Gameday: 7/31 Angels @ Rays

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[Turd Ferguson]

After trading Archer, TB doesn't have a starting pitcher on its roster.

[CanadianHalo]

Puke

[ten ocho recon scout]

No simmons?

[krAbs]

No Kinsler? Fire Scioscia!!

[Lou]

1 minute ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

No simmons?

no.

you're welcome 

[HaloNArizona]

The best thing to come out of the injuries and trades is the emergence of Fletcher.  

Next year, I see him as a Figgins type player...he can play 3B, SS and 2B.  

Hopefully, at some time, we let Ward handle 3B and we focus next year on PITCHING and a new catcher

[ten ocho recon scout]

Just now, Lou said:

no.

you're welcome 

No simmons, know piece (of shit)(marte)

[Anaheim Ohtanitrouts]

Anyone know why Arcia isn't playing? Expected to see him vs a RHP today.

[UndertheHalo]

6 minutes ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

No simmons?

Apparently it’s just a day off.  No worries.

[arch stanton]

2 minutes ago, Anaheim Ohtanitrouts said:

Anyone know why Arcia isn't playing? Expected to see him vs a RHP today.

Scioscia said they'll split the time but not as a straight platoon

[GrittyVeterans]

Yay, the dreadful platoon of Marte and Valbuena will continue. And now we get their awesome defense at 3rd base

[tomsred]

27 minutes ago, HaloNArizona said:

The best thing to come out of the injuries and trades is the emergence of Fletcher.  

Next year, I see him as a Figgins type player...he can play 3B, SS and 2B.  

Hopefully, at some time, we let Ward handle 3B and we focus next year on PITCHING and a new catcher

Actually Cowart can play 1B, 2B, SS, 3B and corner outfield.  He might be best used as a utility player being a switch hitter.  As soon as Ward can get 3B under control defensively, he should be brought up.  I think you are right about the focus for next year, catching and pitching is it.  The bench can be filled out by young guys already in the organization after moving Marte and Valbueno along.  That will free up more money for catching and pitching needs. Actually, I would like to see the bench be some combination of Fernandez, Cowart, Cozart, Hermosillo, and one of either Briceno or Arcia.  We also have Ohtani to work into the mix as a hitter.  For Ohtani it all depends on how his arm responds by the spring.  I still kind of like him as a late inning releiiver, DH and possibly 1B/RF backup.  The way the Angels have used Fletcher, Cozart, Fernandez and Cowart provides for a lot of flexibility.  And the topping on the cake is Adell possibly ready by September next year.

So who are the best catcher free agents (probably Grandahl, Realmuto, Maldonado, ?), and who are the best pitching targets including a lights out closer?

[Chris]

assuming Cozart is healthy next year, Cozart and Fletcher will give us lots of coverage at 3B/SS/2B - either 2 super utility guys or possibly 1 or 2 starters

good to see Fletcher at SS today

 

 

[Ochocinco!]

If we don’t sweep Tampa we are a sorry ass team

[Angel Oracle]

This has to be Cowart's last chance, after 8+ years in the org.    Either Valnobuena or Marte at 3B = rolls eyes.

[HaloNArizona]

24 minutes ago, tomsred said:

Actually Cowart can play 1B, 2B, SS, 3B and corner outfield.  He might be best used as a utility player being a switch hitter.  As soon as Ward can get 3B under control defensively, he should be brought up.  I think you are right about the focus for next year, catching and pitching is it.  The bench can be filled out by young guys already in the organization after moving Marte and Valbueno along.  That will free up more money for catching and pitching needs. Actually, I would like to see the bench be some combination of Fernandez, Cowart, Cozart, Hermosillo, and one of either Briceno or Arcia.  We also have Ohtani to work into the mix as a hitter.  For Ohtani it all depends on how his arm responds by the spring.  I still kind of like him as a late inning releiiver, DH and possibly 1B/RF backup.  The way the Angels have used Fletcher, Cozart, Fernandez and Cowart provides for a lot of flexibility.  And the topping on the cake is Adell possibly ready by September next year.

So who are the best catcher free agents (probably Grandahl, Realmuto, Maldonado, ?), and who are the best pitching targets including a lights out closer?

I was a big fan of Cowart over the years...I have soured on him and his lack of production.  He does add some huge flexibility.  I would probably like to see him over both LVB and Marte.  If we are keeping with the Ohtani experiment (yes I know we will be), than flexibility is going to be huge.  

 

 

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

1 hour ago, GrittyVeterans said:

Yay, the dreadful platoon of Marte and Valbuena will continue. And now we get their awesome defense at 3rd base

who gets removed from 40 man roster to make room for our new pitchers...

[eligrba4ever]

GO ANGELS!!!

Go Skaggy!!! Prevent a losing streak, Tyler!!!

Go Kole, Shohei, Mike Trout, Justin,

Albert, Fletcher, Kaleb, Briceno and Marte!!!

First day of a new beginning!! Bite the Rays!!!

MOVING ON!!!!

[failos]

Cowart better Facking deliver. Otherwise, convert him into a pitcher

 

 

[Turd Ferguson]

8 minutes ago, eligrba4ever said:

GO ANGELS!!!

Go Skaggy!!! Prevent a losing streak, Tyler!!!

Go Kole, Shohei, Mike Trout, Justin,

Albert, Fletcher, Kaleb, Briceno and Marte!!!

First day of a new beginning!! Bite the Rays!!!

TURN PAGESMOVING ON!!!!

FIFY

[daygloman]

Go Halos!

[Second Base]

1 hour ago, CanadianHalo said:

Puke

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

1 minute ago, failos said:

Cowart better Facking deliver. Otherwise, convert him into a pitcher

Next year he's out of options, so will they have to play or release him?

[Angel Oracle]

How soon before Arcia starts again?   I hope it's not a one week absence!