Why does this weekend series feel like a march to execution?

[DropOfAnaheim]

Maybe I am losing my faith a bit, or not as good of a fan as some of you here, but I feel a sense of immanent doom heading into this series. I am not a fan of of this coaching staff, or Dipoto's starting pitcher moves but I don't want to see the bleeding continue. I was very excited to see Hamilton signed, yet it seems like a Napoli like beat down by Torii (specifically) and co. is brewing. The last 3 years have shaken my faith, and I need someone, anyone to give me some hope (more than 140 games left withstanding) we can take this series. I just don't see it. 

[Erstad Grit]

A nice 5-1 homestand would re-energize the fan base and prove we are a contender. 

[WallyWorld]

I need a sign . . . to let me know you're here . . . haha

 

in all seriousness though, i have the same feeling.  The way the Angels have pitched so far, Detroit feels like the '27 Yankees coming to town.

 

I'll give you 3 things to be optimistic about:

 

1) we don't face Verlander this series

2) when Torii faced Minnesota after signing with the Angles, he was awful against them and clearly rattled.  Could be the same thing this weekend back in Anaheim for the first time.

3) if this weekend does turn into a total shit show, seems like a good bet that come Sunday night/Monday morning, something will have been done (i.e. Butcher fired, or even Scioscia).

[DropOfAnaheim]

Thanks WallyWorld. I don't know if Arte's heart or stomach can take Torii blasting a game winning homer, or a 10 for 18 line for the series ala Naps. The Angels always seem to be involved with drama of the most page-worthy

 and embarrassing of types.

[Troll Daddy]

If we could take one win away from Detroit ... that could be our sign to recovery.

[DropOfAnaheim]

This year is the first time I am refusing to watch the agony when games get out of control. I am turning it off and not feeling guilty about it. I am sad about that. 

[tdawg87]

The Angels will sweep.

[DropOfAnaheim]

The Angels will sweep

 

 

Maybe facing Verlander would have been good. We have knocked him around at home. 

[Chimi]

With the rain delay yesterday, that pushes Blanton's next start to Monday.  He was originally going to start Sunday. Imagine that game with the Tigers hitters during the day time.  He probably would have set some MLB record for most HR's allowed.

[DropOfAnaheim]

CJ holds the keys. If the man continues to be an enigma as a Halo, we are doomed as far as having any dominance until Weaver gets back. Hopefully Weaver discovers 90 again.

[Angel Oracle]

Do I dare re-establish the self-ban, if the Halos somehow take at least 2 out of 3 from the Tigers? 

[Mark68]

[bdavis621]

Like I have been saying all along, it is time for this team to take it's head out of it's a**.  Right now I want to see this team get tough instead of being little pansies. 

[Jason]

Why does it feel like it? Because this team is garbage.

[tdawg87]

The Angels will sweep.

 

Oh ok. Cool.

[Glen]

Oh ok. Cool.

 

 

 

Good call, Nostradamus.

[Blarg]

Angels swept the Detroit Kittens. See you in May AO.

 

Do I dare re-establish the self-ban, if the Halos somehow take at least 2 out of 3 from the Tigers? 

[Blarg]

Must be tough being a Tigers fan but maybe they will have better luck in their next series.

 

Why does it feel like it? Because this team is garbage.

[Lou]

Do I dare re-establish the self-ban, if the Halos somehow take at least 2 out of 3 from the Tigers? 

 

 

yes

[tdawg87]

To be fair, he said if they took 2 of 3. They didn't take 2 of 3.

 

LOOPHOLES!

[tdawg87]

NM, just saw the "at least". I'm drunk.

[bdavis621]

Well, it looks like everyone except old Josh Hamilton and Howie Kendrick pulled their heads out of their asses this weekend. Good job.

[MacNasty]

Maybe I am losing my faith a bit, or not as good of a fan as some of you here, but I feel a sense of immanent doom heading into this series. I am not a fan of of this coaching staff, or Dipoto's starting pitcher moves but I don't want to see the bleeding continue. I was very excited to see Hamilton signed, yet it seems like a Napoli like beat down by Torii (specifically) and co. is brewing. The last 3 years have shaken my faith, and I need someone, anyone to give me some hope (more than 140 games left withstanding) we can take this series. I just don't see it. 

 

Need another post for the Tejas series!  Keep it up!

[nate]

Glad I didn't post in this thread.  Pretty sure I told my dad before the series started that I expected the Angels to get swept.  Really glad I was wrong.

[Lou]

To be fair, he said if they took 2 of 3. They didn't take 2 of 3.

 

LOOPHOLES!

 

he said "at least"

 

NOHOLES!

 

 

 

*that sounds dirty but i don't really think it is