James

Ismael Valdez has to be lurking somewhere.

That's cool, I don't get out to AA at all and only see them in AAA if I make the drive to Vegas which is rare. Always thought it would be fun to actually watch them at every level. While you can still gauge their improvements with stats I prefer to see them live. Lucho is a perfect example of this, in the Cal League he would put up good numbers but he seemed to lack focus. Has that changed from what you have seen? I find it hard to believe that a player who is not committed at all moments will have a high level of success in the bigs.

T-Spoon has really improved since the Cal league. Saw great growth in his game while there and he continues to progress. I think its a bit of a stretch to think he will be a star in the league but he does have the athleticism to accomplish that. I could see him stepping in as a PBJ some time next season if he continues to improve his offensive side of his skill set.

Brandon, Last season they discounted H24 as well. They dont get the full discount but 3.00 (i think it was) for a ipa at a baseball game is damn cheap and cheaper than pubs around town.

Only to be available at local Cal League Stadiums. I really like the logo too, may need to pick up a shirt.

Yep, I will be there. Nope, Alt Bier is not their best. Pugachev Cobra and it isn't even close.

Take em all, someone has to stick, eventually.

If you guys like Orange Wheat you should go to Papago Brewery in Scottsdale and have a few glasses of their Orange Blossom Ale. I am not a fan of most light wheat beers but this one had much more depth and literally tasted like a 50/50 bar. Very easy drinking beer.

Heard about this a few days back from H24. Their Double IPA is solid as is their Columbus IPA. Their seasonal IPA Essence is also good. Their top beer is Pugachev's Cobra from their Barrel Roll series. My favorite part of 66ers is the deal on H24 beer

Too early to be worried about the pen still?

Smart move.

Probably not smart to talk about bad customers who are Angels fans on a site that is an Angels site in a thread that the organization would probably read if they were to come on here. As for the ticket re-sell situation, really don't care since I attend most. Only games I don't go to is the Red Sox/Yanks/Dodgers and it is not because $$$ is made off of these games as much as I go to over seventy games or so and don't feel like dealing with their fan base. Rather watch those on a couch with good beer. Also, people are mistaken if they think most SSH actually turn a profit by selling tixs throughout the season. I am sure some do but you would need to sell quite a bit of your season to do so. By putting a little effort into it money can still be made on the "premium" games, simple supply and demand.

As stated above, he has said this all spring. The Yankees saw enough to believe it obviously. They wouldn't make the commitment they did if they thought he was going to duplicate last season. Its a risk but I have a feeling that .260 26HR 78RBI is very possible from Vernon this season. I actually hope him the best as long as the Yankees lose. Just happy the FO was able to receive some decent coin in return for a guy who had little to no place in the dugout.

What he said.

These are absolutely disgusting. Had one leaving Diablo on Saturday and had to chase it with Patron.

AO, He is a back end of the rotation guy due to that. I was watching him quite a bit on the fields and then during the game the other day of course. I came away from that pretty impressed. I dont know if he will be any different than his past performances but I wouldn't be that worried if he was inserted into the starting rotation either.

I like Richards better (especially since he is now a Weaver imposter on the mound). But this is not a big day for Hanson. He will get his fair share of starts at the beginning of the season.

This totally explains why he sounds like a Rome clone. Not a fan at all.

I have heard his voice many times. I have always liked him although he has big shoes to fill. Skip to 1:30 and you can hear them and not be annoyed by the guys in the crowd.

Keep the momentum going.

Man, mid march came quickly.

So a guy has a freak injury and he is then labeled injury prone? Silly Hope he crushes but his team loses.

Honest question, how many games have each of you watched him play? I am guessing most see them while they come through the Cal League. Anyone hear getting to see these guys in the high minors?

They did until the fans became outraged

They should have bumped him a bit more. However, it will not affect anything in the future. In fact the one that made this a story is his agent. Seems Mike would have preferred he had just kept quiet. It would seem that the Angels would have taken into consideration that this may become a story due to the insignificant raise. I would have handled it differently and gave the guy a little more to avoid the publicity. It is silly to assume that this will affect anything long term and shouldnt be the big deal that the media is trying to make it out to be..