Roth getting the start!

[tj_]

‏@MikeDiGiovanna 2m

LHP Michael Roth will start for #Angels vs. #Rangers Wed night.

https://twitter.com/MikeDiGiovanna/status/326933110484770816

[mancini79]

Ok, didn't see this coming.

[Tyler]

Nice! Mike thinking outside the box

[Docwaukee]

Good for him.  I am sure he'll go 3 and then we'll see Maronde and Williams. 

[nate]

Interesting...  Going to need the pen to be sharp tomorrow.  Might be a lot to ask.

[TroutField]

Him pulling him after one batter makes a little more sense now, I still think he should have let him finish the inning instead Of worrying about a game two days away

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

C'mon Roth!

[HaloCory22]

He is a starter so this makes sense. Love it! Stoked to be going tomorrow.

[jshep]

I'm guessing it's only going to be a 3 inning or so start, but neat.

[AZMike]

Interesting...  Going to need the pen to be sharp tomorrow.  Might be a lot to ask.

 

Very interesting. I assumed the Angels were planning on using him primarily a relief pitcher. I wonder if after Weaver and Jepsen get back we see Roth go back to developing as a starter in AA. 

[The Dude]

Great News! He just needs to keep them in the game. I'm looking forward to seeing how his stuff plays out as a starter.

[FabulousFabregas]

Roth's just a gigolo.  He got this.

[bloodbrother]

I'm guessing it's only going to be a 3 inning or so start, but neat.

Yeah, wouldn't be surprised if Sosh is ideally hoping that Roth can give him a good 3-4 innings, then perhaps Jerome can give him another 2-3 innings(or Maronde)

[Pbonetheman]

So was Jerome purposely being a decoy?

[Earnest Borgnine of 9]

Will def surprise the Rangers. Good luck with all that tape.

[Earnest Borgnine of 9]

So was Jerome purposely being a decoy?

I love it.

[vlad27]

Roth vs Darvish ! go Angels ! We always do better as the underdog

[mrwicked]

[Taylor]

Will def surprise the Rangers. Good luck with all that tape.

 

Awesome. Mike Scioscia, you sneaky fox you.

[vlad27]

Will def surprise the Rangers. Good luck with all that tape.

true how much tape is there on him anyway - cant be much

[stevestevens]

And your host of fun house, JD Roth

[tennischmp]

Hopefully Scioscia leaves him in for more than 1 batter this time around

[IowaAngels27]

Should be a great match up with Roth vs Darvish

[nando714]

Sosh

You S.O.B

[AngelsAndRamsFan]

http://m.mlb.com/laa/news/article/2013042445593684/

 

 

Scioscia opted to go with Roth because he feels it gives the bullpen better options.

"It's going to be a staff day, unless Michael Roth goes and gets through six innings," Scioscia said. "It doesn't have to be one, but I think we can back him up with some guys if we have to. I think he's a good candidate, and it gives us more options where we can use Jerome if we have to."

Williams threw 36 pitches in three innings on Sunday, while Roth's last appearance was just four pitches on Monday night.