Cowart promoted

[JustATroutFan]

1 minute ago, Vegas Halo Fan said:

He has played a total of 66 games in the majors, never more than 34 in a season. That's not a lot to base an assessment on.

That could also be his fault though. If someone is producing, he would play in a lot more games.

[Vegas Halo Fan]

Knowing this team's (and manager's) history of sticking with veterans regardless of how little they hit, I doubt it.

If a guy never gets consistent ABs, he never gets a chance to adjust to major league pitching.

[Troll Daddy]

Pennington will start next game 

 

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

2 hours ago, nando714 said:

Franklin will start tomorrow 

lol

HAHA

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

26 minutes ago, JustATroutFan said:

That could also be his fault though. If someone is producing, he would play in a lot more games.

His last trip to the Angels he had 2 hits and 2 RBIs and was sent down after the game. He was the post interview with Alex on his way to the Airport.

[Angel Oracle]

Why are so many down on Cowart?

You really think Pennington is going to outplay him at 2B?   He's been terrible hitting the ball, and somewhat mediocre defensively.

[Billy_Ball]

1 hour ago, AngelsLakersFan said:

People didn't like wasting a first round pick on a relief pitcher.

I thought Bedrosian was drafted as a starter?  He was a starter early in his minor league career.

[Troll Daddy]

If Cowart can actually hit ... we just might be able to stay in the WC race until the end. 

We have Skaggs coming back shortly and maybe Shoemaker a few weeks later. Even Heaney could show up as a bullpen option.

[Inside Pitch]

1 hour ago, AngelsLakersFan said:

People didn't like wasting a first round pick on a relief pitcher.

He wasnt a RP until after he got hurt - he was a SP when he was drafted.

1 hour ago, JustATroutFan said:

I don't think Bedrosian was a first round draft pick. If he wasn't, I could see why people openly would root for someone who was a first round pick like Cowart because it is nice to see a guy go from being labeled as a flop to a good player.

Cowart was indeed a first rounder...   But whatever..  the point remains --  Cowart hasn't had enough steady play time or at bats to be labeled anything yet...    People here are quick to shit on anyone that doesn't have instant success.  If you're not Mike Trout, then you're Brandon Wood.

[ettin]

"If you ain't first, you're last!"

[tomsred]

2 hours ago, Angel Oracle said:

Why are so many down on Cowart?

You really think Pennington is going to outplay him at 2B?   He's been terrible hitting the ball, and somewhat mediocre defensively.

Just let him play, there literally is nothing to lose.  They aren't going to achieve much without some upgrades.  If he doesn't make a go of it initially, let's see how he develops.  I look at it as a chance for him to get a head start on next year.  I like the fact that he's a switch hitter, plays solid defense, and seems to have good mental makeup.  The only question is how well he can hit, and the bar being set by the three second baseman we have had so far this year is pretty darn low.

My biggest problem personally is remembering his first name is Kaleb (not Caleb), but I'll get over it.  Kansas City would have loved someone with those initials (KC) to replace Moose next year, but the Royals can suck it, he's ours.

[Farmbuildingfan]

I hope that if the worst case scenario becomes a reality this year with Cowart doing his best impression of Espinoza, that the Angels will not just lose patience and count him out as an option for 2018.

[Lou]

20 minutes ago, Farmbuildingfan said:

I hope that if the worst case scenario becomes a reality this year with Cowart doing his best impression of Espinoza, that the Angels will not just lose patience and count him out as an option for 2018.

If he does an Espinosa impression (which we've already seen from him), we better upgrade 2b by acquiring someone in the offseason 

[Chuck]

1 hour ago, Inside Pitch said:

Cowart was indeed a first rounder...   But whatever..  the point remains --  Cowart hasn't had enough steady play time or at bats to be labeled anything yet...    People here are quick to shit on anyone that doesn't have instant success.  If you're not Mike Trout, then you're Brandon Wood.

^

[Angel Oracle]

37 minutes ago, Lou said:

If he does an Espinosa impression (which we've already seen from him), we better upgrade 2b by acquiring someone in the offseason 

I'm fine with this.

Give the guy two months.   If he does Espinohitsa it, then it's time to upgrade.  At least give the guy a chance.

[wopphil]

13 minutes ago, Angel Oracle said:

I'm fine with this.

Give the guy two months.   If he does Espinohitsa it, then it's time to upgrade.  At least give the guy a chance.

K-lab Cowart?

Kaleb Co-noWAR-t?

[Jeff Williams]

Cowart is the dark horse 2B impact they have needed that I have been predicting.  It's been a pecking order at that position to set up for him while they've been holding fort.  He may wind up at 3B next year if they don't extend Escobar, but maybe this is the era, finally.

We shall see.  Yet, his more relaxed, patient approach with letting it come to him and trusting his instincts could be bringing a nice game as he has at Salt Lake this season.   

 

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

4 hours ago, wopphil said:

K-lab Cowart?

Kaleb Co-noWAR-t?

Stop with the word games.

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

the message board let's you like a post. What it needs is a hate this post option as well.

[Stradling]

3 hours ago, Ace-Of-Diamonds said:

the message board let's you like a post. What it needs is a hate this post option as well.

Then Clod would have been kicked out. 

[zenmaster]

4 hours ago, Ace-Of-Diamonds said:

the message board let's you like a post. What it needs is a hate this post option as well.

Agreed. If a poster gets below a certain score then they get banned.

[Jobu]

Oh yeah, I'm sure this group would use that power responsibly. 

[Angels#1Fan]

2 hours ago, Jobu said:

Oh yeah, I'm sure this group would use that power responsibly. 

lol