AngelsWin.com Today: Celebrating 15 years of unraveling Angels Baseball, one thread at a time

[AngelsWin.com]

By Geoff Stoddart, Director of Social Media

Before there was Facebook.  Before there was Twitter.  Before there was SnapChat or Instagram, there was AngelsWin.com.

In February of 2004, Charles Richter launched the website as a way for Angels fans around the country and around the world to stay connected to the team they loved and discuss topics that impacted them.

What started out as a simple message board & blog grew into a news and reporting outlet, also being rewarded with a Major League Baseball media credential by the Angels.  Correspondence from AngelsWin have participated in such team events and press conferences as the introduction for Albert Pujols, the contract extension for Mike Trout and the welcome Shohei Ohtani, to name just a few.  Over the years, the site has been recognized by Forbes, Fox Sports, ESPN, MLB Network, Japan Times, Washington Post, MLB Trade Rumors, local media outlets in the Orange County Register and LA Times and Angels Broadcast crews over the air for their reporting and insights.

The site has also hosted many fan events, including Spring and Summer Fanfests where they’ve had such guests as Arte Moreno, Tim Salmon, Don Baylor, Kole Calhoun, ex-GM Jerry Dipoto, Victor Rojas, Jose Mota, Terry Smith, Rex Hudler, Steve Physioc and Tim Mead.

As AngelsWin looks to the future, they will continue to provide the news, the stats, information and fan events.  But at its core, AngelsWin will always continue to be an online community forum that launched the site and as a result has forged many lifelong friendships & memories.

AngelsWin.com: The internet home for Angels fans – where fans can cheer, argue, laugh, complain and discuss the team they love.

So a toast to 15 great years and another toast to 15 more.  Go Angels!

 

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[Spirit]

Man ... we were all so young when this started.  LOL

 

 

[Chuck]

3 minutes ago, Geoff said:

Man ... we were all so young when this started.  LOL

 

 

No doubt. 

We should do the 15-year AW Challenge, @Geoff

[NJHalo]

Cheers! Well done.

Thanks for keeping this East Coast guy in the loop.

[Chuck]

Just now, NJHalo said:

Cheers! Well done.

Thanks for keeping this East Coast guy in the loop.

Thank you, Jersey! 

15-years. Crazy, where did the time go. 

[Slegnaac]

For some it has been a lifetime....

Heres to another 15

[ettin]

Congratulations to Chuck, Geoff, Dave, and the entire Angelswin.com team and community on such a long tenure! May you eclipse Scioscia's tenure and beyond! 

[Chuck]

12 minutes ago, Slegnaac said:

For some it has been a lifetime....

Heres to another 15

and your avatar @Slegnaac goes back to 2007 in what was our first spring fanfest in Tempe, AZ. 

[Chuck]

Thanks to @TroutBaseball on creating a new logo that we can use for our 15th anniversary season. (also to @totdprods on offering to help as well.)

Special thanks to our writers and brains behind this operation, and of course all of you who call AngelsWin.com your home for Angels Baseball online. 

There will be some cool prize giveaways and special features as the year goes on, so be on the lookout for those. 

15 years! Where did the time go? Crazy.

[Spirit]

12 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

Thanks to @TroutBaseball on creating a new logo that we can use for our 15th anniversary season. (also to @totdprods on offering to help as well.)

Special thanks to our writers and brains behind this operation, and of course all of you who call AngelsWin.com your home for Angels Baseball online. 

There will be some cool prize giveaways and special features as the year goes on, so be on the lookout for those. 

15 years! Where did the time go? Crazy.

 

 

 

[Chuck]

17 minutes ago, Geoff said:

 

 

 

Ha! If it wasn't for you I would have completely missed that this was year #15. Thanks for letting me know and doing the writeup, @Geoff

[tdawg87]

I was a virgin when AW started. I still am but that's besides the point.

[Spirit]

5 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

Ha! If it wasn't for you I would have completely missed that this was year #15. Thanks for letting me know and doing the writeup, @Geoff

 

If it wasn't for the 10 year anniversary mug, I wouldn't have remembered!

