After all these injuries, how many games will we win?

[nando714]

5 minutes ago, Stradling said:

Yep and you haters will blame this shitty season on him rather than on lack of talent and injuries.   You'll look back and say we only won 65 games and we were predicted to win 77, so Mike sucks.  All the while you'll give him no credit for winning 98 games but all the blame for only winning 65.  

Couldn't agree more

[Torridd]

I really think it depends on if we get any offensive help. I appreciate Simmons, but we can do without his bat.

[Angelsjunky]

Hopefully no more than 70 so we can get a good draft pick next year.

Edited May 10, 2016 by Angelsjunky

[Pujols4MVP]

10 minutes ago, Angelsjunky said:

Hopefully no more than 70 so we can get a good draft pick next year.

It would give Eppler a really good opportunity to see what he can do at the draft next year.

[Stradling]

3 minutes ago, calscuf said:

Strad is legally obligated to defend Scioscia since he accounts for more than 15% of all double-double sales.

I defend him against stupidity, it's basically a full time job. 

[arch stanton]

The thought that we'll sit here all summer with people who actively root for the team to lose so they get a better pick in the draft is nauseating. 

[Angel Oracle]

8 minutes ago, arch stanton said:

The thought that we'll sit here all summer with people who actively root for the team to lose so they get a better pick in the draft is nauseating. 

It's not a pleasant thought.   But if this org's scouting was up to snuff compared to other orgs, it wouldn't be as big of a discussion item.   Some are concerned that these scouts can't find a good first rounder unless it's easy for them due to being an early pick.

[Grigori]

Really odd that Angels fans are moping and whining about injuries. The Rangers have far more injuries and you don't see Rangers fans throwing in the towel. We're playing without our ace (Darvish), number three starting pitcher (Griffin), closer-of-the-future (Kela), two star outfielders (Choo and Hamilton) and our starting catcher (Chirinos). The only difference is our guys on the DL are more talented. Simmons? What's he batting now, .190?  Please... cry me a river.

 

[arch stanton]

Did you just call Hamilton a star? You must have been in a misery induced coma since the 2011 World Series 

[Jason]

I think the Halos lose between 90-95 games. Should get a good draft pick though 

[Torridd]

2 hours ago, arch stanton said:

The thought that we'll sit here all summer with people who actively root for the team to lose so they get a better pick in the draft is nauseating. 

If I could like this twice, I would.

[Oz27]

Some moron just called Hamilton a star outfielder - hahahahahahaha

[Tank]

21 hours ago, AngelsLakersFan said:

13

you obviously posted before we picked up brendan ryan.

now it's up to 14.

[Angel Oracle]

4 hours ago, arch stanton said:

Did you just call Hamilton a star? You must have been in a misery induced coma since the 2011 World Series 

Not to mention that Choo hasn't been the same since signing with Tejas.

[ten ocho recon scout]

6 hours ago, Angelsjunky said:

Hopefully no more than 70 so we can get a good draft pick next year.

And then screw that up somehow

[ten ocho recon scout]

5 hours ago, Grigori said:

Really odd that Angels fans are moping and whining about injuries. The Rangers have far more injuries and you don't see Rangers fans throwing in the towel. We're playing without our ace (Darvish), number three starting pitcher (Griffin), closer-of-the-future (Kela), two star outfielders (Choo and Hamilton) and our starting catcher (Chirinos). The only difference is our guys on the DL are more talented. Simmons? What's he batting now, .190?  Please... cry me a river.

 

Did you just refer to choose and Hamilton as star players? You and pujols would probably get along

[Pujols4MVP]

9 hours ago, arch stanton said:

The thought that we'll sit here all summer with people who actively root for the team to lose so they get a better pick in the draft is nauseating. 

Would you rather the Angels become the MLB version of the NJ Devils ? The Devils despite having the worst farm system still keep trying to make the playoffs while being in denial their roster can't compete for a playoff spot & they miss out on #1 or #2 overall draft pick that could actually turn things around for them in the future. Not just the 1st round but having the top pick in each round helps too.

It will suck if the Angels become just like the NJ Devils & keep trying to patch holes & end up with 75-80 wins every year all while getting a mediocre draft position.

Edited May 11, 2016 by Scioscia4MVP

[NrM]

9 hours ago, Grigori said:

Really odd that Angels fans are moping and whining about injuries. The Rangers have far more injuries and you don't see Rangers fans throwing in the towel. We're playing without our ace (Darvish), number three starting pitcher (Griffin), closer-of-the-future (Kela), two star outfielders (Choo and Hamilton) and our starting catcher (Chirinos). The only difference is our guys on the DL are more talented. Simmons? What's he batting now, .190?  Please... cry me a river.

 

The idiotic superfans will blame the injuries. This team was never good. Injuries are to be expected. 

[Oz27]

50 minutes ago, Poozy said:

The idiotic superfans will blame the injuries. This team was never good. Injuries are to be expected. 

Losing Richards and Heaney to UCL injuries is a little much (especially before Skaggs is over his) but even at perfect health this was a very ordinary team.

[Mark68]

This could be our first 100-loss season.

However, just to be optimistic, I said 66-70. I seriously doubt it will be more than 70.

Hey, we haven't had a top ten draft pick in a while..

[Mark68]

10 hours ago, Grigori said:

Really odd that Angels fans are moping and whining about injuries. The Rangers have far more injuries and you don't see Rangers fans throwing in the towel. We're playing without our ace (Darvish), number three starting pitcher (Griffin), closer-of-the-future (Kela), two star outfielders (Choo and Hamilton) and our starting catcher (Chirinos). The only difference is our guys on the DL are more talented. Simmons? What's he batting now, .190?  Please... cry me a river.

 

It's really cute that you think Hamilton is still a "star outfielder".

[gurn67]

A couple of days ago I figured about 70. Now this team is reminding me a lot of what I saw in 1980 & 1983. 70 might be optimistic at this point.

[arch stanton]

4 hours ago, Scioscia4MVP said:

Would you rather the Angels become the MLB version of the NJ Devils ? The Devils despite having the worst farm system still keep trying to make the playoffs while being in denial their roster can't compete for a playoff spot & they miss out on #1 or #2 overall draft pick that could actually turn things around for them in the future. Not just the 1st round but having the top pick in each round helps too.

It will suck if the Angels become just like the NJ Devils & keep trying to patch holes & end up with 75-80 wins every year all while getting a mediocre draft position.

And how's that working out for the Astros? Only losers root for losses.

[Oz27]

1 hour ago, arch stanton said:

And how's that working out for the Astros? Only losers root for losses.

They have an infinitely brighter future than us, regardless of what happens over the remainder of this year.

[Angel Oracle]

5 hours ago, Poozy said:

The idiotic superfans will blame the injuries. This team was never good. Injuries are to be expected. 

They are to be expected, but the number of them for just 32 games into the season is crazy.