Maddon on Ohtani

[Jeff Fletcher]

9 minutes ago, RBM said:

That would work if Walsh shows he is capable of pitching and hitting at an MLB level.

I don't think it will be a problem if Maddon has Ohtani hit when he pitches. You rarely see relief pitchers hit in the NL because managers use double switches and pinch hitters. The 26 man roster coupled with Ohtani's roster spot as a two way player also gives Maddon/Eppler options.

I talked to Ausmus and Maddon about the possibility of Ohtani playing the outfield just for one inning or a portion of an inning  until his next AB. It would be like the opposite of a double switch, just to get him one more AB after he’s done pitching. 
 

It would obviously depend on the inning and score and where they were in the lineup and who they had in the game and on the bench at the time, but it’s something both managers admitted was worth considering. I dont think it would happen regularly, but maybe a few times a year. 

[Lazorko Saves]

1 hour ago, Jeff Fletcher said:

They don’t do that in the major leagues. I don’t think they have in a very long time. 

Oh man, now I'm going to have to call my old high school coach and give him an earful for making me do it. 

[Tank]

5 hours ago, Pancake Bear said:

Back when Ohtani first came over, there was an article out asking different pitchers whether it was feasible to be a two way player. Some expressed skepticism, saying it was hard enough on the body pitching every five days, they couldn’t imagine hitting three days a week also. 

But, hey, the guys on here who work 9-5 jobs think they’re babying him, so clearly we should listen to their expertise.

during finals week last month I gave a 7th grade history final on the same day I gave an 8th grade history final. that obviously makes me imminently qualified to evaluate how often ohtani should hit and pitch this coming season.

plus we're going to be having lunch together each Wednesday the team is home, so I'll have regular updates for everyone.

I think we'll probably eat at Northwoods inn and see how well he handles tossing peanut shells on the floor. that by itself will tell me a great deal about where he is in his recovery program.

[Lou]

great, now i want a Northwoods Inn salad 

[Tank]

11 minutes ago, Lou said:

great, now i want a Northwoods Inn salad 

had one on Thursday. delicious!

I substitute thousand island dressing for the blue cheese. it's amazing.

[failos]

You guys ever hear of SIZZLER.

[Angel Oracle]

16 minutes ago, Lou said:

great, now i want a Northwoods Inn salad 

And cheese bread 

[Lou]

3 minutes ago, Φαήλος said:

You guys ever hear of SIZZLER.

rumor has it that it was King George's favorite restaurant

[Tank]

17 minutes ago, Φαήλος said:

You guys ever hear of SIZZLER.

there are two in my vicinity. both of them closed. 

I suspect it's because their management team never attended Hofstra.

[failos]

28 minutes ago, Tank said:

there are two in my vicinity. both of them closed. 

I suspect it's because their management team never attended Hofstra.

Don’t get me wrong, Hofstra is a quality school—but it’s no El Segundo School of Finance.

[Tank]

28 minutes ago, Φαήλος said:

Don’t get me wrong, Hofstra is a quality school—but it’s no El Segundo Camino School of Finance.

 

[failos]

18 minutes ago, Tank said:

 

No, El Segundo School of Finance--not El Camino.

[Jay]

7 hours ago, Tank said:

during finals week last month I gave a 7th grade history final on the same day I gave an 8th grade history final. that obviously makes me imminently qualified to evaluate how often ohtani should hit and pitch this coming season.

Let us know when it becomes official!

[tdawg87]

7 hours ago, Lou said:

rumor has it that it was King George's favorite restaurant

No, that was King Henry. KG was more of an Applebee's guy. 

[Hubs]

15 hours ago, ScottT said:

One per week times 5 innings is 132.5

One per week times 6 innings is 159.

There are 27 weeks in a baseball season, so... 135 and 162 are the correct numbers.

 

[tdawg87]

I'd watch Maddon on Ohtani.

[Lou]

Finally!

[tdawg87]

Sorry for being late. The crayon on my Hofstra diploma was beginning to melt and I had to get it fixed at Hobby Lobby.

[eligrba]

The diploma or the crayon?

[Lou]

47 minutes ago, tdawg87 said:

No, that was King Henry. KG was more of an Applebee's guy. 

[tdawg87]

9 minutes ago, eligrba said:

The diploma or the crayon?

Yes

[Tank]

7 hours ago, Φαήλος said:

No, El Segundo School of Finance--not El Camino.

you have disrespected the warriors. expect repercussions from your insolence.

[Tank]

2 hours ago, Jay said:

Let us know when it becomes official!

[Blarg]

14 hours ago, Angelsjunky said:

Hitting injuries almost always come from either  playing the field or baserunning.

How many games have the Angels players missed getting a hand fracture from an inside pitch? That is probably the most common offense injury that reduces player time. 

[Jeff Fletcher]

8 minutes ago, Blarg said:

How many games have the Angels players missed getting a hand fracture from an inside pitch? That is probably the most common offense injury that reduces player time. 

Last year: 

La Stella: foul ball off knee

Goodwin: hit by pitch 

Simmons: Running the bases

Cozart: Running the bases

Upton, Smith, Lucroy, Trout, Ohtani all got hurt either with repetitive use injuries or in the field. 
 

I’m sure I’m forgetting some.