Gameday Thread: Angels vs. A's (4/10)

[jshep]

why was trout moved to LF again ???

 

Because Bourjos is a better CF.

 

I thought we were all pretty clear on this.

[Mark68]

By the way, what's the count on 2-out runs given up tonight?

 

Edit: 7, by my count.

[full circle]

Eh, eff this.  

[The Dude]

I really hope at some point this year we can all look back on this and laugh. Right now though things look pretty hopeless.

[Troll Daddy]

This is the dumbest post I've read in a long time. 

 

What's dumb is blaming Scoiscia for a team that Dipoto put together. God couldn't manage this team any better with the way their performing on the field.

 

Why not put a little blame on the hitting coach?

[Mark68]

I really hope at some point this year we can all look back on this and laugh. Right now though things look pretty hopeless.

Maybe we'll all be laughing maniacally...?

[Turd Ferguson]

I made a comment last year on how I don't believe Dipoto has done that great of a job and my opinion really hasn't changed from this.  He's invested a lot into an aging core that missed the playoffs last year and is set up to miss this year.

Did you see what he inherited?  It's the product of giving the manager autonomy of a franchise for 15 years.  If you have 3 years, like most GMs, to turn around a franchise with a barren farm system, what would you do?

[Troll Daddy]

Because Bourjos is a better CF.

 

I thought we were all pretty clear on this.

 

Most fans here are clear about this ... but I have no problem with Trout in CF and a power bat in LF.

[Punk]

Well at least Albert had a good game.

[The Dude]

Great night from Albert probably the only good thing about tonight. Don't bother with the Silver Linings thread tonight.

[Mark68]

What's dumb is blaming Scoiscia for a team that Dipoto put together. God couldn't manage this team any better with the way their performing on the field.

 

Why not put a little blame on the hitting coach?

Dipoto has been trying to fill the holes that Reagins left us.

 

Why not put a little blame on the ENTIRE coaching staff? This team has the pieces now. Dipoto has gotten the pieces. But they are utterly and wholly unprepared on a daily basis. THAT is on the coaching staff.

[moccasin]

Pujols .346/.514/.692 now.

[Glen]

I look forward to our spineless offense getting shut out for the last four innings, or if they get lucky putting up a worthless 2-spot.

[SCHaloFan]

Hamilton is the easiest 'super star' to get out in MLB.

[bdavis621]

I think this is by far the worst coaching staff I have ever seen. Time to clean house Arte and do it now!!!

[HaloNation]

hamilton is garbage

[Chimi]

Where is Vernon Wells to hit a pointless home run when you need him?

[Troll Daddy]

Dipoto has been trying to fill the holes that Reagins left us.

 

Why not put a little blame on the ENTIRE coaching staff? This team has the pieces now. Dipoto has gotten the pieces. But they are utterly and wholly unprepared on a daily basis. THAT is on the coaching staff.

 

You know crap about what goes on before or after the games.

[Mark68]

Shocking.

 

HamilKaton Ks.

[Mark68]

You know crap about what goes on before or after the games.

As much as you.

 

But I also know what I see. I see a team that LOOKS like it doesn't have a plan.

[OregonLAA]

Most fans here are clear about this ... but I have no problem with Trout in CF and a power bat in LF.

Please entertain me and tell me what power bat we have to put in left field

[OregonLAA]

We get some men in scoring position and we stop hitting. Pathetic

[bloodbrother]

I made a comment last year on how I don't believe Dipoto has done that great of a job and my opinion really hasn't changed from this.  He's invested a lot into an aging core that missed the playoffs last year and is set up to miss this year.

 

I think he's done more good than bad so far, but if they fail to make the postseason again this year, he'll be feeling some pressure and rightfully so. He tailored this team and its pitching around the elite OF D + their home park. So far, the pitching looks like a red flag and the pen doesn't look any improved over last season. It will be hard for them to trade for reinforcements come the trade deadline because they don't have anymore pieces in their farm after the last few deals they've made

 

As far as Scioscia goes, he just looks zoned out these days. Managing for as long as he has takes its toll and I just wonder if its time for him to take a few years off or to at least just move on. Might be best for both sides

[bdavis621]

I knew by the way they played in spring training that this was going to happen. 

[robblin17]

You know crap about what goes on before or after the games.

What should we do? Just ride it out? Like last year? Yeah that worked out really well. Tell me what Scioscia brings to this team other than an unprepared club every year.