Thatcher to Angels

[Lou]

But the OBP is .250 because he hasn't walked a lefty this season.

 

so damn frustrating bringing in a RP only to have him walk batters

[Docwaukee]

Why do we only hear about anti-Semites, and never about pro-Semites?

I have a friend with his amateur card who has been trying to go pro for years.  

[Homebrewer]

Yeah

 

No clue who Krehbiel is, looks like a RP prospect who is in High-A. Borenstein had no future here with this OF set. I'll take the big league bullpen help

 

Still hoping for one more bullpen move, though I'm not sure if we'll see one

 

Smith

Grilli

Morin

Jepsen

Thatcher

Rasmus or Salas with Bedrosian/RJ Alvarez as options as well

 

if they did land somebody like Street or Benoit, this bullpen would be ridiculous

Santiago probably looks to join that list, unless we are going to stay with 6 starters.

[bloodbrother]

Not sure I like Santiago in the pen. Keep him stretched out as a starter in Triple-A in case Shoemaker starts struggling or a pitcher gets injured(hopefully not). They don't have any legit SP options beyond Santiago

[ukyah]

living in san diego, i can tell you that joe thatcher was a huge part of what was an excellent bullpen for several years. they even toyed with the idea of making him the closer for awhile. if he's still throwing like he was with the padres, then we got a better than LOOGY pitcher. i hope that's the case.

[Docwaukee]

I like the six man rotation where Weaver, Wilson and Richards pitch on normal rest and the other three rotate in on extended rest.  Keeps everyone fresh and give you a chance to give the top three an extra day off here and there if needed.  

[Mark68]

WTF

 

Are you one of the two people on Earth (my wife being the other) who has never seen Scarface?

[Homebrewer]

Not sure I like Santiago in the pen. Keep him stretched out as a starter in Triple-A in case Shoemaker starts struggling or a pitcher gets injured(hopefully not). They don't have any legit SP options beyond Santiago

IMO that is a waste of Santiago's arm. Pitchers go back and forth between the pen and starting. Santiago has done this and is used to it. Side sessions in the pen are used to keep long guys "stretched out".

PLUS, the way CJ and Weaver have been looking, a long relief guy might be necessary in the 2nd half.

Santiago gives us that..

[AngelStew43]

We now have too many relievers.  Smith, Morin, Jepsen,  Grilli, and Thacher are set.  Salas pitched in a rehab game last night in IE and looked good.  Santiago is a starter.  Hill should be DFA'd.  Perhaps we could move Kohn and Jepsen in a package for another starter?

[Broad Street]

We now have too many relievers. Smith, Morin, Jepsen, Grilli, and Thacher are set. Salas pitched in a rehab game last night in IE and looked good. Santiago is a starter. Hill should be DFA'd. Perhaps we could move Kohn and Jepsen in a package for another starter?

I think Kohn and Jensen might net us..... ummm... nothing good.

Edited July 5, 2014 by Kody Mac

[arch stanton]

Twice in one week Rasmus was able to get 7 outs without allowing a run and as a reward he probably gets a trip to SLC.

[Inside Pitch]

WTF

 

 

 

He made a funny take on a Tony Montana quote..  of Scarface fame.

[jsnpritchett]

I think Kohn and Jensen might net us..... ummm... nothing good.

 

Exactly.  I don't want any starter we could get for those 2 anywhere near the major league rotation.

[jshep]

Exactly.  I don't want any starter we could get for those 2 anywhere near the major league rotation.

 

[Season Over]

NSFW

[jshep]

NSFW

 

I agree, Blanton's pitching WAS pornographic.

 

It was just some really twisted fetish porn.

[stormngt]

I think it was 20 years since i have last seen Scarface. The only line i remember is "say hello to.my little friend".

He made a funny take on a Tony Montana quote.. of Scarface fame.

[John Smith]

In Other News (rumors):

 

1.  

   Phil Elson ‏@ElsonPhil 12m

   Michael Roth supposed to start today for @ARTravs but his locker is conspicuously empty. Hmmm... #Angels

[jsnpritchett]

 

In Other News (rumors):

 

1.  

   Phil Elson ‏@ElsonPhil 12m

   Michael Roth supposed to start today for @ARTravs but his locker is conspicuously empty. Hmmm... #Angels

 

 

Didn't somebody claim he was being traded just a week or so ago when something similar happened?

[Lou]

Exactly.  I don't want any starter we could get for those 2 anywhere near the major league rotation.

 

one of the best posts in a long time

[jshep]

Didn't somebody claim he was being traded just a week or so ago when something similar happened?

 

He was scratched from a start last minute when the Angels thought there was a chance of a double header because of weather.

 

His locker being empty seems like something different though. Of course it could be something as simple as a promotion to Salt Lake.

Edited July 5, 2014 by jshep

[Fontana Halo]

Let's trade our reigning minor league player of the year for a 30+ reliever. ****ing awesome.

[tdawg87]

Found Toby!

[ELEVEN]

Does this mean the Pacific Coast League Championship dream is over?

[John Smith]

Baseball America rankings:

Zack Borenstein #9

Joe Krehbiel #23