Dear Mr. Shoemaker

[tdawg87]

I don't know if you have an account here, but I know you at least read this board. I just wanted to say thank you for having Matt. He is awesome.

 

Also, I'm assuming you have a beard, or have at least had one at some point in your life, but thank you for giving him his genes so we can stare at that bush of holiness while your son pitches.

 

Again, thank you for Matt. We appreciate it.

[LAAMike]

His mom doesn't get any credit?  She might have a good beard also. 

[tdawg87]

His mom doesn't get any credit?  She might have a good beard also. 

 

I hope Mr. Shoemaker comes in here and bitch slaps you.

[ten ocho recon scout]

Yeah, and what about the pack of wolves that raised him?

[Revad]

This. Shoe guy saw he'd have to from #4 (or number 3 as I've suggested before) up a notch, totally did the job to back his teammates and the rest of us that are paying attention.

[Docwaukee]

I would like to ask the Shoemakers what it was like raising something that is part beast and had a full beard since the age of 9. 

[CanadianHalo]

Our Ace!!!!!!

[ten ocho recon scout]

What was it like watching attack and kill opposing little league players with his bite?

Call up randy wolf and get the pack started.

'The strength of the wolf is in the pack...the strength of the pack is in the wolf'

[Mark68]

I would like to ask the Shoemakers what it was like raising something that is part beast and had a full beard since the age of 9. 

I think he kilt him a bar when he was only two.

[Hardball13]

Hey Guys.  This is David, Matt's Dad.  Thank you for the kind words and the laughs.  I have been on the board for quite some time, but do not write too many comments. Just to clear a couple of things up.  My wife, Karen, Matt's Mom does not have a beard.  HaHa  I do not have a full beard now but did a few years ago. Just a mustache and goatee now.  Thanks for supporting Matt.  He is a great young man who has worked his butt off to get to where he is at.  I am so glad he was finally given the chance to help this team.  We are so blessed that he has performed the way he has.  He will give you every thing he has each time he pitches.  I hope it continues. GO ANGELS!

Edited August 22, 2014 by Hardball13

[Bruce Nye]

Thanks David.  Your son has done nothing but impress us.  He has 4 filthy pitches and used them all tonight.

 

I cannot remember when the Angels last made a four game sweep of the Red Sox.

 

Go Angels!

[Ordos]

Seriously, where else can we go than AW to get family members chiming in?

Thanks for taking the time to post, David!

[Vegas Halo Fan]

Welcome to the board, David. Your son has been a great addition to the team. Glad to have you here.

 

You never know who is reading what you post.

[JAHV76]

Thanks to the Shoemaker family!

[Angel Oracle]

Matt Shoemaker >>>>>> Daniel Bryan.

Okay, everyone can stop fainting now.

[Tank]

"bush of holiness". . . LOL

[Tank]

i met matt at the last fanfest i went to. he and mike piazza were chilling outside before we had our big dinner. i introduced myself and they introduced themselves. i asked matt where he expected to be pitching the next year (i think this was 2013) and he looked at me kind of confused and said "anaheim." i thought "that's cool, even though i've never heard of you on any of our prospect lists. kind of a bold prediction for you, kid."

he has delivered. think how SOL we'd be without him right now.

[TeemuTrout]

His mom doesn't get any credit?  She might have a good beard also. 

 

I'm sure if she wanted to, she could grow a better beard than you.

 

[UndertheHalo]

This thread is fairly high on the excellent scale. Congrats to the Shoemakers !!! I'm sure happy to have Matt on the team. Literally saving the team !

[LAAMike]

David,

 

I see that you have an outstanding daughter in law.  Loved her twitter to Middlebrook when he broke up the no hitter - "Middlebrooks you butthole".  Danielle seems like a feisty partner .

[GalericX]

This thread is solid gold.

[Rochambeau]

David,

I see that you have an outstanding daughter in law. Loved her twitter to Middlebrook when he broke up the no hitter - "Middlebrooks you butthole". Danielle seems like a feisty partner .

She later deleted it. So much for grit and determination. C'mon Danielle! LOL

[bloodbrother]

One of the biggest surprises and biggest reasons for the team's dramatic turnaround this year

 

He's finally gotten his opportunity and is taking full advantage of it. 12 wins despite not starting the year in the rotation. Damn impressive

[Chuck]

One of the biggest surprises and biggest reasons for the team's dramatic turnaround this year

He's finally gotten his opportunity and is taking full advantage of it. 12 wins despite not starting the year in the rotation. Damn impressive

Absolutely!

[Chuck]

Hey Guys. This is David, Matt's Dad. Thank you for the kind words and the laughs. I have been on the board for quite some time, but do not write too many comments. Just to clear a couple of things up. My wife, Karen, Matt's Mom does not have a beard. HaHa I do not have a full beard now but did a few years ago. Just a mustache and goatee now. Thanks for supporting Matt. He is a great young man who has worked his butt off to get to where he is at. I am so glad he was finally given the chance to help this team. We are so blessed that he has performed the way he has. He will give you every thing he has each time he pitches. I hope it continues. GO ANGELS!

David,

It is so great to see your son having so much success in the big leagues. He should be in the rookie of the year running IMO, and so far is one of the Angels MVP's on the roster this season.

Where would this team be without Shoe? Definitely looking up Oakland's rearend, that's for sure.