Gameday Thread: Astros @ Angels (4/9/22): Syndergaard vs Verlander, no Fletcher or Adell

[jsnpritchett]

[mmc]

Already said my thoughts on Adell not playing in the other thread but yeah, fucking stupid

[Stradling]

It’s a tough call because Rojas has earned a spot based on his performance. 

[full circle]

I’m fine with this lineup.  Adell has to at least show a minimum of competency on defense if he wants AB’s.  Mentally he has to let go and learn to relax on the field or he’s going to keep banging his head against the wall.  

[Jason]

Hopefully Syndergaard can carry his impressive spring over to the regular season 

Edited April 9, 2022 by Jason

[jsnpritchett]

 

[T.G.]

Looking forward to seeing Syndegaard pitch.

[Jason]

2 minutes ago, jsnpritchett said:

 

I imagine it’s going to be like this for a while since he and Rojas are in a platoon

[Blarg]

2 minutes ago, jsnpritchett said:

 

And Maddon will put him on 3rd base. 

[halodground]

I’m worried that if I get excited to see Syndegaard pitch, he will spontaneously combust just prior to the top of the second. After k-ing the side in the first.

[AngelsLakersFan]

Fletcher injured again?

[jsnpritchett]

Just now, AngelsLakersFan said:

Fletcher injured again?

 

[tdawg87]

1 minute ago, jsnpritchett said:

 

He changed his picture. I thought that was David Fletcher's dad or something.

[AngelsLakersFan]

2 minutes ago, jsnpritchett said:

 

Who here had Duffy getting more playing time than Fletcher to start the season?

[mmc]

4 minutes ago, AngelsLakersFan said:

Fletcher injured again?

[Second Base]

You know things are going well when you're supposed to be a "contender" and 1/3 of your lineup consists of Duffy, Rojas and Wade. 

[Stradling]

Like playing any of those three is worse than playing Fletcher. 

[Bronson]

I know it’s April but this seems like an important game. Starting 0-3 would be pretty brutal.

[ten ocho recon scout]

I saw the first inning on opening night (not even that, saw Ohtanis first 2 batters faced), came back and saw Trout walk.

Havent seen anything else, and maybe caught one inning of spring on the radio.

So Im clueless to everything not Trout / Ohtani.

But reference the lineup... I know Fletcher took a massive step backwards last 2 years. But wouldnt Marsh make more sense leading off? Isnt he pretty good at working counts and getting on base?

[Duren, Duren]

Once again I had to fork out money to escape Blue Jay media dominance in Canadian media. Unfortunately MLB Extra Innings only shows a maximum of eleven games at a time and are selective so not all games are available on any given night. The Angels games naturally weren't shown. But this weekend they are so I get to see firsthand the team apparently already starting with a mini slump. 

By the stats I see Trout and Ohtani are off to slow starts at the plate. And if they aren't leading then things get tough. And pitching again looks vulnerable. Hopefully Syndegaard can get off to a great start and build some momentum for a split of the series. Damned Astros always are tough! 

 

[Jason]

9 minutes ago, Stradling said:

Like playing any of those three is worse than playing Fletcher. 

This is true but it is weird to have an “off day” after 2 games

[Angelsfan1984]

Must win game or season over. 

[Blarg]

Is it gametime yet?

[AngelsLakersFan]

17 minutes ago, Stradling said:

Like playing any of those three is worse than playing Fletcher. 

Shots fired!

 

I'm concerned you might be right, but you gotta think that the major reason for not addressing the middle infield is an expectation that Fletcher will bounce back and be considerably better than what we get from the rest of the group.

[Vlad27Trout27]

24 minutes ago, Second Base said:

You know things are going well when you're supposed to be a "contender" and 1/3 of your lineup consists of Duffy, Rojas and Wade. 

I mean the Asstros have Goodrum (Who), Castro (he's still playing? guess i rather have him than Suzuki) and McCormick in the lineup...so nothing big....The only difference is their big hitters have produced, ours besides Walsh, are shitting the bed!