Lineup and Gameday 3/20 vs. Royals

[Richard]

Erick Aybar SS

Mike Trout CF

Albert Pujols 1B

David Freese 3B

Josh Hamilton DH

Howie Kendrick 2B

Kole Calhoun RF

Hank Conger C

Collin Cowgill LF

Weaver P

Aybar getting the leadoff nod today.

[Richard]

@Alden_Gonzalez  2h

Today's lineup, w/ Aybar leading off vs LHSP, is to get Aybar more at-bats from right side of plate. Calhoun will also lead off vs lefties.

[Lhalo]

Bunt time.

[nando714]

Get the rant thread ready

Aybar leading off

[WallyWorld]

2 things stick out at me with this lineup:

 

1) MS has definitely changed his approach this spring; in years past the starters never would have gone to 2 travel games in a row.  I like that he's having them play more.

2) I think we can expect Aybar to leadoff some this season, which if it happens, I think is a dumb move.  I don't care who's pitching or which arm they're pitching with, Aybar should NEVER be the leadoff hitter.

[Chuck]

2 things stick out at me with this lineup:

 

1) MS has definitely changed his approach this spring; in years past the starters never would have gone to 2 travel games in a row.  I like that he's having them play more.

2) I think we can expect Aybar to leadoff some this season, which if it happens, I think is a dumb move.  I don't care who's pitching or which arm they're pitching with, Aybar should NEVER be the leadoff hitter.

 

 

MS said he just wanted to get Aybar more at bats from the right side. 

 

Nothing else to talk about with regards to Aybar leading off. 

 

Calhoun hits lefties better than righties. 

[KingJustinian]

I'm fine with Aybar leading off when Calhoun sits. Otherwise, you have to move Trout up, move Freese or Howie to the 2 spot... Basically a lot of shuffling.

I think the lineup order is way over analyzed anyway.

Edited March 20, 2014 by KingJustinian

[WallyWorld]

MS said he just wanted to get Aybar more at bats from the right side. 

 

Nothing else to talk about with regards to Aybar leading off. 

 

Calhoun hits lefties better than righties. 

 

I don't buy it re: Aybar, Chuck.  I hope I'm wrong, but we've seen in the past that MS can't resist putting Aybar at leadoff.

[WallyWorld]

I'm fine with Aybar leading off when Calhoun sits. Otherwise, you have to move Trout up, move Freese or Howie to the 2 spot... Basically a lot of shuffling.

I think the lineup order is way over analyzed anyway.

 

In general I would agree, we all tend to over-analyze the lineup order.  However, when it comes to Aybar, I just think he's one of the least qualified leadoff hitters on the team and it frustrates me to no end that MS hits him there.

[Richard]

Aybar PU 5

[Richard]

Trout 4-3

[WallyWorld]

Albert!

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

Dare I say Pujols is f'n healthy and ready to go !?

[Richard]

PUJOLS HR!!!

[Aaronkv]

Pujols really crushing the ball lately. Me Like.

[Richard]

Freese Fly out 

 

Bot 1 

 

1-0 Angels

[Ray McKigney]

PuBOMB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Brandon]

I like finally watching a ST game and having Terry say, "Albert still looking for his first homerun" only to deliver.

[The Dude]

Albert looking good at the plate last few games.

[WallyWorld]

Albert 7 for his last 14.

[WallyWorld]

Jeff Fletcher @JeffFletcherOCR:
Ballpark in Surprise has a radar gun. Weaver just hit 88. â€ª#‎Angels‬

[Richard]

Butler RBI 1B

 

1-1

[tdawg87]

Pujols is heating up at the right time. I have a good feeling about him. I may just pop a few Puboners this year.

[jshep]

Pujols is heating up at the right time. I have a good feeling about him. I may just pop a few Puboners this year.

That sounds unsanitary

[Richard]

Calhoun 1B