Gameday Thread: Angels vs. Twins (5/10/2018)

[fan_since79]

10 minutes ago, Semaj said:

That is on Scioscia.  Garrett pitched a good game but it was obvious during the inning he was done.  I was talking to the TV telling Scioscia to pull him before he coughed up most of the lead.  Instead he calmly walks out after the 3 run HR that shouldn't have happened.  Why Scioscia, Why?

This is typical Scioscia from the old days.

I'll never forget a game I attended where he left Lackey in to give up six runs before he even got somebody up in the pen. 

[Jason]

2 minutes ago, Dochalo said:

that's dumb. he's still better than most starter.  just because he hasn't lived up to expectations doesn't mean he's a bad pitcher.  

So you don't think he's been a disappointment?

[Stradling]

Just now, OregonLAA said:

An infield single. A single because of a shift. And a home run from a guy who hit 42 last year and Richards is a bum? Cool

Well our fans think that those first two meant he was laboring.  

[Angel Oracle]

Just now, OregonLAA said:

An infield single. A single because of a shift. And a home run from a guy who hit 42 last year and Richards is a bum? Cool

Dozier’s OPS is waaay down, yet 3 for 3????

[Stradling]

Just now, fan_since79 said:

This is typical Scioscia from the old days.

I'll never forget a game I attended where he left Lackey in to give up six runs before he even got somebody up in the pen. 

Except this is nothing like that.  And if it was typical Sosh, you would have bitched when he pulled Richards after the first hit of the inning.  

[JarsOfClay]

1 minute ago, fan_since79 said:

This is typical Scioscia from the old days.

I'll never forget a game I attended where he left Lackey in to give up six runs before he even got somebody up in the pen. 

Wasn't that like Lackey's last start as an angel?  And Lackey was pissed because it raised his era before free agency?

[Dick B Back]

1 minute ago, krAbs said:

I mean, I'm pretty fine with Richards not being an ace, because aces don't exist. Every time someone talks about an ace, I just mentally replace it with "bigfoot".

Aces exist. Anyone wanna play the came and name some. I’ll start: Sale.

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

3 minutes ago, UndertheHalo said:

Moron.

We prefer intellectually challenged.

[failos]

1 minute ago, Angel Oracle said:

Vaginaitis!!!!

I think he should start taking some kind of anti-anxiety medicine. Dude looks panicked at times

[eligrba4ever]

4 minutes ago, eligrba4ever said:

Richards' fifth inning ERA of over 8.00 just went up again.

Oops. The fifth inning ERA stayed at about 8. The sixth inning ERA did a jump, however.

Six is pretty rare for Angels pitchers. Where's a Nolan when you really need one?

[UndertheHalo]

1 minute ago, Jason said:

So you don't think he's been a disappointment?

He has, but to be fair.  Angel fans have had pretty huge expectations for him.  It’s still plenty early for him to have a great year. 

[Kook]

2 minutes ago, SuperTroopers said:

Where are your seats tonight?

Think I’d be commenting here if I’m there?  

[Jason]

5 minutes ago, JarsOfClay said:

Maybe move Richards to a middle relief role since he's probably the best 4 inning pitcher in the game.

Earlier in the season I made the comment of turning him into a closer. You never know, he may find succes in that role

[bloodbrother]

The GIDP is set up for Kole

[IheartLA]

Kinsler 3-3!

[nando714]

Another bullpen game 

in a month with only 2 days off it has to be taking a toll 

[OregonLAA]

2 minutes ago, Angel Oracle said:

Dozier’s OPS is waaay down, yet 3 for 3????

He’s normally a slow starter and the Minnesota offense has been fire lately. Angels having bad luck running into teams on a roll

[Angelsfirst]

I like this lineup a lot. 

[Blarg]

Richards is possibly the greatest waste of potential in the Angels system. I don't think he is ever going to unstuck himself.

[UndertheHalo]

Just now, bloodbrother said:

The GIDP is set up for Kole

100% a double play here.

[Stradling]

1 minute ago, Kook said:

Think I’d be commenting here if I’m there?  

Cool.  

[JarsOfClay]

Just now, Jason said:

Earlier in the season I made the comment of turning him into a closer. You never no, he may find succes in that role

I thought about this too, and I think it's an excellent idea. But I dont think we have anyone to replace him.

[fan_since79]

1 minute ago, SuperTroopers said:

Except this is nothing like that.  And if it was typical Sosh, you would have bitched when he pulled Richards after the first hit of the inning.  

I don't bitch when he pulls Richards, knowing there's an ever-present chance of his arm falling off.

With Richards I'll always make an exception.

[IheartLA]

If Calhoun grounds into a DP this board might go into a meltdown...

[bloodbrother]

Thank you wild pitch! No GIDP chance for Kole. Phew