Gameday Thread: Reds @ Angels (3/5/23): Sandoval on the mound, Stassi making spring debut

[jsnpritchett]

The Reds/Angels game is on Bally Sports West: 

They're also playing at the Rangers (no TV):

[jsnpritchett]

Lol. 

 

 

[Lhalo]

25 minutes ago, jsnpritchett said:

Lol. 

 

 

As long as he doesn’t put any gear on I’m ok with this. 

[PattyD22]

I like Sandoval’s chances better.

[jsnpritchett]

20 minutes ago, Lhalo said:

As long as he doesn’t put any gear on I’m ok with this. 

For me personally, much like Pujols, Suzuki is symbolic of the team's bad decisions and disappointing seasons in recent years, so I don't really like to be reminded of them. 

[Blarg]

He should have been hired as the catching coach instead of backup catcher. Had Minasian done that I think the Angels would have been in better shape for it. In his new position I hope he spends time in AAA and high A working with O'Hoppe and Quero. 

[Angels 1961]

2 hours ago, jsnpritchett said:

The Reds/Angels game is on Bally Sports West: 

They're also playing at the Rangers (no TV):

Great chance for halos pick up 2 wins in cactus league today.

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

1 hour ago, jsnpritchett said:

For me personally, much like Pujols, Suzuki is symbolic of the team's bad decisions and disappointing seasons in recent years, so I don't really like to be reminded of them. 

l don't need a reminder, it's seared into my brain. I try to forget but just can't, it's still too vivid.

[Chuckster70]

 

[Chuckster70]

Gameday files attached. 

Lineup - 03-05-23 vs. CIN.pdf Stat pack - 3.5.23 @ TEX.pdf Game Notes 03-05-23 vs. CIN @ TEX.pdf

[jsnpritchett]

Trent Rush & Denny Hocking are calling the game today.

[mmc]

 

[jsnpritchett]

2 minutes ago, mmc said:

 

[eligrba4ever]

GO ANGELS!!!!

 

[Blarg]

Not a good first two batters for Sandoval.

[jsnpritchett]

Angels down 3-1 in the 3rd in the Rangers game.  Wallach has 2 throwing errors.

Edited March 5 by jsnpritchett

[Blarg]

Wallace is garbage not matter what @CaliAngel says.

I really don't like it when both teams wear the same jersey colors. On of the two teams should have lockered their red tops.

[jsnpritchett]

 

[Chuckster70]

1 minute ago, jsnpritchett said:

 

You love to see it. 

[Angels 1961]

3 minutes ago, jsnpritchett said:

 

I believe he could end up as Angel closer this year. When this happens remember who said it.

[Inside Pitch]

4 hours ago, jsnpritchett said:

Lol. 

 

 

See, I don't have a problem with this. 

If they think his presence brings an insight into the game or some positive impact to the team and they want to create a position to keep him around that's fine.  Maybe they view him as a future coach/manager.  But having him take a roster spot when it seemed his skill set had fallen off was horrible.

In the front office, great!  On the active player roster when you're trying to win...  Not so much.

[Inside Pitch]

3 hours ago, jsnpritchett said:

For me personally, much like Pujols, Suzuki is symbolic of the team's bad decisions and disappointing seasons in recent years, so I don't really like to be reminded of them. 

Also fair.  

[Inside Pitch]

57 minutes ago, mmc said:

 

"This rampant display of communism needs to be stopped" -- Senator Joseph McCarthy 1954.

[Inside Pitch]

55 minutes ago, jsnpritchett said:

GDI.....  Its one thing when you do it with stats.  But encroaching on the corny jokes is too much, Sir.

[eligrba4ever]

The fan shot at the end of the last inning caught an interesting T-shirt. Faded red with white letters that said "Better than a Dodgers' jersey." Got a laugh out of that.