The Next 16 Games

[Docwaukee]

On 9/12/2021 at 11:45 PM, Inside Pitch said:

Not sure I need to worry about adjusting my expectations given my view of the team and it's issues.

If I haven't made it clear with my incessant whining about the defense, I don't think better overall health (and getting those two back), is  the key to contending.  I'm genuinely less concerned about the team's talent level and their potential than I am them playing to their ability.  Two years running the defense has undermined everything else.  I have zero reasons to believe that will change.  

The bullpen needs to be addressed and they'll have some holes to fill at SS and C, but they really need to solve the defensive BS to turn it all around.

it's discouraging to consider that no matter what they do this off season and no matter whether they get everyone back healthy that they just won't play to their potential.  

Add that #1 starter to this team and convince me they'll make the playoffs if they keep operating as is.  

[BTH]

does anyone know what the Angels corresponding 40-man roster move was when they activated Austin Warren off the COVID-IL? By my count, they have 41 players on the 40-man roster (and I'm not counting Detmers, who is on the COVID-IL)

[eligrba]

I think the Angels should have a pretty good idea of what they have in the farm system after these games.

[AngelsLakersFan]

5 hours ago, Dochalo said:

it's discouraging to consider that no matter what they do this off season and no matter whether they get everyone back healthy that they just won't play to their potential.  

Add that #1 starter to this team and convince me they'll make the playoffs if they keep operating as is.  

I'm not sure there is anything they can do this offseason that would convince me that they were competing for a championship next year. 

[Docwaukee]

1 hour ago, AngelsLakersFan said:

I'm not sure there is anything they can do this offseason that would convince me that they were competing for a championship next year. 

Fire Maddon and increase payroll by about 60 mil.  

[Angel Oracle]

5 hours ago, eligrba said:

I think the Angels should have a pretty good idea of what they have in the farm system after these games.

Not much, based on the past 3 games

[Angel Oracle]

3-9

Should have gone originally with my second guess.

3-13

[Angel Oracle]

3 hours ago, AngelsLakersFan said:

I'm not sure there is anything they can do this offseason that would convince me that they were competing for a championship next year. 

Except for the owner to sell the team.

He looks more like the Major League movie Indians owner every day.

Let me guess, Arte will bring in one of the high payroll SS’s, never mind the pitching need.

Edited September 23, 2021 by Angel Oracle

[Lou]

[Angel Oracle]

7 minutes ago, Lou said:

And yet, Arte will also do the same ol thing he does every year, with probably the same result.

I wouldn’t mind having Raymond’s blackjack skills.   Think of the money to be made.

Edited September 23, 2021 by Angel Oracle

[jsnpritchett]

On 9/10/2021 at 8:51 AM, fan_since79 said:

Astros, White Sox, A's, Mariners

Predictions?

I'll be generous and say 6-10.

 

5-11.  Losing season locked in.

[eligrba]