Gameday Thread: Angels @ Braves (7/23/2022)

[DMVol]

10 minutes ago, eligrba4ever said:

Oooh. Pretty spectacular play by Fletcher in the rehab start. Too bad the injury prevented that kind of thing a few months ago,

I’m not sure there is much that could help this team right now but if Fletcher reverts to his 2019/20 form, it would help some…the infield is pretty bad…

[Brandon]

This team sucks. I blame Bobby Valentine doing the post game shows.

[BILLYMACREXANDGUBI]

You missed a great Adell blooper, if you didn't see it you should check it out.

On a pop-up to shallow right, at the last second Adell called off Stefanic and he awkwardly tried to back hand it in to his glove but he misplayed it. The ball subsequently ricocheted off Adell between his right shoulder and upper right pectoral, Stefanic never taking his eye off the ball and being aware of his surroundings caught it on the rebound and almost made a double play out of it at second base but the baserunner just made it back.

[robblin17]

No doubt in my mind that there are members on this board that can catch fly balls better than Adell. 

[fan_since79]

I love this new spin from the announcers that we're entering a "soft spot" in the schedule. LOL, who are they kidding?

[Swordsman78]

2022 is a disaster on multiple levels.  The only way it could get worse is if they trade Ohtani.

 

[Jason]

3 minutes ago, fan_since79 said:

I love this new spin from the announcers that we're entering a "soft spot" in the schedule. LOL, who are they kidding?

I think the Angels are the soft spot that the rest of the league looks forward to playing so they can right their ship

[Chuck]

Sorry guys I’m in ATL and was too busy to create one.
 

I don’t know but I wonder if at this point it is best to create a 2022 Gameday Thread for the rest of the season’s games. 

[Jason]

Just now, Chuckster70 said:

Sorry guys I’m in ATL and was too busy to create one.
 

I don’t know but I wonder if at this point it is best to create a 2022 Gameday Thread for the rest of the season’s games. 

That makes more sense. Also, @jsnpritchett started a lot of game day threads and hasn’t been around much. Anyone hear from him?

[Wisconsin27]

Personally, I like the individual game days.  But I can adjust:-)

[Angels 1961]

Another nice outing by Barria. Why is he used in mop up roll when halos 16 under 500? Maybe it's time he gets shot at starting.

[Jason]

Just now, Angels 1961 said:

Another nice outing by Barria. Why is he used in mop up roll when halos 16 under 500? Maybe it's time he gets shot at starting.

He might after some trades 

[Angels 1961]

34 minutes ago, Swordsman78 said:

2022 is a disaster on multiple levels.  The only way it could get worse is if they trade Ohtani.

 

I'm sure if he plays for Angels in 8th straight losing in 2023 he will sign with Angels.

[Chuck]

15 minutes ago, Wisconsin27 said:

Personally, I like the individual game days.  But I can adjust:-)

We’ll keep doing those then. Actually it’s nice to refer to them at a later time, like a box score. 

[Chuck]

But we all have to chip in and help create the GDT’s. If nobody sees one created an hour or so before game time go ahead and create one. 

[Wisconsin27]

Will do. I lurk here multiple times daily, but am always a bit reluctant to post/create new stuff; a lot of regulars here I don't want to piss off!

 

[T.G.]

11 minutes ago, Wisconsin27 said:

Will do. I lurk here multiple times daily, but am always a bit reluctant to post/create new stuff; a lot of regulars here I don't want to piss off!

 

I got your back.

Edited July 24, 2022 by T.G.

[beatlesrule]

1 hour ago, Chuckster70 said:

But we all have to chip in and help create the GDT’s. If nobody sees one created an hour or so before game time go ahead and create one. 

I usually make them but had personal stuff earlier and honestly, aside from Ohtani pitching, I don't really look forward to any games. I do like to watch Sandoval pitch also but he was bad in his last start and and after last nights game, just decided to go other things tonight. Looks like he sucked again. Shark week starts tomorrow but I likely watch the morning game so I should be able to make a thread. They really don't deserve a gameday thread or us taking 3 hours out of our day to watch their so called baseball but I will make one for the last game in Atlanta.

[m0nkey]

Didn’t see the game (because what’s the point) so I had to look up the Adell play. Lol

 

 

[Wisconsin27]

OMG, that is so bad!  Honestly, does he need glasses?  I'm serious.  That is just beyond comprehension from anyone who has ever played.

 

[T.G.]

If Any of you psychos mess with @Wisconsin27 there will be hell to pay.

[T.G.]

Adell and Stefanic have been working on that play for weeks.

[Duren, Duren]

Remember the 'good old days' with  Simmons and Fletcher up the middle and Upton and Calhoun in the corners? At the least they played at competent professional levels for their positions for a decent amount of time. 

Even with their flaws they brought more all around positives than their current replacements. And were able to play the bulk of the games when healthy Perhaps excluding Ward, though he is still a question mark. 

And the offense generated some excitement.

The replacements haven't surpassed those who came before. 

Not to mention the one constant, Trout, is older and less perfect. 

[fan_since79]

In fairness to Adell (I can hardly believe I'm saying this) it appears he took his eye off the ball, fearing an imminent collision with Stefanic. That's understandable. If anything, Stefanic should not have called for the ball as he was going backwards and Adell was coming in. That's Adell's ball. He pulled up fearing a collision.

Of course, Adell should have also taken charge and called off Stefanic but he didn't.

[tomsred]

30 minutes ago, fan_since79 said:

In fairness to Adell (I can hardly believe I'm saying this) it appears he took his eye off the ball, fearing an imminent collision with Stefanic. That's understandable. If anything, Stefanic should not have called for the ball as he was going backwards and Adell was coming in. That's Adell's ball. He pulled up fearing a collision.

Of course, Adell should have also taken charge and called off Stefanic but he didn't.

That's a logical explanation, but at this point in this team's performance most posters are trying to pitchfork whoever screws up.