I think I'm done with this franchise for a bit

[m0nkey]

I feel bad for the fans who took the Dipoto break.  They are missing the best ride in years.

What a ride

[Sciosciapath]

There was a second GM on the grassy knoll.

 

I like your contrarian/confrontational style

[Hollyw00d]

rough stretch for you guys

they'll still make the plaoffs

And then get destroyed in the first round

Again

[m0nkey]

First round?

[Hollyw00d]

Ok play in game

[Jason]

This team is really embarrassing

[TheHeathen]

Here we go with the embarrassing shit again.

[Docwaukee]

'the usual suspects' is on.  

[seenoevil]

I'm sick of this shit! How ****ing predictable and boring this team is to watch

[CaliAngel]

'bout ready to get to your level Doc, and see how these guys are doing on Sept 1st.

 

Gotta be honest though, the group on here cracks me up.

[Jay]

I sort of laughed at this thread when it was first started.

But now...

[Troll Daddy]

None of you will be missed ... now get the **** out!

Sorry

Edited August 17, 2015 by Troll Daddy

[Docwaukee]

the whole point is that I'm not going anywhere.  But when the team goes 11-23 in the midst of a pennant race, then I can flip the tv off and not worry about it.  

 

and when they go 17-3 I can enjoy it.  

 

This is one of the worst stretches I can remember as an Angel fan.  Normally, I'd have watched every inning of every game.  I probably paid attention to about maybe 6-7 games worth of innings over this awful stretch.  

 

Why?  Because it was time to check out for a bit, and i am glad I did.  

 

They might turn it around, and that would be great.  Maybe i'll watch.  I'd certainly enjoy that.  

 

Either way, I think they are rudderless.  A big, expensive sailboat floating at sea.  No sails up.  No map.  Just adrift in no particular direction. 

 

It's a shame really.  Because it's a nice enough boat and their is plenty of wind.  

 

oh well.  

[Puget Sound Angel]

Well I'm planning to get my tickets for all three games in Seattle next  month.

[laagamer]

the whole point is that I'm not going anywhere. But when the team goes 11-23 in the midst of a pennant race, then I can flip the tv off and not worry about it.

and when they go 17-3 I can enjoy it.

This is one of the worst stretches I can remember as an Angel fan. Normally, I'd have watched every inning of every game. I probably paid attention to about maybe 6-7 games worth of innings over this awful stretch.

Why? Because it was time to check out for a bit, and i am glad I did.

They might turn it around, and that would be great. Maybe i'll watch. I'd certainly enjoy that.

Either way, I think they are rudderless. A big, expensive sailboat floating at sea. No sails up. No map. Just adrift in no particular direction.

It's a shame really. Because it's a nice enough boat and their is plenty of wind.

oh well.

When we lost 8 in a row and got swept by the Red Sox a few years back, that was bad.

But yup I agree.

[NrM]

the whole point is that I'm not going anywhere.  But when the team goes 11-23 in the midst of a pennant race, then I can flip the tv off and not worry about it.  

 

and when they go 17-3 I can enjoy it.  

 

This is one of the worst stretches I can remember as an Angel fan.  Normally, I'd have watched every inning of every game.  I probably paid attention to about maybe 6-7 games worth of innings over this awful stretch.  

 

Why?  Because it was time to check out for a bit, and i am glad I did.  

 

They might turn it around, and that would be great.  Maybe i'll watch.  I'd certainly enjoy that.  

 

Either way, I think they are rudderless.  A big, expensive sailboat floating at sea.  No sails up.  No map.  Just adrift in no particular direction. 

 

It's a shame really.  Because it's a nice enough boat and their is plenty of wind.  

 

oh well.  

 

The Angels don't have any players I give a **** about. They've been too busy signing outcast declining vets, instead of building up the farm.

 

with Trout struggling, there is no reason for me to watch unless they start winning again.

 

When CJ Cron is the best hitting prospect you've developed in almost 4 years, there might be a problem.

And there's nothing in the mid-upper levels on it's way, so we might have to wait another 2-3 years before we see anything resembling an everyday player on the angels.

Edited August 29, 2015 by Poozy

[Angel Oracle]

Dipoto didn't know jack about offense. If he did, he wound have brought in better position players instead of declining superstars, or at least told Moreno no to Hamilton signing.

Oh, and 2015 = 2003, case closed.

Edited August 29, 2015 by Angel Oracle

[Homebrewer]

Behind Minnesota and Texas for the second wildcard?

 

Minnesota

 

And

 

Texas 

 

Let that sink in a little, folks...

Edited August 29, 2015 by Homebrewer

[Angel Oracle]

And they are the likely two to battle for the 2nd WC down the stretch.

We are done for 2015.

On the bright side, with the Twins taking off after Buxton's return, maybe Aaron Hicks is a good club controlled off-season target for LF?

Especially if Moreno is truly steadfast about the luxury tax.

Santiago for Hicks straight up?

[LAA Road Tripper]

Behind Minnesota and Texas for the second wildcard?

 

Minnesota

 

And

 

Texas 

 

Let that sink in a little, folks...

Really, I don't get why this is a surprise. This team, as it's currently constituted, is...not...good. Plain and simple. This is Mike Trout and the 24 dwarves and lately Mike Trout has just made it number 25. Here's what surprises me and is a testament to MLB having an overall subpar year: The Los Angeles Angels are still, somehow two games over .500. Let THAT sink in. I know they're better than the last month but in their entirety, if we spin it back from April on, I see this roster as a 70 to 75 win team.

[Stradling]

Really, I don't get why this is a surprise. This team, as it's currently constituted, is...not...good. Plain and simple. This is Mike Trout and the 24 dwarves and lately Mike Trout has just made it number 25. Here's what surprises me and is a testament to MLB having an overall subpar year: The Los Angeles Angels are still, somehow two games over .500. Let THAT sink in. I know they're better than the last month but in their entirety, if we spin it back from April on, I see this roster as a 70 to 75 win team.

Yep, exactly this.

[Angel Oracle]

The offense craps out consistently, save for one 20 game flukey period.

Then the pitching that is young anyway sees one of two veteran starters go down for the year, and caves in from the lack of offense and a crappy front end of the bullpen.

On the bright side, those young starting pitchers are closer to bring able to pitch 200+ innings in 2016.

LF and 2B HAVE to be fixed for 2016, if they are to contend.

[Homebrewer]

My guess is that Victorino and Dejesus will be the answers.....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to a really tough Angel's trivia question in a few short years.

[Guest]

Dipoto didn't know jack about offense. If he did, he wound have brought in better position players instead of declining superstars, or at least told Moreno no to Hamilton signing.

Oh, and 2015 = 2003, case closed.

Considering our history of ridiculous trades and signings, my guess is Moreno isn't the type to take no for an answer from any of his GMs. 

[Stradling]

A very big birdie told Chuck that Jerry himself went to Arte about both Albert and Hamilton.