Gameday Thread: 8/22 Angels vs. Rangers: Albert hits third

[stormngt]

5 minutes ago, bloodbrother said:

Simmons should hit next to Trout...he's their 2nd best hitter/player

There is good argument for Simmons.  However I think it will be a mistake having him bat third.  He was considered a below average hitter until this year and he really isn't a power hitter and run producer.  I think he would be great at the 2 slot.  

Despite his power numbers this year you don't want Simmons thinking he is a power hitter because he is likely to change his approach and become a below hitter again. (Like he did in Atlanta after his first year.)

[Stradling]

Just now, stormngt said:

There is good argument for Simmons.  However I think it will be a mistake having him bat third.  He was considered a below average hitter until this year and he really isn't a power hitter and run producer.  I think he would be great at the 2 slot.  

Despite his power numbers this year you don't want Simmons thinking he is a power hitter because he is likely to change his approach and become a below hitter again. (Like he did in Atlanta after his first year.)

Sorry but as of now Simmons is as big of a threat to hit the long ball as Albert.  

[stormngt]

1 minute ago, eligrba4ever said:

His red-hot 2 weeks in July is enough to have him at .203 entering tonight's game. Minor League stuff only counts for guesswork.

So for the record.  He is better than a 200 hitter and you were factually wrong in your previous post.  Ok     

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

2 minutes ago, eligrba4ever said:

His red-hot 2 weeks in July is enough to have him at .203 entering tonight's game. Minor League stuff only counts for guesswork.

.273, where does .203 come from.

[eligrba4ever]

Just now, stormngt said:

So for the record.  He is better than a 200 hitter and you were factually wrong in your previous post.  Ok     

I hope it doesn't happen, but wait for a couple of weeks and it might be back down there.

[bloodbrother]

Nolasco gonna immediately give those runs back after the Angels finally come through and cash in on their hundreds of scoring chances?

[eligrba4ever]

1 minute ago, Ace-Of-Diamonds said:

.273

Career? ,203 plus tonight,.

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

Again .273.

[JarsOfClay]

Just now, eligrba4ever said:

I hope it doesn't happen, but wait for a couple of weeks and it might be back down there.

Not sure why you hate Kaleb so much, especially when the alternative is Pennington.

[bloodbrother]

Just now, eligrba4ever said:

I hope it doesn't happen, but wait for a couple of weeks and it might be back down there.

At the very least give him the Ab's to see. Pennington is already a known commodity. A journeyman player who is mostly in there for his MIF defense

[HeavenlyHalos]

2 minutes ago, Ace-Of-Diamonds said:

.273, where does .203 come from.

This dude is a real poor version of Troll Daddy.

[bloodbrother]

WTF Trout

[Jwhitt33]

Just now, eligrba4ever said:

Career? ,203 plus tonight,.

A lot slugs on team dunno why you harp on select one or two. 

[Waybackman]

Brain fart by Trout.

 

 

[eligrba4ever]

DeShields  got the best of Trout there.

[Stradling]

If Cowart only hits .200 he's still a better ball player than Yunel or Pennington. 

[beatlesrule]

So Trout is human after all.  Great heads up baserunning.

[eligrba4ever]

2 minutes ago, Jwhitt33 said:

A lot slugs on team dunno why you harp on select one or two. 

Just call it Brandon Wood-itis.

[Troll Daddy]

Trout and is noddle  arm

 

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

5 minutes ago, eligrba4ever said:

Career? ,203 plus tonight,.

Small sample from brief appearances 2 years ago. I'm counting on what he has done lately, but your living in the past. Also the second best fielder on the team.

[stormngt]

Just now, Stradling said:

Sorry but as of now Simmons is as big of a threat to hit the long ball as Albert.  

I wont argue with your point.  My point is of he (Simmons) starts trying to hit HRs he is likely to change his approach and become a mediocre hitter.  That's what he did in Atlanta after his first season.  I am concerned he has started doing it already this year.  He is batting 242 in the month.

Look I am not really defending Albert. He is having a pathetic season And I don't have much hope he will be any better next year. And I won't get if he is moved down.  I am just saying we don't have many clear cut options better.  I do think it's a mistake if Simmons starts thinking he us power hitter.

[Troll Daddy]

2 minutes ago, Stradling said:

If Cowart only hits .200 he's still a better ball player than Yunel or Pennington. 

LMAO

 

[bloodbrother]

Just now, Troll Daddy said:

Trout are is middle arm

 

Deshields isn't going home if Trout throws the ball in immediately. His arm is average but that wasn't why Deshields scored there. Trout double clutched

[Jwhitt33]

Getting dangerous now

[eligrba4ever]

Just now, Ace-Of-Diamonds said:

Small sample from brief appearances 2 years ago. I'm counting on what he has done lately, but your living in the past.

You are living in the .445 July and I'm in the .143 August.