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Dave Saltzer

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  1. I'm working on getting an interview with him and some other IE players hopefully soon!
  2. Really looking forward to listening to this! So glad we got our first episode done. Welcome back Victor!
  3. I'm looking to get out there during their next homestand. If someone can translate Spanish well and can help, that would be great.
  4. Okay, the welfare runnner is also a good name too!
  5. I'd call him the Manfred man. He's the one who added it to the game, so let his name stand for a bad rule.
  6. Thanks for citing some evidence. Much better to discuss data than made up open onions about how a team performs shen wearing stirrups up high during day games or other made up silly ideas. Using the article you cited, home teams were slightly ahead last year with the ghost runner. But, the article points out that over the 3 years of the Manfred man, home teams are below 500 (262-263 or a 49:9% win percentage). That's still down a bit from the 51.4% win percentage home teams had in the 3 years prior to the ghost runner rule). Basically, the ghost runner rule was a solution to a problem that no one was caring or screaming about. At best there may be some fans who accept the rule, but I'm not seeing anyone in favor of it as passionately or in such large amounts as those who are opposed to it.
  7. Yes, they were okay with it, but their interests aren't the same as the interests of the fans or the long-term interests of the game. Players aren't as concerned with the individual noise of each game in a season. They expect to win and lose, at home and on the road. But, if you are some family, and you've saved up for 1 or 2 games to bring the whole family to the game, or you Le the kids stay up a lit le bit late after school being Trout and Ohtani rally to tie the game, you really don't like this rule. That's why I told Rob to ignore his echo chamber. The media and the players have radically different interests in this, and in this case, Manfred should listen to the fans. I am surmising that you are okay with this rule. That's fine. But, it doesn't seem like you or anyone is screaming passionately in support of this rule. Yet, for everyone opposed to it hey hate it with a passion. That's bad business to do something that greatly upsets a large portion of your fan base to not even please others who probably won't alter their behavior to support the decision. If a company is going to do that, they might as well just go full on Bud Light.
  8. Nope. Not all things deserve or should result in a compromise. A bad rule is a bad rule, whether it starts in the 10th inning or the 47th inning.
  9. Not only do I disagree, the evidence seems to disagree that there is a huge advantage, and instead says it is a huge DISadavantage. It completely flips from a 53% winning percentage to a 53% losing percentage for the home team. That is a radical swing. I don't get why it's so hard to understand. Basic psychology would say that putting althe visiting team in scoring position after the home team tied up the game late in the game is a huge morale boost for the visitors. And, with the visitors always expected to score over a run per inning, that means the home team is always having to mount yet another comeback and playing from behind just to tie the game. That is a large psychological toll. The combination of the two seems to be reflected in why home teams lose more extra inning games with the ghost runner.
  10. The evidence says that the rule is putting the home team at a disadvantage, and it makes sense. The visitors are more than likely to score over a run on average, making the home team have to score more than one just to remain tied. To break the cycle, the home team has to play for more than 1 run per inning, which means the visitors can just play small ball, while the home team has to play for the multi-run inning.
  11. You are correct, but, this seems like more of a permanent switch to 1B rather than an occasional game there. He had 23 starts there last year and had a perfect fielding percentage. I would like to see what he'd do overall as a 1B rather than at 3B. While it seems like he's been around forever, he is still only 23. In other news, the first 9 batters for the Trash Pandas have all struck out so far. Andrew Abbott, a 2nd round pick, is dealing for Chattanooga so far.
  12. It's about time that they tried Maitan at 1B. This is something I thought they should have tried last year. If he's going to amount to something, let's make the defense a bit easier on him and focus on the bat.
  13. You know, the MLB Stand Up To Cancer program and moments in the postseason really takes on a whole new meaning when you, or someone close to you is battling cancer. Having a great support and prayer network (I'm a big believer in prayer), really helps. Chuck and many other have been great at that for me, and it is deeply appreciated. I pray that anyone battling this horrible disease, or any other serious disease has the strength to get through it and makes a full and speedy recovery.
  14. Thanks Tank! What's your schedule like to get out to a game at IE?
  15. Is there any way to get us more information about what this "facility" is or does? Not being political, but it feels very much like a Fetterman situation.
  16. Thank you for writing this @taylorblakeward. This is what I was talking about in my article about why I'm excited for this season. There were so many prospects this year who really took moderate to big steps forward, and put themselves in discussion for major league futures. We have the talent to make trades for a stretch drive. We have younger players who can offset the costs so that we can resign Ohtani while still having Trout and Rendon on the payroll. We have the developing talent so that if anyone in the majors truly struggles, we don't have to put up with it for a whole season, like last year. Our talent isn't all at the lower levels, it's now rising up to the upper levels, and the Angels aren't afraid to challenge their prospects. There is a lot to be excited about. I think our farm system is a bit underrated, and at the midseason point, I won't be surprised if we are ranked several spots higher. We have several players who are future Top-100 prospects.
  17. Thank you. It's good to be back. The last 3 years have not been fun, and I'm looking forward to doing as much as I physically can.
  18. I'm loving this! Victor may have been the very best Angels broadcaster, and a great friend to our website. I'd love his takes on so many different parts of the game. Really love the look of the graphic. This will be a lot of fun throughout the season!
  19. I very much appreciate all the prayers and for iendshio. It truly has meant a lot to me and definitely helped me through it so far. I just celebrated (if that is the right word) my 3 year anniversary of the diagnosis and have had Chemotherapy at leadt once every 3 weeks or more for the past 3 years. If you add up all the time I've spent in the hospital for chemo, procedures, etc., it's well over a year. I'm just glad that my hands don't hurt so much and I can write again. Thank you everyone for your support.
  20. Team Wins and Losses: 90–72 Team Runs Scored: 817 Playoff Berth (Yes or No): Yes Team MVP: Shohei Ohtani Most HR: Shohei Ohtani (49) Most RBI: Anthony Rendon (112) Most SB: Shohei Ohtani (18) Highest Batting Average: Anthony Rendon (.309) Lowest ERA (starting pitcher): Shohei Ohtani (2.39) Most W's (starting pitcher): Shoehei Ohtani (20) Most Saves: Jimmy Herget (25) Most Impressive Rookie: Neto
  21. Merry Christmas everyone. Now, let's get o to a hapoy and healthy New Year and some winning Angels Baseball!
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