Gameday Thread (3/3/24): White Sox @ Angels: Dana gets the start

[Angelsjunky]

Jesus, it is March 3 - let's not worry about Trout yet. Plus, he talked about fixing a perceived problem with his approach, so maybe he's trying to figure it out. 

[Angelsfan1984]

Dana looks like a damn monster. Detmers, silseth and Dana could be legit in 2 years. 

[rafibomb]

Both Cimber and Pomeranz looking like they can make a positive contribution to the pen this season.

[greginpsca]

Even after a walk to the 1st batter, and Sheets fouling off 4-5 pitches in the 1st inning, Dana's pitch count was pretty good. Two innings with the pitch count in the low 20's.

[No Roles]

38 minutes ago, Angelsjunky said:

Jesus, it is March 3 - let's not worry about Trout yet. Plus, he talked about fixing a perceived problem with his approach, so maybe he's trying to figure it out. 

 

Mike Trout already strikes out 33 percent of the time why would there be anything to worry about?

[TroutField]

1 hour ago, AngelsLakersFan said:

I recommend not drawing a single thing from the performances of the regulars at this point.

0/3 with 3 k’s 

 

like I said I know it’s spring training but wow 

[No Roles]

more great moniak defense

[No Roles]

well moniak delivered...nice hit kid

[daygloman]

Light up the Halo!

Go Halos!

[Tank]

aaron hicks making a strong case for an opening night job.

[Inside Pitch]

1 hour ago, TroutField said:

0/3 with 3 k’s 

 

like I said I know it’s spring training but wow 

He looks like shit, he also really hasn't hit (One game in August), since July 3, 2023. That near 8 month layoff may take some time to shake the rust off.

[Angels 1961]

I wonder about Trouts hand.

[Jason]

2 hours ago, oldguy said:

He is simply unwatchable right now.  Unfortunately, he was on pace to strike out 200 times last year, and he doesn't appear to have fixed the problem.

He has always been a high strikeout guy, so I don't really care about that. As long as he is playing daily, he will be fine. 

[Jason]

10 minutes ago, Angels 1961 said:

I wonder about Trouts entire physical wellness hand.

 

[DCAngelsFan]

3 hours ago, Docwaukee said:

Dana is a beast.  Didn't realize he was that big.  

 

3 hours ago, TroutField said:

Gross. 

 

[TroutField]

3 hours ago, Inside Pitch said:

He looks like shit, he also really hasn't hit (One game in August), since July 3, 2023. That near 8 month layoff may take some time to shake the rust off.

No doubt.

im not worried or anything, he probably hasn’t seen a ton of live pitching since August. 

[Angel Oracle]

7 hours ago, rafibomb said:

Both Cimber and Pomeranz looking like they can make a positive contribution to the pen this season.

Plesac too

[Ron Mexico]

Any chance Dana sticks in the rotation this year ?

[greginpsca]

5 hours ago, Ron Mexico said:

Any chance Dana sticks in the rotation this year ?

No. He will probably start out in AA. With a really good year there he could maybe get a look in september. That is best case scenario.

[Angel Oracle]

Dana only pitched 53 innings in A+ ball.
if he dominates it for the first two months of 2024 season, then it is likely time for promotion to AA.

[Tank]

1 hour ago, Angel Oracle said:

Dana only pitched 53 innings in A+ ball.
if he dominates it for the first two months of 2024 season, then it is likely time for promotion to AA.

this is a kid with a nice amount of potential. i hope they don't rush him up here.

[Chuck]

1 hour ago, Angel Oracle said:

Dana only pitched 53 innings in A+ ball.
if he dominates it for the first two months of 2024 season, then it is likely time for promotion to AA.

I heard he's slated for Double-A. 

[Chuck]