Gameday Thread: 7/23/13 Angels vs. Twins

[AngelsAndRamsFan]

@wboor: #Angels lineup tonight: Shuck LF, Trout CF, Pujols DH, Kendrick 2B, Callaspo 3B, Trumbo 1B, Conger C, Cowgill RF, Aybar SS. Hanson P

[jsnpritchett]

I guess Hamilton's ankle is acting up again.  Dude is made of glass.

[AngelsAndRamsFan]

@MikeDiGiovanna: #Angels are 4 for 41 (.098) with runners in scoring position and have scored just 12 runs in last six games.

[jsnpritchett]

@MikeDiGiovanna: #Angels are 4 for 41 (.098) with runners in scoring position and have scored just 12 runs in last six games.

 

 

but, but...we're 31-25 in our last 56!!!!!  (or something like that...)

[Jason]

I wish Pujols' ankle or foot would get injured.

[Jimmag]

Not the best looking line-up so that means...

 

 

We will win!

[jsnpritchett]

Twins are throwing Kyle Gibson, a rookie we haven't faced before.  No-hitter?

[AZMike]

I guess Hamilton's ankle is acting up again.  Dude is made of glass.

We paid $125M for a slower, poorer hitting version of Peter Bourjos

[jsnpritchett]

We paid $125M for a slower, poorer hitting version of Peter Bourjos

 

At least Bourjos' injuries seem to occur during the game.  Hamilton's ankle "locked up" on him as he was getting out of bed yesterday.  Um, okay, dude.  He has also needed days off to "recharge," has had those weird eye problems in the past, nicotine withdrawal, etc.  Weak...

[jsnpritchett]

Update: Hamilton is getting an MRI on his ankle.

 

https://twitter.com/BillShaikin/status/359821828807606274

Bill Shaikin ‏@BillShaikin 1m

#Angels awaiting results of X-ray and MRI exam on Josh Hamilton's right ankle. He won't play tonight, Scioscia said.

[WallyWorld]

Howie in the clean-up spot again.  Good stuff.

[Glen]

Maybe we can give Pujols what Hamilton has.

[bloodbrother]

Update: Hamilton is getting an MRI on his ankle.

 

https://twitter.com/BillShaikin/status/359821828807606274

Bill Shaikin ‏@BillShaikin 1m

#Angels awaiting results of X-ray and MRI exam on Josh Hamilton's right ankle. He won't play tonight, Scioscia said.

 

 

God this team is so screwed with Hamilton/Pujols.

[Amazing Larry]

This is what they'll look like before the end of the season.

 

[tdawg87]

Can Pujols receive an MRI on his career?

[fan_since79]

Our #3 hitter since June 22 is batting .200 with a .620 OPS.

[Brent Maguire]

Our #3 hitter since June 22 is batting .200 with a .620 OPS.

Why Scioscia continues to trot him out in the #3 spot everyday is just a joke.

[AZMike]

Why Scioscia continues to trot him out in the #3 spot everyday is just a joke.

Pujols is a partner, ergo he outranks Scioscia

[Docwaukee]

pujols and howie will find a way to hit into back to back double plays in the same inning.

[WallyWorld]

Why Scioscia continues to trot him out in the #3 spot everyday is just a joke.

 

I don't disagree, but I'm not sure what the alternative is.  Trout is clearly the team's best hitter, but I think his production and speed at the top of the lineup would be missed.  Basically, wherever we put Trout in the lineup, there will be people crying 'move Trout to X in the lineup'.  Unfortunately Trout can't hit in all 9 spots.

[Glen]

I don't disagree, but I'm not sure what the alternative is.  Trout is clearly the team's best hitter, but I think his production and speed at the top of the lineup would be missed.  Basically, wherever we put Trout in the lineup, there will be people crying 'move Trout to X in the lineup'.  Unfortunately Trout can't hit in all 9 spots.

 

 

...or can he?

 

[CanadianHalo]

@RhettBollinger: And now we know. Joe Mauer is heading back to Minnesota to attend the birth of his twins.

[The God of Runs]

We can either win or lose this game

[gotbeer]

Grats to Mauer.   Prince got 2 weeks off work, so should he.

[jsnpritchett]

Hanson's motion bugs me.  Just watching him warm up bugs me.    I think he's always going to have arm issues b/c of his motion.