Scioscia

[Ohtaniland]

But Scioscia's trade value is now at an all time high. (sarcasm)

[Mile High Dreams]

Yes he is unlucky. He probably should avoid 90+mph fastballs, that what the good players do.

 

That's what I said...he was unlucky.

[shellback]

I will say this about Mike, this is the most consistency the lineup has seen in the past four years. It was about four years ago he really stopped trying and has just been going through the motions ever since.

you're right. but ive given up on him a long time ago.

i really believe the guy is stuck in a 1960's era NL type pitching and speed philosophy. i also detest what he did to napoli and his chronic refusal to replace over the hill vets with young talent that would otherwize start anywhere else. ( see: oakland A's)

[Bruce Nye]

Scioscia should have recognized that Hamilton should be chewing again?  I see.

 

So you stiffs believe that we have a team of Cal Ripken, Jrs. that can play every day.  Got it.

[Vegas Halo Fan]

I think that these players are professional athletes and don't really need days off. When Trout got a day off last week that was the last straw for me. The kid is 21 years old, he doesn't need a day off, are you kidding me. Million Dollar Babies is all they are.

I'm glad you're not managing the team, because everyone would be on the DL. These guys' bodies take a pounding that most of us cannot imagine. Age has nothing to do with it, except that the older guys don't recover as quickly. It's a six-month 162-game grind, and a day off here and there just might make the difference between a guy making it to the finish line and being out for a prolonged period.

[haloman]

I think that these players are professional athletes and don't really need days off. When Trout got a day off last week that was the last straw for me. The kid is 21 years old, he doesn't need a day off, are you kidding me. Million Dollar Babies is all they are.

This is idiotic. The guy had a sore hamstring. The thread after Trout blows his hamstring after knowing it was sore the day before.....yea, fun times.

[shellback]

Scioscia should have recognized that Hamilton should be chewing again?  I see.

 

So you stiffs believe that we have a team of Cal Ripken, Jrs. that can play every day.  Got it.

 

no, he just needs to stop ****ing with a lineup and batting order that works. the guy plays marginal vets and buries young talented players.

[ispy45]

Whats our record with and without Bourjos?

13-21 when Bourjos starts

 

19-21 when Bourjous plays

[Ohtaniland]

I'm glad you're not managing the team, because everyone would be on the DL. These guys' bodies take a pounding that most of us cannot imagine. Age has nothing to do with it, except that the older guys don't recover as quickly. It's a six-month 162-game grind, and a day off here and there just might make the difference between a guy making it to the finish line and being out for a prolonged period.

 

But Prince Fielder has only missed one game (second game of a double header) in five seasons. He must be in tremendous shape.

[EDinTUSTIN]

I think that these players are professional athletes and don't really need days off. When Trout got a day off last week that was the last straw for me. The kid is 21 years old, he doesn't need a day off, are you kidding me. Million Dollar Babies is all they are.

I agree, particularly with a 21 year old kid. They are playing a game for a couple of hours a day, and they are pretty much pampered before, during, and after games. Yes, the season is long, but so are our work years. Besides, we are not in a position where our best player can be sitting. Though if he were having some hamstring cramps I suppose it would be wise to be cautionary. If we are going to make a run at a WC, we can't give away games. We can't have Hamilton in CF flanked by Harris and Shuck, with Hawpe playing first base. Sosh doesn't have that luxury. I agree, the pussification of these athletes, in most sports, has become ridiculous.

 

However, Mike has been notorious for putting in the 'B' lineups before a day off or at the end of a series. If we are leading the division and not fighting for our lives, then I can see it from time to time. But Hawpe for Trumbo? Get real! And what is the fascination with Ianetta? Conger should be getting the lion's share of the starts now.

[Mile High Dreams]

13-21 when Bourjos starts

19-21 when Bourjous plays

Was Bourjos unlucky? Or we're the Angels unlucky when he started?

[Lifetime]

LOL @ they're pampered, comparing their season with our work schedules and the pussification of these athletes. Cmon ed, you're better than that.

[stormngt]

I think that these players are professional athletes and don't really need days off. When Trout got a day off last week that was the last straw for me. The kid is 21 years old, he doesn't need a day off, are you kidding me. Million Dollar Babies is all they are.

So just play them until they break down?

 

I like....we can always find another Trout!

[Brandon]

Sosh has been chewing

[m0nkey]

Just a hunch:

Stradling was being sarcastic

[Halononymous]

The ignorance behind some of the comments here is astonishing. ***smacks forehead in bewilderment***

[Brent Maguire]

Scioscia is clearly managing better!

[Mile High Dreams]

I wonder if the fact that his IRS audit is behind him is the reason for his recent surge.

[Stradling]

Just a hunch:

Stradling was being sarcastic

Sarcasm?

[Halos of Anaheim]

LOL at this thread. We won 10 out of 12 no less than five weeks ago, did you guys forget? We then went on to get swept in 4 games by the Astros and lost the next 9 of our 11 games. Let's cool it with the validation and ''I told you so'' threads until we're over .500 and within 2 games of the wild card.

[Glen]

Bruce - earlier in the season, in reference to possibly replacing Butcher, didn't you say we needed to cut off the snake's head?  As in, fire Scioscia?

 

I guess winning cures everything.

[nate]

If I remember correctly, haven't we wont most of the games where Scioscia gave one of the regulars a day off?  I don't have a problem with days off...

 

I do have a problem with an apathetic unprepared team coming out of spring training.

[mota_madness]

Apparently now, we're not calling him names and demanding for his termination.

Apparently the season isnt over.  Save this thread for october... all teams get hot even the astros. .. God I hope this team has turned the corner but lets see.

[seenoevil]

I wish the team was more focused earlier in the season. They looked so lifeless and non chanlant about evreything. Looks like they are playing with more passion , you can see it in their eyes.

[Mudville]

I don't see the problem with giving a day off to a player that has sucked horribly as of late.  Hawpe is probably an upgrade over Trumbo right now.

 

He went 0-3 with 2 strikeouts last night.