 

 

[Chuck]

Check out our first Blog article, more fun with the AngelsWin community rather than team oriented. 

https://thesportsdaily.com/2007/01/24/the-2007-angelswin-sick-lineup/

The 2007 AngelsWin "Sick" Lineup

Well, this is the first post on the Angelswin.com Blog so I thought I’d start off by announcing the Angelswin.com roster & starting lineup’s for the 2007 season. As you all know, Angelswin.com went live following the 2002 championship season and has taken off since.

It was my hope that this site would be created by a fan for the fans. To this day, it has been just that, an expression of my passion for the Angels that has far succeeded any goals or hopes I had for this site. We’ve been on ESPN, Fox Sports, LA Times, Washington Post and interviewed live twice, representing you the fans on KNX 1070 AM in So. California during the controversial name change news & trial.

We’ve also gained respect not only from the media as “The Voice of the Halo Fans” but from the Angels FO. Eddie Bane, Tony Reagins, Tim Mead & even owner Arte Moreno have aknowledged Angelswin.com with high regard. We’re so very grateful for their acknowledgement and contributions to our Angelswin online community.

Still, even with all that, it is you the fans and Angelswin team that makes this thing work. It brings me pleasure to announce this year’s 2007 lineup and roster. Look for these guys to tickle your itching ears throughout the season & offseason bloggin’ here and posting on our message board over there:

http://www.angelswin-forum.com/forums/

So with no further ado….

2007 lineup:
CF – Paul (yk9000): He’s the perfect table setter, gets things going.
2B – Justin (RallyMo): Contact hitter, quick, team player and a professional
1B- Geoff (LightTheHalo): Power hitter, swings from the “Left” side among other things
SS – Lou (iebruin): Move over A-Rod, this guy can do it all, need a lawyer?
DH – Brian (Angel25Fan): Proven veteran, power to all fields, drives them in, out and crazy
RF – Barry (Barringer): Pure hitter, big upside and is a strong defender in right
C – Jeremy (jwbrown77): No, this isn’t the C on the A’s, JW swings a mean stick from the left side of the plate
3B – Adam (Adam Dodge): Who says we need someone at the hot corner? Clubhouse clown
LF – Eric (JabronieRamone): Scouts compare him to a David Eckstein, gets on base and is quick

Reserves: Jeff22view, Halo-, xboom28x, Angelsfansjm, Chonito, Bloodbrother, AngelStew43, mulwin444, & Catwhoshatinthehat

Rotation:
SP – Tony (BigDel): Ace of the rotation, flame thrower, big bodied innings & food eater
SP – Craig (HaloNArizona):
SP – Victor (Victor):
SP – Paul (DowningRules):
SP – Tank (Halo Tank):

RP – Thomas (ChiliDavisEyez):
RP – Tim (Disarcina):
RP – Gordon (GogoTheHalofan):
RP – James (Halo82):

Setup Man
RP – Kurt (crampknees): Coming off knee surgery but still has a nasty knee buckling curve

Closer
RP – Sean (Red321): One of the best closers in the game. 3-2-1 you’re out!

Coaching Staff: Kevin (Coachbulldog), Paul (Pablo), Phil (wopphil), Brent (ucsbhubs), & Penny (Salome13).

Statistician: Charles (CharlesonMac)

Manager – Bruce (AngelInRed): Technically he’s the best in the game!

Owner & GM – Chuck Richter (chuckyy): F’n StoneChuck

* Others of note*

Team heckler: Mark (calscuf)

Booster club: Patti (Pattimelt)

Top Prospects: Bonglor, YouthofToday, Phenom07, Halos Rock, Chrispie, Saangels, elbooboo, HaloGator, SuperDave, Angelsjunky, MountCyanide, Reilec, calicoolguy, ShaneTyler, WS02game6, FanSince64, Punxsy, Milwaukee Halo, Revrobby & Floglag

There isn’t enough time or blog space to acknowledge everyone whether you’re the occasional posters on our message board or just daily subscribers and readers that support and contribute in other ways to Angelswin.com. You do not go unnoticed!

