Gameday Thread (6/27/22): White Sox @ Angels

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[failos]

Glad my tickets keep selling. Hoping to test negative so I can see Ohtani pitch on Wednesday.

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[Second Base]

For those of you that guessed that David MacKinnon would be the cleanup hitter and playing 3B before the season started, I applaud you. 

[Angel Oracle]

8 minutes ago, Second Base said:

For those of you that guessed that David MacKinnon would be the cleanup hitter and playing 3B before the season started, I applaud you. 

With the righty Giolito in the mound, that is surprising to have Walsh hitting after MacKinnon.

The alternating lefty/righty thingy?

[BTH]

2 minutes ago, Angel Oracle said:

With the righty Giolito in the mound, that is surprising to have Walsh hitting after MacKinnon.

The alternating lefty/righty thingy?

Giolito has reverse splits over his career:

RHB’s vs. Giolito: .759 OPS

LHB’s vs. Giolito: .654 OPS

 

It’s even more extreme this season:

RHB’s: 1.111 OPS

LHB’s: .574 OPS

[Angels 1961]

12 minutes ago, Second Base said:

For those of you that guessed that David MacKinnon would be the cleanup hitter and playing 3B before the season started, I applaud you. 

I like MacKinnon's story and the way he has played so far. Tonight have 2 Thor's in lineup.

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[T.G.]

OK... now just go out and win some games... otherwise, all this stuff about "firing up the team" is moot.

[halonatic13]

1 hour ago, failos said:

Glad my tickets keep selling. Hoping to test negative so I can see Ohtani pitch on Wednesday.

Is that Ohtani's next game?  YES!!!!  Perfect Timing.

[beatlesrule]

2 hours ago, failos said:

Glad my tickets keep selling. Hoping to test negative so I can see Ohtani pitch on Wednesday.

My friend seems to think it's tomorrow and already bought tickets.

[failos]

2 minutes ago, beatlesrule said:

My friend seems to think it's tomorrow and already bought tickets.

Silseth/TBA is pitching tomorrow.

 

Edited June 28, 2022 by failos

[beatlesrule]

1 minute ago, failos said:

Silseth/TBA is pitching tomorrow.

 

Oh I know. He's gonna be bummed.

[failos]

Just now, beatlesrule said:

Oh I know. He's gonna be bummed.

Yeah, your friend is dumb.

[Angelsjunky]

1 hour ago, Second Base said:

For those of you that guessed that David MacKinnon would be the cleanup hitter and playing 3B before the season started, I applaud you. 

  

On 3/25/2019 at 1:32 AM, Angelsjunky said:

I'm guessing that by June of 2022, David MacKinnon will be our starting third baseman and batting cleanup.

 

[failos]

5 minutes ago, Angelsjunky said:

  

 

edit: oh. you're a liar

Edited June 28, 2022 by failos

[T.G.]

4 minutes ago, failos said:

edit: oh. you're a liar

Yup

On 3/24/2019 at 10:32 PM, Angelsjunky said:

I'm half expecting a deadcat bounce, but kind of felt the same last year. Regardless of how Albert performs, my hope is that Ausmus is good to his word and plays the best player, not the Proven Veteran.

 

[failos]

1 minute ago, True Grich said:

Yup

 

AJ is the worst.

[Duren, Duren]

Looks like Marsh is in Valazques territory. Defense only, anything at the plate an unexpected surprise. From the promise of last year and good start this year into an ongoing sophomore slump. He has to fight his way out of it. No real alternative on the roster right now that has more overall value. 

If they sign Ohtani I don't know how they'll be able to afford any quality depth at all. It's bad enough as it is now with Ohtani being underpaid. 

[tomsred]

1 hour ago, True Grich said:

OK... now just go out and win some games... otherwise, all this stuff about "firing up the team" is moot.

Fighting is about the least efficient way of "firing up a team."  The reality, if suspensions are involved, is that it can easily make winning harder.

[Stradling]

You have to assume Noah will be pushed deep into the game since we are down 3 relievers. 

[T.G.]

2 minutes ago, Stradling said:

You have to assume Noah will be pushed deep into the game since we are down 3 relievers. 

Which 3?

[Stradling]

4 minutes ago, True Grich said:

Which 3?

Wantz, Tepera and Iglesias

[T.G.]

Just now, Stradling said:

Wantz, Tepera and Iglesias

I believe they will appeal. I don’t think they’re going to start serving their suspensions tonight 

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