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1 hour ago, eligrba said:

No. This is not the problem in America. Absolute dismissal of differing opinions is the problem. This applies to all sides.

The problem with this statement is that Chuck's response was not to simply a differing opinion but to an unfounded accusation. It was the imputation of sexism where literally no demonstrable sexism was stated. Differing opinions fine...uncharitable unfounded accusations are lame and a real part of the problem with our cultural discourse.

Finally got around to reading the SI article that Torres cites. https://www.si.com/mlb/2019/02/19/trevor-bauer-cleveland-indians-training-tools-twitter-controversy-cy-young

Seems to me like Bauer has the potential to be a pretty divisive character. Also interesting that his greatest supporter in AZ was Dipoto. I'd be happy if they stayed away from him. 

Dude is just so sick and so clutch. And this is just from the postseason. So stoked to finally have a third baseman again. 

I was on a business trip to Philly of all places and woke up to the news! The day before I had been getting grief from colleagues in Philly who were telling me it was just a matter of time before Trout was gone. As you can imagine I was glowing the rest of the week and gently rubbing it in their faces.

11 hours ago, Kody Mac said:

Fletcher is Altuve-lite, he's that good. Let the man play.

I see David Eckstein not Altuve. But heck I’ll take Eckstein. 

Hadn’t seen this posted, wonder what they would cost. https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-rumors-phillies-mind-set-entering-bryce-harper-meeting-two-teams-after-moustakas/

Stanton would be a step in the wrong direction IMHO. Adding Stanton may likely inhibit our ability to extend Trout, and the benefit of adding Stanton is not as great as the benefit of filling the holes at 2b, 3b, and solidifying the farm. I would much rather have a more well rounded team. With Stanton you get a great player but not great value.

1 hour ago, gotbeer said:

Darvish is not coming to the Angels any more.  One of Ohtani's rumored requirements was that he wanted to go to a team with no Japanese presence.  Which is kind of why the Padres suddenly popped up.  It would be an absolute slap in the face if the first thing Eppler did after reeling in the big fish was to then add another Japanese star.  

I haven't really understood why this rumor persists. In his 60 minutes interview with Morosi (find it on youtube), Ohtani says pretty explicitly that Darvish has had a huge influence on him and that he would enjoy playing with him. He also makes it clear that he'd enjoy playing on different teams too because he'd like to be able to face him. Not sure I buy this prevailing rumor.

18 minutes ago, HaloNArizona said:

With the Ohtani saga over (and in our favor!)

It's time to round out this team...

I know the media has been reporting that Valbuena will be taking the lions share of play at 3B, but can anyone tell me why the club is so high on a career .220 hitter, who has only hit over .250 once.

I'm okay with him as a bench guy backing up 3B and 1B, but not as a regular.

We need to go after Moustakas and either Walker or preferable Hernandez.

 

I'd say package pitching and prospects for Hernandez, sign Moustakas, maybe pick up a relief pitcher and call it an offseason. That would be one crazy offseason. 

UNBELIEVABLE! And gives Eppler so much freedom to do more! This could end up being our greatest offseason ever.

1 hour ago, Tank said:

i was hoping someone would get it. figures it was you. gracias.

An oblique reference to Tora! Tora! Tora! No?

1 minute ago, Randy Gradishar said:

But why would both teams be told to do so? It seems more like the teams are just trying to make an extra push; I was a little worried that it may come off as desperate, too, but hopefully it just shows that they're serious.

Maybe it's like in real estate when a call goes out for a "best and final offer" with a time window for all parties bidding. 

I don't think I like this rule change.  I'm not sure how tight the reigns will be (since it seems that the rule has not yet been drafted), but I can't see how over the course of time this will not necessarily produce timidity in the running game, give a major advantage to the catcher, and change the decision making process at third base.  It's called protecting the plate for a reason.

It felt a bit like a playoff game.  The bullpen was just gritty.  While our offense seemed determined not to win the bullpen guys seemed more determined not to lose.

Richards continues to impress.

Anyone else trying to watch this on MLB.TV?  I can get audio but no video.  Although it sounds like I might not want video of Vargas anyway.

Love this interview.  I'm seriously excited about the upcoming years under the helm of the JeDi.

Agreed.  Still hoping for Alberto in the 2 hole.

I think this is my favorite Angels Baseball tradition.  It brings back so many fond memories of seeing it lit from the freeway as a kid, and always the first thing I looked for coming out of the stadium.

If memory serves it seems like the guys who come back from this type of surgery usually do so a full year later.  See Joe Nathan.

Gotta go with #1 - Just another Halo victory!

My son got Spoon's autograph at Spring Training this year when he was walking up from the lower fields.  I recognized him and asked him if he'd come sign an autograph for my son (I think he was pretty delighted to hear his name called).  So I said "Travis thanks for the autograph and we hope to see you in the Bigs soon" to which he responded "Oh you will."  I liked the confidence and wish him well.  This is an awfully hard outfield to break into though.

If Hanson is solid I think this is going to be a solid rotation.  He's the dark horse in my opinion.

Dude that sauce looks good.  Just need some chips, a micro brew, and a flat screen to go with it.