Gameday Thread: Angels vs. Mariners (6/11/2018)

[eligrba4ever]

7 minutes ago, Ray McKigney said:

I hope Trout has a better series than he did in Minnesota.

So does Trout.

[Tank]

i think valbuena must be spanish for either "hillenbrand" or "finley".

[Second Base]

At this point there are so many internal moves that I'd make, that starting Valbuena and Marte over JMF isn't even on the radar.

Moving Herm down for Blash is just one move. I think I'd dump Valbuena for JMF, dump Marte for Ward, dump Drake for Jewell, dump Fontana for Lamb...

[Angel Oracle]

WAKE UP MARTE!!!!!   1 for past 28 (outside of the one 4 hit game) after May 5

[failos]

[eligrba4ever]

Fodder for the haters: MLB named Blake Parker Reliever of the Week. 

[fan_since79]

1 hour ago, krAbs said:

Not to be that guy, but I'm gonna be that guy.

How drunk do you have to be to pencil in Valbuena instead of JMF when you fill out that lineup card? Guy is 3/28 this month.

He's a veteran player with a fabulous bat flip, which Scioscia obviously enjoys. There's really no other reason for him to be on a major league baseball field. 

[failos]

F*ck this motherfucker is going to be our last out huh

 

Edited June 11, 2018 by failos

[Angelsfan1984]

2 minutes ago, eligrba4ever said:

Fodder for the haters: MLB named Blake Parker Reliever of the Weak 

Fixed it

[Angel Oracle]

2 minutes ago, failos said:

Funny, that doesn't look like the live showing of "Hamilton".

[Angel Oracle]

2 minutes ago, eligrba4ever said:

Fodder for the haters: MLB named Blake Parker Reliever of the Week. 

He is currently by far the best closing option.     Back-to-back saves in Minnesota and a sub 1.00 ERA in his past 18.2 innings.

Just don't overuse him.   At least get Soria in here as a co-closer, he won't command much in exchange. 

[failos]

wow. I just realized that I'm watching a replay . wtf is wrong with me

[failos]

Cozfart you son of a gun

Edited June 11, 2018 by failos

[failos]

7 minutes ago, Angel Oracle said:

Funny, that doesn't look like the live showing of "Hamilton".

It's our collective feelings towards Dim Dongson (formerly known as Jim Johnson).

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

From the Mariner's board:

"It might be time to give Trout the Bonds treatment, walk him even with the bases loaded."

[Griffey's Corner]

 

2 hours ago, BackUpTheTruck said:

So excited the Angels called up Blash and sent down Hermosillo.  That is the right thing to do.  I hope Blash gets the long look that he has earned.

As for Valbuena, he is actually hitting LHP better than RHP this year.  I expect Fernandez to start over Marte tomorrow vs. Leake.  

Marte is 3 for 5 with 2 HR's in his career vs. Leake. So who knows?

[Taylor]

48 minutes ago, failos said:

The funny thing is, this could be from real life or from Curb Your Enthusiasm.

[tomsred]

58 minutes ago, fan_since79 said:

He's a veteran player with a fabulous bat flip, which Scioscia obviously enjoys. There's really no other reason for him to be on a major league baseball field. 

Actually there are quite a few worse players on major league fields this year.  

[Stradling]

2 hours ago, GrittyVeterans said:

This is the same thing as the Chris Young situation. Makes no sense to anyone why he’s still here and getting games but it’s better for your blood pressure if you just laugh it off and accept it

No it’s worse than the Young situation.  There are better options than Valbuena.  As for Young there are only other bad options. 

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

2 minutes ago, The Boogie Man said:

No it’s worse than the Young situation.  There are better options than Valbuena.  As for Young there are only other bad options. 

Anyone with a good glove, and strong throwing arm is a better option than Young

[Stradling]

Just now, Ace-Of-Diamonds said:

Anyone with a good glove, and strong throwing arm is a better option than Young

They’re all the same

[Angel Oracle]

27 minutes ago, BackUpTheTruck said:

In a 1 run ballgame? Bold strategy Cotton

"Let's see if it pays off for them."

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

Just now, The Boogie Man said:

They’re all the same

what you talking about?

[tdawg87]

We're already on page 3 and the game starts in an hour. 

The lineup must be hilarious.

[Griffey's Corner]

Just now, tdawg87 said:

We're already on page 3 and the game starts in an hour. 

The lineup must be hilarious.

Great post. Too funny.