LA Angels | MLB Daily

36,299 topics in this forum

1. 

   Angels Official Website: Iannetta back to getting bulk of playing time 1 2

   August 7, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

   • 38 replies
   • 1.4k views

   Catcher Chris Iannetta, who had been splitting time behind the plate with Hank Conger, has started 12 of the Angels' 19 games since the All-Star break and seven of the last eight -- including Tuesday's game against right-hander Yu Darvish. View the full article

   

   Last reply by EDinTUSTIN, August 8, 2013

   • 
3. 

   Remember this quote from Billy Beane?

   August 7, 2013 by Angelsjunky

   • 11 replies
   • 1.9k views

   From an article about Mike Trout from last year in Sports Illustrated: So it was that I broached the subject of Trout with Beane, who is the general manager of one of the 21 clubs who passed on him, as his A's used the 13th pick in '09 on a highly regarded USC shortstop named Grant Green. Beane's demeanor is almost always courtly, and our conversation in his spring training office in Phoenix had been breezy, until I mentioned Trout. Then I saw the first licks of the fire that burns beneath his calm exterior, which has been documented on both page and screen. "He was one of our guys, actually," Beane said. "He was one of the three guys we were talking about draftin…

   

   Last reply by ettin, August 8, 2013

   • 
4. 

   SB: Alex Rodriguez hit by pitch, fans cheer

   August 7, 2013 by gotbeer

   • 8 replies
   • 638 views

   Alex Rodriguez hit by pitch, fans cheer

   

   Last reply by Lhalo, August 8, 2013

   • 
5. 

   David Price 1 2

   August 7, 2013 by OregonLAA

   • 33 replies
   • 1.8k views

   Bourjos, Trumbo/Cron, Grichuk and Kendrick Too much? Not enough? We have too many outfielders. Trumbo stinks. Kendrick's money is off the books. And Grichuk has no place up here if Calhoun and Trout are around. Keep Vargas with the spare money from Kendrick Weaver Price Wilson Vargas Richards

   

   Last reply by Erick McClendon, August 8, 2013

   • 
6. 

   Game Day Predictions - Game #113 - 8/7/13 Rangers at Angels 1 2

   August 7, 2013 by tomsred

   • 26 replies
   • 675 views

   Post your predictions here for season game #113, 8/7/13 vs. the Texas Rangers. Game time is 7:05 pm PST. The probable pitchers are Hanson ® vs. Ogando ®. Winners from game #112, 8/6/13 vs. Texas are shown below. Another nice 4 Pointer tonight, this one by Ray McKigney! 4 Points Ray McKigney (Trout 2-4, 1 HR) 3 Points GoodTimesGoneBad (Richards 6.0 IP, 3 ER's) 2 Points None 1 Point Ochocinco! (Calhoun 1 single) bigfish27 (Trout 1 single) Troutipoo27 (Trout 1 single) ZachMartin1994 (Richards 5 K's) paws (Shuck 1 single) 2002_halos_II (Richards 6.0 IP) AngelsAndRamsFan (Trout 1 single) Mark68 (Richards 6.0 I…

   

   Last reply by Lhalo, August 8, 2013
7. 

   Article: The Day I Pegged Mike Trout

   August 7, 2013 by Homebrewer

   • 15 replies
   • 1.5k views

   A well written tale of high school baseball in NJ, and pitching to Mike Trout in his senior year. http://thelinedrive.com/2012/09/19/the-day-i-pegged-mike-trout/

   

   Last reply by Docwaukee, August 8, 2013

   • 
8. 

   Great article on Trout

   August 7, 2013 by Brent Maguire

   • 14 replies
   • 656 views

   http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/post/_/id/70717/mike-trouts-ridiculous-encore-performance "According to Elias Sports Bureau, Trout is the first player in modern MLB history with 50-plus home runs and 70-plus steals before turning 22." "Trout has improved his batting average, OBP, and slugging percentage, hitting .331/.424/.574. He leads the American League in hits and walks, and he's tied for first in triples and runs scored. Again adjusting for park effects, he's been the third-best hitter in the majors, creating 77 percent more runs than the average hitter, trailing only Cabrera and Chris Davis." "Trout's on pace to rack up his second consecutive …

   

   Last reply by Jay, August 8, 2013

   • 
9. 

   Who will be called up when rosters expand?

