Gameday Thread: Mariners @ Angels (7/28/20): Angels 2020 Home Opener + Rendon's debut

[Mark68]

*sigh*

 

It's up to Keynon

[Stradling]

24 minutes ago, ScottT said:

I can't remember the last home opener I wasn't there for.  Maybe 96?

1993 for me.  Both of my boys have never missed an opening day.  

[Revad]

If Middleton is throwing 97-98 then we are in good shape

[Lazorko Saves]

So glad I figured out the VPN thing now, can't believe I spent years listening to the Seattle homers due to being in Mariners territory up here in Oregon.

Much rather listen to Gubie talk about hitting Jack-In-the-Box on the drive home than listen to Mike Blowers do his Tim McCarver impression.

[eligrba4ever]

Just another Halos victory!!!

[Lazorko Saves]

Vogelbach has the kind of body type that suggests he's got a post-playing career of being the Mariners Quality Assurance Coach.

[Claude]

That was an impressive win. Rendon wasn’t shy to make his presence known. He’s that guy who’s been missing for five years. 

[eligrba4ever]

If I heard the Seattle TV correctly, the Angels had lost six of their previous seven home openers. The only win was against Seattle.

[Duren, Duren]

Five games, only the Ohtani inning spoiling some good consistent  pitching. What a contrast to last year when the starters were giving up crooked numbers early in most games. 

If the pitching remains consistent it allows time for the hitting to coming around. Which it is.  Clean up some of the fielding and base running mistakes and there is no reason this team can't contend.

[Chuck]

45 minutes ago, Lazorko Saves said:

So glad I figured out the VPN thing now, can't believe I spent years listening to the Seattle homers due to being in Mariners territory up here in Oregon.

Much rather listen to Gubie talk about hitting Jack-In-the-Box on the drive home than listen to Mike Blowers do his Tim McCarver impression.

Yep, I got that handled today. Using the NordVPN on my Firestick w/ MLB tv. I chose Canada. 

Thanks, @RendZone

[bloodbrother]

8 minutes ago, Duren, Duren said:

Five games, only the Ohtani inning spoiling some good consistent  pitching. What a contrast to last year when the starters were giving up crooked numbers early in most games. 

If the pitching remains consistent it allows time for the hitting to coming around. Which it is.  Clean up some of the fielding and base running mistakes and there is no reason this team can't contend.

Way I see it, Min/Cle/NYY/TB/Hou/Oak are locks. That leaves 2 spots for the Angels with who as their competition? White Sox and Blue Jays? Bal/Sea/Det/KC are bottom feeders, and I don't buy Texas or Boston being threats

I still say by the trade deadline, the Angels biggest need will probably be some more bullpen help.

[Chuck]

 

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

Houston lost Verlander and are not locks in a short season.

[bloodbrother]

2 minutes ago, Ace-Of-Diamonds said:

Houston lost Verlander and are not locks in a short season.

Too much offensive talent and the backend of their pen is still very good. Unless some of their hitters go down with injuries, they'll be in.

[Chuck]

Do we need a David Fletcher thread stickied like Trout here?

 

[Chuck]

I like the way Barstool sports says it. 

 

[mmc]

[eligrba]

9 hours ago, Lazorko Saves said:

So glad I figured out the VPN thing now, can't believe I spent years listening to the Seattle homers due to being in Mariners territory up here in Oregon.

Much rather listen to Gubie talk about hitting Jack-In-the-Box on the drive home than listen to Mike Blowers do his Tim McCarver impression.

Please, tell me more about this VPN thing so I can also escape from Mariners territory.

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

12 hours ago, bloodbrother said:

Too much offensive talent and the backend of their pen is still very good. Unless some of their hitters go down with injuries, they'll be in.

We also have a strong offense, and our bullpen has great so far...

[Lazorko Saves]

4 hours ago, eligrba said:

Please, tell me more about this VPN thing so I can also escape from Mariners territory.

I found the yonder.tv service easiest to use since I watch on an Apple TV with an mlb.tv subscription.

But VPN services should also work if you're watching on computers or tablets.  PC Mag has lots of reviews of VPN services.

[Tank]

On 7/28/2020 at 4:13 PM, AngelsLakersFan said:

I'd like to see them just DL Simmons... after his early return last year it was clear he needs just as much time as everyone else, even if he doesn't think so.

I'd like to see them put flat bases out on the field before each of his at bats, like the kind we used in elementary school.

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

20 hours ago, bloodbrother said:

Too much offensive talent and the backend of their pen is still very good. Unless some of their hitters go down with injuries, they'll be in.

Their pen has 8 rookies...