Gameday Thread: Angels @ Twins (9/23/22): Ohtani on the mound

[daygloman]

24 minutes ago, Swordsman78 said:

Seems like he hit into 700 DP on the Angels.  But Congrats to Albert.  He's a good man and was wonderful with the fans.

LOL! 700+ double plays!

[Duren, Duren]

You have to give credit to Ward for finishing up strong. He fought back from that mid season slump and has regained his form.

Interesting how he, Rengifo, Trout and Ohtani are within a couple of points of each other for leading the team in batting average. 

This team is such an enigma. I still say Rendon's injury was the key turning point. Without him the team lost structure in the batting order. And injuries to Fletcher, Trout and Walsh turned the lineup into a Jekyll and Hyde lopsided mess. 

Overall the pitching has quietly improved and has a good foundation.

I feel cautiously optimistic that a healthy regular lineup (including Ohtani) , some changes and the right manager can possibly put together a respectable 2023. 

[ukyah]

1 hour ago, Duren, Duren said:

You have to give credit to Ward for finishing up strong. He fought back from that mid season slump and has regained his form.

Interesting how he, Rengifo, Trout and Ohtani are within a couple of points of each other for leading the team in batting average. 

This team is such an enigma. I still say Rendon's injury was the key turning point. Without him the team lost structure in the batting order. And injuries to Fletcher, Trout and Walsh turned the lineup into a Jekyll and Hyde lopsided mess. 

Overall the pitching has quietly improved and has a good foundation.

I feel cautiously optimistic that a healthy regular lineup (including Ohtani) , some changes and the right manager can possibly put together a respectable 2023. 

i hear you, and i get, but man talk about the same old story same old song and dance.