A little optimism…

[TroutField]

I’m tired of reading about Ohtani trades and how shit the Angels are… 

 

As horrible as the second half ended the season isn’t completely dead in the water, but they definitely need to jump out at the start of the second half playing some good ball. 
 

Also, we are getting Drury and Neto back right at the start of the homestand and Matt Moore should be activated any day now, as well. We all know the kind of spark Neto can provide to the team. Adell has hit well in a small sample size and if he can replace Trout’s production the offense may just survive. The rotation has the potential to turn on a dime and start pitching well. 

Maybe just maybe they have a wild card run left in them. Let’s put the injuries and the ugly ending to the first half to bed and march on to some meaningful September games. 

 

[Dtwncbad]

The team just had a really rough stretch with lots of injuries.

That stinks.

But the team is in a better place today than it has been in a long, long time.  There are lots of things trending in the right direction.

The Ohtani situation is an isolated issue to follow for sure.  But let’s be honest.  The scorned Angel fans will be upset no matter what happens with Ohtani.  If the Angela sign him, it will be a “stupid, crippling contract.”  If they don’t sign him, it will be “stupid to let him walk for nothing.”  If they trade him, the return will be viewed as inadequate.

So whatever.  I choose to see the opposite side of all of those scenarios.  I am going to accept whatever happens even if I have a preference of what I hope happens.

Following a team as a fan is supposed to be fun.  You should want the team to be improving and also to have interesting storylines to follow.

We have that right now.

I am hopeful of a strong start to the second half, and I still have hopes of reaching the postseason this year.

I like THIS team and THIS set of prospects more than most teams over the last decade, so I am having a hard time complaining. . . especially when this stretch of frustration really is related to health and not organizational competency.

Go play hard and win some games.

 

[Angels in 2030]

In 8-9 months, the Angels will be starting the 2024 season tied for 1st place!

[totdprods]

1 hour ago, TroutField said:

Also, we are getting Drury and Neto back right at the start of the homestand and Matt Moore should be activated any day now, as well. We all know the kind of spark Neto can provide to the team. Adell has hit well in a small sample size and if he can replace Trout’s production

Are we? I thought Drury was uncertain, Adell might’ve just pulled his oblique like Neto, and hadn’t seen any update that Moore and Neto were ready, only close.

Only optimism I have is that Shohei recognizes this team was doing good until injuries hit and that the youngsters are exciting enough to stick around and he buys into the future being better.

[TroutField]

https://www.si.com/mlb/angels/.amp/news/angels-news-brandon-drury-on-the-mend-return-coming-into-focus-pw2001 This was a day ago 

https://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/amp/zach_neto_could_rejoin_team_immediately_after_all_star_break/s1_17079_39002787 Also a day ago 

https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/angels-matt-moore-should-be-ready-to-go-after-break/amp/
 

google is your friend. 

[totdprods]

a day ago was my birthday, and the last thing I wanted to read was Angels news after the last ten days.

i follow the beats religiously on Twitter and hadn’t seen anything super positive or definitive considering those health updates of late.

[Angels 1961]

The future will look bright if adding to young players. My optimism is in the future think long term. I did say Rendon will be back. 

[Torridd]

Because of the depth provided, the team could be in a lot worse shape. The team has been horrendous for two weeks and we're only a game under.500. More than enough time to right the ship.

[Angelsjunky]

[Revad]

We’re 45-46 so 71 games left.  To reach 88 wins we’d have to go 43-28, which looks intimidating but a ten game win streak changes that in a hurry.  Absolutely can not screw up this home stand.

[Vlad27Trout27]

I think all the injuries took alot from the team and this break was probably a bright spot for them. we'll probably be getting neto, Rendon and Drury back to help the offense and the defensive. I think Moniak and Adell will be the key pieces for the next 20 or so games. 

This might be crazy, What I would consider moving Rendon up to the leadoff spot. His power isn't there but he's drawing walks. Put Othani in the 2-hole, could also help Rendon get more fastball. Than Ward at 3rd, I know I know, But he mostly like will end up the season with around 16-25 hrs, 250ish average and 320ish OBP, not ideal but stretches the line-up and he's done  better after that rough month.  4th I'd put Moniak, 5th Drury, 6th Adell, 7th Mike M 8th Thaiss 9th Neto. 

I think we might need to add another starter, at least a capable 3 to the rotation as the 3rd wildcard will all way be up for grab until game 162.  

[UndertheHalo]

Very nice, thank you 

[tdawg87]

29 minutes ago, Revad said:

We’re 45-46 so 71 games left.  To reach 88 wins we’d have to go 43-28, which looks intimidating but a ten game win streak changes that in a hurry.  Absolutely can not screw up this home stand.

When was the last 10+ game win streak from the Angels?

[jsnpritchett]

Just now, tdawg87 said:

When was the last 10+ game win streak from the Angels?

May 3rd-14th of this year.

[Revad]

8 minutes ago, tdawg87 said:

When was the last 10+ game win streak from the Angels?

The infrequency of previous 10 game streaks not withstanding, it must happen!

Edited July 12, 2023 by Revad

[Jason]

17 minutes ago, jsnpritchett said:

May 3rd-14th of this year.

They were 5-5 during this stretch 

[jsnpritchett]

Just now, Jason said:

They were 5-5 during this stretch 

Cool.  I just made it up and picked random dates.

[Jason]

1 minute ago, jsnpritchett said:

Cool.  I just made it up and picked random dates.

I think the real answer is “a long ass time ago”. 

[T.G.]

5 hours ago, totdprods said:

 

a day ago was my birthday,

 

Happy belated birthday!

[Angels 1961]

40 minutes ago, tdawg87 said:

When was the last 10+ game win streak from the Angels?

Oakland had 7 game win streak this year

[Angels 1961]

42 minutes ago, tdawg87 said:

When was the last 10+ game win streak from the Angels?

Spring 2011 

[TroutField]

Didn’t we win 8 in a row earlier this year?
 

damn you’re a bunch of whiners. This is supposed to be the optimism thread, LET US HAVE THIS. Angels make the playoffs in 2023, I believeeeee. 

[Tank]

6 minutes ago, TroutField said:

damn you’re a bunch of whiners.

you must be new here. welcome.

[Angelsjunky]

I'm optimistic about the next six games being against the Astros and Yankees.

[Jeff Fletcher]

9 hours ago, Dtwncbad said:

If the Angela sign him, it will be a “stupid, crippling contract.”  If they don’t sign him, it will be “stupid to let him walk for nothing.”  If they trade him, the return will be viewed as inadequate.

Truer words were never written.