This game proves...

[Torridd]

...that we would be much improved if Hamilton were to return with at least some semblance of good health. With Freese and Aybar added, a pitcher couldn't mow through the bottom of the order like Lester is doing.

[yk9001]

Okay, I'm game.  How is that proven?

[Salome]

Howie with 2 hits and 3 RBI's in Hamilton's spot? 

[nate]

I missed the part where Hamilton wasn't an easy out.

[Torridd]

I think if he's healthy, he won't be an easy out.

[nate]

He hasn't played in weeks and he hasn't been healthy since early April.

[stevestevens]

This game proves that if Oakland wins the wild card we are going to stomp their ass all the way into the ALCS

[Torridd]

Okay, I'm game.  How is that proven?

Well, we wouldn't have to have Cowgill or Beckham in the game.

[SoWhat]

I think if he's healthy, he won't be an easy out.

Idk where you've been, but he's been an easy out for the past 2 years

[Hollyw00d]

Hamilton has been the worst hitter on the team since June. Why are you trying to convince us his presence in the lineup is a good thing?

[yk9001]

Every day is Hamilton roulette.  You could get the good, healthy Hamilton.  Or the seemingly disinterested, waving at breaking balls Hamilton.  Or the injured Hamilton.

 

I'm not pining for him.

[Torridd]

So you guys think we can go all the way without him?

[stevestevens]

So you guys think we can go all the way without him?

We have so far.

Our pitching is the what worries me

[yk9001]

So you guys think we can go all the way without him?

 

hahaha - I haven't given him a second thought.

 

Going all the way without Richards or Beard?  That makes me nervous.

[bloodbrother]

Yes, I do.

[tdawg87]

So you guys think we can go all the way without him?

 

Y.....yes?

[Jay]

...that we would be much improved if Hamilton were to return with at least some semblance of good health. With Freese and Aybar added, a pitcher couldn't mow through the bottom of the order like Lester is doing.

 

I wouldn't say it's "proved"

[CaliAngel]

So you guys think we can go all the way without him?

 

Absolutely. At this point what I've seen from him the past 2 years is a wasted at bat.

[bloodbrother]

We are talking about about a .260 hitter with a .745 OPS. The only thing Josh brings to the lineup is name value...but they aren't really missing his production

[Ohtaniland]

This proves that Torii Hunter continues to stay healthy and play solid with no drama while our Angels try to figure out what to do with Hamilton.

[Stradling]

This proves that Torii Hunter continues to stay healthy and play solid with no drama while our Angels try to figure out what to do with Hamilton.

What is crazy is that if you believe WAR then Hamilton has been more valuable to the Angels than Hunter has been to the Tigers. Hunter is actually a negative WAR player this year because of his poor defense, who would have ever thought that? While at the same time Hamilton is a plus 1 WAR player this year. If WAR has any validity then seeing what we have seen from Hamilton and he has been better than Hunter, then I sure as hell wouldn't want to endure watching Hunter play this season.

[Angels]

Is this thread for real? One can make a case that the Angels are better off without him.

[Angels]

We are talking about about a .260 hitter with a .745 OPS. The only thing Josh brings to the lineup is name value...but they aren't really missing his production

And that's with an inflated and fluky (for him) .350 BABIP.

And since June he hasn't done much of anything positive.

Edited September 24, 2014 by Angels

[Mark68]

I wouldn't say it's "proved"

It's like politicians (usually the ones with "R" listed by their name) saying that climate change is not proved because the energy companies that contribute to their campaigns say it isn't.

[Mark68]

I'm pretty indifferent to whether Hamilton plays.

 

I am much less indifferent to whether Shoemaker does.