halomatt

Reds

14 minutes ago, wopphil said:

With the caveat that I am not a general liability, personal injury attorney, it is the family’s burden to show that the Angels’ negligence caused/contributed to his death. But then if the Angels can prove that Skaggs himself was partially responsible (which should be very easy to do), then the Angels could get a damages offset. For example, suppose the jury finds the Angels 60 percent negligent and Skaggs 40 percent, and awards $100 million in damages, the Angels would be liable for $60 million. 

But I would agree with whomever on here said this will settle. I would be shocked if it doesn’t. Both sides have too much to lose going to trial. 

Thanks for the explanation.  I agree.  A settlement is in everyone's best interest. 

22 minutes ago, wopphil said:

I think the Angels can simply assert a defense - which I am sure they did - of comparative negligence. That should serve to reduce any damages award by whatever percentage of fault is deemed attributable to Skaggs himself. I don’t see how they can assert any viable claim against other members of his family. 

Since it's a civil suit, is the burden of proof on the family?  Is that what you're saying here as the Angels' "defense"?  To argue that the family should have notified the team and taken reasonable precautions regarding Tyler as "responsible parties?"  (Don't know much about lawsuits...thanks.)

1.  Get Ohtani signed to an extension, Lorenzen, Reliever, Shortstop who won't embarrass himself out there. 

Or.

2. No Ohtani.  Correa, Lorenzen, Reliever

Pickle

Athletics

I've been thinking about this for about a week.  This could be Arte's year to go for it.  Like Doc says, what's 30-50 million when he's selling for billions?  I don't know about you all, but when I sell something, I try to make it as desirable as possible.  I could easily see some high dollar, short-term contracts doled out.  Having those players that many of us think could make an actual difference to the team shows what this possible with the team and gives buyers something to dream on. 

Also, I think, as much as Arte has tried, he has still under marketed and underdeveloped the organization and there is potential for the Angels organization to be one of the real flagship teams in the league.  By making those moves and upping payroll to go for it, he speaks to that potential. 

Just now, Chuckster70 said:

Yeah Buffalo is good for an Old Fashioned, I also like Elijah Craig Barrel-Proof and Four Roses Single Barrel. 

Thanks.  I'll be looking to diversify with my next purchase!

18 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

@jsnpritchett what are you drinking? I just poured a Buffalo Trace (Double) on ice. 

I use Buffalo Trace in my Old Fashioned.  Is that bad?  I'm kinda a hard liquor novice.  It tastes good, so I figure, "what the hell?"  But is there a more appropriate choice? 

I love analytics in baseball.  However, I suspect he may be correct.  I've wondered if the analytics (and analysts) are telling guys to expect this pitch or that pitch in this count, and instead of relying on talent, they rely on past outcomes handed to them.  If analytics is the strongest voice in the room, and it's treated as dogma, guys like Walsh with the quick wrists might be somewhat neutered by thinking (or "expecting") too much. 

It sort of reminds me of the defensive analytics last year.  Slightly different issue but over-reliance on analytics was perhaps a factor, especially when treated as the ONLY way to position defense. 

It's all speculative, since I'm not in the room, but it might explain the lack of success and the perceived inability of the hitting coaches to help the players adjust. 

Jackie Joyner-Kersee.

Sure.  I choose to believe they have the possibility of making the playoffs. It costs me nothing to believe so.  If they don't?  Oh well. 

3 minutes ago, Stradling said:

What’s funny as much as I liked Eppler I was ok with letting him go, it made sense to me after five years.  

Sure. I thought the same thing.  However, I couldn't identify any one thing (or even a series of things) that he was directly responsible for, in which he completely failed.  Some might point to the pitching and the "clean peanuts".  However, we also have to take into account the lack of trade-able assets and Moreno's reluctance to spend on anything but "star" talent.  So how much was really Eppler's fault and not the fault of circumstances or timing or the whimsical behavior of the owner? 

1 hour ago, UndertheHalo said:

...But it’s not really about Perry.  He’s just being a meat shield.  Hopefully Arte sends him a nice Panettone this Christmas.  Maybe after he shit cans him.  

Ummm...

1 hour ago, Stradling said:

Yep. 

Yep.  It was shortsighted of Arte to let Eppler go.  At least that's the view from the outside.  No idea what the real scoop was that led to him being let go. 

Billy

2 minutes ago, Jason said:

Me too but we thought it was really cool when we were kids so my mom did extra 

My house:

Me:  "Mom, can I have apples with peanut butter???" 

Mom:  "There's the apples and there's the peanut butter. Menso." 

Mother's

Chris

swamp

Stupid. 

1 minute ago, Lou said:

*a lot 

This is all I wanted to see.  Thank you.

37 minutes ago, AngelsLakersFan said:

Where did you hear second base wasn't aligned? It certainly looks aligned...

It's too soon to do it, but I think they should consider moving the bases closer at some point. A couple of feet closer means infielders have to play in closer to the batter to make the play. This will significantly increase the value of a ball in play and the reward speed.

https://theathletic.com/3212654/2022/03/28/why-baseball-is-moving-second-base-and-what-this-experiment-could-mean-for-the-game/

Jason Stark wrote  about this in March. 

People! 

Finally, NOW is the time to chase...Chase!