Gameday Thread: 5/13/14 Angels @ Phillies (No Aybar)

[AngelsAndRamsFan]

@Alden_Gonzalez: #Angels lineup: Cowgill RF, Trout CF, Pujols 1B, Kendrick 2B, Iannetta C, Green LF, Jimenez 3B, McDonald SS; Shoemaker SP. #Phillies

[AngelsAndRamsFan]

@Alden_Gonzalez: RP Cory Rasmus has been optioned to create room on the roster for SP Matt Shoemaker. #Angels

[WallyWorld]

routine day-off for Aybar?

 

considering the no DH thing, this is probably about the best we can do.  Jimenez/MCDonald/Shoemaker is pretty damn brutal though.

[AngelsAndRamsFan]

@BNightengale: Mike Trout #Angels hopes to meet one of his boyhood idols tonight #Phillies Chase Utle

That makes me feel old.

[fan_since79]

Thousands of residents of Millville, NJ will attend tonight's game, and the mayor of the town will throw the ceremonial first pitch.

 

I'd love to see Trout blast out of his slump tonight.

[Chuck]

@BNightengale: Mike Trout #Angels hopes to meet one of his boyhood idols tonight #Phillies Chase Utle

That makes me feel old.

 

Same, considering I'm 8 years older than Chase Utley. 

[tdawg87]

I expect the butthurt levels of Citizens Bank Park to be higher than normal tonight.

[Chuck]

STATS â€@STATS_MLB  3m

The #Phillies Cliff Lee owns a 1.67 ERA in 6 starts vs. NL compared to an 11.12 ERA in 2 vs. AL. #Angels. #MLB.

[Guest]

routine day-off for Aybar?

 

considering the no DH thing, this is probably about the best we can do.  Jimenez/MCDonald/Shoemaker is pretty damn brutal though.

 

We better score a lot of runs in the first inning

[fan_since79]

routine day-off for Aybar?

 

considering the no DH thing, this is probably about the best we can do.  Jimenez/MCDonald/Shoemaker is pretty damn brutal though.

 

Aybar is 2-18 in his career vs Cliff Lee.

 

Good move to sit him tonight.

Edited May 13, 2014 by fan_since79

[Hollyw00d]

STATS â€@STATS_MLB  3m

The #Phillies Cliff Lee owns a 1.67 ERA in 6 starts vs. NL compared to an 11.12 ERA in 2 vs. AL. #Angels. #MLB.

Lee for aybar, Kendrick, and cowart

[Angel Oracle]

I still don't understand why Aybar led off against Buerhle, given how much worse he is as a righty hitter. 

[CaliAngel]

I still don't understand why Aybar led off against Buerhle, given how much worse he is as a righty hitter. 

 

There's really no reason to waste time trying to wrap your mind around it. The answer will always be, because Scioscia.

[fan_since79]

Alden Gonzalez ‏@Alden_Gonzalez 8m

Mike Trout just walked by Scioscia grabbing his hamstring. "I don't think I can go today." Then laughed and jogged off. #Angels

 

 

 

Mike, that's not funny!

[Mean Spirited]

Alden Gonzalez ‏@Alden_Gonzalez 8m

Mike Trout just walked by Scioscia grabbing his hamstring. "I don't think I can go today." Then laughed and jogged off. #Angels

 

 

 

Mike, that's not funny!

I find this to be really funny.

[tdawg87]

Alden Gonzalez ‏@Alden_Gonzalez 8m

Mike Trout just walked by Scioscia grabbing his hamstring. "I don't think I can go today." Then laughed and jogged off. #Angels

 

 

 

Mike, that's not funny!

 

Trout reads Angelswin, confirmed

[nando714]

Cliff Lee showcase tonight for Angel brass

I'm hearing Arte will be in attendance tonight

[Broad Street]

Alden Gonzalez ‏@Alden_Gonzalez 8m

Mike Trout just walked by Scioscia grabbing his hamstring. "I don't think I can go today." Then laughed and jogged off. #Angels

Mike, that's not funny!

Sosh doesn't get the joke. Benches Trout.

[Broad Street]

Whens kickoff?

[wopphil]

Cliff Lee showcase tonight for Angel brass

I'm hearing Arte will be in attendance tonight

I am actually not sure this is a crazy thought. Seems like he could be a target if things are going in the right direction come July.

[WallyWorld]

Trout mired in a slump, playing close to his hometown with hundreds of people in attendance just for him.  Seems like he's either going to go 4-4 w/2HR's or 0-4 w/4 K's.

[Chuck]

Just a 45 minute drive from Millville, New Jersey to Philadelphia. Trout should have a ton of friends and family at the stadium today. 

[Cdaniel]

I am actually not sure this is a crazy thought. Seems like he could be a target if things are going in the right direction come July.

Angels were mentioned on an insider article for top 10 trade targets for Lee, Jeff S(Cubs), Chase Headly and I think Price

[Angel Oracle]

Cliff Lee showcase tonight for Angel brass

I'm hearing Arte will be in attendance tonight

No thank you, age 36 in August

 

Repeat after me Arte and Jerry...."I will not ever again acquire an old player."   Say it 100 times to force the belief into you!

[Cdaniel]

No thank you, age 36 in August

Repeat after me Arte and Jerry...."I will not ever again acquire an old player." Say it 100 times to force the belief into you!

Lee has an option that automatically kicks in for a 3rd year if hits 400 inning for this year and next for over 27 mil if I remember correctly.