Gameday Thread: (9/3/23) Angels @ A's: Anderson on the mound, no Schanuel

[eligrba4ever]

3 minutes ago, fan_since79 said:

1961 Phillies. Lost 23 straight games.

They had Gene Mauch, too.

[gurn67]

On the bright side. Renigfo continues his amazing 2nd half of the season.

46 games

.313 BA

.578 SLG

.950+ OPS

10 HR's

27 RBI's (batting a lot of leadoff too)

[fan_since79]

Angels are eliminated with that, not mathematically but in reality.

When do pitchers and catchers report?

[daygloman]

Time for alibi talk.

[fan_since79]

Can't wait to hear Nevin's comments.

 

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

8 minutes ago, Jay said:

Ohtani is just not the same since the injury.

Yeah, he's trying not to get hurt other than the elbow so he can make $$$$ in Free Agency. While pumping his stats a bit trying to reach 6 (50) bombs in what approximately 30 games. He sure doesn't want to blow out a knee or fractured a wrist. 

[Angel Oracle]

Just now, SlappyUtilityMIF said:

Yeah, he's trying not to get hurt other than the elbow so he can make $$$$ in Free Agency. While pumping his stats a bit trying to reach 6 (50) bombs in what approximately 30 games. He sure doesn't want to blow out a knee or fractured a wrist. 

Just shut it down then, has already likely clinched a second unanimous MVP award.

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

Nevin's Post Game Presser......

just turn the page on this series and get home to get ready to get our Brains beat in by Baltimore and Cleveland...

[Jason]

6 minutes ago, fan_since79 said:

Angels are eliminated with that, not mathematically but in reality.

When do pitchers and catchers report?

That reality was about a month ago. 

[gurn67]

2 minutes ago, Jason said:

That reality was about a month ago. 

The writing was on the wall that this club just doesn't have what it takes at all after the 4 game sweep at home by the Mariners.

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

3 minutes ago, SlappyUtilityMIF said:

Nevin's Post Game Presser......

just turn the page on this series and get home to get ready to get our Brains beat in by Baltimore and Cleveland...

HEY !!!!

I guess you guys were RIGHT!!! The Halos are going to help those guys get to the Playoffs next week....

In before Giolitos 4 hitter and Moore's & Lopez's 2 holds..

[jsnpritchett]

All about draft position now.  Currently 10th, but easy enough to end up 6th.

[Angel Oracle]

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

Arte' is probably sitting with the field crew power sipping...

[Stradling]

6 minutes ago, Angel Oracle said:

[Angels 1961]

7 minutes ago, jsnpritchett said:

All about draft position now.  Currently 10th, but easy enough to end up 6th.

5 is the goal

[Angels 1961]

Why is Sho still playing. Have the surgery be back sooner with new team.

[Angel Oracle]

Only two college pitchers projected in the top 14 picks in the 2024 draft.

Chase Burns - Wake Forest, transferred from Tennessee, RHP

Brock Brecht - Iowa, power arm but still on the wild side, RHP

There is a 3B at LSU (Tommy White) who transferred from NC State after freshman year, huge power numbers both seasons.

 

Edited September 3, 2023 by Angel Oracle

[jsnpritchett]

8 minutes ago, Angels 1961 said:

5 is the goal

Sure, but the Cardinals are still 5 games "ahead" of the Angels for that slot. Six is more achievable.

[jsnpritchett]

2 minutes ago, Angel Oracle said:

 

There is a 3B at LSU (Tommy White) who transferred from NC State after freshman year, huge power numbers both seasons.

 

6'0", 242 lbs. Doesn't walk much for a college hitter. Looks like a guy that would be a full-time DH within a couple years. 

[totdprods]

2 minutes ago, Angel Oracle said:

Only two college pitchers projected in the top 14 picks in the 2024 draft.

Chase Burns - Wake Forest, transferred from Tennessee, RHP

Brock Brecht - Iowa, power arm but still on the wild side, RHP

There is a 3B at LSU (Tommy White) who transferred from NC State after freshman year, huge power numbers both seasons.

A lot will change between now and draft. Hagen Smith in the mix too.

If Perry is here, he’ll almost undoubtedly draft whomever he can fast track to the bigs, whether it’s the 6th pick or 14th pick.

[Chico]

SWEEP by the worst team in baseball! Highlight of their season. 

Are the Losers still wearing the kabuto, or have they given up that ridiculous practice? 

[SoCalDucksFan]

13 minutes ago, Chico said:

SWEEP by the worst team in baseball! Highlight of their season. 

Are the Losers still wearing the kabuto, or have they given up that ridiculous practice? 

Actually, thanks to the Angels, no longer the worst team.  Today's win puts them ahead of Kansas City.

[dp.angel]

this feels like one of the lowest points in Angel fan memory

[Swordsman78]

2 hours ago, jsnpritchett said:

Sorry...been busy with Fantasy Football for the past week or so.  
 

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