggs 3 - Shoemaker

03-28-2018, 12:56 AM	#38
dodgerfanjohn Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 5,204 sternroolz	Ohtani starting Sunday.

03-29-2018, 07:28 PM	#44
speedyjg13 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 17,207	There you have it. Angels lose their 1st game. Angels hit but couldn't get their pitching to hold the leads. Trout really came up short, specially in extra innings. Calhoun and Cozart did pretty well Onto the next game 0-1 season record

03-31-2018, 12:31 AM	#47
speedyjg13 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 17,207	Great game by Skaggs!!! Great defense by Calhoun and M Maldonado Trout with both of the teams runs Upton missed another pop up... 1-1 season record

03-31-2018, 12:58 AM	#48
anusinha Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,535	Aside from Upton, the team as a whole has been playing really good defense.

03-31-2018, 01:53 AM	#49
mr_yoshi_san Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 5,112	Feels nice to get one in the win column! __________________

03-31-2018, 02:01 AM	#50
nbalinks Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,604 nbalinks nbalinks	The halos always make it interesting. Parker made everyone nervous but finally got the save!