Gameday Thread: Houston Astros vs Angels (July 14th, 2023) Shohei on the mound

[fan_since79]

Just now, Waybackman said:

I’m beginning to think this isn’t a very good team.

On paper, it was a decent team. The injuries, which led to patchwork lineups and players out of their best positions, and so many other problems which have been well covered here.

Braves are an example of a well balanced team where everyone contributes and there's an attitude of winning there. Baltimore too.

Reds, Rays, the list goes on. But for us, all you hear is will Ohtani leave, will he be traded, will Trout ask to be traded? Etc...it seems we've packed it in and tonight's sloppy play illustrates that.

[Waybackman]

Angels are the “Too Little Too Late” team.

[T-angel]

2 minutes ago, Stradling said:

I don’t like the decision to have him bunt. But he should be able to bunt. That’s on Stefanic. 

You serious? Lol. So completely on him? Ok. If a man is a so-so swimmer I suppose I should make him be a lifeguard for a day. 

[BTH]

Nevin calls the stupidest bunt ever, yet multiple people here rush to blame Stefanic.

Blame Nevin for putting him in that position, not Stefanic for not executing in a spot where he shouldn't even be bunting.

[Chuck]

Just now, Trendon said:

Nevin calls the stupidest bunt ever, yet multiple people here rush to blame Stefanic.

Blame Nevin for putting him in that position, not Stefanic for not executing in a spot where he shouldn't even be bunting.

I mean you're down three runs and it's getting late and your giving up an out for maybe ONE FUCKING RUN?

[Stradling]

Just now, T-angel said:

You serious? Lol. So completely on him? Ok. If a man is a so-so swimmer I suppose I should make him be a lifeguard for a day. 

Well you are awful at comparisons so I guess the answer is no?  It’s a bunt and he’s a middle infielder with limited power. So yes he should be able to get a bunt down.  If you want to blame someone else, go for it.  I’m sure you are a tremendous employee. 

[Stradling]

2 minutes ago, Trendon said:

Nevin calls the stupidest bunt ever, yet multiple people here rush to blame Stefanic.

Blame Nevin for putting him in that position, not Stefanic for not executing in a spot where he shouldn't even be bunting.

Blame the manager?  Ok. Stefanic gets zero blame for not being able to execute. That’s the world we live in. 

[AngelsMetsWS]

Good outing for Barria. 

[BTH]

Just now, Stradling said:

Blame the manager?  Ok. Stefanic gets zero blame for not being able to execute. That’s the world we live in. 

does Stefanic deserve some blame for not executing? Of course.

But in the context of this game, he should've never been bunting there. And that falls on the manager.

[Chuck]

1 minute ago, Stradling said:

Blame the manager?  Ok. Stefanic gets zero blame for not being able to execute. That’s the world we live in. 

You can go both ways on that Strad, but I'm with @Trendon. Why even fucking bunt in that situation when you're down three runs?

If you're playing for the tie late or early on to get a run closer, go for it. But not there. Stefanic hits for a high average and his knock alone could have produced a run. 

[Stradling]

Just now, Chuckster70 said:

You can go both ways on that Strad, but I'm with @Trendon. Why even fucking bunt in that situation when you're down three runs?

If you're playing for the tie late or early on to get a run closer, go for it. But not there. Stefanic hits for a high average and his knock alone could have produced a run. 

Read my post before Chuck. I disagreed with the decision but once the decision is made the player has to execute. 

[BTH]

2 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

You can go both ways on that Strad, but I'm with @Trendon. Why even fucking bunt in that situation when you're down three runs?

If you're playing for the tie late or early on to get a run closer, go for it. But not there. Stefanic hits for a high average and his knock alone could have produced a run. 

I personally am not a fan of bunting at all, but there are situations where it makes some sense.

The Wallach bunt earlier in the game is a perfect example. 0-0 game, with runners at 1B and 2B and 0 outs.

Bunting over the runners down 3 makes no sense. You need 3 runs to win, not 1 or 2.

[Stradling]

18 minutes ago, Stradling said:

I don’t like the decision to have him bunt. But he should be able to bunt. That’s on Stefanic. 

@Chuckster70

[T-angel]

1 minute ago, Stradling said:

Well you are awful at comparisons so I guess the answer is no?  It’s a bunt and he’s a middle infielder with limited power. So yes he should be able to get a bunt down.  If you want to blame someone else, go for it.  I’m sure you are a tremendous employee. 

That was a good analogy. Sorry it escapes you. Should have and actually having the ability to do something are two worlds apart. He deserves some accountability but not all.

[AngelsMetsWS]

Time for another bunt!

[jsnpritchett]

 

[AngelsFaninGA]

Two Angels trademarks: the weak grounder followed by the lazy popup

[jsnpritchett]

 

[daygloman]

That was most likely our last chance!

Prepare your heads people, they're probably not going to win anytime soon!

[gurn67]

I just realized that I saw Chad Wallach's last hit. It was a home run in Texas on June 15th. He's 0-30 since then.

[Waybackman]

Loup being Loup

[PattyD22]

Taylor Ward has the shittiest arm I’ve ever seen for a left fielder.  How the fuck does a slow ass guy like Jose Abreu get to third on a ball hit right to him?  My God, that’s the second time tonight he’s lobbed a throw into the infield.

[TheLordofOuts]

This will be an amazing come back

[Erstad Grit]

[daygloman]

It's over.

Better luck tomorrow.... But I doubt it.