Game Day Thread: 3/17 vs. San Diego

[AngelsAndRamsFan]

Los Angeles Angels â€@Angels

Today's lucky lineup: Trout CF, Callaspo 3B, Pujols DH, Hamilton RF, Trumbo 1B, Kendrick 2B, Wells LF, Iannetta C, Romine SS, Wilson P.

 Retweeted by Alden Gonzalez

 

 

 

Alden Gonzalez â€@Alden_Gonzalez

Jepsen, out since last Saturday w/ triceps issue, said he'd pitch today if it were the regular season. "Zero percent chance" he goes on DL.

 

 

 

Alden Gonzalez â€@Alden_Gonzalez

Stetter, as expected, will make his debut today. Keep your eye on him. Lefty specialist who throws pitches from four different arm angles.

 

 

 

Alden Gonzalez â€@Alden_Gonzalez

Albert Pujols expects to make his debut at first base on Tuesday ... http://aldengonzalez.mlblogs.com/2013/03/17/pujols-could-debut-at-first-base-on-tuesday/ â€¦

[AngelsAndRamsFan]

Alden Gonzalez â€@Alden_Gonzalez

Goodbye, "Toriitown." Hello ... #Angels pic.twitter.com/GdcRVGdhoL

 

I tried to post the picture, but it looks like it's too big to post.

[Richard]

We will win!

[AngelsAndRamsFan]

Alden Gonzalez â€@Alden_Gonzalez

Brandon Sisk, acquired from the #Royals for Ervin Santana, is headed for Tommy John surgery ... http://aldengonzalez.mlblogs.com/2013/03/17/brandon-sisk-headed-for-tommy-john-surgery/ â€¦ #Angels

 

Crap.

 

 

Brandon Sisk headed for Tommy John surgery â€¦

Left-hander Brandon Sisk, acquired as a throw-in from the Royals in exchange forErvin Santana and most of his salary, is expected to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery within the next couple of weeks.

The 27-year-old Sisk, placed on the 40-man roster last December in order to protect him from the Rule 5 Draft, has posted a 2.59 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP in 198 appearances in his five-year Minor League career. The Angels were going to buy out Santana’s 2013 option for $1 million anyway, so instead they had the Royals absorb $12 million of the $13 million owed to him so they’d at least get a player in return.

Sisk, however, came into camp with a bit of a tender elbow, made just two one-inning appearances and was sent down to Minor League camp last Sunday because he’ll be going under the knife soon.

Tommy John surgery is usually a 12-month recovery.

[Richard]

Ahhh yeah! Vernon the king of the ball in the sun xbh

[Richard]

Trout!!

[AngelsAndRamsFan]

Good job Trout!! 2-1 Angels. 

[nando714]

Im still officially worried about Trout's weight

Sarcasm on

[CanadianHalo]

Vernon going yard!

[jshep]

Vernon should never leave ST

Sure fire HOFer out here

[FabulousFabregas]

That's the hardest Vernon has hit the ball as an Angel.

[AngelsAndRamsFan]

It was against a pitcher (Garcia) having a terrible ST and probably won't make the Padres. 

[tdawg87]

The Angels could drop a 10 spot on SD and still lose because the minor league dumpster squad hasn't come into the game yet.

[papawealey]

Callaspo not missing many buffet tables these days it appears.

[CanadianHalo]

And it begins

[jshep]

Hopefully Stetter is never facing this many righties if he ever pitches for the Angels.

I do recall him having not bad numbers against lefties though, so if Downs or Burnett is hurt...

[CanadianHalo]

@Alden_Gonzalez: When #Angels signed Stetter, they envisioned pockets in schedule when he can come up and help them against teams with lots of good LHH's.

[Richard]

Lol our relief prospects are terrible

[AngelsAndRamsFan]

7-3 Angels in the 9th inning. Alvarez just loaded the bases with no outs. He's being replaced by another crummy minor league pitcher. 

[Richard]

Thank god Scott Cousins found that.

[AngelsAndRamsFan]

Good job Ty Kelley. Light the cactus! 7-4 Angels. 

[tdawg87]

They allowed fewer than 5 runs? WTF

[2002_halos_II]

[Eric]

Reginald Tyler Kelly looked lights out for the first two batters, then he seemed to get too excited, and it affected his pitching. He needs to learn to stay a bit more calm. If he can do that, he'd be a welcomed addition to the bullpen for sure. He was just flat out too excited after striking out the first two batters and lost control of his pitches.

[Redondo]

Wilson with a nice outing.

 

HK with 2 more hits.

 

Bullpen actually getting some outs.