Gameday Thread: 9/4 Angels @ Athletics : Ohtani hits 5th

[thebloob]

1 minute ago, Baghdad Strad said:

Not sure you said what you wanted to say with this post.  That being said, I would trade this at bat for the dozens of at bats that would have gone the other way.  

What I’m saying is that the electronic strike zone we are shown showed that pitch in the strike zone box.  Therefore by that, it should have been a strike but was called a ball. 

 

1 minute ago, SoPas Angel said:

If it was called a ball, he did not take strike 3. 

Touché 

[Docwaukee]

I can't wait for the Angels not to be in spring training mode in September.  

[Justin]

Sandoval doesn't get to finish the 4th inning when he's only given up one hit and one walk on 52 pitches? Sometimes I feel like the game has passed me by. 

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

For God Sake Ausmus let the kids play... Sandoval was doing fine, the bullpen is over worked and we're not going to the post season. I don't get it...

[jsnpritchett]

What just happened?  I took out the trash and came back in to see that Sandoval was out.

[Docwaukee]

Just now, jsnpritchett said:

What just happened?  I took out the trash and came back in to see that Sandoval was out.

Nothing.  pitch limit.  Spring in September.  

[Docwaukee]

Go to first Canhahaha. Close your mouth and act like you've been there.  

[jsnpritchett]

1 minute ago, Dochalo said:

Nothing.  pitch limit.  Spring in September.  

50 is his pitch limit?  That seems...extreme?

[Docwaukee]

Just now, jsnpritchett said:

50 is his pitch limit?  That seems...extreme?

it's only the first couple games of September.  let them work their way up.  

[Stradling]

Innings limit?  

[Justin]

Just now, azmancini said:

This is not going to be a popular take

At least we agree on one thing. 

[angelsnationtalk]

Atta boy Ausmus. Way to pull a young pitcher who’s only thrown 52 pitches. Let the kid learn. ridiculous. 

[Justin]

Well, at least we don't have to watch Sandoval throw a complete game one-hitter... and lose. That's something. I guess. 

[eligrba4ever]

Well, the Angels hitters appear to be more interested in planning their October vacations than trying to at least have some effect on making the contenders work for their victories.

[beatlesrule]

34 minutes ago, Baghdad Strad said:

Yes.  

Do you know the definition of amazing?

[jsnpritchett]

Jewell is not good.

[beatlesrule]

Jewell doing his best to get the Angels a higher draft pick.

[Stradling]

2 minutes ago, beatlesrule said:

Do you know the definition of amazing?

Yes. 

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

14 minutes ago, jsnpritchett said:

50 is his pitch limit?  That seems...extreme?

third time through the line up limit. Ausmus law

[daygloman]

1 hour ago, Jay said:

I wish.................................................................................................................

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

1 minute ago, jsnpritchett said:

Jewell is not good.

Jewell in the ruff

[Justin]

1 minute ago, jsnpritchett said:

Jewell is not good.

Yeah, but what's the alternative? Letting your starter go five innings? My god, Sandoval might've been up to 65 pitches by now. 

[Docwaukee]

15 minutes ago, azmancini said:

As I noted in another thread earlier today...

This is not going to be a popular take,  but I believe they need to consider trading Ohtani. Really!  As much as I like him, I also think he is somewhat of a distraction and I have a sick feeling that he’ll be fragile as he matures.  Hell, the Jays for example would likely  give up some of their premium talent to land Ohtani even though he is still recovering given their fan base demographic and the marketing revenue he would generate among other things.

what the fuck?

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

born to lose

[beatlesrule]

10 minutes ago, Baghdad Strad said:

Yes. 

Well then Ohtani is not amazing. He just got completely outmatched 3 three pitches in a row and went 0-8 with four strikeouts last week. O for freaking 8. He has looked terrible the last couple of weeks. He is not amazing.