Gameday Thread: Angels vs. Rangers (9/8/2020)

[Revad]

1 minute ago, Justin said:

I hate this game more than I loved the Houston series. 

Pretty much sucks so far 

[daygloman]

Go Halos!

[Docwaukee]

It's not like this is a must win game or anything.  But let's experiment.  

[Chuck]

Thank you Walsh!!! 

[eligrba4ever]

The comeback begins.

[DMVol]

1 minute ago, Chuckster70 said:

Thank you Walsh!!! 

Maybe quirky Joe knows something about this guy....

[Angel]

Did the umpire warn Lynn after he hit the third batter (Upton for the second time in a row)?

[Lou]

6 minutes ago, eligrba4ever said:

The comeback begins.

[Justin]

2 minutes ago, Lou said:

Turning 30 next week. Sigh. 

[Angel]

Hitting batters is a very successful strategy if the team doesn't retaliate, hitters are scared now.

[Bronson]

Well this game is basically over.

[eligrba4ever]

8 minutes ago, Lou said:

Wasn't much of a comeback anyway.

[rafibomb]

We are still going to win this game

[Justin]

Just make Lynn throw a lot of pitches this inning and get to the bullpen soon. Show some fight after Lynn hit three guys. 

[rafibomb]

Shohei Ohtani is easily the most disappointing player of 2020

[Bronson]

3 minutes ago, rafibomb said:

Shohei Ohtani is easily the most disappointing player of 2020

I think it’s time for him to pick one or the other. This duel player thing just isn’t gonna work.

[eligrba]

I guess it is time to pivot back to the chase for a top draft choice.

 

[Claude]

4 minutes ago, Bronson said:

I think it’s time for him to pick one or the other. This duel player thing just isn’t gonna work.

Is he good at either one? Serious question. 

[UndertheHalo]

40 minutes ago, Dochalo said:

It's not like this is a must win game or anything.  But let's experiment.  

I know putting Thaiss at 2B is collaborative decision but I just think about how much shit Mike Scioscia would have gotten if he was at the helm season.  I really, really don’t get the Joe Maddon stuff.  Never did. Don’t now.  Mostly just stupid bullshit. 

[rafibomb]

Shohei would have tried advancing to 3rd on that groundout lol

[Claude]

Just now, UndertheHalo said:

I know putting Thaiss at 2B is collaborative decision but I just think about how much shit Mike Scioscia would have gotten if he was at the helm season.  I really, really don’t get the Joe Maddon stuff.  Never did. Don’t now.  Mostly just stupid bullshit. 

What do they have to lose? If he proves he can hit he instantly becomes a trade chip for Eppler this winter. I like that they're giving people opportunities to show what kind of value they can provide for the Angels or another club.

[Justin]

6 minutes ago, UndertheHalo said:

I know putting Thaiss at 2B is collaborative decision but I just think about how much shit Mike Scioscia would have gotten if he was at the helm season.  I really, really don’t get the Joe Maddon stuff.  Never did. Don’t now.  Mostly just stupid bullshit. 

People project that managers who have had past success will do so again with another team. People think Oh, we should get THAT manager, and then we'll do well.

Maddon was considered "great" when his players had great years. Same as Scioscia. Same as almost every manager ever. 

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

A's 4

Astros 0    3rd inning

[UndertheHalo]

7 minutes ago, RendZone said:

What do they have to lose? If he proves he can hit he instantly becomes a trade chip for Eppler this winter. I like that they're giving people opportunities to show what kind of value they can provide for the Angels or another club.

Well, the game apparently.  Anyway.  It doesn’t matter that much.  

[rafibomb]

1 minute ago, Ace-Of-Diamonds said:

A's 4

Astros 0    3rd inning

such a waste