Gameday Thread: Angels vs. Astros (4-5-2021)

[HeavenlyHalos]

Just now, Chuckster70 said:

David Fletcher needs to quit hitting the ball in the air.

And swinging at ball four.

[fan_since79]

4 minutes ago, Blarg said:

At this point Scioscia would have popped a blood vessel in his forehead and ripped the home plate umpire up one side and down the other. Sure he would be kicked out of the game but maybe that big dumb asshole will put some attention into his play calling. 

Maddon is laid back to a fault.

[Docwaukee]

did Claudio just grab his back on that warm up pitch?

[Blarg]

Just now, Lou said:

Maddon is so upset, I bet he was wears a funny outfit tomorrow.

He will choose a Pinot Noir instead of a Malbeck for his post game drink. 

[TheLordofOuts]

Dexter Fowler kinda sucks. Taking at bats away from guys way better than him

[Blarg]

Upton doesn't look anything like he has the last two years in the field.

[Angel Oracle]

I %|#>*€! hate those ^~%~€> cheatin bunch of Asssssstros!!!!!

Edited April 6, 2021 by Angel Oracle

[fan_since79]

I understand they got Fowler because he's a positive influence in the clubhouse.

He should stay in the clubhouse.

[Inside Pitch]

1 minute ago, Blarg said:

Upton doesn't look anything like he has the last two years in the field.

Its crazy -- he hasn't moved that well since 2018 at least..  

[Angel Oracle]

17 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

He never touched the plate. WTF, this umpiring crew sucks ass. 

They’re all in the Assssstros hip pocket!!!!!   What a vile franchise.

 

[Blarg]

Just now, Inside Pitch said:

Its crazy -- he hasn't moved that well since 2018 at least..  

It's not just that. His routes are correct and the glovework timed well. It's not an Adel adventure every time the ball heads towards his field of play. 

[Blarg]

Simmons is a better defender at SS.

[Angel Oracle]

13 minutes ago, Second Base said:

We can be as mad as we want at Suzuki, but the ump is directly responsible for the Astros holding a two run lead in this game so far. 

Missed calls are just part of the game (a strike call here or there), but to make two horrifically bad calls that change the outcome of the game (so far) needs to be a disciplinary review. 

Ted Barrett needs to not be an MLB umpire until he can get it right. 

Another arrogant prick like Angel Hernandez?

[Vlad27Trout27]

This is a bit off topic, but let's say everyone is Healthy and doing fine..

Our 2022 Rotation could Potentially be;

( Not in pitching order, but pitchers that could be in the rotation next year) 

1. Othani 

2. Rodriguez

3. Canning 

4. Detmers 

5 and 6. Barria/ free agents.

than we'll could potentially select a pitcher with the 9th pick and also have kochanowicz developing and close.

On the other side, we'll have Marsh and Adell to go along with Trout, Walsh and Rendon.

[Bronson]

How nice is it to have an actual 3rd baseman? Man it’s been so long I forgot what it felt like..

[Docwaukee]

can't wait for robotic strike zone

[UndertheHalo]

Upton should simply hit a home run. 

[southpaw]

 

[PattyD22]

2 minutes ago, southpaw said:

 

I’ll bet he has the top 3 of the season so far, in this game alone

[Docwaukee]

it would be awesome to have a job with zero accountability.  

[UndertheHalo]

I get it.  It’s because they banged on trash cans.  

[Slegnaac]

1 minute ago, UndertheHalo said:

I get it.  It’s because they banged on trash cans.  

That makes sense.

[HeavenlyHalos]

Suzuki needs to frame those better. Astros have been getting that call in part because Maldonado is framing it well.

[daygloman]

46 minutes ago, Taylor said:

I think @daygloman is right that they don't reverse any calls after 10 PM PST.

LOL!

[Lou]

2 hours ago, Inside Pitch said:

Dodgers are kicking the snot out of the A's...   Wonder if this is one of those rare occasions where the A's end up being worse than everyone expects.

They're giving up 9 runs/gm.