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[failos]

Just now, ettin said:

No because this is quite literally the first time he has had an injury in several seasons.

turf toe is not a trivial injury, neither is patellar tendonitis. 

[ettin]

1 minute ago, failos said:

Cozart was healthy until the last couple seasons. Would you say he's not injury prone as well?

Cozart had a much more extensive injury history than Upton, that is comparing apples to oranges.

Honestly you are digging your own hole here failos, Justin was signed because he was durable!!!! Why do you think they picked up Bundy and Teheran? They are trying to get reliable, steady production and avoid health issues which have plagued the team, particularly on the pitching side.

[T.G.]

[failos]

Just now, ettin said:

Cozart had a much more extensive injury history than Upton, that is comparing apples to oranges.

Honestly you are digging your own hole here failos, Justin was signed because he was durable!!!! Why do you think they picked up Bundy and Teheran? They are trying to get reliable, steady production and avoid health issues which have plagued the team, particularly on the pitching side.

Look, I'm not rooting against the guy and I understand your point. I am just concerned about his health moving forward, that's all. 

[ettin]

1 minute ago, failos said:

turf toe is not a trivial injury, neither is patellar tendonitis. 

And it is a SINGULAR event that is not part of an "oft-injured" narrative that you suggested which is what Stradling and I are responding to.

[T.G.]

This thread is beginning to show some potential.

[failos]

3 minutes ago, ettin said:

And it is a SINGULAR event that is not part of an "oft-injured" narrative that you suggested which is what Stradling and I are responding to.

Not singular, but I get your point. Bad phrasing on my part, no doubt.

[ten ocho recon scout]

3 minutes ago, True Grich said:

This thread is beginning to show some potential.

If it was about BJ instead of justin, and hit 69 pages, man... chuck would have to lock the site up forever.

[T.G.]

2 minutes ago, failos said:

Not singular, but I get your point. Bad phrasing on my part, no doubt.

Don't give in so easily. C'mon. Fight back. Get nasty.  Start some name calling.

[failos]

Just now, True Grich said:

Don't give in so easily. C'mon. Fight back. Get nasty.  Start some name calling.

Nah, I like Ettin and I actually like Upton. Just being negative, that's all.

[T.G.]

Just now, failos said:

Nah, I like Ettin and I actually like Upton. Just being negative, that's all.

Great. I'm running out of excuses to go clean the garage.

[failos]

Just now, True Grich said:

Great. I'm running out of excuses to go clean the garage.

I'm sure one of the many trolls on this site will pick up the slack.

[Stradling]

13 minutes ago, failos said:

Cozart was healthy until the last couple seasons. Would you say he's not injury prone as well?

It’s against my values to worry about non-Angels.  Just helping your narrative. 

[failos]

2 minutes ago, Stradling said:

It’s against my values to worry about non-Angels.  Just helping your narrative. 

I forgive you Stradling

[Inside Pitch]

16 minutes ago, failos said:

Cozart was healthy until the last couple seasons. Would you say he's not injury prone as well?

Zack Cozart?  Dude managed to play more than 122 games in a season three times in his eight full seasons.  Upton went 10 years playing at least 133 games a year, including 8 straight where he played in 145+ games.   I get the point you're trying to make but Cozart was a bad example, he was in fact considered kinda injury prone.

[Slegnaac]

I will take Upton over any of the following players that have trotted out to LF in the past few seasons.

Hamilton

Green

Joyce

Cowgill

Navarro 

Nava

Gentry 

Ortega

Robinson

Choi

Maybin

Revere 

Edited February 13, 2020 by Slegnaac

[tdawg87]

Why do I feel like calling Upton a "Prize Fighter" is racist?

[Tank]

7 hours ago, True Grich said:

I'm going to need access to everyone's SS# in order to do that. 

Also... when I say "we" - I don't necessarily even  mean me as a  part of the "we."  It's just banter. It's complicated. Oh hell, just forget I ever said it.

We are not amused.

[Rally Gorilla]

On 2/11/2020 at 4:23 PM, failos said:

Goodwin >>>>>>> Uptoe

Goodwin, 28,  has been a replacement level player except for a 2.1 WAR in 2019.   His average WAR over five seasons is .46.  

Upton, 31, has averaged 2.4 WAR over 14 seasons (2.8 if you throw out his injury shortened seasons of 2017 and 2019).  

So, it really hasn't been a contest.      

[Angels 1961]

He is big part of this team and if healthy halo offense will be fun to watch.

[tdawg87]

8 hours ago, Rally Gorilla said:

Goodwin, 28,  has been a replacement level player except for a 2.1 WAR in 2019.   His average WAR over five seasons is .46.  

Upton, 31, has averaged 2.4 WAR over 14 seasons (2.8 if you throw out his injury shortened seasons of 2017 and 2019).  

So, it really hasn't been a contest.      

It's not. Goodwin had a ridiculous month, really. He was a great replacement for Upton last year but anyone who says he's better going forward is a troll or an idiot.

Upton has been one of the most consistent players over his career, both talent wise and health wise. If his health is an ongoing problem, that definitely sucks. But we have no indication it will be. 

Even with his issues last year, he was still on pace for 30 HR and 100 RBI.

[Stradling]

Yes but did you consider this?

Uptoe

[tdawg87]

12 minutes ago, Stradling said:

Yes but did you consider this?

Uptoe

BJ

[tdawg87]

Just now, tdawg87 said:

BJ

Gross.

[Stradling]

Just now, tdawg87 said:

BJ

Melvin