How we can gain a miniscule consolation from this miserable year

[tdawg87]

2 minutes ago, Blarg said:

The Angels made the Chowd fans stay up until after 4am to watch the end of the game. 

[Claude]

The franchise is back to .500 lifetime. Eppler has to put this car back in drive. They need to finish the season 14-12 and keep the franchise above .500 

[Duren, Duren]

Positives.

Pujols quasi revival is unexpected. Probably finishes with 20 plus homers, 90 plus RBIs. And actually getting better as the season progresses.

Calhoun probably over 30 homers. Still very good defense. Most likely his final season here.

Goodwin maintaining a surprisingly effective season. 

Pretty good seasons by a group of over worked relievers. 

The early surprise first half all star performance by La Stella. Could have he made a big enough difference if he maintained his pace all year? 

Another MVP type season from Trout. And his long term commitment.

The negatives? 

Too obvious to need restating. And the Skaggs tragedy shaping the emotional tone of the season.