Tyler Skaggs, R.I.P.

[the dude abides]

Looks like the hall monitor is out and about.

 

[Blarg]

5 minutes ago, floplag said:

For some of us its our only defense mechanism, dont read anything into it.

Or maybe just don't do it and you don't have to make excuses. 

A player died, he was our player. Enough said. 

[Docwaukee]

this can't be real.  

I keep thinking that maybe if I delete this thread it will all go away.  

[Catwhoshatinthehat]

I'll take humor over speculation about something that ultimately doesn't matter as UTH pointed out.  People grieve in their own way there's no wrong answer.  Don't like it don't read or abstain from responding.

RIP still can't imagine what his family is going through.

[floplag]

5 minutes ago, Blarg said:

Or maybe just don't do it and you don't have to make excuses. 

A player died, he was our player. Enough said. 

This is not the time to argue, so ill let you have the moment, but you are wrong with all possible respect.   It is not your place to tell another how to grieve.   Ill step away till this subsides.

[Angel Oracle]

22 minutes ago, Blarg said:

Guys, it's too soon for stupid jokes. 

I would totally agree, if they are related to Tyler.     Otherwise, humor about other things might help some in going through this. 

That said, there aren't any concrete ways to cope with this.   We all cope in different ways.   I, like all of us on here, will need some time to work through this. 

[Docwaukee]

if it's in poor taste, I'm getting rid of it.  If people start arguing over it in this thread, I'm getting rid of it.  

I would suggest not making jokes.  If that's your process then so be it.  

This thread is for people to offer their respects.  If there is some humor or levity involved that is fine to a point.  

[Jim]

Taken in his prime. My heart goes out to his Wife, Parents, Kids, and all his loved ones in this very difficult time. RIP.

[UndertheHalo]

Been thinking about this a lot today.  Man, I’m gonna miss that looping curve ball.  I really did enjoy watching him pitch.  When he was right and dialing it up in the mid 90’s. Just cool as hell.  It’s weird how attached you can get to these guys.  I guess with all the ups and downs they sort of just become a part of your life in a way.  It’s really easy to find yourself invested in their success.  To care.  He seemed like a great dude.  I have no doubt that he was.  I guess I’m just really glad he was with the Angels for as long as he was.  I’m sorry that this is the way it had to wrap up.  I hope his family can find peace in time.  

I’ll try to just hang onto that curve ball.  

Edited July 2, 2019 by UndertheHalo

[ten ocho recon scout]

Heard on 830 that the players had to give statements to PD. Might just be because its a high profile story. But interesting.

[Capital_Dave]

There aren't many ballplayers that have the talent and intangibles to make a GM trade for him not once, but TWICE.  And yet Jerry Dipoto did.  And whatever else you might think about Dipoto, we at least have him to thank for bringing Skaggs to Anaheim.

Tyler Skaggs wasn't an ace by traditional measures, but he was our ace... a leader who always wanted the ball, who hated it when his manager took the ball away.  A hometown boy.  I always had more confidence in the team when I saw #45 on the mound.  RIP to an Angel hero.

 

[Docwaukee]

1 minute ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

Heard on 830 that the players had to give statements to PD. Might just be because its a high profile story. But interesting.

anyone involved in finding him probably.  

[John Taylor]

Just want to put this here as a snapshot in time. As of today 7/01/2019 Tyler Skaggs is the team leader in Wins and Strikeouts.

 

RIP Ace

[Chris]

Today reminds me of April 2009 and Nick Adenhart.  Feels like that all over again.

 

 

 

[Kevin]

6 minutes ago, UndertheHalo said:

Been thinking about this a lot today.  Man, I’m gonna miss that looping curve ball.  I really did enjoy watching him pitch.  When he was right and dialing it up in the mid 90’s. Just cool as hell.  It’s weird how attached you can get to these guys.  I guess with all the ups and downs they sort of just become a part of your life in a way.  It’s really easy to find yourself invested in their success.  To care.  He seemed like a great dude.  I have no doubt that he was.  I guess I’m just really glad he was with the Angels for as long as he was.  I’m sorry that this is the way it had to wrap up.  I hope his family can find peace in time.  

I’ll try to just hang onto that curve ball.  

 

[m0nkey]

11 minutes ago, UndertheHalo said:

Been thinking about this a lot today.  Man, I’m gonna miss that looping curve ball.  I really did enjoy watching him pitch.  When he was right and dialing it up in the mid 90’s. Just cool as hell.  It’s weird how attached you can get to these guys.  I guess with all the ups and downs they sort of just become a part of your life in a way.  It’s really easy to find yourself invested in their success.  To care.  He seemed like a great dude.  I have no doubt that he was.  I guess I’m just really glad he was with the Angels for as long as he was.  I’m sorry that this is the way it had to wrap up.  I hope his family can find peace in time.  

I’ll try to just hang onto that curve ball.  

 

[nando714]

Don’t play calling all angels by train right now

its a tear jerker 

[Don]

15 minutes ago, UndertheHalo said:

Been thinking about this a lot today.  Man, I’m gonna miss that looping curve ball.  I really did enjoy watching him pitch.  When he was right and dialing it up in the mid 90’s. Just cool as hell.  It’s weird how attached you can get to these guys.  I guess with all the ups and downs they sort of just become a part of your life in a way.  It’s really easy to find yourself invested in their success.  To care.  He seemed like a great dude.  I have no doubt that he was.  I guess I’m just really glad he was with the Angels for as long as he was.  I’m sorry that this is the way it had to wrap up.  I hope his family can find peace in time.  

I’ll try to just hang onto that curve ball.  

You kinda nailed my thoughts there man. You do tend to get invested in the success of guys you like or just enjoy watching. Skaggs was one of those guys for me certainly. Always thought he could be a prime-era Barry Zito if things went his way. It’s truly sad for all of us, but worse for his family and teammates still. I’ll miss him.

[papawealey]

What a surreal moment. Words don't come.

[Chuck]

Eddie Bane who was the director of scouting of the Angels when they drafted Tyler Skaggs is on the MLB Network right now.

[nando714]

[Inside Pitch]

Still doesn't feel real.

We all have our reasons for caring/feeling what we are feeling today.  We all have a particular memory or anecdote we will always hold dear.  But the one thing I always appreciate about him and will remember most about Skaggs was his genuine love of being an Angel.  There really haven't been a lot of guys who were as vocal about it as Skaggs was...  Dude talked about it a lot.

As an Angels fan, I will always love that about him.

Thank you for that.

[ten ocho recon scout]

27 minutes ago, Dochalo said:

anyone involved in finding him probably.  

I could be wrong, but it sounded more like the whole team, and non players in the org. 

I assume its just because its so high profile. So just being super thorough.

[ten ocho recon scout]

Some dickhead called in to 830 and said basically "these guys have been mediocre the last few years, hopefully this wakes them up."

Hope it wasnt anyone on here

[UndertheHalo]

1 minute ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

Some dickhead called in to 830 and said basically "these guys have been mediocre the last few years, hopefully this wakes them up."

Hope it wasnt anyone on here

This kind of stuff always brings out the mega douches.  That dude can get fu*cked.