[NJHalo]

1 hour ago, Chuckster70 said:

Thank you, Jersey! 

15-years. Crazy, where did the time go. 

15 years, wow!

If AW.com was a female, she would be old enough for Corey.

[Chuck]

Our second (Real Blog article) ever on AngelsWin.com by @Adam Dodge. 

https://thesportsdaily.com/2007/01/24/thanks-for-the-memories-darin-erstad/

Thanks for the memories Darin Erstad

By Adam Dodge, AngelsWin.com

On January 23, 2007, the eleven year relationship between the Los Angeles Angels and Darin Erstad came to an end.

From the diving catches, his reckless abandon on the base-paths and his penchant for getting the hit when the team needed it. Erstad will be remembered as one of the finest hard-nosed players the team has ever had.

His leadership on and off the field is always what impressed me with Erstad moreso than his on the field performances. Erstad with the help of other veterans took to heart Mike Scioscia’s “one game at a time” style of play. It would have been very easy for Angel veterans to ignore that mantra and continue to play for their stats. But it was Erstad who bought into it, and led. The result was a World Series Championship.

A story went around the media after the Game 5 route that the SF Giants put on the Angels. Facing elimination and a glum group of Angels on the team bus back to the airport Erstad stood up in the front of the bus and asked his teammates.

“If you were told in spring training that you’d be two wins away from winning a World Series in October wouldn’t you be excited?”

The mood on the bus lightened up. The Angels let go of Game 5 and the rest was history.

And who was the man at the plate that slammed a solo shot into the right-field stands to bring the team one run closer? It was Erstad.

Thanks for the memories Darin. You will always be in the memories and hearts of Angels fans
around the country.

“Fly ball center field, Erstad says he’s got it, Erstaaaaaad…MAKES THE CATCH! THE ANAHEIM ANGELS ARE THE CHAMPIONS OF BASEBALL! JUST ANOTHER HALO VICTORY!” – Angels radio broadcaster Rory Markas.

 

[Broad Street]

Damn and to think I've only been here for 5... What was I doing all those other years?! Silly me. This is where I belong, this is home. Thank you for giving me a home.

[Angel Oracle]

I just missed getting here in time for that 2007 blog lineup (arrived May 2007).

Happy 15 years, AW.com!

[TroutBaseball]

1 hour ago, Chuckster70 said:

Thanks to @TroutBaseball on creating a new logo that we can use for our 15th anniversary season. (also to @totdprods on offering to help as well.)

Special thanks to our writers and brains behind this operation, and of course all of you who call AngelsWin.com your home for Angels Baseball online. 

There will be some cool prize giveaways and special features as the year goes on, so be on the lookout for those. 

15 years! Where did the time go? Crazy.

Glad to contribute. Congrats!

[Docwaukee]

25 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

Check out our first Blog article, more fun with the AngelsWin community rather than team oriented. 

https://thesportsdaily.com/2007/01/24/the-2007-angelswin-sick-lineup/

The 2007 AngelsWin "Sick" Lineup

Well, this is the first post on the Angelswin.com Blog so I thought I’d start off by announcing the Angelswin.com roster & starting lineup’s for the 2007 season. As you all know, Angelswin.com went live following the 2002 championship season and has taken off since.

It was my hope that this site would be created by a fan for the fans. To this day, it has been just that, an expression of my passion for the Angels that has far succeeded any goals or hopes I had for this site. We’ve been on ESPN, Fox Sports, LA Times, Washington Post and interviewed live twice, representing you the fans on KNX 1070 AM in So. California during the controversial name change news & trial.

We’ve also gained respect not only from the media as “The Voice of the Halo Fans” but from the Angels FO. Eddie Bane, Tony Reagins, Tim Mead & even owner Arte Moreno have aknowledged Angelswin.com with high regard. We’re so very grateful for their acknowledgement and contributions to our Angelswin online community.

