Brennan Boesch recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake.

[Lhalo]

I can't stand how Scioscia treats the fans like we're retarded. At least Dipoto doesn't act like we don't know what the **** is going on.

These were my feelings when I read Scioscia's quote as well. It's like he just said f*ck you to every fan on here.

Thanks baffling us with BS buddy.

[Inside Pitch]

So basically he goes back to being the Brennan Boesch who in 403 games and 1540 PAs before now has racked up a whopping 0.2 WAR?

 

What a slapdick, it only took Davis Freese 521 PAs to get 0.2 WAR last year.

[Inside Pitch]

These were my feelings when I read Scioscia's quote as well. It's like he just said f*ck you to every fan on here.

Thanks baffling us with BS buddy.

Here's a scary thought for you -- all those new stats guys and information people -- maybe, thats the info they gave him...

[jshep]

 

Jeff Fletcher ‏@JeffFletcherOCR

#Angels Mike Scioscia said Shuck will play almost every day, Cowgill and Boesch splitting time in the other spot, while Calhoun out.

 

Well at least he won't be playing everyday, I guess

[Homebrewer]

Swinging the bat well is equal to coming out of the hand well.

It is Scioscia speak for "Soon to be out of baseball "

Edited April 17, 2014 by Homebrewer

[Chuck]

These were my feelings when I read Scioscia's quote as well. It's like he just said f*ck you to every fan on here.

Thanks baffling us with BS buddy.

Yep.

Ugh!

[Tyler]

 

 

Jeff Fletcher ‏@JeffFletcherOCR

#Angels Mike Scioscia said Shuck will play almost every day, Cowgill and Boesch splitting time in the other spot, while Calhoun out.

 

Well at least he won't be playing everyday, I guess

 

 

The thing is, is that Long isn't more than a 4th OF, starter when dealing with injuries, so why not bring him into that role already? He is versatile, has speed, and can bring that youthful energy to the team. 

 

Just doesn't make sense.

[jshep]

The thing is, is that Long isn't more than a 4th OF, starter when dealing with injuries, so why not bring him into that role already? He is versatile, has speed, and can bring that youthful energy to the team. 

 

Just doesn't make sense.

 

Oh no, I agree 100%.

 

But at least Boesch will only get to flail away helplessly at the plate and misplay flyballs when righties are pitching. I guess that's a slight improvement.

[Homebrewer]

These were my feelings when I read Scioscia's quote as well. It's like he just said f*ck you to every fan on here.

Thanks baffling us with BS buddy.

This is new in what way? Been going on for years when it comes to MS. The next time he says anything meant for the fans, that isn't canned and condescending, will be the first. He can't be bothered.

Edited April 17, 2014 by Homebrewer

[Blarg]

Neither Boesch or Long is the answer so why would any of you question which is brought to the majors to sit on the bench while Cowgill gets most of the starts? This is like complaining the buffet has spinach instead of Brussels sprouts but you don't want either on your plate.

[fan_since79]

Ha...well THAT explains it, then..................

 

Jeff Fletcher ‏@JeffFletcherOCR 5m

Scioscia said Boesch was picked over Long because Boesch has been swinging the bat well the past week. #Angels

 

20 strikeouts in 48 at-bats.

 

But he's been better over the past week.

 

Okay, Sosh, whatever you say.

[jshep]

Neither Boesch or Long is the answer so why would any of you question which is brought to the majors to sit on the bench while Cowgill gets most of the starts? This is like complaining the buffet has spinach instead of Brussels sprouts but you don't want either on your plate.

 

Well except for the fact that nothing said has indicated that Cowgill will get most of the starts.

 

And then there's the fact that we know Boesch is awful. Long might not be awful. Why not give that guy a shot?

Edited April 17, 2014 by jshep

[Tyler]

Neither Boesch or Long is the answer so why would any of you question which is brought to the majors to sit on the bench while Cowgill gets most of the starts? This is like complaining the buffet has spinach instead of Brussels sprouts but you don't want either on your plate.

 

Give me the spinach all day, every day.

[Quinlanforthewin]

None of this really matters...these aren't the arguments that good teams have...we said depth was going to be a problem going into the season and one significant injury could hurt us.  Well it's been two weeks into the season and we've already had two significant injuries...this is what happens when you have no depth and a terrible farm system.  

[NrM]

Neither Boesch or Long is the answer so why would any of you question which is brought to the majors to sit on the bench while Cowgill gets most of the starts? This is like complaining the buffet has spinach instead of Brussels sprouts but you don't want either on your plate.

 

because one is a prospect that can surprise and energize the team, and the other is a vet that has already proven he can't do much.

 

Calhoun was also seen as the same kind of player you just mentioned. Nothing more than a 4th outfielder.

Edited April 17, 2014 by Poozy

[fan_since79]

So it was a choice between the ugly we know and the ugly we don't know....   Neither one of those guys merits calling up.  

 

BTW, Randal Grichuk, .295/354/.523.  4 BB. 9 K, 2 HR.... 

 

Well, let's get him up here right now!

 

 

Oh, wait...

Edited April 17, 2014 by fan_since79

[NrM]

None of this really matters...these aren't the arguments that good teams have...we said depth was going to be a problem going into the season and one significant injury could hurt us.  Well it's been two weeks into the season and we've already had two significant injuries...this is what happens when you have no depth and a terrible farm system.  

 

I actually thought the Angels had great depth this year on the offensive side. I also thought Long, Green and Cron would see significant playing time when someone gets hurt and/or struggles

Edited April 17, 2014 by Poozy

[Homebrewer]

I remember back at the end of ST when Fletcher said it didn't matter who we kept for bench players, because none of them would be playing much anyhow, and none of them would be starting.

Good times.

[Blarg]

Give me the spinach all day, every day.

 

Fine, you can push it around your plate and complain it's over cooked.

 

The fact is Scioscia does not make the call as to who is called up. He has enough to track without trying to figure out who in the minors is hot and who is not. The player development people send a guy up with a press blurb and he says something completely forgettable and the guy sits on the bench. What about the last x years did you guys not catch on to this?

 

Personally I like Brussels sprouts especially cooked up with some bacon.

Edited April 17, 2014 by Eric Notti

[Tyler]

I don't think I've had brussels sprouts before.

[Blarg]

It's like crunchy spinach.

[Blarg]

Well except for the fact that nothing said has indicated that Cowgill will get most of the starts.

 

 

 

1. J.B. Shuck (L) LF

2. Mike Trout Â® CF

3. Albert Pujols Â® 1B

4. Howie Kendrick Â® 2B

5. David Freese Â® 3B

6. Raul Ibanez (L) DH

7. Chris Iannetta Â® C

8. Collin Cowgill Â® RF

9. Erick Aybar (S) SS

 

 

I don't see any Boesch in tonight's lineup.

[Lhalo]

Dude just got off a plane flight.

[AngelsFaninGA]

Besides, just because he starts doesn't mean he deserves to start. 

[Stradling]

Sweet, another reason to be pissed off at Scioscia.