The Official Vladimir Guerrero - Hall of Fame thread

[Chuck]

While I'm really hoping Vlad goes in as an Angels, regardless of he does or not he will always be the most exciting player I've watched on the Angels. 

Yes, Mike Trout is a close 2nd...

Here are some of our favorite memories written by AngelsWin.com staff over the years on Vlad. 

Our favorite: http://thesportsdaily.com/angels-win/15-oct-11-2009-vlad-finishes-some-business-top-50-greatest-moments-in-angels-baseball/

Vlad's monster night: http://thesportsdaily.com/angels-win/33-june-2-2004-guerreros-monster-night-top-50-greatest-moments-in-angels-baseball/

Vlad signing with the Halos: http://thesportsdaily.com/angels-win/top-50-greatest-moments-in-angels-baseball-41-jan-11-2004-angels-sign-vladimir-guerrero/

Guerrero's mad dash: http://thesportsdaily.com/angels-win/top-50-greatest-moments-in-angels-baseball-45-sept-9-2005-vlads-mad-dash/

[nando714]

I thought he was gonna be a Dodger. It seemed too good to be true when he signed with the Angels

[Chuck]

There's also this piece by @Glen & @nate debating which hat Vlad should wear when he goes into the HOF. 

http://thesportsdaily.com/angels-win/pointcounterpoint-vlad-guerreros-cap-in-the-hall-of-fame/

 

[krAbs]

Gotta love Vlad! Fantastic attitude, amazing amounts of talent, powered the Angels through some great years. Sounds like an all-around awesome guy to be around. One of a kind baseball-player.

 

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If he goes in as an expo, he's dead to me.

[nate]

15 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

There's also this piece by @Glen & @nate debating which hat Vlad should wear when he goes into the HOF. 

http://thesportsdaily.com/angels-win/pointcounterpoint-vlad-guerreros-cap-in-the-hall-of-fame/

 

This and the Mike Trout MVP top Angels moments are my two favorite things I have ever written for this site.  @Glen nailed his piece of it.

[mtangelsfan]

15 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

There's also this piece by @Glen & @nate debating which hat Vlad should wear when he goes into the HOF. 

http://thesportsdaily.com/angels-win/pointcounterpoint-vlad-guerreros-cap-in-the-hall-of-fame/

 

Damn, Nate rocked it on that one.

[Chuck]

4 minutes ago, nate said:

This and the Mike Trout MVP top Angels moments are my two favorite things I have ever written for this site.  @Glen nailed his piece of it.

Great work on both, @nate. Well done! 

[Taylor]

The 2003/2004 off-season was a fun one. I was 14 years old.

[Chuck]

I doubt it means anything, but Vlad is wearing a red dress shirt while waiting on the Hall of Fame announcement. 

[AngelsLakersFan]

34 minutes ago, krAbs said:

If he goes in as an expo, he's dead to me.

Gotta wonder if he's thinking about that. I'll still love the dude for what he brought to this franchise, but it won't be the same if he chooses the Expos. I think you could argue that Ryan really hurt his legacy with the Angels by going in as a Ranger (though it might have more to do with him leaving as a FA).

Vlad doesn't really have an Expos fan base to go back to, but he'll forever be an Angels legend here in Orange County. Going in as an Expo will temper that for sure - the fans won't ever feel quite the same.

[Chuck]

4 minutes ago, AngelsLakersFan said:

Gotta wonder if he's thinking about that. I'll still love the dude for what he brought to this franchise, but it won't be the same if he chooses the Expos. I think you could argue that Ryan really hurt his legacy with the Angels by going in as a Ranger (though it might have more to do with him leaving as a FA).

Vlad doesn't really have an Expos fan base to go back to, but he'll forever be an Angels legend here in Orange County. Going in as an Expo will temper that for sure - the fans won't ever feel quite the same.

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Plus, there are three Expos in the Hall of Fame already, including just recently inducted Tim Raines. 

We need some representation damnit! He made the playoffs what, 5 times with the Halos and won his only MVP. 

[HaloCory22]

I've come to terms with him going in as an Expo. It makes sense. His seasons in Montreal destroyed anything he ever did with us.

[ettin]

I'll never forget Aybar's reaction to Vlad's 2-out hit, it was priceless!

[OK-LA Angels]

Congrats Vladdy! One of the most exciting players I watched growing up

[Inside Pitch]

Whatever hat he goes in with -- I dont care.  Grats Vlad!

[Keener]

54 minutes ago, hangin n wangin said:

Interesting....but even more interesting... why is that fat dude trying to look at Vlad's penis?

Not everyday you are in the presense of such a productive being.

 

Yes, the penis.

[nate]

BOOM!!!  What a great day for the Angels

[Chuck]

Congrats, Vlad!!! 

[bloodbrother]

VALDY!

[ten ocho recon scout]

1 hour ago, hangin n wangin said:

Interesting....but even more interesting... why is that fat dude trying to look at Vlad's penis?

Knowing what we know about vlads sexcapades, wouldnt you too want to know its mythical secrets?

[bloodbrother]

 

[Ohtaniland]

 

Vlad going into Cooperstown is very well deserved. Angels or Expos, who knows but he’s definitely getting into the baby making hall of fame as an Expo. 

[bloodbrother]

Just read the quotes and my god it's littered with typos

[ten ocho recon scout]

Im with chuck. Trout is "ours", and is the better all around player. (Not even close, really). 

But there was just something about vladdy. He was the first bonafide top tier guy a lot of us ever saw live. He was the face of the best era weve ever had. He carried some pretty medicore offenses when the competition had us beat on paper.

The violent, two hand swing EVERY time. The cannon arm. The "great teammate" vibe. The big donation for hurricane katrina.

Hes always gonna be my fave (with erstad). Congrats to vladdy. Well deserved.

(Better go in as an Angel)

[Angel Oracle]

If it’s as an Expo, then this is back to being on Ryan for going in as a Ranger, despite pitching many more games here than anywhere else!!!!