Still, even with all that, it is you the fans and Angelswin team that makes this thing work. It brings me pleasure to announce this year’s 2007 lineup and roster. Look for these guys to tickle your itching ears throughout the season & offseason bloggin’ here and posting on our message board over there:

http://www.angelswin-forum.com/forums/

So with no further ado….

2007 lineup:
CF – Paul (yk9000): He’s the perfect table setter, gets things going.
2B – Justin (RallyMo): Contact hitter, quick, team player and a professional
1B- Geoff (LightTheHalo): Power hitter, swings from the “Left” side among other things
SS – Lou (iebruin): Move over A-Rod, this guy can do it all, need a lawyer?
DH – Brian (Angel25Fan): Proven veteran, power to all fields, drives them in, out and crazy
RF – Barry (Barringer): Pure hitter, big upside and is a strong defender in right
C – Jeremy (jwbrown77): No, this isn’t the C on the A’s, JW swings a mean stick from the left side of the plate
3B – Adam (Adam Dodge): Who says we need someone at the hot corner? Clubhouse clown
LF – Eric (JabronieRamone): Scouts compare him to a David Eckstein, gets on base and is quick

Reserves: Jeff22view, Halo-, xboom28x, Angelsfansjm, Chonito, Bloodbrother, AngelStew43, mulwin444, & Catwhoshatinthehat

Rotation:
SP – Tony (BigDel): Ace of the rotation, flame thrower, big bodied innings & food eater
SP – Craig (HaloNArizona):
SP – Victor (Victor):
SP – Paul (DowningRules):
SP – Tank (Halo Tank):

RP – Thomas (ChiliDavisEyez):
RP – Tim (Disarcina):
RP – Gordon (GogoTheHalofan):
RP – James (Halo82):

Setup Man
RP – Kurt (crampknees): Coming off knee surgery but still has a nasty knee buckling curve

Closer
RP – Sean (Red321): One of the best closers in the game. 3-2-1 you’re out!

Coaching Staff: Kevin (Coachbulldog), Paul (Pablo), Phil (wopphil), Brent (ucsbhubs), & Penny (Salome13).

Statistician: Charles (CharlesonMac)

Manager – Bruce (AngelInRed): Technically he’s the best in the game!

Owner & GM – Chuck Richter (chuckyy): F’n StoneChuck

* Others of note*

Team heckler: Mark (calscuf)

Booster club: Patti (Pattimelt)

Top Prospects: Bonglor, YouthofToday, Phenom07, Halos Rock, Chrispie, Saangels, elbooboo, HaloGator, SuperDave, Angelsjunky, MountCyanide, Reilec, calicoolguy, ShaneTyler, WS02game6, FanSince64, Punxsy, Milwaukee Halo, Revrobby & Floglag

There isn’t enough time or blog space to acknowledge everyone whether you’re the occasional posters on our message board or just daily subscribers and readers that support and contribute in other ways to Angelswin.com. You do not go unnoticed!

see what happens when you let the farm system develop? 

[Chuck]

18 minutes ago, Angel Oracle said:

I just missed getting here in time for that 2007 blog lineup (arrived May 2007).

Happy 15 years, AW.com!

You @BaseballMom, @Geoff, @Blarg and a bunch others came over in the 2nd wave after the ESPN migration. 

[Jay]

[Chuck]

3 minutes ago, calscuf said:

WTF I was team heckler?

I actually have no idea. lol

I need to look deep into our old scouting reports and circle back. 

[Chuck]

5 minutes ago, Dochalo said:

see what happens when you let the farm system develop? 

too funny! 

[Spirit]

5 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

You @BaseballMom, @Geoff, @Blarg and a bunch others came over in the 2nd wave after the ESPN migration. 

 

Yeah, I was part of the OMB group.  Not sure how long after launch we came over.  I feel like you came to the OMB pretty soon after launch to promote it.