Gameday Thread: Angels @ A's (7/19/21): Ohtani on the mound & hitting 2nd; Marsh in CF again

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

I can't wait until the off-season FA and trade thread pops up and people argue against spending money on pitching because....$$$$ only to be in the same shit position next year at this time if we don't... 

[daygloman]

Another one. Bummer.

[bloodbrother]

With seemingly every pitcher throwing harder these days and bullpens stacked with big arms who throw high 90's, the Angels opted to fill their pen with a bunch of slow pitch junkballers in Claudio/Cishek/Watson. It was....certainly a strategy

[rafibomb]

Just now, bloodbrother said:

With seemingly every pitcher throwing harder these days and bullpens stacked with big arms who throw high 90's, the Angels opted to fill their pen with a bunch of slow pitch junkballers in Claudio/Cishek/Watson. It was....certainly a strategy

[Angel Oracle]

1 minute ago, bloodbrother said:

With seemingly every pitcher throwing harder these days and bullpens stacked with big arms who throw high 90's, the Angels opted to fill their pen with a bunch of slow pitch junkballers in Claudio/Cishek/Watson. It was....certainly a strategy

Thank you Perry

[Angel Oracle]

13 minutes ago, cals said:

bro, relievers aren’t consistent enough to spend on.  You sign like 100 and invite to ST a few will stand out.  That’s what Brad Pitt said in that movie.

Still waiting for them to stand out after several years of no dice 

Edited July 20, 2021 by Angel Oracle

[jsnpritchett]

1 minute ago, bloodbrother said:

With seemingly every pitcher throwing harder these days and bullpens stacked with big arms who throw high 90's, the Angels opted to fill their pen with a bunch of slow pitch junkballers in Claudio/Cishek/Watson. It was....certainly a strategy

The reasoning behind the "strategy" of the bullpen construction was that they had a bunch of guys who threw at different speeds, with different motions, release points, etc., and they had both lefties and righties.  Clearly, it didn't work--but that was the spin they put on it earlier this year.

[Jay]

Just now, cals said:

bro, relievers aren’t consistent enough to spend on.  You sign like 100 and invite to ST a few will stand out.  That’s what Brad Pitt said in that movie.

Yeah Dodgers are super-happy they blew all that cash on Bauer.

[Lhalo]

1 minute ago, cals said:

bro, relievers aren’t consistent enough to spend on.  You sign like 100 and invite to ST a few will stand out.  That’s what Brad Pitt said in that movie.

Interview with a Vampire?

[greginpsca]

Shitcek has got to go.

[Angel Oracle]

1 minute ago, jsnpritchett said:

The reasoning behind the "strategy" of the bullpen construction was that they had a bunch of guys who threw at different speeds, with different motions, release points, etc., and they had both lefties and righties.  Clearly, it didn't work--but that was the spin they put on it earlier this year.

Yep, stupid idea since no one else does it anymore 

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

1 minute ago, cals said:

A great reliever.  Knows how to punch a batter out.

Knows how to punch a donkey, too 

[IheartLA]

all the CA teams are gonna make the playoffs except us, yippee!

[jsnpritchett]

Yikes, Walsh.  Bad throw.  Glad Fletcher at least got one out there.

[Blarg]

Here is the absolute bullshit of Steve Ciskeck as a reliever. He allows 50% of inherited runners to score and still sports a 2.83 ERA. Since Maddon wants to live in 1985, that ERA looks like he's the best pitcher in the bullpen when in fact he is a dumpster fire. His 3 runs he gave up will probably run his ERA over 3 but who gives a crap, this guy is a disastrously bad choice every outing. 

[Jay]

I wonder if they're showcasing Marsh for a potential trade at the deadline.

[Blarg]

Just now, Jay said:

I wonder if they're showcasing Marsh for a potential trade at the deadline.

I hope not. He is one of the few bright spots for the future of the Angels outfield defense and offense.

[Lhalo]

I’d rather trade Adell honestly. 

[bloodbrother]

5 minutes ago, jsnpritchett said:

The reasoning behind the "strategy" of the bullpen construction was that they had a bunch of guys who threw at different speeds, with different motions, release points, etc., and they had both lefties and righties.  Clearly, it didn't work--but that was the spin they put on it earlier this year.

What's funny is I think Dipoto or Eppler tried selling us on this same bullshit years ago and the results were the same.

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

4 minutes ago, Jay said:

I wonder if they're showcasing Marsh for a potential trade at the deadline.

Unless they bring back Shane Bieber they can fuck right off with that idea. Trade Adell. Marsh will be a more consistent player.

[rafibomb]

Walsh's swing hasn't been the same since that stupid home run derby

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

Walsh is crashing back down to earth hard. Sucks to watch. 

[Angel Oracle]

5 minutes ago, Blarg said:

Here is the absolute bullshit of Steve Ciskeck as a reliever. He allows 50% of inherited runners to score and still sports a 2.83 ERA. Since Maddon wants to live in 1985, that ERA looks like he's the best pitcher in the bullpen when in fact he is a dumpster fire. His 3 runs he gave up will probably run his ERA over 3 but who gives a crap, this guy is a disastrously bad choice every outing. 

He can’t throw strikes.   
Perry brought in too many relievers who can’t throw strikes.

He better do a heck of a lot better this off-season, or he will be on thin ice by November 2022.

[Lhalo]

Is it bring your dog to the park night?

[bloodbrother]

3 minutes ago, Jay said:

I wonder if they're showcasing Marsh for a potential trade at the deadline.

Would be a mistake. Marsh should be their everyday CFer moving forward. He's got the defensive ability to be a good one there and most importantly he allows the team to move Trout to a corner OF spot in the hopes of keeping him healthier moving forward.