GameDay Thread - Angels @ Rangers - 9/9/14

[CanadianHalo]

Hamilton might be out for a while

Shoulder isn't healing.

Per Sosh

Yeah, just saw this.

Seriously not sure how I feel about this. As long as Howie stays hot this offense seems to be clicking better without Josh. As long as we keep scoring runs Josh can stay on the bench. However, if he's there for too long I'm not sure I'd want to just throw him back into the fire come postseason time

[Angel Dog and Beer]

they're just giving him a look and trying to keep everyone fresh.  he's been grinding out his at bats and has done well for us in a few key situations.  He's had some strong BP sessions lately and I think he's ready to turn a corner.  

Thanks Sosh!

[DoubleOffTheWall]

Cron needs to hit during this series early and often.

[Angel Oracle]

Cron has similar stats vs lefties and righties.

I'd use this 3 game hot stretch to see if Cron has arrived as a permanent MLB hitter. 

He's got filthy power, and improved plate discipline in his recent trip to AAA.

[martinpa25]

PLAAAAAAY BAAAALL!!!

[Halos of Anaheim]

Jesus, this entire lineup is hitting right now.

[tdawg87]

Game over.

[tdawg87]

I could K Mike Trout.

[martinpa25]

I used to get the feeling when mike was down in the count that he'd still have a great AB...now when he's down I expect a K

[Halos of Anaheim]

Guys like Rosales are why some people can't take baseball seriously. Dude is the definition of a mouth breathing, average genetics athlete.

[tdawg87]

lol that was an Aybar move

[tdawg87]

Brennan Boesch is still good at baseball

[Angelsfirst]

Guys like Rosales are why some people can't take baseball seriously. Dude is the definition of a mouth breathing, average genetics athlete.

Those people who can't take it seriously also can't fathom how hard it is to hit a 95 mph fastball or a nasty slider. So I guess they would take it more seriously if it was some physical specimen out there. That's one of the reasons I love the game is that people like Eckstein or Pedroia can excel.

[Halos of Anaheim]

Those people who can't take it seriously also can't fathom how hard it is to hit a 95 mph fastball or a nasty slider. So I guess they would take it more seriously if it was some physical specimen out there. That's one of the reasons I love the game is that people like Eckstein or Pedroia can excel.

 

Rosales doesn't have an ounce of muscle on him, has a twinky neck, and looks like my stoner buddy who hasn't ever played a sport in his life. If guys like that can succeed in baseball, it's fair to say that it's more of a skill game than an athletic one (which isn't necessarily a bad thing). That's why I love guys like Trout/Stanton/Harper/Puig -- prime athletic specimens that could succeed in multiple different sports other than baseball.

Edited September 10, 2014 by Halos of Anaheim

[tdawg87]

"How do I easy inning?"
 

-Hector Santiago, 2014

[fan_since79]

The Rangers' second baseman is making his major league debut after 13 years in the minors.

Edited September 10, 2014 by fan_since79

[Angelsfirst]

Rosales doesn't have an ounce of muscle on him, has a twinky neck, and looks like my stoner buddy who hasn't ever played a sport in his life. If guys like that can succeed in baseball, it's fair to say that it's more of a skill game than an athletic one (which isn't necessarily a bad thing). That's why I love guys like Trout/Stanton/Harper/Puig -- prime athletic specimens that could succeed in multiple different sports other than baseball.

Lol, yeah I know what you're saying about Rosales. He looks kind of douchey. I agree that it's more of a game of skill and that's why I love it. No matter how athletic you are, it doesn't mean you can play, unlike other sports for example Football.

And don't get me wrong, there's nothing better than watching players like you mentioned who have both extreme athleticism and skill.

[tdawg87]

Pujols you freakin' turd

[tdawg87]

This game sucks. So many hard hit balls right at people.

[Halos of Anaheim]

Another hard hit ball by Howie.

[fan_since79]

Rodriguez' first ML at-bat after 1095 minor league games.

 

And he strikes out.

[tdawg87]

Nice inning Hektr

[Ludwig Von Mises]

Ha, the Gulf sign strikes again.

[Angelsfirst]

I forgot what the exact stat was, but If Trout leads the league in runs scored this year, it will be 3 consecutive years. Something only accomplished by Ty Cobb, Eddie Collins, Babe Ruth, Ted Williams and Mickey Mantle. I think that was it. Currently he's tied with Dozier at 99.

[fan_since79]

Ha, the Gulf sign strikes again.

 

They really need to move that someplace else.