Angels acquire Drew Butera, DFA Kruger

[T.G.]

6 minutes ago, jsnpritchett said:

Nothing.  But for what it's worth, from what I gather from doing some searching this morning, Butera is typically right around league average or a little below.

Also, while I generally think catcher's ERA is a b.s. metric, there's not much there that indicates Butera does anything special, either.  For most of his career, his CERA has been higher than the team ERA, with the past couple of years in Colorado being exceptions (though who the hell can tell anything from any sort of pitching-related stats there...).

Again, not a huge deal one way or the other.  I just find it somewhat amusing that a few people on here seem to be latching on to him because of a couple games.  I don't remember people having the same reaction when we got him 6 years ago. 

New here?

[WicketMaiden]

24 minutes ago, True Grich said:

Looks like you're tryin' to cock it up, mate.

 

Give it a rest fella, I'm doin' me bleedin' best 'ere.

[WicketMaiden]

30 minutes ago, Dochalo said:

I don't know.  I don't speak British.  

I can understand that, it can be a bit complicated for some with all the extra U's and everything.

[Angels 1961]

1 hour ago, True Grich said:

Serious question... What does anyone here really know about pitch framing?

You buy a frame and Wal Mart and picture does not fit in frame. You may have to cut out your least favorite kid to make it fit.

[Angels 1961]

1 hour ago, Chuckster70 said:

I know Suzuki is going to catch tonight because of Ohtani, but seeing as how well Butera has worked with our staff thus far I'd love to see him catch Ohtani tonight. 

How many times will Suzuki let one pop off his glove or to his left or right or under his legs in tonight's game? How many SB's will he give up? His pitch framing is below average as well. 

All I know Butera behind plate got us a win with Quintana, Guerra as starters.

[T.G.]

3 minutes ago, Angels 1961 said:

You buy a frame and Wal Mart and picture does not fit in frame. You may have to cut out your least favorite kid to make it fit.

I'm sorry, you're not in any of your family photos.

[Chuck]

On 5/10/2021 at 8:05 AM, Chuckster70 said:

Case & Point....

 

[Angels 1961]

1 hour ago, True Grich said:

I'm sorry, you're not in any of your family photos.

That's because I'm not a member of your family

[Revad]

17 minutes ago, Angels 1961 said:

That's because I'm not a member of your family

Can families pitch?

[Duren, Duren]

Pitch framing is an over rated thing.

Think the umps don't know or see what's happening? In fact, some calls seem to bring the opposite reaction when the catcher blatantly over compensates and jerks his glove too obviously. Umps don't like being tricked. And the framing occurs almost on every pitch, so it basically is a mechanical reflex that an ump can ignore. They mostly focus on the ball crossing the plate before it hits the glove. Their decision is already processed by then. 

Rarely a pitch with lots of late break or movement can be subtly framed, but it has to be very close to the plate in the first place. And as we know, umps are being exposed more and more as inconsistent and erratic in some of their calls.

The focus of the catcher needs to be on calling a good game, understanding his pitcher, knowledge of opposition hitters, throwing out baserunners, blocking wild pitches and guarding the plate on throws home. Framing is mostly a technique of catching the ball.  Yes, sometimes it may make a difference on a pitch or two in a game. 

[T.G.]

1 hour ago, Angels 1961 said:

That's because I'm not a member of your family

The temperature of the alligator's nest determines what sex the offspring will be.  Females are born when the nest temperatures are below 82.4 degrees, and males are born from temperatures above 91.4. A temperature of 87.8 will produce an even number of males and females.

[Jay]

12 minutes ago, True Grich said:

The temperature of the alligator's nest determines what sex the offspring will be.  Females are born when the nest temperatures are below 82.4 degrees, and males are born from temperatures above 91.4. A temperature of 87.8 will produce an even number of males and females.

So you were hatched.

[Taylor]

1 hour ago, Duren, Duren said:

Pitch framing is an over rated thing.

Think the umps don't know or see what's happening? In fact, some calls seem to bring the opposite reaction when the catcher blatantly over compensates and jerks his glove too obviously. Umps don't like being tricked. And the framing occurs almost on every pitch, so it basically is a mechanical reflex that an ump can ignore. They mostly focus on the ball crossing the plate before it hits the glove. Their decision is already processed by then. 

Rarely a pitch with lots of late break or movement can be subtly framed, but it has to be very close to the plate in the first place. And as we know, umps are being exposed more and more as inconsistent and erratic in some of their calls.

The focus of the catcher needs to be on calling a good game, understanding his pitcher, knowledge of opposition hitters, throwing out baserunners, blocking wild pitches and guarding the plate on throws home. Framing is mostly a technique of catching the ball.  Yes, sometimes it may make a difference on a pitch or two in a game. 

But Jeff Mathis

[rageous]

Here are the list of Angels CERA

[Angels 1961]

1 hour ago, True Grich said:

The temperature of the alligator's nest determines what sex the offspring will be.  Females are born when the nest temperatures are below 82.4 degrees, and males are born from temperatures above 91.4. A temperature of 87.8 will produce an even number of males and females.

Sounds like a CROC