Gameday Thread: Giants vs. Angels (8/19/2020)

[Bronson]

Don’t you just love the out there pitcher gets after a 2 run bomb.

[rafibomb]

13 minutes ago, Angel Oracle said:

And to think the Halos were singing Sandoval’s praises.

I guess they can’t scout at all.

Worst scouting in MLB?

I see why they like Sandoval. He is only 23 and he has kept the Angels in the game for almost every start he has had this season. Angels offense just loves shitting the bed giving the big "eff you" every single start.

Edited August 20, 2020 by rafibomb

[Justin]

4 minutes ago, rafibomb said:

The only way I saw Eppler's job being in jeopardy was the season being a disaster. I thought there was no way that could happen with how decent the roster looked. Yet, here we are.

Same. I did not think there was any chance of catching Oakland, but I thought .500 or better was almost certain. It never occurred to me that they might lose twice as many games as they win. 

I had no problem chalking up 72-90 last season as just one of those shitty seasons that sometimes happen (Trout's injuries, Skaggs's death, etc.) and I figured the team would bounce back. But the team has gotten worse. 

[Revad]

Say this three times: very good draft choice

[bloodbrother]

10 minutes ago, AngelsLakersFan said:

Angels non-Bundy starting pitching era 6.40

Went into the season with little hope for the rotation considering they did so little to address it in the offseason, and yet this is still worse than I figured.

[AngelsLakersFan]

It’s important to note that this Giants team might lose 120 games were we to play a full season. We are talking one of the all time worst teams.

[AngelsLakersFan]

3 minutes ago, cvdog said:

His hitting mechanics have always been flawed. Good hitters don't lean backwards as the pitch is approaching. 

He looks completely different from 2018

[thebloob]

If you are Trout and this season continues to spira and you have a new baby at home with Covid swirling around would you consider just opting out at some point?

[Angel Oracle]

QUITTERS!

Show some desire, Halos!!!!!

[AngelsLakersFan]

2 minutes ago, SoPas Angel said:

Same. I did not think there was any chance of catching Oakland, but I thought .500 or better was almost certain. It never occurred to me that they might lose twice as many games as they win. 

I had no problem chalking up 72-90 last season as just one of those shitty seasons that sometimes happen (Trout's injuries, Skaggs's death, etc.) and I figured the team would bounce back. But the team has gotten worse. 

This honestly feels like a continuation of last season.

[Claude]

1 minute ago, AngelsLakersFan said:

He looks completely different from 2018

If he can’t pitch he may end up being a complete bust. 

[bloodbrother]

1 minute ago, AngelsLakersFan said:

He looks completely different from 2018

Really hope a normal offseason they can get him right. It's been a wonky year, but he's just looked completely off at the and on the mound. Everything's been a mess for him

[rafibomb]

The problem with this team is that it is turning into a neverending horrible cycle of veterans shitting the bed which causes our prospects to come up too early and shit the bed. Good organizations have the talent to keep the prospects in the farm and minor league system until they are truly ready.

[Claude]

Upton .081

[AngelsLakersFan]

3 minutes ago, Revad said:

Say this three times: very good draft choice

Eventually MLB just forces you to tank even if you aren’t trying to rebuild

[kevinb]

5 minutes ago, rafibomb said:

I see why they like Sandoval. He is only 23 and he has kept the Angels in the game for almost every start he has had this season. Angels offense just loves shitting the bed giving the big "eff you" every single start.

Is keeping them in the game giving up 5 runs in 4 innings?

[daygloman]

MLB Really NEEDS an electronic strike zone. 

[Angel Oracle]

1 minute ago, rafibomb said:

The problem with this team is that it is turning into a neverending horrible cycle of veterans shitting the bed which causes our prospects to come up too early and shit the bed. Good organizations have the talent to keep the prospects in the farm and minor league system until they are truly ready.

Two words
Arte Moreno

[eligrba4ever]

Fire Jim Fregosi!!!

[Jay]

Jeez, looks like Angels just going through the motions.

 

[rafibomb]

Just now, Kevinb said:

Is keeping them in the game giving up 5 runs in 4 innings?

Arguably every start. He usually implodes when the offense decides to roll over and do nothing. I don't think Sandoval has pitched with much of a lead in any game this season.

[AngelsLakersFan]

1 minute ago, rafibomb said:

The problem with this team is that it is turning into a neverending horrible cycle of veterans shitting the bed which causes our prospects to come up too early and shit the bed. Good organizations have the talent to keep the prospects in the farm and minor league system until they are truly ready.

I mean this is true for Upton but I’m not sure that’s a fair description of this team. There are just some absolutely atrocious performances on display right now.

[Angel Oracle]

The Moreno legacy:

Failed big money signings 

Failed GM hires 

Hired jackass Clay Daniels.

Arte “Big Splash” Moreno, probably thinks scouts aren’t needed

Edited August 20, 2020 by Angel Oracle

[eligrba4ever]

It is what it is.

[rafibomb]

9 minutes ago, Kevinb said:

I honestly didn’t think Epplers job was in jeopardy because of shortened season. I now have completely changed my mind. I think Eppler is done in Anaheim. I don’t know if he even finishes the season. 

Yes even moreso with the shortened season I thought he was going to get a mulligan barring a catastrophic disaster. This is definitely turning into a catastrophic disaster which is honestly just so numbing haha