Angels bench

[mtangelsfan]

This is what I'm just not getting.  Anyone with half a brain knows that if Sosh has veterans he's going to play those veterans.  So, knowing this why would Dipoto litter the bench with crappy veterans when the organization has at least equal but probably better younger players in AAA?  Why are players like Long and Green in Salt Lake while Stewart and Cowgill are getting real playing time right now in the majors while sucking major donkey balls?

[nate]

Or Dipoto doesn't have much power when it comes to this stuff and Scioscia is still pulling the strings especially considering nothing has changed.

[mtangelsfan]

Dipoto doesn't have much power in deciding the roster? 

[Troll Daddy]

It's a group decision involving Dipoto, Scioscia, and coaches. They're looking for veteran presence on the team.

Guys like Green and Long are better served playing baseball right now.

It's only been a week ... lighten up a little.

[T.G.]

I think McDonald is a good fit for the role he has.

[mtangelsfan]

I think McDonald is a good fit for the role he has.

 

Yeah, I think McDonald was a good fit.

[Fontana Halo]

Players like Long and Green need to play everyday, ergo SLC.

[arch stanton]

Stewart is a failed starter, ergo a bench player. Cowgill was the only OF candidate that batted RH and played all 3 positions passably. When Green returns to the big club it will be to play everyday.

[mtangelsfan]

That's bullcrap.  They need to be where they can help the team the most.  Instead we get multiple starts for Stewart and Cowgill.  How is that good for the Angels?

[Docwaukee]

I am sure MS has some influence on who is on the 25man.  That said, getting Green and Long everyday at bats would probably be the main reason.  

 

I thought the hamilton injury was the perfect opportunity to see matt long but oh well.

[mtangelsfan]

I would agree if Sosh used bench players normally.  But we continue to see Stewart and Cowgill get starts.  I don't want to see that.  They suck.

[Torridd]

Green is probably in AAA mostly because of his defensive problems.

[The God of Runs]

Mind boggling that Grant Green was selected well ahead of Trout in the 2009 draft

[jshep]

I am sure MS has some influence on who is on the 25man.  That said, getting Green and Long everyday at bats would probably be the main reason.  

 

I thought the hamilton injury was the perfect opportunity to see matt long but oh well.

 

Yeah, I dealt with the rationalization that Matt Long didn't make the team out of camp so he could get everyday ABs, but that's hard to line up with the fact that they've got 6-8 weeks of regular playing time to give someone...and they called up Shuck.

[Fontana Halo]

That's bullcrap.  They need to be where they can help the team the most.  Instead we get multiple starts for Stewart and Cowgill.  How is that good for the Angels?

I'd be all for them coming up and playing everyday, but if they were to come up and sit the bench, it'd make them worse.

[Stradling]

I would agree if Sosh used bench players normally. But we continue to see Stewart and Cowgill get starts. I don't want to see that. They suck.

Mt I understand your frustration but being a bench player isn't easy. We have no idea how Long or Greene would do playing once or twice a week. Guys like Hudler are few and far between.

[mtangelsfan]

Its really hard for players who aren't good to begin with.  Long should be the starting LF right now, not Cowgill or Schuck. 

[Chuck]

Green is probably in AAA mostly because of his defensive problems.

 

 

No, they want him to play everyday at SS so they have the option of trading Aybar at the deadline or before (or this offseason) and give the job to Green. 

 

Green, Long, Lindsey and Cron need every day at bats. Period! 

[Stradling]

Shuck will be fine, although I am really curious to see what Long can do.

[Chuck]

Shuck will be fine, although I am really curious to see what Long can do.

 

 

If Shuck doesn't do fine I'm sure the Angels will send him down in favor of Cron or Long if they both continue to do well. 

 

I have a suspicion that we'll see Grant Green by the summer in a full time role at SS. 

 

We may lose a little on defense, but we'll gain much more on offense IMO. Green put on some muscle weight and is really driving the ball with authority to all fields. Defensively I think he'll be average. 

[Homebrewer]

This team needs to replace Hamilton's bat, so they call up Shuck?

Long should be up and playing every day in LF. There is no loss in defense with Long instead of Shuck, but there is a huge loss in offense with Schuck instead of Long...imo.

[nate]

Grant Green didn't exactly tattoo the ball with the MLB team last season, why does anyone think he will this season?

[Stradling]

Because he could be maturing as a player is my guess nate.

[stormngt]

This feels like DejaVu.

only then I heard why play veterans when we have players such as Wood and Rodriguez rotting in AAA

This is what I'm just not getting. Anyone with half a brain knows that if Sosh has veterans he's going to play those veterans. So, knowing this why would Dipoto litter the bench with crappy veterans when the organization has at least equal but probably better younger players in AAA? Why are players like Long and Green in Salt Lake while Stewart and Cowgill are getting real playing time right now in the majors while sucking major donkey balls?

[mtangelsfan]

This feels like DejaVu.

only then I heard why play veterans when we have players such as Wood and Rodriguez rotting in AAA

 

 

You believe that Cowgill and Stewart are better than Long and Green?  I'm not saying they should be starting but they are better than those two hacks.  Your comparison is incorrect.