Gameday Thread: Mariners @ Angels 4/24 12:35

[jawnyt27]

This season has already got me thinking more than ever about the possibility of the use of an automated strike zone.  I know many would be against this - taking away the human element - but is there anything more annoying than when the human element potentially costs your team a game?  Today (of course there are multiple instances in every game) I'm referring to Shoemaker's strike 3 pitch to Aoki that was called ball 4.  Of course, the M's might still have had a big inning (it is Shoemaker on the mound), but you know what, a leadoff strikeout and a leadoff walk set very different tones.  Thoughts?

[kingsosha]

This season has already got me thinking more than ever about the possibility of the use of an automated strike zone.  I know many would be against this - taking away the human element - but is there anything more annoying than when the human element potentially costs your team a game?  Today (of course there are multiple instances in every game) I'm referring to Shoemaker's strike 3 pitch to Aoki that was called ball 4.  Of course, the M's might still have had a big inning (it is Shoemaker on the mound), but you know what, a leadoff strikeout and a leadoff walk set very different tones.  Thoughts?

only if the robot is as cool as wall-e

[AngelsLakersFan]

Gotta love Gubi reading off the screen graphics for us in 4-0 game. 

[AngelsLakersFan]

Gotta love Gubi reading off the screen graphics for us in 4-0 game. 

 

What I'm saying is... they must think we are idiots following this team. 

[bloodbrother]

the offense just needs about 3 games to catch up from this early deficit. They'll get there

[CAAngelsLifer]

Miley is having a rough start to his season so that means he'll probably throw a no no today.

[CaliAngel]

Miley is having a rough start to his season so that means he'll probably throw a no no today.

[AngelsLakersFan]

only if the robot is as cool as wall-e

 

You know it will be. 

[AngelsLakersFan]

Hey look another 2 out none on AB for Trout!

[Jason]

Escobar falling into the "can't hit" crowd

[jawnyt27]

only if the robot is as cool as wall-e

That would actually be awesome!   But back to reality, they did try it out in an independent league, and still had home plate umpires who apparently remained plenty busy and were pleased with the results (read some article on it the other day).

[kingsosha]

this guy hit the smelling salts before the game. he is wasting no time.

[nando714]

Miley entered the game with a era of +8

Could be below 6 after this start

[Jason]

Anything other than a grounder to 3rd will be a step forward for Albert

[AngelsLakersFan]

Albert swings through a 92 mph fastball right down the middle

[AngelsLakersFan]

Hey someone called that!

[Jason]

Big step forward!

[Angels#1Fan]

Albert bomb cuts the lead in half!

[kingsosha]

wade muley  mad. more at 11

[jsnpritchett]

Pujols with his obligatory once-a-week HR that will make people think he's going to break out of his slump.

[bloodbrother]

Hey look another 2 out none on AB for Trout!

Gentry, Ortega, and now Gia batting ahead of him. Amazing

[Stradling]

Pujols will hit a HR if he gets up this inning

Yep

[eligrba4ever]

WELCOME BACK, ALBERT!!!!! New streak 1-for-1. 4-2 M's.

[JAHV76]

Nice shot Pujols!! That was a friggin bomb!!

[CAAngelsLifer]

THANK YOU POO!