Mang...

[The Ghost of Bob Starr]

Albert said "gang" about a dozen time in place of "game". Whoever said he ends every word with G was right.

[Inside Pitch]

I'm "thinging" he has a g thing, mang....     He laid one hell of a slobberknocker on Mike Scioscia too.

Edited July 19, 2015 by Inside Pitch

[Dick B Back]

And we've been mangless lately. He was fun to watch in the derby though, whatever that's worth.

[The Ghost of Bob Starr]

Threeg homeg rungs ing twog gangs.

Wayg tog gog Mang.

[mancini79]

And we've been mangless lately. He was fun to watch in the derby though, whatever that's worth.

 

Clockwork...

[Mile High Dreams]

Anyels Wing

[Brandon]

These shirts can still be had.

http://www.cafepress.com/angelswin/8460662

Who's the black dude?

[Guest]

Who's the black dude?

the second baseman for the dodgers

[Stradling]

So, HR Derby didn't screw up his swing?

[Guest]

So, HR Derby didn't screw up his swing?

 

If Pujols keeps this up, this is an unprecedented situation. Never before have two players gone into the all star break tied for the league lead in home runs, with one accepting an invitation to the HR Derby and the other declining, only for the player who *participated* in the derby to continue to hit HR's at a faster rate. 

 

As a rule HR Derby participation results in precipitous drops in hitting performance. However, it often takes a couple of weeks for the effect to set in, like what happened to Mark Trumbo a few years back, so we're not out of the woods quite yet.  

[tdawg87]

If Pujols keeps this up, this is an unprecedented situation. Never before have two players gone into the all star break tied for the league lead in home runs, with one accepting an invitation to the HR Derby and the other declining, only for the player who *participated* in the derby to continue to hit HR's at a faster rate.

As a rule HR Derby participation results in precipitous drops in hitting performance. However, it often takes a couple of weeks for the effect to set in, like what happened to Mark Trumbo a few years back, so we're not out of the woods quite yet.

I'm legitimately curious to see where one would find this information.

[Blarg]

I'm legitimately curious to see where one would find this information.

It is filed with the same dossier on Howie Kendrick always choking, Weaver leaving for free agency and Trout never signing an extension. It's all there sheeple!

[The Ghost of Bob Starr]

I'm legitimately curious to see where one would find this information.

The Al Gore created "internets"

[Angel Oracle]

If Pujols keeps this up, this is an unprecedented situation. Never before have two players gone into the all star break tied for the league lead in home runs, with one accepting an invitation to the HR Derby and the other declining, only for the player who *participated* in the derby to continue to hit HR's at a faster rate. 

 

As a rule HR Derby participation results in precipitous drops in hitting performance. However, it often takes a couple of weeks for the effect to set in, like what happened to Mark Trumbo a few years back, so we're not out of the woods quite yet.  

Isn't each team limited to one participant?

 

Pujols and Trout are BOTH on pace to surpass Glaus' 47 HRs in 2000.   Crazy thing is, that was a much more power-hitting oriented time. 

They have a very good chance to become the first Halos' duo to each hit at least 40 HRs in a season.

When was the previous season that two players on the same MLB team hit at least 40 HRs?

Edited July 21, 2015 by Angel Oracle

[Chimi]

Last time it happened was 2006. Jermaine Dye (44) and Jim Thome (42) did it for the White Sox.

[arch stanton]

Isn't each team limited to one participant?

 

Pujols and Trout are BOTH on pace to surpass Glaus' 47 HRs in 2000.   Crazy thing is, that was a much more power-hitting oriented time. 

They have a very good chance to become the first Halos' duo to each hit at least 40 HRs in a season.

When was the previous season that two players on the same MLB team hit at least 40 HRs?

If so then someone forgot to tell Rizzo and Bryant.

[Angel Oracle]

If so then someone forgot to tell Rizzo and Bryant.

Oops, forgot about Rizzo.    Rizzo has actually gone a bit into the background, with all of the talk about Bryant.

 

Speaking of the Cubbies, they are still in the 2nd NL WC spot.   Imagine how amped their fans would get if they return to the post-season after a long absence.

Edited July 21, 2015 by Angel Oracle

[fan_since79]

To catch Bonds, Albert would have to average 33 home runs for the next six years, assuming he finishes with 45 this year.

 

His season average up to now has been 40 HR.

[Adam]

To catch Bonds, Albert would have to average 33 home runs for the next six years, assuming he finishes with 45 this year.

 

His season average up to now has been 40 HR.

 

Very doubtful but doable, especially if he can get 40+ for the next few seasons

[Chris]

Could this be like Maris / Mantle again?

 

what if they end up top 2 in MLB?

 

That would be sweet!

[NorCal Halo]

What would be sweeter is if Pujols and Trout both get co-MVP.

[fan_since79]

I saw Trout remove Albert's helmet when he entered the dugout after the second home run. Is that what they're doing now? If so, that would be a cool little custom.

[ten ocho recon scout]

What would be sweeter is if Pujols and Trout both get co-MVP.

it would be even cooler if they both get a ring

[yk9001]

Doyyer radio's Kevin Kennedy said on saturday that Pujols is strictly a guess hitter at this point in his career.

 

I don't know enough about it.  Is that legit?

[The Ghost of Bob Starr]

Doyyer radio's Kevin Kennedy said on saturday that Pujols is strictly a guess hitter at this point in his career.

I don't know enough about it. Is that legit?

Working for ARod.