Gameday Thread: (8/30/23 10am Pacific) Angels @ Phillies: Detmers on the mound, Rengifo in CF, hitting 2nd

[jsnpritchett]

 

Edited August 30, 2023 by jsnpritchett

[eligrba4ever]

GO ANGELS!!!

BEAT PHILLY!!

If the Halos win their final 29 games, they can finish with 92 wins and possibly a postseason berth. Note: The longest winning streak in MLB history is 26 by the 1916 New York Giants, who were 60-66 in the rest of their 154 games.

The Angels start play today 7 under .500, 12.5 games behind Seattle, Texas and Houston in both the AL West and the WC. The West is presently in a virtual 3-way tie, The Angels are 9 back of Toronto, 6 back of Boston and 1.5 behind New York in the longshot WC list.

Giolito, Lopez, Leone, Moore, Renfroe and Grichuk remain Angels today but are reported available to be claimed on waivers Thursday. If all six go, the Angels save $7 million off the September payroll.

[T.G.]

You have to wonder what's going through Renfroe and Grichuk's minds.... It has to be weird for them.

[eligrba4ever]

31 minutes ago, T.G. said:

You have to wonder what's going through Renfroe and Grichuk's minds.... It has to be weird for them.

Weird for all six, because the waiver lists are supposed to be confidential.. Oh, well. It is what it is.

[T.G.]

Just now, eligrba4ever said:

Weird for all six, because the waiver lists are supposed to be confidential.. Oh, well. It is what it is.

Well yes, all six.  I mentioned the two that were in the starting lineup.  I wonder what they will be thinking as they step into the batter's box.  I know they're professionals, but they're also human.  It's interesting to think about.

[AngelStew43]

No, it really isn't.  Why would any of our fans continue to pay to see such an inferior product?

With one notable exception, and everyone knows who that is. 

[Erstad Grit]

The Los Angeles Waivers of Anaheim 

[Angelsjunky]

42 minutes ago, T.G. said:

You have to wonder what's going through Renfroe and Grichuk's minds.... It has to be weird for them.

It will be even weirder when no one claims them.

[Erstad Grit]

4 minutes ago, Angelsjunky said:

It will be even weirder when no one claims them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaTBvAfFHo4

[Blarg]

18 minutes ago, T.G. said:

Well yes, all six.  I mentioned the two that were in the starting lineup.  I wonder what they will be thinking as they step into the batter's box.  I know they're professionals, but they're also human.  It's interesting to think about.

Is it too late to get a tee time for Friday?

[halonatic13]

38 minutes ago, T.G. said:

Well yes, all six.  I mentioned the two that were in the starting lineup.  I wonder what they will be thinking as they step into the batter's box.  I know they're professionals, but they're also human.  It's interesting to think about.

They are all getting paid.  Does it matter?  It's part of the business.

[eligrba4ever]

The Phanatic is an artist. He sketched a portrait of Ohtani and Sho'd it to him. Good will smiles all around.

[T.G.]

3 minutes ago, halonatic13 said:

They are all getting paid.  Does it matter?  It's part of the business.

Really?  They're getting paid?  Damn.

It doesn't matter.  That doesn't mean it isn't interesting to think about.

[daygloman]

Go Halos!

[jsnpritchett]

Angels batters really put up a fight in the first inning!

[Duren, Duren]

It must be weird inside the clubhouse with six veterans not really being part of the group mindset anymore. Instead of being part of the team they now are mercenaries with other priorities on their minds. Professionals doing their jobs, but team results aren't important anymore. 

[eligrba4ever]

Per the Phillies broadcast on MLBN: RIP Pat Corrales.

[jsnpritchett]

Renfroe with a 2-run shot!  "Someone please claim me!"

[eligrba4ever]

RENFROE GAVE THAT BALL A WAIVE!! 

He will be free to the first claimant willing to pay him on Thursday

[jsnpritchett]

Escobar with a double.  "Hey, man, I wanted to be claimed, too!!  I'm sorry I sucked so bad earlier.  Now I'm stuck..."

[Duren, Duren]

Philly broadcasters just laughing and joking about falling behind. Confident that they will come back. What a difference in attitudes with the teams right now. A playoff chase would have made this part of the season so much more fun and interesting. 

Maybe Renfroe gets hot and gets claimed just when he's actually productive again. The same with any of the other involuntary mercenaries.

[eligrba4ever]

Devenski is a Ray,

[jsnpritchett]

Is this going to be Detmers' meltdown inning?

[eligrba4ever]

Oh, for a shutdown inning. It is so rare with Angels pitchers.

[Angel Oracle]

There’s the deer in the headlights Detmers that we know.