Gameday Thread: 5/15/2018 Astros vs Angels (Trout at leadoff, Ohtani 2nd)

[101halo]

2 minutes ago, SuperTroopers said:

I like our chances, because what we really need Is a bullpen, two arms would be great.  Those guys are pretty easily acquired at the deadline without giving up the farm.  I think we can also acquire a better option at RF if it is still needed.  I know we lost, but we have played this team tough in basically every game.  We aren’t as far away as people think even though it is tough to see that after a brutal loss.  

Feel the same. I'm hoping it can happen before the deadline, though. 

[Stradling]

Just now, Angel Oracle said:

If Eppler waits until July though, will the team still be in contention?

This disgusting pen cannot be counted on to get through even the rest of this month, much less June and part of July.

Well we are on pace to win 96 games.  Will that get us to the playoffs?

[bloodbrother]

1 minute ago, SuperTroopers said:

I like our chances, because what we really need Is a bullpen, two arms would be great.  Those guys are pretty easily acquired at the deadline without giving up the farm.  I think we can also acquire a better option at RF if it is still needed.  I know we lost, but we have played this team tough in basically every game.  We aren’t as far away as people think even though it is tough to see that after a brutal loss.  

I think we do see them get a legit closer like Herrera or Iglesias or maybe Brad Hand(who knows who else will be on the market by July), but after that I don't see them depleting the farm too much for other options. They can probably get another middle reliever type guy for cheap and for RF they can really just add any replacement bat and it's a huge upgrade over Kole right now

[Stradling]

Just now, artesmustache said:

You're going to go crazy getting so jacked over a loss, who cares if houston wins 110 games and angels Win 88 but get the wild card? We just need to get in. Long season bro. Now if you get the Halos tonight, rage on.

So we are on pace to win 96 games and the Astros are on pace to win 99 games, but they will win 11 more than that and we will lose 8 more than that.  Ok, sounds reasonable.  

[bloodbrother]

Win tomorrow to take the series so tonight's dumb game is forgotten IMO

[Stradling]

Just now, artesmustache said:

On pace means nothing. Houston is a much better team than angels and will separate by years end. 

I'm on pace to jerk off 5 times today...but that's not realistic

 

 

Before you say that isn’t possible, let me count your posts, you might be there already.  

[stormngt]

5 minutes ago, artesmustache said:

You're going to go crazy getting so jacked over a loss, who cares if houston wins 110 games and angels Win 88 but get the wild card? We just need to get in. Long season bro. Now if you bet the Halos tonight, rage on.

Losers assume they are going to lose.

I am getting jacked up at all the comments suggesting we are playing for 2nd place.

I don't care if we only win 88 if he make the WC.  However I do care if we are conceding the season to the Astros.  Houston either has to win or Angel's has to lose 119 games to take the division from us.  And they only have 118 games left.  So F everyone who says we are playing for 2nd place 

[Chuck]

Hey @Roy Hobbs, stop downvoting posts. 

[Glen]

17 minutes ago, Angel Oracle said:

If Eppler waits until July though, will the team still be in contention?

This disgusting pen cannot be counted on to get through even the rest of this month, much less June and part of July.

That's what I'm worried about. The bullpen is scary right now.

[stormngt]

4 minutes ago, artesmustache said:

I like that mentality. Can you play right field or pitch?

Honestly, it will probably take 98+ wins to win the West. halos pitching is nowhere near that. They just need consistency. 

They are on pace to win 97 games now.

Now I do agree we will need to address some needs (bullpen, RF, and 2B) by the midway point to have a realistic chance.  Right now we are over achieving, but things will catch up if we dont get improvement out of those areas.

[Roy Hobbs]

I can't show how I feel about post,even if I think it's stupid.There are a couple of new guys who just say stupid stuff and I got tired of not saying anything.

[Lou]

27 minutes ago, bloodbrother said:

Well I mean....the guy came in having allowed just 30 hits in 56.2 IP. Tonight's game though is a good reminder of why this team likely won't last long in October(assuming they get there). This is a playoff type match-up where you're facing good pitching so runs will be at a premium. This is where your pen has to show its worth and once again the Angels pen crapped its pants

What did 3 of the the previous 4 games against the Astros show you?

[stormngt]

16 minutes ago, artesmustache said:

On pace means nothing. Houston is a much better team than angels and will separate by years end. 

I'm on pace to jerk off 5 times today...but that's not realistic

 

 

This is what I mean about you actually not being a fan or a loser.  

[stormngt]

Just now, artesmustache said:

And they will address them in July and august...but at what cost are you willing to do it? I myself say wait until August to raid the waiver wire. If they fall out of contention before then, were they really good enough anyways?

I am really confused.  Weren't you the same guy say just saying Astros are a"much better team and separate from us"?

[Roy Hobbs]

I liked your post,do you feel better now?

[Chuck]

1 minute ago, Roy Hobbs said:

I liked your post,do you feel better now?

I feel better that you made your first post finally. 

Welcome, Roy!

[Roy Hobbs]

Thanks. I have been lurking since R Munkee and Victorious Ghost times.I feel that I know everyone here and got irritated by some of the posts.

[Roy Hobbs]

I was not talking to you.Your posts are all brilliant

[HeavenlyHalos]

I miss both of those people. VG was on the old yahoo forum I used to post on... That was probably around 2004 or so.

[Roy Hobbs]

That sounds about right, long time ago

[Roy Hobbs]

1 minute ago, artesmustache said:

I agree. I love when you hit that light tower btw.

It still gives me chills,it's just to bad that bitch shot me

[Angel Oracle]

3 minutes ago, artesmustache said:

Yeah that sucks, the bat boy was getting a little weird so it's probably best you stopped playing anyways.

Stephen Smith was in that movie?

[Puget Sound Angel]

Stop me if you have heard this one before.

The Blowpen goes in late in the game...

[CubsFan]

SUcks they we lost this game.  It should be 2-0 vs Stros.  Was reading through thread in the morning and looked like a sure win .

[Lou]

11 minutes ago, CubsFan said:

SUcks they we lost this game.  It should be 2-0 vs Stros.  Was reading through thread in the morning and looked like a sure win .

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