The Latest from Alden Gonzalez - Throwing woes not keeping Conger down

[AngelsWin.com]

Angels manager and former catcher Mike Scioscia had an unexpected reaction when asked about Hank Conger's rough Sunday behind the plate, when he made three throwing errors to up his spring total to four.

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[The God of Runs]

If Conger can't beat out Hester, he might as well retire.

[tomsred]

Conger has twice the ceiling of Hester, it would be a real shame to let accurate throwing derail his career.

[Wallerrrr]

his throwing woes might not be keeping him down but Sosh sure will

[rc4halos]

Is it mental? Or is it he can't handle pressure at the major league level? He apparently demonstrates the necessary skill set in practice, just hasn't done it in games here. Maybe he just needs to relax. 

[Michifan]

I'm just amazed that Scioscia said something that almost sounded like encouragement about him. 

[angelduck]

Conger is the new Napoli, and Hester is the new Mathis. It's really sad that a young local guy with decent upside with the bat isn't ever going to get a chance.

[summit21]

[Richard]

I don't believe every catcher has to be yadi molina or pudge  behind the dish, but Conger's throwing miscues are so bad that at this point I'd take Hester's slow, but on the bag throws vs. a ball sailing to the outfield for an extra base the way Conger has done this spring.

 

Hope Conger improves.

[Richard]

Conger is the new Napoli, and Hester is the new Mathis. It's really sad that a young local guy with decent upside with the bat isn't ever going to get a chance.

 

 

This would more apply if any of these guys were starting over Iannetta or getting significantly more playing time than a normal backup catcher.

[stormngt]

Conger is the new Napoli, and Hester is the new Mathis. It's really sad that a young local guy with decent upside with the bat isn't ever going to get a chance.

 

 

Conger is the new Napoli, and Hester is the new Mathis. It's really sad that a young local guy with decent upside with the bat isn't ever going to get a chance.

 

I hate the bashing for the fun of it.  Let's be realistic, Conger has had his chances.  He had a chance to stick in the majors 2011, he had his chance last year, and the back up catching duties is his to lose this year.  Please do not say it is Scioscia's fault if the kid blows his opportunities!

[jshep]

Conger didn't really have a chance last year, for some reason.

 

I also wasn't fond of the way he was handled in 2011, but I don't think that's why he struggled then.

[HaloFan85]

I hate the bashing for the fun of it.  Let's be realistic, Conger has had his chances.  He had a chance to stick in the majors 2011, he had his chance last year, and the back up catching duties is his to lose this year.  Please do not say it is Scioscia's fault if the kid blows his opportunities!

He had his chance in 2011 until Gilligan called for a closed door meeting with the Skipper.  And yes, those 6 starts last year were as big a chance as any.

[AzHaloFan]

With Sosh as manager, every catcher that comes on board will be held to a much different standard. Fair or not, it is what it is. Too bad DH is such a log jam or it could be a decent place for him.

[angelduck]

I hate the bashing for the fun of it.  Let's be realistic, Conger has had his chances.  He had a chance to stick in the majors 2011, he had his chance last year, and the back up catching duties is his to lose this year.  Please do not say it is Scioscia's fault if the kid blows his opportunities!

 

Storm, do you honestly believe Hester is a better option than Conger in any way, shape or form?

[Wallerrrr]

Storm, you are right. In all honesty I dont think Scioscia is that bad...I mostly just post all the stuff about him because I'm calling out for attention. Sosh and Howie are actually good in my book. Cant wait for this season...Go Halos!

Glad to see you finally coming around dude, its about time.

[angelduck]

I agree AngelDuck...we need to fire this disgraceful manager immediately before he ****s up the team like Reagins did.

 

I agree Wallerrr

[Wallerrrr]

I agree Wallerrr

you killed a good thing

[tdawg87]

I hate the bashing for the fun of it.  Let's be realistic, Conger has had his chances.  He had a chance to stick in the majors 2011, he had his chance last year, and the back up catching duties is his to lose this year.  Please do not say it is Scioscia's fault if the kid blows his opportunities!

 

You know who else has had his chances? Bourjos.

[Brent Maguire]

I think you just let Conger have the backup job at this point. I really don't want to see Hester's historically slow throws to second and no offense.

[AZMike]

You know who else has had his chances? Bourjos.

 

You know who else has had his chances and is currently immediately behind Bourjos on the depth charts? Vernon Wells.

 

Saunders + Morales > Vargas  #deadhorse