Gameday Thread (8/3/22): A’s @ Angels - Moniak in CF

[Angel Oracle]

Don’t get starting Sierra everyday.

Essentially another Squid

He’s the perfect late innings CF substitution.

Edited August 3, 2022 by Angel Oracle

[T.G.]

40 minutes ago, cals said:

I apologize. 

What? I don't need an apology... I just thought it was funny.... that you and I actually think alike!

[eligrba4ever]

GO ANGELS!

Go Mr. Moniak, who I believe might be the Angels' first Mickey since the unforgettable Mr. Rivers.

[Dtwncbad]

Anybody know where the other half of the split squad is playing today?

[eligrba4ever]

2 minutes ago, Dtwncbad said:

Anybody know where the other half of the split squad is playing today?

Just guessing but ... Calipatria?

[Swordsman78]

1 hour ago, DMVol said:

That 7/8/9, based on their mlb numbers, has to be one of the worst in history….

But they still have a better 9 available than the 2014 Angels according to some on this forum.

[BluegrassHaloFan]

11 minutes ago, Dtwncbad said:

Anybody know where the other half of the split squad is playing today?

Hahahaha!!!! Extended spring training for all. 

[Jay]

52 minutes ago, Duren, Duren said:

Is it taken for granted that Trout will just quietly slip into the  background now? 

Hardly a word mentioned about him lately. No daily updates. Just broad generalities about a return at some point. 

Obviously with the team in flux there is no urgency. But fans still pay good money and he makes a fortune. It would still be a little compensation for fans watching he and Ohtani back to back in the batting order or wherever. 

Fans said the same thing during Lou Gehrig's last season.

 

[79CAAman]

1 hour ago, Duren, Duren said:

Is it taken for granted that Trout will just quietly slip into the  background now? 

Hardly a word mentioned about him lately. No daily updates. Just broad generalities about a return at some point. 

Obviously with the team in flux there is no urgency. But fans still pay good money and he makes a fortune. It would still be a little compensation for fans watching he and Ohtani back to back in the batting order or wherever. 

Early odds on what next year's ailment will be?  He makes so much freaking money... he can't play a little hurt????

[Lou]

3 minutes ago, 79CAAman said:

Early odds on what next year's ailment will be?  He makes so much freaking money... he can't play a little hurt????

Good Lord. Just stop.

[Blarg]

2 hours ago, Blarg said:

That lineup card looks like we traded Ohtani to the Oakland A's. 

What? Nobody, really, nobody? Screw you guys that was better than Dtowns. 

[Tank]

41 minutes ago, eligrba4ever said:

GO ANGELS!

Go Mr. Moniak, who I believe might be the Angels' first Mickey since the unforgettable Mr. Rivers.

mickey callaway

mickey hatcher

mickey mouse

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

2 hours ago, cals said:

He's a Moniak, Moniak on the floor. 

 

Edited August 4, 2022 by Ace-Of-Diamonds

[ten ocho recon scout]

1 hour ago, Slegnaac said:

Hard to argue with that logic.

 

Will he get the nickname Mick the Quick?

If he sucks, he's No-niak

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

Prediction: 0-4 2 strike outs.

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

1 hour ago, eligrba4ever said:

GO ANGELS!

Go Mr. Moniak, who I believe might be the Angels' first Mickey since the unforgettable Mr. Rivers.

Mickey Callaway disagrees with this message.

[Angelsjunky]

Minasian's answer to the frustrations of watching Adell and Marsh: Mickey Moniak.

 

[DMVol]

1 hour ago, jsnpritchett said:

Translation: the Angels aren't ever in the pennant race, so I'll be able to play steadily here! 

Translation: We didn’t get much for Thor unless the young minor leaguer is a lottery ticket…

[AngelsMetsWS]

We have people in the order below Velazquez. Ouch. 

[BTH]

3 hours ago, Trendon said:

I don't understand what the plan is with Adell.

It should be simple: either play him every day in the majors or play him every day in the minors.

just to circle back on this earlier post I made, I wonder if they're trying to send a message to Adell that he needs to earn playing time and that he won't simply be handed it.

I'm not sure that's how I'd handle it, but I suppose that could be a possible approach to take.

[fan_since79]

1 hour ago, 79CAAman said:

Early odds on what next year's ailment will be?  He makes so much freaking money... he can't play a little hurt????

Cal Ripken agrees.

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

This is going to be Ohtani 4th or 5th try at win #10, including last year. Hopefully this time is the charm.

[beatlesrule]

[Farmbuildingfan]

3 hours ago, cals said:

He's a Moniak, Moniak on the floor. 

And he'll be hitting like he's never hit before.

Yeah I wish.

[Halo in Chicago]

So fun to watch Ohtani pitch.