Gameday Thread: Angels vs. Rangers (4-26-2021) - The Trout and Rendon return edition

[Jason]

Just now, CaliAngel said:

I will say the communication during the game with Maddon and the players is something I don't remember Scioscia doing a lot. 

He moves through the dugout and seems to be talking to everyone. 

I'm not sure how much it helps, and I hope he doesn't get too much into the players heads, but I actually like seeing it a lot. 

Maybe he’s just reminding them to keep their masks on

[CaliAngel]

Just now, Chuckster70 said:

Some of these Texas broads they keep showing behind the plate. Holy smokes! 

There's a blonde back there I swear the Rangers are paying just to be back there every game. She's usually not paying attention to the game and talking to the old farts. 

[Don]

Just now, Chuckster70 said:

Some of these Texas broads they keep showing behind the plate. Holy smokes! 

Dallas is probably the best outkick your coverage city in the country.

[tdawg87]

3 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

Some of these Texas broads they keep showing behind the plate. Holy smokes! 

I'd....well, you know.

[Jason]

Dang! Trout had a pitch to drive too 

[CaliAngel]

Just now, Jason said:

Dang! Trout had a pitch to drive too 

Yeah, you can tell he knew he just missed it too. 

[tdawg87]

Trout should be ashamed of himself.

[Jason]

Just now, tdawg87 said:

I'd....well, you know.

Pause the replay of this game when they are in camera and then pleasure yourself?

[Chuck]

Damn, Trout is only hitting .426 now with a 1.359 OPS.

[Taylor]

Trout might still have another chance for hit #5.

[Jason]

Just now, tdawg87 said:

Trout should be ashamed of himself.

It’s OK. It’s just the rust 

[Jason]

Just now, Chuckster70 said:

Damn, Trout is only hitting .426 now with a 1.359 OPS.

Loser 

[tdawg87]

Just now, Jason said:

Pause the replay of this game when they are in camera and then pleasure yourself?

[CaliAngel]

1 minute ago, Chuckster70 said:

Damn, Trout is only hitting .426 now with a 1.359 OPS.

Bum!

[Blarg]

7 minutes ago, CaliAngel said:

I will say the communication during the game with Maddon and the players is something I don't remember Scioscia doing a lot. 

He moves through the dugout and seems to be talking to everyone. 

I'm not sure how much it helps, and I hope he doesn't get too much into the players heads, but I actually like seeing it a lot. 

He's an excellent bench coach.

[CaliAngel]

Good 'ol 1-2-3 inning. Love seeing our bullpen do this. 

[Chuck]

I know we all let Pujols have it here, completely justified too. 

That said if he's hitting 7th and playing good D at first, I've seen nothing in Walsh' game in RF that would suggest he's any worse than Dexter Fowler there. Hell, he may even be better -- with a way better throwing arm. 

Mang may end up having his best season in 5 years the way he's been squaring up the ball. His out earlier snowconed by Garcia was crushed as well. 

[Justin]

Come on, Rendon. Even Iglesias has two hits tonight. 

[Blarg]

I've walked the main concourse and this is low rent in terms of concessions. Nothing like what you saw at the other Rangers stadium, everything is prepackaged and drab. The Astros are heads and shoulders a better venue for baseball inside the park. 

[Don]

2 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

I know we all let Pujols have it here, completely justified too. 

That said if he's hitting 7th and playing good D at first, I've seen nothing in Walsh' game in RF that would suggest he's any worse than Dexter Fowler there. Hell, he may even be better -- with a way better throwing arm. 

Mang may end up having his best season in 5 years the way he's been squaring up the ball. His out earlier snowconed by Garcia was crushed as well. 

I’d say continue putting Pujols in good spots to succeed. Agreed that Walsh seems perfectly fine in right. I think he’s just a straight up good athlete.

[Justin]

Just now, Blarg said:

 everything is prepackaged and drab. 

Is this a pandemic thing or is it always going to be like that? 

[CaliAngel]

4 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

I know we all let Pujols have it here, completely justified too. 

That said if he's hitting 7th and playing good D at first, I've seen nothing in Walsh' game in RF that would suggest he's any worse than Dexter Fowler there. Hell, he may even be better -- with a way better throwing arm. 

Mang may end up having his best season in 5 years the way he's been squaring up the ball. His out earlier snowconed by Garcia was crushed as well. 

Can't agree more.

Meanwhile, Walsh with another base hit. First 3 hit game of the season. 

[Chuck]

12 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

Damn, Trout is only hitting .426 now with a 1.359 OPS.

@Taylor your reaction to this post made me spit out my wine. lol

[Blarg]

1 minute ago, Justin said:

Is this a pandemic thing or is it always going to be like that? 

I don't see how they are designed that anything else will come of it. They would have to install grill areas to bring something fresh. 

I think they ran out of money. 

[Angelsfan1984]

8 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

I know we all let Pujols have it here, completely justified too. 

That said if he's hitting 7th and playing good D at first, I've seen nothing in Walsh' game in RF that would suggest he's any worse than Dexter Fowler there. Hell, he may even be better -- with a way better throwing arm. 

Mang may end up having his best season in 5 years the way he's been squaring up the ball. His out earlier snowconed by Garcia was crushed as well. 

He’s about to earn a 3 year extension