John Taylor

No team can sustain scoring 7-10 runs a game, and our starting pitching has a nasty habit of allowing big innings which put us in a hole (Which is ironically what the Angels were doing to the Mainers and Astros the first 2 games of that series). I was really impressed with the poise that Canning showed when he was called up, but Skaggs death has reminded us that Canning is still a kid, and you can see the weight of the world on his shoulders, not only did he lose a mentor, but you can see he is putting even more pressure on himself to perform. I also feel like Heaney is pressing as well, and he is nibbling a little too much instead of attacking the strike zone.

Suarez and Barria are young and are going to be inconsistent for a bit, Pena is kind of a basket case he reminds me a lot of Ramon Ortiz or Ervin Santana minus the electric stuff Santana could conjur up every other season. I think Pena is better in the bullpen. Also Harvey and Cahill are terrible and I'm glad Harvey got DFA'd.

Unfortunately we have to admit the pitching staff is missing its ace and leader, and the emotional "Win one for Skaggs" high has settled into a "we still have the rest of the season"

1 hour ago, the14thjoey said:

I will be at the game and I'll try to remember this. Guys, if I never post again...you won't notice because I only post like twice a year anyway.

Or you were the only one who met up with @Vando.....

Just my luck, last time they were in Seattle I wasn't able to hang with Chuck and the gang but this weekend I can actually afford to head out there. I should be at Saturday and Sunday's games.

I feel like one of the few people who likes Upton.

I knew when we got him that he was going to be a slightly above average hitter with slightly below average defense (That's being kind). Honestly when he was injured I didn't really miss him in the lineup because I felt like Goodwin was a good alternative, and I feel Goodwin gives more effort (Even though he is about the same defensively as Upton), but I still feel like Upton is a good compliment in our lineup despite his issues with RISP. I feel like he would be better in the #5 spot, but I've been fairly happy with his play since we got him.

I think the issue with Upton is that he is your typical .270 with 30 HR hitter who isn't all that great of a defender, or runner, doesn't have that "Calhoun" hustle in his play, and he doesn't really stand out on a team with Trout and Ohtani. He also doesn't have that "Competitive asshole" vibe that Pujols does where Albert might be pushing 50 years old, but at least he works his ass off.

3 minutes ago, tdawg87 said:

Please make this a quick 9th so I can fap and go to bed. I've got a baker's dozen of porn videos to watch.

A tribute to each of the lost hookers. Very kind gesture.

4 minutes ago, Lou said:

Adding the extra hooker sealed the deal for me

#HookersLivesMatter

4 minutes ago, beatlesrule said:

I guess I'm just a decent human being that is very forgiving and doesn't want to see violence and blood and guts like most of you. There's already too much violence and hatred in the world. Crucifying a guy for an honest mistake which he already got suspended for is tasteless and senseless in my opinion but again, I'm not out for blood like most of you. You got your little show of violence so I hope it's satisfied your lust.

Little to none of you would be this angry if an Angels player had make this mistake to an Astros player. Most of you would 100% be defending whichever Angels player was involved.

Mike Trout could murder a bakers dozen of hookers and I'd defend him to my dying day.

11 minutes ago, Lou said:

The moon landing was on July 20, 1969, you idiots. 

Yeah, July 16th was when they had the studio ready to film the footage, gosh get your facts straight.

God I love this team.

Albert's been going the other way lately, I'm enjoying this.

1 hour ago, halomatt said:

In my head it's "Keh-VAHN".

This is exactly how I read it in my mind.

If only his parents knew how the spell Kevin.....

I was actually somewhat wondering if they would drop the Undertaker thing in the wake of Skaggs death, but I'm glad they're keeping it, I bet Skaggs was a huge fan of it for Robles.

This is the hardest I've seen Albert run since, well, he was a Cardinal....

I love seeing this offense still clicking even without Trout in the lineup.

Hermosillo sporting that do-rag like:

Willson Contreras to the IL, so it explains why the Cubs made the move.

I would not be sad if he ended up back here. I always was a fan of Machete!

Edit: Looks like he is headed to Wrigleyville.

We just won 3 in a row and are only 5 games out of the 2nd WC spot. That's gonna be a "No, dawg" from me.

Something something Tommy John surgery....

I feel like aged senpai Ohtani is disappointed in my lack of effort in preparing Homer Simpson's Fugu dish

I felt Fletcher should have been an All-Star this year.

The good news is that David Fletcher is not overlooked when it comes to @tdawg87's fantasies:

I'm fine with Fletcher, Tommy when he gets healthy, and Rengifo. I would be totally okay if Cozart never suited up in an Angels uniform again, and had some sort of a career resurgence on an NL team.

Adell should be untouchable. Eppler isn't Dipoto where he'll trade the farm away for some washed up Giants players.