Retiring a number...

[T.G.]

The Twins aren't wasting any time retiring the number of Joe Mauer:

Which makes me wonder... when, if ever will the Angels retire Tim Salmon's #15.  No Angels player has worn the number since he retired - why not make it official.  I'd like to see this happen sooner rather than later.

Yes, I know his career numbers aren't HOF worthy by any means, but he is still deserving, IMO.

 

[NJHalo]

Twins should have retired it for Wilfong

[Dtwncbad]

I would argue the Twins ARE wasting time retiring Mauer's number.  It's a yawn.

I might suggest that teams retire retiring numbers.

[Stradling]

Some of the best numbers a catcher has ever put up.  Coupled that with being a local kid, this is a no brainer.  He is a borderline hall of famer.

[Second Base]

I expect at some point, 27, 17, 14, 5 and 2 will all be retired. 

I think most don't realize that despite the non-winning seasons, depending on extensions, the current Angels team has more high-end talent on it than any of the past.  They aren't a better team, but they do have some better players. 

Trout/Guerrero (27), Ohtani/Erstad (17), Scioscia (14), Pujols (5), Simmons (2).  Shoot, they might even consider 36.

[T.G.]

26 minutes ago, Second Base said:

I expect at some point, 27, 17, 14, 5 and 2 will all be retired. 

Trout/Guerrero (27), Ohtani/Erstad (17), Scioscia (14), Pujols (5), Simmons (2).  Shoot, they might even consider 36.

Scioscia  - Yes.  Pujols - Doubtful.  Trout - definitely and Vlady too.  Simmons - We'll see.  Erstad - Doubt it (Angels HOF - possibly). Ohtani - We'll see.

You have to include #16 for Garrett Anderson, IMO.  I love Weaver - but I can't see them retiring his number.  Angels HOF - definitely.

[Tank]

i find it ridiculous that 15 and 16 have yet to be retired by the halos. what are they waiting for?!?

[Angel Oracle]

10 minutes ago, Tank said:

i find it ridiculous that 15 and 16 have yet to be retired by the halos. what are they waiting for?!?

Yep, two longest term stars this team has ever had, to this point.   Salmon from 1993-2006, and GA from 1995-2008

Downing is closest to them (1978-1990), although he wore both 5 and 9 as a Halos player.

[Pablo]

7 hours ago, True Grich said:

The Twins aren't wasting any time retiring the number of Joe Mauer:

Which makes me wonder... when, if ever will the Angels retire Tim Salmon's #15.  No Angels player has worn the number since he retired - why not make it official.  I'd like to see this happen sooner rather than later.

Yes, I know his career numbers aren't HOF worthy by any means, but he is still deserving, IMO.

 

I'd take those numbers over Harold freakin' Baines.

[eligrba]

On 12/18/2018 at 9:40 AM, Second Base said:

I expect at some point, 27, 17, 14, 5 and 2 will all be retired. 

I think most don't realize that despite the non-winning seasons, depending on extensions, the current Angels team has more high-end talent on it than any of the past.  They aren't a better team, but they do have some better players. 

Trout/Guerrero (27), Ohtani/Erstad (17), Scioscia (14), Pujols (5), Simmons (2).  Shoot, they might even consider 36.

I agree that Mathis' number should be enshrined in Angels history.

[yk9001]

LOL - why in the F would Pujols have his number retired?

O playoff wins with him on the team.

10 years as an Angel, he led the team in zero batting categories.         *checks baseball reference*

Take that back.  He led the league twice in one category.  In GDP

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/pujolal01.shtml

[eligrba4ever]

On 12/18/2018 at 9:40 AM, Second Base said:

I expect at some point, 27, 17, 14, 5 and 2 will all be retired. 

I think most don't realize that despite the non-winning seasons, depending on extensions, the current Angels team has more high-end talent on it than any of the past.  They aren't a better team, but they do have some better players. 

Trout/Guerrero (27), Ohtani/Erstad (17), Scioscia (14), Pujols (5), Simmons (2).  Shoot, they might even consider 36.

27 was retired in 2018. Downing arguably did more in Number 5 than Pujols has as an Angel.

[Lou]

50 minutes ago, eligrba4ever said:

27 was retired in 2018. Downing arguably did more in Number 5 than Pujols has as an Angel.

How soon they forget . . . 

 

and I don't want to hear any Mathis bullsh*t 

[Taylor]

I'm excited for Alex Ochoa'a #18 to be retired. What are they waiting for??

[Lou]

13 minutes ago, Taylor said:

I'm excited for Alex Ochoa'a #18 to be retired. What are they waiting for??

isn't it obvious?

they're waiting for Urbano Lugo to decline the offer