Who to blame for our struggles against the Royals

[AngelsFaninGA]

It's almost a guarantee that in his next start he'll get hammered.

 

Speaking of which, Bud Norris gave up 8 runs a couple days ago. He's given up 2 earned runs against the Angels.....in his career.

[Ohtaniland]

Claude, come on dude. You're trolling on Pujols every chance you get, but you won't give him his props when he comes through for the Angels.

Yes he had a bad night, but so did Iannetta, Cron, Aybar and the rest of the team with RISP.

Chuck,

I give Pujols props for the HOF career that he's had and what he's accomplished. Multiple MVP's, All Star appearances, World Championships and numerous personal achievements. He's truly one of the greatest hitters in history but he's no longer reliable in clutch situations.

I just think that hitting behind Trout helps mask what Pujols is today. If Trout is ever out of the lineup for a long period of time Pujols will get eaten alive. Todays Albert Pujols is very fortunate to have the league MVP hitting in the 2 hole to protect him. Trout should be leading off or hitting cleanup but Pujols would have none of that.

I get the feeling that since Pujols was such a huge investment that the Angels are now forced to get the most bang for their buck out of him at Trout's expense. I think overall it hurts the team offensively.

Edit.....OBTW I had the @ngelswin sign with me last night and couldn't use it. Too much flailing in the 3 hole.

Edited April 11, 2015 by CALZONE

[Hollyw00d]

congrats to vargas on his 50th career win vs. the Angels last night

[ELEVEN]

FLAIL

[beatlesrule]

Claude, come on dude. You're trolling on Pujols every chance you get, but you won't give him his props when he comes through for the Angels. 

 

Yes he had a bad night, but so did Iannetta, Cron, Aybar and the rest of the team with RISP. 

 

I think he expects more of a guy with a 250 million dollar contract.

[Vegas Halo Fan]

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If you don't also tip your cap, it doesn't count.

[Vegas Halo Fan]

I just think that hitting behind Trout helps mask what Pujols is today. If Trout is ever out of the lineup for a long period of time Pujols will get eaten alive. Todays Albert Pujols is very fortunate to have the league MVP hitting in the 2 hole to protect him.

 

Isn't part of a manager's job to structure his lineup for maximum overall effectiveness? It might be better for Trout personally to bat in a different spot in the lineup, but it isn't necessarily better for the team. If Pujols is more effective with Trout hitting in front of him, it seems to me that it makes sense to do this. Besides, I have never heard of a hitter being protected by someone hitting in front of him. Normally a guy sees better pitches because pitchers had rather not deal with the hitter behind him.

[101halo]

I love overreaction to single game losses. It means baseball is back!

[Vegas Halo Fan]

I'm waiting for the calls to bench players because they aren't hitting. After all, we're four games into the season. It's time.

[101halo]

I'm waiting for the calls to bench players because they aren't hitting. After all, we're four games into the season. It's time.

Trout is striking out 1 out of every 3 ABs. He needs a day off.

[Ohtaniland]

Isn't part of a manager's job to structure his lineup for maximum overall effectiveness? It might be better for Trout personally to bat in a different spot in the lineup, but it isn't necessarily better for the team. If Pujols is more effective with Trout hitting in front of him, it seems to me that it makes sense to do this. Besides, I have never heard of a hitter being protected by someone hitting in front of him. Normally a guy sees better pitches because pitchers had rather not deal with the hitter behind him.

Trout could potentially drive in 140 runs hitting cleanup.

[Jason]

Trout gets on first and Pujols hits into a DP. Freese then hits a solo shot.

Trout gets on first and then Pujols K's.

Pujols flailed last night.

That was huge

[Jason]

Trout is striking out 1 out of every 3 ABs. He needs a day off.

[FabulousFabregas]

I love overreaction to single game losses. It means baseball is back!

And season over already.

[Vegas Halo Fan]

Trout could potentially drive in 140 runs hitting cleanup.

 

You're assuming an awful lot of baserunners in front of him, and opponents not pitching around him.

[Ohtaniland]

You're assuming an awful lot of baserunners in front of him, and opponents not pitching around him.

 

Well when we talk about how many RISP that are left stranded........Mike Trout is usually the one that's left stranded.