Next 12 Games = Season (4-8)

[TooCool]

Stating the obvious here, I know.

But the bottom line is that if the Halos want to be in the playoffs, then they better win. We better not hear any of this "oh, we're not getting help from around the league" nonsense either.

[Lou]

8 minutes ago, TooCool said:

Stating the obvious here, I know.

But the bottom line is that if the Halos want to be in the playoffs, then they better win. We better not hear any of this "oh, we're not getting help from around the league" nonsense either.

Yep.

And screw Houston. Why does everyone continue to praise them? Since the ASG, they have the 10th best record in the AL. In the West, only Oakland has a worse record, and we just saw what the A's did to them.

A few more interesting facts for you. Since the ASG, the Astros are averaging 4.83 runs/gm and allowing 5.17. The Halos? We're averaging 5.06 runs/gm and giving up 4.55 

F them . 

[Angelsfan1984]

The next 19 games are crucial to our season...

[krAbs]

The reality is...the only path forward is to beat up hard on playoff caliber teams. This last series was bad. Real bad. We really could have used a sweep there, and losing the series is an extremely disturbing sign. So...do or die. Either we both show that the Astros have fallen apart since the ASB, and we break the indians hot streak, or we don't make the playoffs. All of this with essentially a 4 man rotation. 3.5 even, considering Rich can't throw a complete game yet. 3, considering Nolasco can't get out of the third or whatever. And thats assuming Skaggs and bridwell are going to continue pitching well.

 

Speaking of which, do we know what the plan there is going forward? Scrib to take over Heaney's spot?

[Angel Oracle]

Astros series depend on whether Keuchel and Verlander are pitching in them.   Although McCullers and McHugh have also pitched well this season against the Halos in limited starts. 

 

[fan_since79]

I think Verlander is going on Tuesday.

 

[Blarg]

I have the suspicion the Astros series is going to be tilted more by Atuve's performance than anything else.

[krAbs]

4 minutes ago, fan_since79 said:

I think Verlander is going on Tuesday.

 

He is, and McCullers is the next day, and we have Nolasco going the third game. These are all going to be very tough games.

[Angel Oracle]

8 minutes ago, Blarg said:

I have the suspicion the Astros series is going to be tilted more by Atuve's performance than anything else.

He does seem to be re-emerging after a little funk.   .950 OPS in September, so far

[Torridd]

20 hours ago, tomsred said:

Quite frankly the pitching matchups are horrid.  We can't match Verlander, McCullers, and Peacock, not even close.  When Texas is here Cole Hamels will pitch.  We still have to play out these games and any outcome is possible, but it will take a miracle.  The bats will have to heat up to maximum temperature. 

Why a miracle? We're only 1 game back.

[Torridd]

More than anything, I think our offense will make us or break us.

[fan_since79]

1 minute ago, Torridd said:

Why a miracle? We're only 1 game back.

After these 12 games we could easily be 3 or 4 games back with a week to go.

Try as I might, I can't think of a reason we could be optimistic and expect a 7-5 home stand, or better.

I'll eat the usual crow if I'm wrong and we go on a little tear. I hope Cleveland loses a game before we play them.

[Lou]

9 hours ago, krAbs said:

Speaking of which, do we know what the plan there is going forward? Scrib to take

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[VariousCrap]

The Angels have just as good of a chance as any of these other teams, but things have to gel at the same time.  Hitting, starting pitching and the bullpen.  They all have to step-up.  The bullpen is there.  Now it is up to the rest.

[Adam]

This is going to be an incredibly difficult stretch. There's a scenario in which I feel less pessimistic (not quite optimistic).

They get Houston, which was swept by Oakland. They could be going through a shitty period. Also think we miss Keuchel. 

Texas is worse on the road than at home. Plus their pen is shit.

Cleveland could clinch by the time we play them and rest some guys. Plus they may be due for a regression at that point just based on math.

Houston again. They may clinch division by then and I think we'll miss Keuchel again. 

[Angel Oracle]

For tonight, Verlander has struggled at Angel Stadium in the past (5.00+ ERA).   Now watch him go 3-hit shutout on the Halos tonight, just because.  

[Farmbuildingfan]

Aren't the Angels below .500 at home against Houston. Texas, and Seattle?

I will predict  2-1 vs Seattle

3-1 Vs Chicago

2-4 vs Houston

0-3 vs Cleveland

1-2 against Texas. for an 8-11 finish and four back of the twins at season's end. 

I won't be too disappointed if i am right, but I will be thrilled if I am wrong and the Angels prevail.

 

 

[Adam]

12 minutes ago, Farmbuildingfan said:

Aren't the Angels below .500 at home against Houston. Texas, and Seattle?

I will predict  2-1 vs Seattle

3-1 Vs Chicago

2-4 vs Houston

0-3 vs Cleveland

1-2 against Texas. for an 8-11 finish and four back of the twins at season's end. 

I won't be too disappointed if i am right, but I will be thrilled if I am wrong and the Angels prevail.

 

 

The Angels get 9 of those 12 at home, which is obviously a huge plus. If they can take 1 each from HOU and CLE and sweep Texas, they should still be alive

[Make Angels Great Again]

Just win baby!

[Ohtaniland]

18 hours ago, Adam said:

The Angels get 9 of those 12 at home, which is obviously a huge plus. If they can take 1 each from HOU and CLE and sweep Texas, they should still be alive

Remember on August 31st when we had a 3 game win streak and we were 4 games above .500? We trailed the Astros by 11.5 games and Minny by 1.5 games in the WC. Then Eppler made those big "we're going for it" deals. wtf?

 

[Blarg]

Obviously Eppler had more faith in the team than you do but also he is taking a shot at keeping Upton, which makes the trades even more important. They gave the Angels a chance this season and if Upton stays it moves the rebuild forward.

You are thinking one dimensional and short sighted.

Welcome back?

[Lou]

11 minutes ago, Calzone said:

Remember on August 31st when we had a 3 game win streak and we were 4 games above .500? We trailed the Astros by 11.5 games and Minny by 1.5 games in the WC. Then Eppler made those big "we're going for it" deals. wtf?

 

I know! And now we're 2 back of the Twins.

Total collapse 

[Lou]

18 hours ago, Farmbuildingfan said:

Aren't the Angels below .500 at home against Houston. Texas, and Seattle?

I will predict  2-1 vs Seattle

3-1 Vs Chicago

2-4 vs Houston

0-3 vs Cleveland

1-2 against Texas. for an 8-11 finish and four back of the twins at season's end. 

I won't be too disappointed if i am right, but I will be thrilled if I am wrong and the Angels prevail.

 

 

Why the hell wouldn't you be "too disappointed" if you are right? 

I sure will be disappointed if we finish 4 back of Minnesota. Hell, I'll be disappointed if we finish 1 game back. 

 

Edited September 13, 2017 by Lou

[Blarg]

Think how Minnesota fans feel about the Angels on their tail and if they were to over take them. Twinswin.com would go ballistic, how could a team with only one good starter get this far and that guy has only pitched 3 games! 

[fan_since79]

It doesn't make a lot of sense, but then again it does. Upton has scored 8 runs in nine games, but Phillips has batted .214 with 1 RBI. Simmons is slumping and Valbuena is back in the deep freeze, 3 for his last 30 AB's. Even Trout is flat in the last week, hitting .105 with 1 RBI.

But you can't blame Albert for this, as he is 16-for-33 since those trades.

 

Edited September 13, 2017 by fan_since79