Milestones to look forward to for the rest of the year

[Glen]

Since I have no desire to watch the games anymore, here is a depressing list of things I can periodically check on:

 

1) The Angels go back below .500

 

2) Trout's BA drops below David Murphy's

 

3) Trout's BA drops below CJ Cron's

 

4) The Angels drop below Tampa Bay in the WC standings

 

5) A winning streak of more than two games

 

6) A winning record in the last 10 games

 

7) A break-even road trip

 

8 - the offense helping out the pitching staff with a big game

 

Sigh.  Following this team right now, I know how Kif feels working for Zapp Brannigan.  Every day, more disappointments to look forward to, mixed in with the occasional hollow and completely accidental victory.

[Stradling]

9. AO's 100th self ban, he can't go into the offseason sitting on 99.

[Glen]

9. AO's 100th self ban, he can't go into the offseason sitting on 99.

 

 

That would be like Salmon retiring with 299 HR.

[Angel Oracle]

As much as that would sku, I think a new ban on self-bans is in order. They played even worse baseball during it.

2003 is what this season has become.

[Stradling]

As much as that would sku, I think a new ban on self-bans is in order. They played even worse baseball during it.

2003 is what this season has become.

You had a self ban on self bans this year, until you didn't.

[Angel Oracle]

You had a self ban on self bans this year, until you didn't.

Hence the "new" ban.

[fan_since79]

How about a four-game series in Minnesota in mid-September where they knock us out of the second wild card spot for good?

 

And if that doesn't do it, a four-game series in Texas to end the season.

 

We're hanging by a thread right now.

[Stradling]

How about a four-game series in Minnesota in mid-September where they knock us out of the second wild card spot for good?

And if that doesn't do it, a four-game series in Texas to end the season.

We're hanging by a thread right now.

Yep. If we were playing well and they were playing great and they had the same lead I would be optimistic, but since our team refuses to score runs on a consistent basis, I'm less than optimistic.

[Angel Oracle]

I'm just waiting for Trout to actually hit a ball hard.

2011 Trout >>>>> this Trout!

[fan_since79]

Glen mentioning the "occasional hollow and completely accidental victory" brought to mind a couple of recent wins; the walk-off wild pitch game (Featherston scored?) and the game featuring three runs scored on wild pitches.

 

Some of these wins have been gifted to us by the opposition. I can't remember many where we dominated.

Edited August 30, 2015 by fan_since79

[zenmaster]

The only thing I'm looking forward to is putting an end to this season.

[Lou]

Whoa.

That's mind bottling when you think about it.

Well said...

if you're a Red Sox fan

[Glen]

I should have added "Pujols getting below .300 OBP" to the list.

[Dick B Back]

Trout successfully stealing a base.

[DMVol]

.....2003 is what this season has become.

Except I don't see a 2004 turnaround next year.....no Vlad, OC, Escobar, Colon likely on the way in free agency......

[Tank]

for a good long while there it seemed like we were going to have two players with 40+ homers.

 

not even sure we'll get one now.

[Tank]

You had a self ban on self bans this year, until you didn't.

 

am i the only one who read that in john kerry's voice?

[ScottT]

The one millionth tired "meme" in AngelsWin history.

[Tank]

As much as that would sku, I think a new ban on self-bans is in order. They played even worse baseball during it.

2003 is what this season has become.

 

without the euphoria of 2002 still fresh in the rearview mirror.

[TroutCron]

The sad part is that even when the rostercan expand on Tuesday there are no rookies coming up to root for. This team and organization is "dead from the feet up". No entertainment value what so ever.

[gurn67]

The way they're playing, the only milestone I'm looking forward to is losing enough games to make sure they finish with a bottom 10 record. That way they don't have to put losing their first round pick into consideration when looking at some quality free agents. Unfortunately, right now they'd have to get 8 games below five hundred to get down to 10th spot. However, just like 1999, I feel confident that they have the right guy in charge to keep these guys going through the motions like they can't wait for the season to end.