   August 7, 2013 by Angelsjunky

   • 2 replies
   • 873 views

   Its still a few months away, but any surprises? I don't think it will happen, but would love to see Lindsey get a few major league at-bats. I imagine Matt Long and Andrew Romine will be up, Luis Jimenez if healthy. For pitchers, Jeremy Berg, Chad Cordero, maybe Matt Shoemaker. Anyone else?

   

   Last reply by Team Cooley, August 8, 2013

   • 
10. 

    Angels Official Website: Green has an Angels debut to remember

    August 8, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

    • 0 replies
    • 228 views

    Grant Green, who played high school ball in Anaheim before starring at Southern Cal, picked up his first career hit in his first game with the Angels on Tuesday night at Angel Stadium in front of several friends and family members. View the full article

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, August 8, 2013
11. 

    Angels Official Website: Trout wields elite resume on 22nd birthday

    August 8, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

    • 0 replies
    • 191 views

    Angels outfielder Mike Trout turned 22 on Wednesday with a long list of age-related accomplishments that is reserved for a who's who of Major League Baseball history. View the full article

    

    Last reply by AngelsWin.com, August 8, 2013
12. 

    Conger, Grandal have been top pitch framers of 2013

    August 7, 2013 by Reveille1984

    • 21 replies
    • 1k views

    http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/presenting-2013s-surprising-top-two-pitch-framers/ "Conger debuted in 2010, and his small-sample framing numbers were a little below average. His numbers in 2011 and 2012 were a little above average. This year, as noted, they’re extraordinary."

    

    Last reply by katie, August 7, 2013
13. 

    Must read: Grantland on Trout

    August 7, 2013 by YouthofToday

    • 8 replies
    • 693 views

    http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/post/_/id/70717/mike-trouts-ridiculous-encore-performance Enjoy...

    

    Last reply by The God of Runs, August 7, 2013

    • 
14. 

    FanGraphs: Happy 22nd Birthday, Mike Trout

    August 7, 2013 by ettin

    • 4 replies
    • 561 views

    More Trout Porn: http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/happy-22nd-birthday-mike-trout-2/

    

    Last reply by Angel Dog and Beer, August 7, 2013
15. 

    Ballpark Poster Series on Kickstarter

    August 7, 2013 by Lou Spirito

    • 0 replies
    • 429 views

    Hello fellow dejected fans, This is a blatant self-serving post (Chuck approved) to share with you a baseball related project I've been working on — a 31-poster serigraph series of all 30 MLB ballparks plus one 'index' print. The project is hosted on Kickstarter seeking backers. Kindly have look and please share with everyone you know. I truly appreciate it! http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/louspirito/thirty81-the-ballpark-poster-series

    

    Last reply by Lou Spirito, August 7, 2013

    • 
16. 

    Game of Adjustments: Josh Hamilton 1 2

    August 6, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

    • 49 replies
    • 2.4k views

    By Robert Cunningham, AngelsWin.com Contributor - This season has had more than its share of disappointmentsfor Angel’s fans and one of the biggest disappointments has been the strugglesof Josh Hamilton at the plate. Simply put Josh has been swinging at a lot of pitchesoutside of the strike zone and, when he does put the ball in play, he has nothit the ball quite as hard and it has not found as many holes as it normallyhas for him in the past. Additionally, Hamilton has faced an increasing number ofoff-speed pitches and has had particular trouble with sinkers, curveballs, andespecially changeups. So what does this mean now and in the future for Josh? Will…

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, August 7, 2013

    • 
17. 

    BP - Trout overlooked in draft because of age

    August 7, 2013 by eaterfan

    • 3 replies
    • 476 views

    http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=15295 A great read that shows drafting young high school kids is a much better value than older ones.

    

    Last reply by jsnpritchett, August 7, 2013
18. 

    Gabe Kapler on Batting Practice - great read

    August 7, 2013 by nate

    • 10 replies
    • 718 views

    http://fullcount.weei.com/sports/boston/baseball/red-sox/2013/08/07/our-turn-to-learn-a-baseball-tradition-reconsidered/

    

    Last reply by Homebrewer, August 7, 2013

    • 
19. 

    How to manage and play the last 50-odd games?

    August 7, 2013 by Angelsjunky

    • 20 replies
    • 843 views

    So there are 50 games left and the team is 12 games out of a wildcard berth, 13 games out of 1st. Barring a miracle, the Angels won't make the postseason - and they've pretty much known this for a couple weeks now. But the season isn't over; in fact, its only just past two-thirds done, so there's a lot of games left. In early August the Angels find themselves in a position they haven't been much in the last decade: a lot of "meaningless" games to play - just like almost the entire decade of the 90s. Even in 2011 and 2012, the Angels were still in the hunt deep into the year; since 2002, only in 2003 and 2010 were they clear out by early August. So here' s the ques…

    

    Last reply by Scott34, August 7, 2013

    • 
20. 

