4/9/14 Lineup @ Mariners (brace yourselves)

[Make Angels Great Again]

1. Collin Cowgill ® LF

2. Mike Trout ® CF

3. Albert Pujols ® DH

4. David Freese ® 3B

5. Howie Kendrick ® 2B

6. Kole Calhoun (L) RF

7. Chris Iannetta ® C

8. Ian Stewart (L) 1B

9. Erick Aybar (S) SS

 

 

Can a mod fix the title please?

Edited April 9, 2014 by Angels For Life

[Make Angels Great Again]

1. Abraham Almonte (S) CF

2. Brad Miller (L) SS

3. Robinson Cano (L) 2B

4. Justin Smoak (S) 1B

5. Corey Hart ® DH

6. Kyle Seager (L) 3B

7. Logan Morrison (L) RF

8. Dustin Ackley (L) LF

9. Mike Zunino ® C

[mtangelsfan]

Good grief Sosh.

[AngelArcher]

1. Collin Cowgill ® LF

2. Mike Trout ® CF

3. Albert Pujols ® DH

4. David Freese ® 3B

5. Howie Kendrick ® 2B

6. Kole Calhoun (L) RF

7. Chris Iannetta ® C

8. Ian Stewart (L) 1B

9. Erick Aybar (S) SS

 

 

Can a mod fix the title please?

Brace yourself fool!!! ?

[Chuck]

Good grief Sosh.

Sosh or Hamilton?

[beatlesrule]

With Hamilton gone now for probably 2 months, the Angels have no shot at a winning record.  They needed Hamilton and Pujols healthy and hitting like they have in the past.  No way this team can replace Hamilton's bat.  Trading Trumbo hurts even worse now.  Unless the WHOLE pitching staff has an ERA of 2.00, I say you trade away any contract you can and get young and a high pick for next year.  Going to be a long season if pitching isn't lights out.  Losing JH for all of April and May and possibly June bites the big one.

Edited April 9, 2014 by beatlesrule

[ettin]

Josh was hitting .250 so far this season vs. LHP (.267 career AVG) so I don't think this is as impactful to tonight's game as everyone wants it to be. When we are facing RHP we will miss Josh for sure as he crushes them when he's on his game. Hope he gets back soon but I think Calhoun can sufficiently fill in the middle of the order for the time being.

Leadoff vs. LHP: Cowgill

Leadoff vs. RHP: Shuck

[Richard]

10 runs minimum.

[mtangelsfan]

Sosh or Hamilton?

 

Both, why is Cowgill taking Calhoun's spot at the top of the order?

 

 

 

and Ian Stewart blows.

[markb]

Is there another manager who regularly puts non-everyday players at the top of the lineup?  I'm genuinely asking.

[AngelsLakersFan]

It's Elias's 2nd start ever. 

 

Should be interesting to see how he handles this potent offense.  

 

8 IP 1 ER 8 K's

[m0nkey]

No Hamilton?

[Chuck]

Both, why is Cowgill taking Calhoun's spot at the top of the order?

 

 

 

and Ian Stewart blows.

 

Balance the order with lefties/righties.

[mtangelsfan]

Balance the order with lefties/righties.

 

gah!

 

who cares if they are horrible?

[Chuck]

Josh was hitting .250 so far this season vs. LHP (.267 career AVG) so I don't think this is as impactful to tonight's game as everyone wants it to be. When we are facing RHP we will miss Josh for sure as he crushes them when he's on his game. Hope he gets back soon but I think Calhoun can sufficiently fill in the middle of the order for the time being. Leadoff vs. LHP: Cowgill Leadoff vs. RHP: Shuck

 

 

Yep. Someone has to step up. 

[NrM]

What does Scioscia see in Cowgill and Stewart?

 

Green and Long should be on the major league club.

[Blarg]

Both, why is Cowgill taking Calhoun's spot at the top of the order?

 

 

 

and Ian Stewart blows.

 

It could be Calhoun's .235 OBP. He has been swinging like a mad man and not even coming close to showing the plate discipline needed for leadoff. Add to it being a lefty on the mound and you hvave your answer. For the best chance for the Angels to win.

[VariousCrap]

What does Scioscia see in Cowgill and Stewart?

 

Green and Long should be on the major league club.

 

 

 

Maybe they have been given the photos Mathis used to have.

[mtangelsfan]

Your argument is that Cowgill gives us a better chance to win than Calhoun?

[Blarg]

Your argument is that Cowgill gives us a better chance to win than Calhoun?

 

Leading off tonight? Yes.

[Marsaka]

why shuck over long?  we've already seen what shuck can do & i'm not impressed.

[CanadianHalo]

THE Collin Cowgill

[NrM]

Matt Long and Grant green are mashing in Salt lake right now.

Shuck is also hitting well, but he's very limited to what he can bring to the table. He basically hits for decent average and that's it.

[70runner]

wondering if Iannetta's .095 might keep him off the lineup card, but then remembered its Scioscia, the master at getting teams off to quick starts (opposing teams)

[FabulousFabregas]

Out of all the guys on this team, Scioscia picks Cowgill to lead off and get the most AB opportunities.