Halononymous

I think the root of the problem here is that everyone on the team is struggling in one way or another. Typically, when someone struggles, the rest of the team rallies to pick up the slack and encourage those who are in a difficult slump. But the team isn't meshing in a way that promotes performance improvement. The hitting is streaky; pitching is inconsistant (but improving); and the defense is lacking that crisp reliability that wins close games. Everyone on the team has the will to win. We all saw it over 12 games. But the gears fall out of sink too easily, as seen over the past three games. One key hit, pitch, or defensive play changes each of the previous games against the Astros (who, regardless of being last in the AL West, are still a professional club). The Angels are particularly missing Torii Hunter's infectious optimism. Until someone takes up that torch in the clubhouse, we may continue to witness more of the same. Yeah, it's frustrating as hell, especially when all you can do is watch it unfold . . . or if you're one of the guys in the dugout day in and day out.

Way to stand behind and pick up your team. Fortunately there are 29 others to choose from.

Yet they've won 10 of their last 12. Aybar was hitting .300 over the last 10 games coming into tonight and went 3-4 last night. In the last 5 games he has more hits and RBIs than Mike Trout and struck out only once compared to Trout's 5 whiffs. He's doing just fine.

Don't worry about it. Trumbo will take matters into his own hands!

Found the scores on BB reference: 7/28/64 - Angels 3, Yankees 1 5/20/68 - Angels 5, Red Sox 4 8/10/79 - Angels 6, Mariners 8 6/24/91 - Angels 9, Royals 4 8/25/04 - Angels 21, Mariners 6 (that explains DaVanon getting the cycle in only 5 innings. WOW!) 9/16/06 - Angels 6, Rangers 12 5/21/13 - Angles 12, Mariners 0

Fork Classic.

Simers is disrespectful to the game, the fans — or as he refers to us, "the unwashed" — the players, ownership and the profession of journalism in general. The LA Times should be ashamed he's on their payroll and for wasteful use of ink needed to print his uneducated and condescending drivel.

The next time Hamilton fails to put a ball in play with the bases juiced, or Aybar boots a double play ball, or the pen blows a lead . . . Here's something to put it all into perspective: http://angelsphotos.mlblogs.com/2013/05/19/purple-heart-baseball-game-armed-forces-day-angels-vs-white-sox-may-18-2013/

There are only 750 people on the earth currently on a MLB roster. Every one of them is talented, including every player on the Angels and those who've had the privilege to make an appearance. Sometimes good teams play bad. Perspective.

What about 1961 to 1978? That was 18 years of futility.

First post since my return... Did anyone read the column in the LA Times by J.T. Simers back on April 13th? It's been bothering me. I think he insulted every single fan who can't afford diamond seats. Quote: "Hey, I don't know why anyone goes to a baseball game anymore, what with the parking, concessions and the unwashed sitting all around. And what's the thrill in watching one of 162 baseball games?" I get it. He hates baseball. But who exactly are the 'unwashed' ? http://www.latimes.com/sports/baseball/mlb/angels/la-sp-simers-20130413,0,6869859.column