Butcher'd

Every game actually means the exact same, so I disagree with this thread.

I disagree with the decision to put a mopup man like Jepsen into a one run game. I would have gone with Salas in that spot....maybe even Smith (probably not though, he's more for when we have the lead

What's up Angel fans! This is not really a complaining thread, more just an observation. It seems like ever since Dipoto took front office this team is just incapable of having a strong bullpen. It appears that this may be our achilles heal once again this year. Not sure if it's Butcher messing up the pitchers, but I personally am sick and tired of rolling out the Kohn's and Jepsens of the world. We signed Joe Smith which I liked. Solid reliever, Dipoto had to do that....but after Smith and Frieri it's just all question marks. We really need Burnett to come back healthy and strong...and it'd be nice if RJ Alvarez or Mike Morin was given a chance over the disgraceful Jepsen who seemingly has been with the club forever. So the way I see it is we have 2 good pieces right now. Alvarez or Morin will eventually be quality bullpen guys. The focus has to be on getting a solid lefthanded reliever (not a LOOGY). Another option would be to trade for a starter and move Santiago to the bullpen at some point but I don't like that because I'd like to see what Hector can bring to the rotation first. It's only one game, but it's time to take the trash out. Jepsen has worn out his welcome IMO Also, I really don't think Maronde is ready at all. He looked terrible last year IIRC