    Better ways to spend $125 million

    August 7, 2013 by The God of Runs

    • 18 replies
    • 946 views

    Buy a lighter for $1 and then light the remaining $124,999,999 on fire. Thanks for nothing.

    

    Last reply by Homebrewer, August 7, 2013

    • 
21. 

    Get Frieri off this team! 1 2

    July 31, 2013 by Angel Oracle

    • 25 replies
    • 2k views

    Weak bitch! Forget Field, the ball was hit hard. Plus the weak bitch walks Kinsler on 4 pitches! Go to %%?€~€~ Frieri!

    

    Last reply by JAHV76, August 7, 2013

    • 
22. 

    I guess they didn't see Melky Cabrera's throw.

    August 7, 2013 by Angel Oracle

    • 0 replies
    • 309 views

    http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/raul-ibanez-might-made-worst-throw-ve-ever-092033111.html Ibanez was horrible there, but Cabrera's was the best.

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, August 7, 2013
23. 

    Hey Arte, please pull the plug already.... 1 2

    August 7, 2013 by Ohtaniland

    • 35 replies
    • 2.1k views

    It's time to scrap this plan and start handing out pink slips to all those you trusted. This team had no heart from the start. Spring Training set the tone and was a pretty good gauge on how this team played all season long.

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, August 7, 2013

    • 
24. 

    Frieri DONE as closer! 1 2 3 4

    May 24, 2013 by Angel Oracle

    • 78 replies
    • 4.8k views

    Dude's control is really quite frankly, PATHETIC!

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, August 7, 2013

    • 
25. 

    Scioscia's postgame comments

    August 7, 2013 by Torridd

    • 16 replies
    • 779 views

    I noticed no one mentioned his postgame comments citing changes he said would be made if things don't improve. http://losangeles.angels.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=29496599&topic_id=27334974&c_id=ana Generally, people here are quick to criticize, saying he says the same thing, i.e., stale cliches about tipping caps and coming out of his hand well. He's a patient sort which is why his players generally like him, but I think many here see that as weakness. Just wanted to cite the other side that's not mentioned often enough here.

    

    Last reply by Homebrewer, August 7, 2013

    • 
26. 

    Another team meeting! 1 2

    August 7, 2013 by fan_since79

    • 46 replies
    • 2k views

    THAT'LL get it done! 12-game win streak begins tomorrow.

    

    Last reply by fan_since79, August 7, 2013

    • 
27. 

    The youth of this lineup.

    August 7, 2013 by Troutipoo27

    • 22 replies
    • 1.1k views

    I like this. It's a very young lineup. It's a future lineup I think.

    

    Last reply by eaterfan, August 7, 2013

    • 
28. 

    Our closing situation

    August 7, 2013 by Troutipoo27

    • 10 replies
    • 646 views

    Obviously Ernasty isn't so nasty anymore who do we put there? Kohn, Jep, or Blanton? I've heard some whisper about Blanton trying to close games out but I'm not sure how this would work. Also with Vargas coming back that would mean a move to the bullpen, Williams or Richards would be out there again so one of them could give it a shot.

    

    Last reply by eligrba, August 7, 2013

    • 
29. 

    Players using PEDs that haven't been caught. 1 2

    August 6, 2013 by Lhalo

    • 31 replies
    • 2.2k views

    Who do you think are using PEDs right now. I'll start. David Ortiz Bartolo Colon

    

    Last reply by xboom28x, August 7, 2013

    • PEDs
    • Steroids

    • 
30. 

    I think I figured it out

    August 7, 2013 by markb

    • 9 replies
    • 608 views

    Blanton was moved to the bullpen on July 23rd. It was against Minnesota on July 23rd that Frieri got blown up for 5 ER in a third of an inning after a fairly lengthy stretch of dominance. Since then Blanton has been throwing up zeros, while Frieri has a 20 ERA with opponents hitting .500 off him. The mounting evidence can only lead us to one conclusion...

    

    Last reply by Lhalo, August 7, 2013

    • 
31. 

    Jepsen has no fortitude.

    August 7, 2013 by Angel Oracle

    • 4 replies
    • 547 views

    He needs to be outta here after 2013.

    

    Last reply by YouthofToday, August 7, 2013