Gameday Thread (3/2/24): D-Backs @ Angels: Canning starting, not Soriano

[jsnpritchett]

Despite the fact that Soriano was listed as the starter and Washington mentioned it, too, Canning is starting today.

 

Edited March 2 by jsnpritchett

[jsnpritchett]

 

[jsnpritchett]

From an OC Register article yesterday.  Not sure what changed since then and why Soriano is now pitching in a "B" game that isn't even on the schedule.

OPPORTUNITY EARNED

Add right-hander Jose Soriano to the list of potential Angels starters this season.

Already listed as the starter for Saturday’s home game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the honor is not necessarily a stop-gap measure for the reliever, nor is it merely a chance to see how he can handle an “opener” role.

Washington said Soriano will get the chance to go three innings against the National League champions. If he can show he’s comfortable in the role, his innings will continue to be extended.

“Because of the stuff he has and how strong he is, he’s going to get a chance to start and see where it goes,” Washington said Friday.

[Angels 1961]

So Soriano got canned in A game 

[AngelsLakersFan]

Perry trying to up-sell us on this roster.

History has shown using starters as relievers nets you good relievers. Using relievers as starters nets you bad starters and bullpen games.

[AngelStew43]

Possible opening day lineup, except C, O’hoppe instead of Thaiss?

[Angelsfan1984]

16 minutes ago, AngelStew43 said:

Possible opening day lineup, except C, O’hoppe instead of Thaiss?

More likely drury DH while rengifo plays 2nd

[daygloman]

Go Halos!

[AngelsLakersFan]

That was a great play from Neto.

He's no Andrelton Simmons but he reminds me of him from time to time.

[Stradling]

Nice to see Canning go 3 solid innings. 

[Angel Oracle]

8 minutes ago, Stradling said:

Nice to see Canning go 3 solid innings. 

Opening day starter?

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

Jo knows defense!!!

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

Just now, SlappyUtilityMIF said:

Jo knows defense!!!

Scratch that...

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

2 minutes ago, SlappyUtilityMIF said:

Jo knows defense!!!

 

2 minutes ago, SlappyUtilityMIF said:

Scratch that...

Sorry, ma bad.. I got a lil excited! Then back to the real world...

[jsnpritchett]

 

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

6 minutes ago, SlappyUtilityMIF said:

Jo knows defense!!!

 

5 minutes ago, SlappyUtilityMIF said:

Scratch that...

 

3 minutes ago, SlappyUtilityMIF said:

 

Sorry, ma bad.. I got a lil excited! Then back to the real world...

Jo knows defense....  AGAIN!!!

[tdawg87]

5 minutes ago, jsnpritchett said:

 

That's great. Now imagine him doing that out of the bullpen.

[jsnpritchett]

Terry Smith just spent half an inning butchering the pronunciation of "Zuniga." 

[Angels 1961]

29 minutes ago, tdawg87 said:

That's great. Now imagine him doing that out of the bullpen.

Imagine Soriano ends up being TOR starter.

[daygloman]

GNARLY!

All with 2 outs too!

Go Halos!

[daygloman]

Moniak!

Keep the Conga line going, boys!

[daygloman]

Hold them now!

Go Halos!

[daygloman]

Light up the Halo!

Go Halos!

[eligrba4ever]

GO ANGELS!!!!

HALOS BITE SNAKES!

[Angelsfan1984]

Zero walks given up! Excellent