The Blowpen

[Taylor]

I mostly blame the starting rotation for failing to pitch deep into games, but good Lord, that was awful. 

[Glen]

They wasted a lot of scoring opportunities early. We shouldn't have seen the worst of the pen.

That said, dump Parades now.

[Biergott]

Vortex of Suck

[Ohtaniland]

It was the Marte Partay that blew this game. 

 

[Ohtani&Trout]

Eppler definitely needs to acquire at least two reliable relievers. Would be sad to see a talented team like this miss out on the postseason because of a bad bullpen.

[AngelsFaninGA]

Hot take: Eppler's approach to the pen is not working.. Outside of Middleton having a solid stretch before getting injured, absolutely no one in the pen is capable of getting key outs. We've blown like our last 6 saves

[bloodbrother]

Gotta make due with what they got for a bit until teams start shopping players. Gonna need to add somebody to the backend of the pen via trade for sure, maybe even add another middle reliever option too

I keep looking at Herrera from KC as a legitimate option. Last year of his deal, Royals stink out loud....he's gonna be available

[CubsFan]

It's a problem.  You just can't win in the playoffs without a solid bullpen no matter how good the offense.  Too many offensive juggernaut teams in October.

[Ohtani&Trout]

Just now, CubsFan said:

It's a problem.  You just can't win in the playoffs without a solid bullpen no matter how good the offense.  Too many offensive juggernaut teams in October.

The KC Royals have shown how important bullpens are.

The Angels have Trout, Ohtani and Simmons. They better not waste them.

[TroutField]

Wow what an absolutely disgusting performance by Jim Johnson, 2 blown saves by him... that’s wonderful. Poor offense fights back 3 times and still can’t win 

[CubsFan]

1 minute ago, Ohtani&Trout said:

The KC Royals have shown how important bullpens are.

The Angels have Trout, Ohtani and Simmons. They better not waste them.

Realistically Angels are a year away.  Still need to shore up starting pitching and bull pen.

[AngelsFaninGA]

1 minute ago, TroutField said:

Wow what an absolutely disgusting performance by Jim Johnson, 2 blown saves by him... that’s wonderful. Poor offense fights back 3 times and still can’t win 

There's a reason why he was only 4th in line for saves, because he was awful as a closer in Atlanta last year. 

[Sherlock31]

Parker Johnson and Bedrock are supposed to be the heart and soul of the pen but they just really sucking....

[DMVol]

18 minutes ago, CubsFan said:

It's a problem.  You just can't win in the playoffs without a solid bullpen no matter how good the offense.  Too many offensive juggernaut teams in October.

We’re not going to get to October with this pen....just isn’t very good...you can work around things sometimes but not a bad pen...

[Taylor]

9 minutes ago, AngelsFaninGA said:

There's a reason why he was only 4th in line for saves, because he was awful as a closer in Atlanta last year. 

Don't tell that to @Angelsfan1984.

[mulwin444]

The BP is average.  There is nothing elite or noteworthy about anyone in there...just a collection of middle relievers.  It's nice the starting pitching is coming around and the offense/defense is good but the BP is a weakness and they will continue to lose games like this unless Eppler makes some moves.

[Billy_Ball]

If we had the 

2016 Bedrosian

2017 Parker

2012-13 Johnson

that would be a pretty lockdown bullpen.

yeah, IF....

[moccasin]

Yes, our bullpen isn't anything special, but I think we gotta give credit to the M's as well. They grind out PAs now, and their offense isn't the usual cakewalk we have gotten used to seeing for so long.

Cano isn't the hit or miss hacker anymore, and Dipoto's trade for Segura and Haniger looks completely genius so far.

 

Also, why were the Angels pitching to Healy anyway? You had a .188 hitter coming up, with the winning run on second, and first base open. People kill Scioscia for his shortcomings often, I'm surprised this one is going unnoticed.

To me , it seemed like the Mariners wanted this game more. 

[Torridd]

6 hours ago, CubsFan said:

Realistically Angels are a year away.  Still need to shore up starting pitching and bull pen.

A year away? What do you mean?

[nando714]

7 hours ago, Taylor said:

I mostly blame the starting rotation for failing to pitch deep into games, but good Lord, that was awful. 

That’s was pretty bad 

3 blown saves in 1 game. Is that a league record ?

[CubsFan]

32 minutes ago, Torridd said:

A year away? What do you mean?

A year away from having a team that can compete for the World Series.

[JoJo26]

7 hours ago, Taylor said:

I mostly blame the starting rotation for failing to pitch deep into games, but good Lord, that was awful. 

Not when The Mad Genius yanks the starter early....

[Pablo]

8 hours ago, TroutField said:

Wow what an absolutely disgusting performance by Jim Johnson, 2 blown saves by him... that’s wonderful. Poor offense fights back 3 times and still can’t win 

Johnson earned the save last night, just didn't get it. The pitch Gamel got the first hit on in the 10th was great; low and away. He just hit it. Happens. After the sacrifice, got a nice infield grounder to Marte who..... I dunno what that was.  Shoulda ended in the 10th, 7-6 halos.

[Torridd]

1 hour ago, CubsFan said:

A year away from having a team that can compete for the World Series.

What do you think we're missing? Besides a couple of tweaks, I think the team has a good chance now.

[Angelsfan1984]

8 hours ago, Taylor said:

Don't tell that to @Angelsfan1984.

Like I said. Sometimes you win when making the wrong move and sometimes you lose making the right one. I don't agree with bringing him out a 2nd time around. He didn't have hitters off balance. Last night wasn't his night. Give credit to the mariners.