Looks like JW's going back to the pen after Saturday

[Torridd]

Just wanted to say, this stinks.

[gotbeer]

Guess for the Angels, it's not what you earn, but what you get paid that makes a difference.  

[Angel Dog and Beer]

I'm not in agreement with putting Jered Weaver in the pen. Not at all.

[Jimmag]

Not a fan of this.

[Stradling]

I'm hoping Josh Willingham adapts well to his new role.

[halodground]

I know they want to keep him stretched out for multiple innings and spot starts (which has value) but what about Jerome as a closer?  I think he has the stuff for it and he seems to handle pressure pretty well.

[Torridd]

I know they want to keep him stretched out for multiple innings and spot starts (which has value) but what about Jerome as a closer?  I think he has the stuff for it and he seems to handle pressure pretty well.

Never thought about this, but that wouldn't maximize his talent. I'd rather use him as a spot starter or long relief. I don't think we need a closer that badly.

[Brent Maguire]

It's amazing that he's done so well even with all this switching around between the pen and being a starter. Most guys like being on a consistent routine but he's basically done the opposite and has thrived. 

[halodground]

Never thought about this, but that wouldn't maximize his talent. I'd rather use him as a spot starter or long relief. I don't think we need a closer that badly.

I agree that it probably isn't maximizing his value but if he was effective it would improve the overall bullpen putting Ernesto in a setup role and on down from there.

[mtangelsfan]

This is befuddling for sure.  If they keep Blanton as the 5th starter and put Jerome back in the pen they would be foolish.

[fan_since79]

I'm starting to wonder if Scioscia has a personal preference for certain players.

[tennischmp]

Fire Scioscia or after Blanton loses 20 games?

[Torridd]

I agree that it probably isn't maximizing his value but if he was effective it would improve the overall bullpen putting Ernesto in a setup role and on down from there.

But we would be weakest in our starting pitching.

[Lifetime]

has there been a statement indicating this was going to happen?

[tdawg87]

Scioscia is a racist.

[mtangelsfan]

Again, are we convinced that this would be Sosh's call?

[Glen]

I'm starting to wonder if Scioscia has a personal preference for certain players.

 

 

We already know Scioscia loves the swarthy dudes.  Maybe Jerome should change his name to "Jerome Santana."

[Lifetime]

Again, are we convinced that this would be Sosh's call?

Why wouldn't it be? 

[mtangelsfan]

Hence the question

[Lifetime]

And what prompts such a question? Is there any indication that Scioscia isn't making these decisions? 

[Torridd]

has there been a statement indicating this was going to happen?

An article, I believe on the main site, spells out the pitching schedule until the off day. I assume that Williams turn will be missed after that. I did not see a ststement definitively stating this, but I think it's happening. 

[Torridd]

An article, I believe on the main site, spells out the pitching schedule until the off day. I assume that Williams turn will be missed after that. I did not see a ststement definitively stating this, but I think it's happening. 

This is what I alluded to.

 

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130529&content_id=48990826&notebook_id=49047268&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana

[nate]

That is quite the assumption Torridd.  Scioscia said that JW would keep his spot this week to give each pitcher an extra day off.  That doesn't mean that JW would lose his spot after that.

[stormngt]

I'm starting to wonder if Scioscia has a personal preference for certain players.

uh, it was dipoto who signed Blanton!  

And

Dipoto can always release him as well!

[Stradling]

Well, we all know that Mike loves his veterans, so if Jerome isn't in the starting rotation I doubt it has anything to do with personal preferences. He gets killed on here for being loyal to a fault, so why wouldn't he be more loyal to Jerome than he would be to Blanton?