Gameday Thread: Los Angeles Angels vs. Oakland A's (OPENING DAY) March 30th, 2023

[fan_since79]

Those pitching speed numbers are ridiculous. When you add in the hitting, Shohei's making a case for $50 million a year. Not from Arte of course. He can keep his billions and his yacht. 

[Chuck]

Hate to see this. 

 

[fan_since79]

The two best players of the last half century, and 4th place in the AL West.

Something's got to change or I might lose my mind.

[jsnpritchett]

21 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

Hate to see this. 

 

Go search for Tungsten Arm O'Doyle on Baseball Reference.

[Stradling]

42 minutes ago, fan_since79 said:

The two best players of the last half century, and 4th place in the AL West.

Something's got to change or I might lose my mind.

This might help, they finished 3rd last year. 

[Amazing Larry]

3 minutes ago, Stradling said:

This might help, they finished 3rd last year. 

Not all heroes wear capes. 

[Duren, Duren]

I haven't really thought this through yet. But as a general impression over the last half dozen or so years, it seems something intangible is missing collectively within the organization. Call it an inferiority complex, maybe. Just very little self assurance and calmness in clutch situations. From players and managers. Too much pressing and nervousness under pressure.

I think it starts at ownership level with so many mixed messages and inconsistent decisions. And filters down through the rest of the organization.  

No one expects perfection or perfect consistency. But for years this franchise hasn't maximized it's potential. Improved confidence and leadership could be so important getting the most out of the team.  

[WicketMaiden]

39 minutes ago, Duren, Duren said:

I haven't really thought this through yet. But as a general impression over the last half dozen or so years, it seems something intangible is missing collectively within the organization. Call it an inferiority complex, maybe. Just very little self assurance and calmness in clutch situations. From players and managers. Too much pressing and nervousness under pressure.

I think it starts at ownership level with so many mixed messages and inconsistent decisions. And filters down through the rest of the organization.  

No one expects perfection or perfect consistency. But for years this franchise hasn't maximized it's potential. Improved confidence and leadership could be so important getting the most out of the team.  

Good post, I think you may be on to something there. There has been a large gap between player potential and actual results for too long.

[Taylor]

That was a rough final game of Spring Training, but I'm looking forward to Opening Day tomorrow.

[Lazorko Saves]

13 minutes ago, Taylor said:

That was a rough final game of Spring Training, but I'm looking forward to Opening Day tomorrow.

Yep, everything will be fine once we actually start putting the major league relievers out there instead of these AAA guys we get in Spring games.

[fan_since79]

59 minutes ago, Stradling said:

This might help, they finished 3rd last year. 

I guess I should be relieved about that. My bad. 

[Taylor]

Also, the Astros lost too. The Angels and Astros are now tied in the AL West standings. 

[fan_since79]

Arte's making gobs of money. Not sure how much he worries about 3rd or 4th place year after year.

He also looks old and worn out. Sell the team!! Enjoy your billions with your family.

[BTH]

@Jeff Fletcher did anyone ask Phil why he didn’t leave Herget out there to face Ruiz or why Phillips didn’t try to steal 2B after he came in as a pinch runner?

[bloodbrother]

5 hours ago, Chuckster70 said:

Hate to see this. 

 

 

5 hours ago, jsnpritchett said:

Go search for Tungsten Arm O'Doyle on Baseball Reference.

This joke is so tired and old but the Angels continue to give no reason for people to not keep overusing this material which makes it worse

[Jeff Fletcher]

1 hour ago, Trendon said:

@Jeff Fletcher did anyone ask Phil why he didn’t leave Herget out there to face Ruiz or why Phillips didn’t try to steal 2B after he came in as a pinch runner?

Phil himself volunteered that he could have left Herget out there. He didn’t really say why he didn’t but he seemed to be regretting it. 
 

And no one asked about Phillips. 

[Chuck]

Summed up Opening Day for the Angels. 

[arch stanton]

On 3/31/2023 at 6:20 PM, Chuckster70 said:

Fastest pitch and hardest hit in the game last night goes to....

If Ohtani could get ahold of an Ohtani fastball how hard might he hit it? And would he be able to hit that slider he threw to Tout at WBC?